E-Commerce: Launching an Online Store from Scratch

A course by Ellie Rivers , E-commerce & Digital Marketing Consultant

E-commerce & Digital Marketing Consultant. London, United Kingdom.
Joined April 2020

Learn how to successfully build and market an online store with actionable e-commerce strategies

96% positive reviews (78)
3,751 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to successfully build and market an online store with actionable e-commerce strategies

Building your business online is an opportunity to provide your customers with 24/7 availability and open your store to the world. Ellie Rivers has been helping small business owners and major brands develop tailored e-commerce and digital marketing strategies for over twelve years and in this course, she guides you through creating your own efficient and professional online business.

Start by learning the basics of e-commerce, identifying your target audience, designing, and building your online store using a tailored strategy that can help your brand reach its full potential. Are you ready to start growing your online presence and start building an online customer base?

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 21 downloads

What Will We Do in This Course?
2 minutes, 21 seconds
The Basics of eCommerce
18 minutes, 34 seconds
Ecommerce Trends
9 minutes, 15 seconds
Ecommerce Platforms
5 minutes, 27 seconds
Identify Your Business
7 minutes, 28 seconds
Identify Your Niche
5 minutes, 51 seconds
  • 96% positive reviews (78)
  • 3,751 students
  • 14 lessons (1h 40m)
  • 21 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Develop the tools to research, analyze, and develop an e-commerce business plan from scratch.

Who is this online course for?

This course is for any small business owner who wants to create an online store for their product or service.

Requirements and materials

To take this course, you will need a business or concept for a product or service that you want to sell online.

As for materials, all you need is a computer. Adobe Photoshop is useful, but not essential for taking this course.


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Ellie Rivers

A course by Ellie Rivers

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E-commerce & Digital Marketing Consultant

From a young age, Ellie Rivers decided she wanted to work in the fashion industry. While studying Womenswear Design at Ravensbourne College of Design & Communication London, she landed an internship for Nylon magazine, where her true calling for digital marketing began. After launching her first successful online business, she discovered her passion for e-commerce and her career path was set.

Before setting up her own e-commerce consultancy firm in 2019, Ellie worked with agencies and in-house for brands like Lulu Guinness, Caramel London, and Harvey Nichols. At Ellie Rivers Consulting, she advises global lifestyle and fashion brands on their e-commerce and digital marketing strategies. Ellie is also the founder of A Few Great Women, a collective of women in e-commerce, branding, and digital marketing who offer high-level expertise for brands and businesses who want to grow their online businesses.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Introduction
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do in This Course?
  • U2

    Preparation

    • The Basics of eCommerce
    • Ecommerce Trends
    • Ecommerce Platforms
  • U3

    Research

    • Identify Your Business
    • Identify Your Niche
    • Competitive Analysis
  • U4

    Planning

    • First Steps: Setting up Your Account and Design Plan
    • Content Plan
    • Product Plan
    • Marketing and Advertising
    • Follow up with Your Business: Reporting and Analysing Performance
  • FP

    Final project

    • E-Commerce Fundamentals: Launching an Online Store from Scratch

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E-Commerce: Launching an Online Store from Scratch. Web, App Design, Marketing, and Business course by Ellie Rivers

E-Commerce: Launching an Online Store from Scratch

A course by Ellie Rivers
E-commerce & Digital Marketing Consultant. London, United Kingdom.
Joined April 2020
  • 96% positive reviews (78)
  • 3,751 students