Selling online extends a small business's reach without another physical shop. But starting without a plan usually means rework.
The options
- Marketplaces: quick to start, but with fees and little brand control.
- Hosted store platform: monthly fee, ready-made templates, built-in payments.
- Store on your own website: more control and identity, needs careful setup.
Many businesses start simple and expand later.
What to prepare first
- Product photos and descriptions in your customers' languages.
- Clear prices, shipping and delivery times.
- Payment methods your customers use.
- Return and exchange policy and the legal information required for online sales in Japan.
- Delivery process: who packs, who ships, how the customer is notified.
Security and data
- Two-step verification on the store admin.
- Updated plugins and system.
- Care with customer data: addresses, phone numbers and emails need protection.
- Backup of the site and orders.
How KGA IT helps
- Custom website: from ¥49,800.
- Website plan: ¥5,000/month, no setup fee, no lock-in; the code is yours.
- Automation: from ¥49,800, for example order notifications by email or LINE.
- Digital consulting: from ¥30,000.
Prices include tax. See the pricing page and web development. KGA IT is based in Kosai, Shizuoka, and works in 9 languages.
Contact KGA IT
The consultation is free with no obligation. Reach us through the contact page, LINE or WhatsApp.