Here’s a clear, beginner-friendly step-by-step guide to create an e-commerce website using Odoo ๐
๐ STEP 1: Create Your Odoo Account
Go to Odoo website
Click “Start now”
Enter:
Email
Password
Company name
๐ Choose Website + eCommerce module during setup
๐ STEP 2: Create Your Website
After login → Go to Website app
Click “Create Website”
Select:
Business type (e.g., Retail, Fashion, Electronics)
Choose a theme
๐ Your website is auto-created ๐
๐จ STEP 3: Design Your Homepage
Click Edit (top right)
Use drag-and-drop blocks:
Banner (add offer or brand message)
Product showcase
Categories
Footer
๐ Click on any text → edit directly
๐ฆ STEP 4: Add Products
Go to Website → Products → Add Product
Fill details:
Product Name
Price
Upload images
Description
Optional:
Variants (size, color)
Stock quantity
๐ Click Save
๐️ STEP 5: Create Product Categories
Go to Products → Categories
Click Create
Add categories like:
Men
Women
Electronics
๐ Helps customers browse easily
๐ณ STEP 6: Set Up Payment Gateway
Go to Settings → Payment Providers
Enable:
Razorpay (best for India)
Stripe
Enter API keys from provider account
๐ Test payment in sandbox mode first
๐ STEP 7: Configure Shipping
Go to Inventory → Delivery Methods
Add:
Flat rate (₹50, ₹100 etc.)
Free shipping rules
Optional:
Integrate with Shiprocket
๐งพ STEP 8: Set Taxes (Important for India)
Go to Accounting → Taxes
Configure:
GST rates (5%, 12%, 18%, etc.)
๐ Assign tax to products
๐ STEP 9: Configure Basic Settings
Go to Website → Settings
Add:
Logo
Contact info
Currency (INR ₹)
Enable:
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
๐ฑ STEP 10: Optimize for Mobile
Click mobile icon in editor
Adjust layout
๐ Most users shop on phone
๐งช STEP 11: Test Everything
Before launch:
Add product to cart
Try checkout
Test payment
Check emails
๐ Fix any errors
๐ STEP 12: Go Live
Click Publish
Connect your domain:
Buy from GoDaddy or Hostinger
Enable SSL (HTTPS)
๐ STEP 13: Start Marketing
Instagram ads via Instagram
Google ads via Google Ads
SEO (add keywords in product pages)
✅ Done!
You now have a working Odoo e-commerce store ๐
๐ก Pro Tips (Important)
Start with 5–10 products only
Use clear product photos
Keep checkout simple
Offer COD if targeting India
If you want next:
๐ I can help you build your first homepage layout
๐ Or give real product page example (like Amazon style)
๐ Or help you install Odoo on your own server (advanced)
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