Shopify E-Commerce Websites for Beginners & Freelancers
What you'll learn
- How to create E-Commerce websites using Shopify to sell products online.
- During a real case study, students will learn how I resell Shopify websites to my clients as an added service for my freelance graphic design business.
- Beginner to Advanced website settings and tips to make your Shopify website look exactly how you want and match your brand.
- How to design apparel and sync with dropshipping partners.
- Coming soon: Photoshop tips to make your product photos look professional.
Requirements
- Know how to use a Mac or PC, with basic computer skills.
- No prior knowledge of Shopify, Aliexpress, Oberlo, dropshipping or e-commerce is necessary.
- Sign up for a FREE 14-day Shopify membership trial to follow along and create your own custom e-commerce website. You will need to subscribe to Shopify's service after 14 days to keep your new site active.
Description
This course is different than most Shopify courses available. Yes, like most courses, I will get you up and running fast with the absolute basics, as well as guidance, tips, and tricks for the more advanced features and settings.
AND,
I'll show you how I use these skills (building e-commerce websites) to create high-value websites for my clients and how I charge them to do it. Not only that, you can also make additional income just off of referrals as an affiliate with the Shopify Partners program.
Even if you have no intention of freelancing and you just want to build your own online store, no problem! I'll show you everything you need to know to start your journey with e-commerce.
I have over 20 years experience designing with Photoshop, and over 12 years of experience in the creative arts industry building websites and e-commerce platforms, and I have over 100,000 students enrolled across all of my courses. Learning how I build my e-commerce websites for clients was a topic that came up frequently in student questions, and I want to show you my exact process along the way.
I used to only use WooCommerce to build my e-commerce sites on WordPress, but I've been extremely impressed with Shopify and my clients have had good luck with the platform as well. I highly recommend Shopify and I know you're going to love it!
If you see topics that you would like added to this course, or features that need updated then please let me know! I'm building my own personal e-commerce website alongside of this course, and I'll be showing you (coming soon) how I design my apparel and setup my dropshipping. Stay tuned for more!
Student Reviews
Derrick did a great job in explaining Shopify so well for a beginner like me!! - Grace De Guzman
Thank you Derrick for this course, it did save me tons of hours trying to figure it out how to build an E-commerce website. I started other course for WP but it didn't work as it was taking a lot of time and I just wanted to build my online store fast and this course is really easy to understand and follow along. Thank you once again - Vilmar Borges
Thanks, Derrick! Well Done! To all beginners out there, this highly recommended. - Brian C. Corpuz
Who this course is for:
- My current graphic design students who are curious about building e-commerce websites as an added service they can provide for their freelance business
- New entrepreneurs who want to sell their products online and understand how to set up their own e-commerce website
- Freelancers who want to be able to offer more services to their clients by building e-commerce websites
- Anyone wanting to build a Shopify e-commerce website to begin their own dropshipping business
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Course content
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Instructor
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 16,891 Reviews
- 128,494 Students
- 13 Courses
I love helping students realize their full potential, and turn their interests and passions into strong skillsets and careers.
I have worked in the creative media industry for almost 15 years, and have dabbled in virtually every art and design form out there. From hand-illustrating logos to creating websites for global brands, I know what it takes to succeed as a graphic designer, a freelancer, and a business owner.
I am passionate about helping others find success doing what they love – I have spent time in community college classrooms as well as teaching over 100,000 students online on several different platforms. I have taught photography, web design, graphic design principles, and more.
Students that enroll in my Udemy courses have access not just to my course materials, but to myself and my team as well. Online education can be a tricky thing, since everything happens virtually, with no in-person communication or guidance. I am committed to helping my students get the help they need to find success – no matter what course they are enrolled in!
My Professional Experience:
I have spent my entire career in the creative arts and marketing sector. Starting back as early as high school where I turned homework into paying gigs, my love for all things art and technology-driven has only continued to grow. I had the opportunity to work with brands such as MTV, Nintendo, and Netflix while employed as an intern for Seven 2 Interactive, which definitely set the course for my career. My branding work and graphic design has been included in international publications for the design industry and regularly featured on trending websites.
I am a total education nerd and have been a lifetime student of productivity and time management. I have invested thousands of dollars in books and programs around the topic to maximize the productivity of myself and my design agency, and I love using what I have learned to help my clients and students make more money while working smarter, not harder.
In addition to owning my own design agency, I also spent several years as the Creative Director for a firearm and defense company based out of Montana - a job that let me stretch his creative muscles and make some epic things each and every day.
My Courses:
I primarily teach graphic design, although I also teach students how to succeed as freelancers and how to be more productive. My courses are highly rated, reflecting the time, care, and attention I put into creating each and every one.
My Life Outside of Work:
I live in Montana with my wife, four daughters, and two dogs. I love paddleboarding, mountain biking, and snowboarding, and try to take advantage of all that my beautiful hometown has to offer whenever possible.
In my spare time, I love making GoPro videos with my kids and finding ways to continue to evolve my craft as a designer and artist.