Seamless WooCommerce Installation & Access
Thank you for your order! Your WordPress website with the WooCommerce plugin pre-installed and configured is now ready.
Here’s what happens next:
Automatic Setup: Immediately after your payment is confirmed, our system automatically installs a fresh WordPress installation with the WooCommerce plugin on your domain. There is no need for any manual installation or technical work on your part.
Easy Access: You can access your website's administration panel (your "Dashboard") through two convenient methods:
Method 1: Direct Login (Recommended)
Simply visit: www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin
Method 2: Via Our Client Portal - One-Click Access
Log in to https://billing.ahosting.net
Navigate to your services or hosting management section.
Look for a one-click login button or link to access your WordPress Admin Dashboard directly, without needing to enter your username and password again.
Use the secure login credentials that were provided in your welcome email or are available within client dashboard.
Your powerful and ready-to-use online store is just a login away. The guide below will help you through the next steps.
Step 1: Run the WooCommerce Setup Wizard
After logging in, you will likely see a welcome message from WooCommerce.
Click "Run the Setup Wizard".
If you don't see it, go to the left-hand menu and click on WooCommerce.
Then, click on the "Setup Wizard" button.
Step 2: Configure Basic Store Details
Follow the wizard's simple steps:
Store Setup: Select your Country, Currency, and Unit Type (e.g., kg, lbs). Click "Let's go!".
Industry: Choose the industries that fit your business. This helps with suggestions.
Product Types: Will you sell Physical products, Downloads (digital goods), or both?
Business Details: Tell us about your customers and product count.
Step 3: Set Up Payments & Shipping
This is the most important part for making sales.
Payment Methods:
We highly recommend starting with Stripe and/or PayPal. They are secure and trusted by customers worldwide.
You can also enable Cash on Delivery for local sales.
Don't worry! You can come back and set these up later in WooCommerce > Settings > Payments.
Shipping:
Start simple. Create a shipping zone for your country.
Add a "Flat Rate" shipping method (e.g., $5.00 for all orders) to begin with.
You can always create complex rules later (e.g., free shipping over $50).
Step 4: Finalize & Create Your First Product
Click "Create your first product" to jump right in!
Pro Tips & Recommendations for a Successful Start
Here are some crucial steps many beginners miss. Following these will save you time and help you make more sales.
1. Choose the Right Theme (Design)
Your theme controls how your store looks. Don't stick with a basic theme.
Recommendation: Use a popular, well-coded WooCommerce-compatible theme like Astra, OceanWP, or Storefront (by WooCommerce themselves). They are designed for speed and sales.
2. Essential Pages & Legal Stuff
Create these pages immediately from Pages > Add New:
About Us: Builds trust with your customers.
Contact Us: Add a contact form so customers can reach you.
Shipping & Returns Policy: Crucial for managing customer expectations.
Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: Legally required in many regions.
3. Keep Your Store Secure
Use Strong Passwords: For your WordPress admin, FTP, and hosting account.
Install an SSL Certificate: This makes your site https:// and encrypts data. Most hosting providers (like Modules Garden) offer this for free. Your checkout MUST have this. You can check it in WooCommerce > Settings > Payments for each gateway.
Recommendation: Install a free security plugin like Wordfence Security for extra protection.
4. Performance is Key for Sales
A slow website loses customers. Since you use Modules Garden, you likely have good hosting.
Recommendation: Install a caching plugin like WP Super Cache (free) to speed up your site.
5. Plan Your Marketing Early
Email List: Start building an email list from day one using a plugin like MailPoet (which integrates with WooCommerce) or Mailchimp.
SEO: Use a plugin like Yoast SEO or Rank Math to help your products rank in Google search results.
Your Next Steps Checklist
After the setup wizard, follow this list:
Add Your First Product (Products > Add New).
Configure Tax Settings (WooCommerce > Settings > Tax). If you're not sure, set it to "No, I will enter prices exclusive of tax" for now.
Double-Check Your Pages: Visit your Cart and Checkout pages to make sure they work.
Install a Responsive Theme (Appearance > Themes).
Install Key Plugins: SEO, Security, and Caching.
Where to Get Help
WooCommerce Official Documentation: The best place for detailed guides.
Your Theme's Support: If you have issues with the design, contact the theme's support team.
WordPress.org Support Forums: A helpful community for free support.
You are on the right path! Take it one step at a time. You can always change and improve your store later.
