How to Create an Online Store — Step by Step
Build your own online store with Velo in minutes. Product catalog, Stripe payments, order management — all included.
Why Build Your Own Online Store?
Selling online shouldn't require a massive e-commerce platform with monthly fees of €50+. With Velo, you can create a fully functional online store as part of your website — starting from just €9/month.
What You Get with Velo's Shop
- •Product catalog with images, descriptions, and variants
- •Secure checkout via Stripe (credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
- •Order management in your dashboard
- •Inventory tracking with stock levels
- •CSV import for bulk product uploads
- •Mobile-optimized shopping experience
Step 1: Set Up Your Website
If you haven't already, create your Velo website:
- Sign up at velobuilder.app
- Choose a shop template (or any template — you can add shop blocks to any site)
- Customize the design to match your brand
Step 2: Add the Shop Block
- Open the editor
- Click + Add Block in the sidebar
- Select Shop
- The shop block appears on your page
Step 3: Add Your Products
For each product, you can set:
- •Product name and description
- •Price in EUR
- •Stock quantity
- •Status (Draft or Active)
- •Images — multiple per product
Pro tip: Use CSV import for bulk uploads. Format: Name;Price;Stock;Status (semicolon-separated).
Step 4: Connect Stripe
Stripe handles all payments securely. Connect your Stripe account in the site settings to start accepting payments immediately. Stripe supports:
- Credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
- SEPA direct debit
- And many more payment methods
Step 5: Publish and Sell
Hit Publish — your store is live! Share the link with your customers or connect your custom domain for a professional look.
Managing Orders
All orders appear in the Orders tab of your site dashboard. You can see:
- Order details and customer info
- Payment status
- Order history
Pricing
The shop feature is included in all paid plans:
- •Pro (€9/month): Full shop functionality, custom domain
- •Business (€29/month): Shop with analytics, team access
Start your online store today — your first website is free to try.