Resources
Everything you need to launch and sell.
Practical guides for first-time online sellers. No fluff. No paywalls. Just the steps.
Getting started
Launch guides
How to build an online store today
A step-by-step walkthrough for first-time sellers. From choosing your template to publishing your first product — done in an afternoon.
How to write your first product description
What to include, what to skip, and how to write copy that gets people to buy. Works for physical goods, services, and digital products.
Product photos on a budget
You don't need a studio. A phone, natural light, and a clean background get you 80% of the way there. Here's how.
How to choose PayPal, Stripe, or Square
A plain-language comparison for small sellers. What each one costs, what it's good for, and how to connect it to your store.
How to set up your store domain
Start with your free Aegis subdomain, then move to a custom domain when you're ready. What to buy, where to buy it, and how to connect it.
Your launch day checklist
What to verify before you share your store link. Payments, policies, product photos, prices, and the one thing most sellers forget.
Fulfillment checklists
How to fulfill your first orders
First-order fulfillment checklist (shipping)
What to do when your first order comes in. How to pack it, print a label, hand it off, and follow up with the customer.
Local pickup checklist
Setting hours, communicating pickup instructions, confirming orders, and what to do when a customer doesn't show.
Digital download checklist
What to verify before launch. Delivery links, file formats, download limits, and how to handle a customer who can't access their file.
When to add FedEx, UPS, or ShipStation
You don't need carriers to launch. Here's how to know when you're ready — and what adding them actually gets you.
How to handle returns and refunds
A simple, fair return policy for small sellers. What to say, when to say it, and how to handle the awkward cases gracefully.
What to send customers after they buy
A receipt isn't enough. The emails that build trust, reduce refund requests, and get repeat customers.
Note
These guides are coming soon. The first published set will cover launch, payments, and first-order fulfillment. In the meantime, the Aegis Commerce Build flow walks you through the most important decisions step by step.