How to Add an Online Store to Your Wix Website in 2025 – A California Business Guide

Vi S.
5 days ago
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Updated: 4 days ago

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Whether you’re running a boutique in Los Angeles, a handmade goods shop in Monterey, or a plant-based bakery in San Francisco — 2025 is your year to go digital. With Wix’s powerful eCommerce tools, adding an online store to your website has never been easier.

Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help California businesses get started and thrive online.

Step 1: Log In and Upgrade to a Business Plan

To sell online, you’ll need a Wix Business or eCommerce Premium plan. Head to your dashboard, click “Upgrade,” and choose a plan that fits your business size and needs — ideal for local sellers or those shipping across the state.

Step 2: Add Wix Stores to Your Website

Go to your Wix Editor or Wix Studio dashboard.
Click “Add Apps” in the left panel.
Search for Wix Stores and click Add to Site.
This will automatically create core store pages: Shop, Product Page, Cart, and Checkout.

Step 3: Add Your Products

Click on Store Products > + New Product.
Upload high-quality images (California backdrops are a plus!).
Add detailed descriptions, pricing, and inventory.
Create collections (e.g., “Spring in Santa Cruz” or “Desert Essentials”).

💡 Pro Tip for California Sellers: Use local keywords in product titles and descriptions for SEO — like “Organic Soap from Ojai” or “Handmade Surfboard Wax from San Diego.”

Step 4: Set Up Payments and Tax

Enable Wix Payments, PayPal, Stripe, or Square.
In California, sales tax is required — Wix makes it easy with automated tax calculation based on your ZIP code.

Step 5: Configure Shipping & Pickup Options

Offer statewide shipping, local delivery, or in-store pickup if you have a physical location.
Customize shipping rates based on region — California is big, so consider zones like NorCal, SoCal, and Central Coast.

Step 6: Customize the Look of Your Store

Use Wix Studio’s design tools to style your product pages and checkout experience.
Match your colors and fonts to your brand.
Add product filters, hover animations, and collection banners to enhance the shopping journey.

Step 7: Promote Your Store

Use Wix Email Marketing to share your launch.
Add a California-specific promo like “Free Shipping Within CA!”
Connect your store to social platforms like Instagram or Facebook using Wix’s built-in integrations.

Why Wix Works for California Businesses

From indie sellers in Joshua Tree to bustling boutiques in LA, Wix offers a scalable, all-in-one platform that’s mobile-friendly, tax-compliant, and design-forward — perfect for California’s diverse and creative business owners.