How to Setup your own Tracepos Online Shop
In this episode, we are going to walk you through how to set up your very own Tracepos Online Shop. Transforming your brick-and-mortar inventory into a digital storefront has never been easier. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Enable Your Online Store
From your Tracepos Dashboard, navigate to System > Settings Menu, then select the Warehouses card. In the warehouse list, find the location you wish to sell from and toggle the Online Store checkbox to ON.
Step 2: Configure Featured Categories
Go to Website Setup in the left sidebar and select Front Settings. Click on the Featured Categories sub-menu to define what customers see first.
- Featured Categories Title: “Shop by Category” or “Explore Our Collections”
- Featured Categories Subtitle: “Discover the best products across our top-rated departments.”
- Categories: Search for your most popular categories. We recommend selecting 9 or 12 categories for a symmetrical, professional look. Click Save/Update when finished.
Step 3: Show off Featured Products
Select the Featured Products sub-menu. This is your chance to highlight your bestsellers.
- Featured Products Title: “Trending Now” or “Our Top Picks”
- Featured Products Subtitle: “Handpicked quality items delivered straight to your door.”
- Products: Select your most prominent products to showcase on the homepage and click Save/Update.
Step 4: Link Your Social Media
Navigate to the Social Links sub-menu. To build trust and engagement, copy and paste the full URLs of your business profiles (e.g., [https://facebook.com/yourbusiness](https://facebook.com/yourbusiness)). This adds clickable icons to your store footer so customers can follow your updates.
Step 5: Create Your Pages
Go to the Pages sub-menu to provide essential information about your business.
How to fill the About Us page:
- Page Widget: Select "Main"
- Title: About Us
- Value: “Welcome to [Business Name], where we provide quality [Products] since [Year]. Our mission is to offer the best shopping experience.”
Fill in your Contact Us details similarly, ensuring your email and phone number are correct. These fields support formatted text, so feel free to use bolding or lists!
Step 6: Customize the Footer
The footer appears at the bottom of every page. Fill out the following fields to finalize your branding:
- Footer Company Description: Give a brief pitch! “Tracepos offers a wide variety of popular products with high discounts and special seasonal offers.”
- Copyright Text: Copyright 2026 @ Tracepos, All rights reserved.
- Footer Contact/Links Widgets: These allow you to organize quick links for customer support and policy pages.
- Step 7: Upload Eye-Catching Banners
Visuals are everything! Go to the Banners sub-menu to upload your marketing graphics.
- Top Banners (1, 2, & 3): Use these for your main announcements (e.g., "Welcome to our Store").
- Bottom Banners: Use these for secondary promotions or brand logos.
- Tip: Ensure your images are high-resolution and optimized for web loading.
Step 8: Add Product Cards
Under Website Setup, go to Product Cards and click Add New. This feature allows you to create specialized advertisement blocks on your homepage, such as:
- “Seasonal Promo”
- “Jollof Rice - Buy 1 Get 1 Free!”
- “Flash Deals”
Step 9: Launch & Share
Finally, go to the Store QR Code menu. Here you can:
- Copy your Store URL to share on WhatsApp or Social Media.
- Download your QR Code. You can print this on flyers, business cards, or display it at your physical checkout counter so customers can scan and shop on the go!
That’s it! Your online store is now live and looking professional.
In our next episode, I will show you how to configure your Payment Methods and Logistics to ensure a smooth checkout experience for your customers.
Ready to start selling? Head over to your dashboard and activate your online shop today! If you found this guide helpful, don't forget to share it with a fellow entrepreneur. Stay tuned!