Build Your Site & Shop: Beginner's Guide to Shopify & Website Design

Learn to build a website without coding! This course is designed for creatives and small business owners who want to create a professional online presence. Discover how to launch your own beautiful website using Shopify, the platform behind Mimochai.com.

What You'll Learn:

• Shopify Basics: A comprehensive walkthrough of the Shopify platform and how it works.
• Theme Selection: Learn to pick a theme that perfectly matches your brand. We'll compare free Shopify templates vs. paid Shopify themes to find the best fit.
• Site Planning: Develop a clear site plan to organize your content effectively. A site plan template is provided!
• Essential Pages: Master creating key pages including:
  • Homepage: Craft a compelling first impression.
  • Product Pages: Showcase your products effectively.
  • Digital Product Pages: Specifically designed for selling digital goods.
  • Collections: Organize your products into logical categories.
  • Subpages: Create deeper navigation and content sections.
  • Blogs & Blog Posts: Share your expertise and engage your audience.
  • Navigation: Ensure easy site navigation for visitors.
• Shopify Setup: Step-by-step guidance on setting up your Shopify store.
• Theme Customization: Learn to adjust theme settings to personalize your website's look and feel.
• Finalizing Your Site: Essential steps to ensure your website is ready for launch.

Bonus: Build a Portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

Unlock a bonus section on Adobe Portfolio, a fantastic tool for creating a stunning portfolio website – especially if you have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription! Build a professional online portfolio like Mimi-Chao.com.

Why a Website is Essential for Creatives

As a creative, you need a strong online presence. Don't let the fear of coding hold you back! This course empowers you to build a professional website yourself, saving you time and money. I'll share my experience as a project lead at a digital design agency, offering practical, actionable advice.

Resources Included:

• Font Pair: fontpair.co (editable)
• Font Pairings & Color Palettes: https://www.pagecloud.com/blog/best-google-fonts-pairings
• Site Plan Template: Google Doc (available in attachments)
• Sample Assets: Found under the "Projects & Resources" tab.
• Stock Photos: burst.shopify.com

Shopify Theme Updates (2023):

The available Shopify themes have been updated! Free themes are now incredibly powerful. I'm currently using a free Shopify theme for Mimochai.com.

Shopify Themes:

• Shopify (Free): Dawn (my current theme, formerly Narrative)
• Shopify (Paid): Turbo by Out of the Sandbox
• Adobe Portfolio Themes (Free): See all themes (formerly used Lukas)

Happy building! -M