Launching Your Online Store 1:1 with Michelle of blaksands
free shipping on orders $200 +
This one-on-one session is ideal for small business owners wanting to create an online website ( or help navigating the ins and outs of a current website ).
In a world where in-person markets can be a struggle to guarantee a certain expectation of sales - having a website ( one that you are in full control over ) is an important piece of building your brand, having an online presence and the ability to make sales at any time of day.
Building your OWN website ( i.e. not using a platform like Etsy ) gives you full control over your vision and sales. It is a place that you OWN where you can build your community and retain your customers.
Michelle specializes in working with vintage curators and re-sellers. Her expertise lies in 5 years of running an online curated vintage store, in addition to 20 years of photography + marketing experience. She has built many websites across many different platforms over the years and is most versed in working with Shopify for small business owners. She can work with you to open a Shopify website, create product pages, organize your goods, and troubleshoot shipping questions.
What we will cover -
- Setting up a Shopify account + website
- Choosing a Template + Customizing Qs
- Creating Product Pages
- Organizing your website
- Setting up Shipping Rates
Insight & Advice on how we -
- Run our inventory management
- Ship products
Plus access to our resources;
- The email service we use
- Printing + Shipping resources
Things are are unable to provide help with during these tailored sessions ( but not limited to );
- Accounting & Tax advice
- Pricing your Inventory
- Photography
- Connecting your products to IG
- SEO
1:1 sessions with Michelle will take place in person at Halite, located in Lower Queen Anne. Please bring your laptop, a way to take notes, and your top three most pressing questions about the process of getting your website launched! We will be in touch about how to prepare, and what you should come with to ensure a successful time together. Sessions are up 60-90 minutes and will get you started so you can go home and play around with your new website!
Pickup currently not available
CARE & MAINTENANCE
All vintage and pre-loved items have been laundered and/or repaired as needed.
For cottons & denim we recommend washing on cold and laying or hanging flat to dry.
For silks, linens and more delicate vintage tees, we recommend either hand-washing, or washing on delicate ( in a front loader machine ) and carefully hanging to dry/shape.
For wool - these items may be spot treated, or left to air out in the sun. When needed, we recommend washing on a wool cycle with wool detergent, or by hand - carefully rinsing and laying flat to shape/dry.
For all Beanies and hand-knit items - please refer to our full care page here
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Due to the nature of being a small business operating online and at in-person markets we
adhere to a strict return policy. Please be sure to carefully read and note the details of what you are purchasing.
Please reach out if you have a question about your purchase - or need help deciding on sizing. I am always happy to offer size guidance and advice before making a purchase.
Read our full shipping & return policy
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