Five years ago, creating an online store in India required hiring a web developer, spending ₹50,000–1,00,000, and waiting weeks. Today, you can create an online store in India without any coding in under 10 seconds — for as little as ₹222/month.
This complete guide is for beginners who want to start selling online in India but have no technical knowledge whatsoever.
Do You Really Need Zero Coding Skills?
Yes — completely. Modern no-code ecommerce platforms handle all the technical parts for you. You never see a single line of code. Everything is done through simple dashboards with buttons, forms, and image uploads — exactly like using WhatsApp or Instagram.
What You Need to Get Started
- ✅ A smartphone or laptop with internet
- ✅ Product photos taken on your phone
- ✅ Your UPI ID for receiving payments
- ✅ An email address
- ✅ 10 minutes
Step 1 — Choose Your Business Name
Your store name becomes part of your URL — for example, priyasarees.storemaker.in. Choose a name that is:
- Simple and easy to remember
- Related to what you sell
- Easy to spell when spoken aloud
- Unique — check if the name is available during signup
Good examples: ChennaiTiffins, MaduraiSilks, PriyaHomeBakes, GreenFarmsPickles
Step 2 — Create Your Store on StoreMaker
Go to storemaker.in and click Create Your Free Online Store. Fill in your store name, email, and password. Select the free trial plan. Click Start — your store is live immediately at yourname.storemaker.in.
You now have a complete ecommerce website with a product catalog, shopping cart, payment system, and admin dashboard — all created in under 10 seconds without any coding.
Step 3 — Complete Your Store Profile
In your admin dashboard, go to Settings and complete your store profile:
- Store name — appears on your website header
- Store description — tell customers what you sell and where you deliver
- Logo or store photo — use your product photo if you don't have a logo yet
- Contact details — WhatsApp number and email
- Delivery areas — which cities or areas you deliver to
- Google Maps location — builds trust for local customers
Step 4 — Add Your Products
This is the most important step. Great product listings make the difference between browsers and buyers. For each product, add:
- Product name — specific and descriptive. 'Madurai Sungudi Cotton Saree — Blue' not just 'Saree'
- Multiple photos — front view, detail view, styling photo. Take in natural daylight
- Price — your selling price including any packaging cost
- Description — material, size, color options, wash care, delivery time
- Category — helps customers filter and find products
- Stock quantity — so customers know availability
Step 5 — Set Up UPI Payments (No Coding)
In Settings → Payments, enter your UPI ID. StoreMaker automatically creates a QR code for your store. Customers scan the QR and pay using any UPI app. The money goes directly to your bank account. No middleman. No setup fees. No coding required.
Step 6 — Enable Cash on Delivery
Click the toggle to enable COD in Settings → Payments. Now customers who prefer to pay cash can also order from your store. For local deliveries, COD significantly increases your orders — especially from first-time customers who haven't bought from you before.
Step 7 — Test Your Store
Before sharing publicly, test your own store. Open your store URL on your phone, browse products, check if photos load quickly, and verify the order process works smoothly. Fix any product details that look wrong.
Step 8 — Share and Get Orders
Now share your store everywhere:
- Add your store link to your WhatsApp Business profile
- Post your store link on WhatsApp status daily
- Add the link to your Instagram bio
- Share in local Facebook and WhatsApp groups
- Send your store link to all your existing customers
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Bad product photos — blurry or dark photos kill conversions. Retake in good light
- ❌ No product description — customers need details before ordering
- ❌ Only one payment method — always offer both UPI and COD
- ❌ Sharing the store once and forgetting — share new products consistently every week
- ❌ Not replying to orders quickly — confirm orders within 2 hours to build trust
You Can Do This — No Coding Required
Thousands of Indian sellers with no technical background have successfully created and run their StoreMaker stores. If you can upload a photo to WhatsApp, you can build and run your online store.