Tip of the Week #5- How to Build a Store in Gym Lead Machine
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Store in Gym Lead Machine
1. Setting Up Payment Processing
Step 1: Connect Your Payment Account
- From the Gym Lead Machine dashboard, navigate to Payments.
- Go to Integrations in the navigation menu.
- Integrate your preferred payment method.
- For example, if you use Stripe, register your Stripe account.
- If you don't have a Stripe account, follow the prompts to create one. If you already have a Stripe account, log in to sync everything.
2. Adding Products for Sale
Step 2: Create Products
- In the Payments tab, go to Products.
- Click Create Product.
- Enter the product name (e.g., "Water Bottle").
- Upload a product image.
- Set the price (e.g., $1.00).
- Click Save.
- Repeat the process for additional products (e.g., "Shirt Number 1" for $20, "Shirt Number 2" for $20, "Shirt Number 3" for $25).
3. Creating a Store
Step 3: Set Up Your Store
- Navigate to Sites.
- Click on the new Stores tab at the top.
- Click the blue + Store button.
- Name your store (e.g., "Unbeaten Fitness Store").
- The system will create all five pages needed for your store, from the product list to the thank you page.
4. Connecting a Domain and Customizing Your Store
Step 4: Connect a Domain and Customize
- Connect a domain by entering it and adding a favicon (the small logo that appears in the browser tab).
- Put the store in test mode to test it later.
- Click Save.
5. Editing Store Pages
Step 5: Edit Your Store Pages
- You need to edit four of the five pages to add your logo.
- Start with the first page and add your logo:
- Scroll down on the right-hand side and upload your logo.
- Remove placeholder images.
- Adjust the search bar and other elements as needed.
- Save the page.
- Repeat the process for the remaining pages (product list, cart, and thank you page).
6. Finalizing and Publishing the Store
Step 6: Finalize and Publish
- After editing all pages, publish the entire site.
- Check the mobile view to ensure it looks good on all devices.
- Go through each page in both desktop and mobile views to verify the layout.
- Test the checkout process to ensure everything functions correctly.
7. Testing the Store
Step 7: Test the Store
- Go to the Products list and open the store to view the product details.
- Test adding products to the cart and proceeding to checkout.
- Ensure the payment integration works correctly.
- Finalize the setup by switching from test mode to live mode.
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