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Super Fast Online store

Sell your
products online.

Get everything included with the Website Builder Business Plus plan and:

  • Built-in shopping cart
  • Sell physical and digital products
  • Accept credit and debit cards, PayPal and more
  • Flexible shipping options
  • Discounts and promotions
  • Manage inventory
Set up your online store in minutes for only R497,99/mo

Super Fast Online store

Sell your
products online.

Get everything included with the Website Builder Business Plus plan and:

  • Built-in shopping cart
  • Sell physical and digital products
  • Accept credit and debit cards, PayPal and more
  • Flexible shipping options
  • Discounts and promotions
  • Manage inventory
Set up your online store for only R497,99/mo

Super Fast Online store

Sell your products online.

Get everything included with the Website Builder Business Plus plan and:

  • Built-in shopping cart
  • Sell physical and digital products
  • Accept credit and debit cards, PayPal and more
  • Flexible shipping options
  • Discounts and promotions
  • Manage inventory
Set up your online store for only R497,99/mo
Here's what's included with our online store builder.
  • Responsive mobile design
  • Website hosting
  • Rapid Page-Load performance
  • Create a blog
  • Security (SSL)
  • 24/7 Support
  • PayPal Buy Now or Donate Button
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Social Media Integration
  • Share content to Facebook
  • Online Appointments
  • Built-in shopping cart
  • Sell physical and digital products
  • Accept credit and debit cards, PayPal and more
  • Flexible shipping options
  • Discounts and promotions
  • Manage inventory

A fast and convenient online store.

Sell, ship, and process payments anywhere.

Flexible store setup.

Add up to 5,000 items, and manage them all in one place.


Make purchasing simple.


Give your customers the freedom to pay with their preferred method. Accept all major payment cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay safely and securely. To safely accept payments on the site you will require an SSL certificate.

With the correct marketing tools, you can increase sales.
You’re more likely to secure a customer if they find your website quick and easy to interact with. In order to get the competitive edge, take a look at our marketing tools for SEO and Email Marketing plans.


Shipping has been simplified.

Ship locally and internationally, offer flat rate shipping (which can be more convenient for everyone) or weight-based shipping — the choice is up to you.

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web hosting plus by elite is a fast track to more sales in south africa

Flexible store setup.

Add up to 5,000 items, and manage them all in one place.

Make purchasing simple.

Allow customers to pay in their preferred method. Accept all major payment cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay safely and securely. To safely accept payments on the site you will need an SSL certificate.

With the correct marketing tools, you can increase sales.

Customers will be more likely to buy from you if they can quickly find and interact with your company. To get an edge over your competition checkout our marketing tools for SEO and Email Marketing plans.

Shipping has been simplified.

Ship locally and internationally, offer flat rate shipping (which is sometimes more convenient for everyone) or weight-based shipping — the choice is yours.

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How to build a fast e-Commerce platform using Elite's Online Store builder

Discover an invaluable video tutorial that unveils the time and cost-saving benefits of Elite’s Online Store builder for you and your business. Witness the remarkable speed of setting up your online store in under 10 minutes! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to effortlessly launch your online store for just R497,99 per month. Watch the video now to witness firsthand how simple it can be to establish and operate your successful online store.

Reach more customers.

With tools to attract new customers, you can get to your first sale faster.
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Make use of your Facebook page.

Unlock the power of Online Store to swiftly promote and sell your products directly on your Facebook business page within minutes. Seamlessly integrate your online store with your social media presence, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for your customers. Plus, receive friendly reminders to update your social media outlets whenever you make changes to your website, maximizing your online visibility and engagement.

Get found online with Google My Business.

Have you ever searched for a store or business online and seen the card businesses and companies get? If you want your company to secure a dedicated business listing on Google search and Google Maps, you need Elite’s online store. Our streamlined process ensures a quick and easy setup of your initial listing, granting you the ability to proactively engage with customer reviews and conveniently update your listing at any time, maximizing your online visibility and driving potential customers to your business.

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can help you attract more visitors to your store.

Your website’s position in search results plays a pivotal role in the success of your business. With Website Builder’s advanced features, your site is automatically analyzed and optimized with strategically chosen, high-value keywords and phrases. This optimization empowers you to improve your ranking on leading search engines such as Google®, Yahoo®, and Bing®, driving increased organic traffic to your website. Experience the benefits of a higher search rank as more visitors are directed to your site, fueling business growth and online visibility.

Designed for the smartphone era

The majority of individuals shop on their phones. Ensure your store is ready with the ELITE Online Store.
Check out as soon as possible.
Our simplified mobile checkout boosts sales by removing unnecessary taps and swipes for customers, allowing them to purchase your items and/or services faster.

Place your order with ease.
Our mobile-friendly cart allows you to pay with credit cards, PayPal, or use the one-click checkout provided with Apple Pay.

On any device, you’ll look stunning.
Our design tools ensure that your store looks great and functions properly on all devices, including smartphones and laptops.

Manage everything from your phone.
Change or manage orders and your schedule from your phone with ease. You can even receive a text notification whenever a new order or appointment is received.
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Sell anything you like.

Take full control of your online store and unleash its potential. With the flexibility of Online Store, you have the freedom to sell a wide range of products and services, including digital content like movies and white papers. Seamlessly display, promote, sell, and deliver your merchandise with ease, thanks to the user-friendly interface and powerful features offered by Online Store. Maximize your online sales potential and offer your customers a seamless shopping experience through our comprehensive platform.

Make appointments 24/7 365

Unlock the convenience of Online Appointments, empowering your clients with seamless access to your calendar for hassle-free booking. Allow your clients to schedule appointments at their convenience while providing the option to accept secure payments for your services. Bid farewell to the inconvenience of double bookings and missed calls, as Online Appointments ensures efficient scheduling and a smooth customer experience. Experience the splendid benefits of streamlined appointment management and maximize your business’s productivity.

make online appointments with the elite online store builder in south africa

Need a more powerful store?

Looking for a solution that offers unrivaled flexibility, customization, and power? Our WordPress Hosted E-Commerce plan is the perfect choice for those seeking a highly customizable online store. Unlock the full potential of your store with almost 30,000 Rand worth of included WooCommerce Extensions, empowering you to enhance functionality and tailor your store to your specific needs. Additionally, enjoy the added benefit of free Premium WooCommerce Storefront design themes, ensuring your online store stands out with a visually appealing and professional design.

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Happiness engineer

The ELITEWEB.Co (South Africa) call center

No.1 award-winning expert support

We all know that even the most advanced technology is only as good as the people who put it together. That’s why, in addition to a variety of other services, we provide skilled phone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are one of very few web hosts in South Africa that are open around the clock.

Call 087 550 2198 to reach our technical support team.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Online Store Builder:

Online Store is one of the many applications you’ll get through the Website Builder product when you purchase the Online Store plan. Along with ELITE Email Marketing, awesome SEO, Online Bookkeeping, and SSL, your site will be equipped with all the tools you need to be successful to sell your products or services online.

You only need to add one product or service before publishing your site for the first time, and generally it’s better to get your site online as soon as possible. If you’re having a tough time getting started, or you need the extra push to get your goods online, you won’t have to worry about complicated website tech–ELITE Online Store is easy to use. After you’ve published once you can update your payment and shipping methods. The default setting will be PayPal for your payment methods–how your customers pay for your products or services, and the default shipping method will be free shipping, which you’ll want to change if you are selling anything other than services, and need your customers to compensate you for shipping costs. We’ve also added Apple Pay, so customers with Apple Pay enabled devices will be able to benefit from a quick click-through checkout process.

You absolutely can, and you should! You’ll want to build a strong online presence so you can reach your customers wherever they are, and get them to go to your Online Store. You can link to your Facebook page, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube account. Connecting all of your social media tools gives your customers a cohesive experience. They can follow you however they like, comment on your store and products, and easily find out where they can purchase your awesome products. So make sure you’re linking your new ecommerce website to your social media pages as well!

We’ve got you covered. You’re going to spend some time and hard work creating your ecommerce website and we want to help your website remain safe and secure. It’s important to note that no website is too small to get hacked, and if you’re creating an Online Store you want to keep not only your website secure, but also provide security for your customers as they make purchases in your store. Your Online Store product is going to come already protected with a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), so it won’t be an additional cost on you or your business to keep your website safe.

If you’re thinking about selling a product or service all you’ll need to do is add your product or service to your store, verify your payment method, and decide how you want to ship your products. Once you’ve done this you’ll be ready to sell your products or services. You will be able to add or remove things you’ve added whenever you want to, and republish your site.

You have several options. With Online Store you can ship using a flat rate per order, which is sometimes easier for everyone, or pick weight-based shipping–which charges different amounts based on how much an order weighs. The option is up to you on how you want to ship your products, but we’ve provided several options to make your ecommerce website what you want it to be.

An online store gives your business a unique edge that no brick-and-mortar ever could — the ability to serve customers from around the world, 24/7/365. If you’re ready to open your doors online, here’s how to get up and selling in no time. 

  • Pick your products
    Think about what you want to sell online, and make sure you have the resources or inventory to list items — be it services, digital or traditional products — for sale on your site. 
  • Choose a plan 
    If you’re offering services, like yoga lessons or career coaching, check out our Premium plan. It lets you accept payments from customers who book services on your website. If you need to sell products, opt for the Ecommerce plan to get everything you need to power your online store. 
  • Set up your online store
    Our easy-to-customize store templates help you quickly set up your store, complete with product descriptions, prices, shipping and payment options. Just pick one to get started, or dive right into the store builder and type in your industry to start with a relevant template.
  • Pick a domain name
    Your domain name is the address where your online store lives. Pick something that’s the same as, or similar to, your business name. This makes it easier for people to remember your website’s address and reinforces your brand.
  • Start selling online
    This is the fun part! Sell your products and accept payments directly on your online store, or connect your site to popular marketplaces and social channels, like Amazon or Instagram, to sell in more places. Don’t worry, your inventory syncs across all your sales channels, so you can avoid overselling while tracking everything from your ELITE Online Store dashboard.
  • Market your business
    Let people know about your business and what services or products you offer with built-in marketing tools. Create email campaigns, reply to social posts and track your online presence right from your ELITE Online Store dashboard. The more you show up online in all the places your customers shop, the more chances you get to turn online interactions into customers. 

Help articles on Online Store:

Upload Product Information

Once you’ve properly formatted your product information spreadsheet and saved it as a .csv-formatted product spreadsheet, you’re ready to upload it to your Online Store.

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Ship my orders

Congrats on your sale! Now you’re ready to fulfill and ship your orders. Go to your ELITEWEB.Co product page. Scroll to Website Builder and select Manage next to your website

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Set up taxes

Depending on where you are and where your customers are, you’ll probably have to charge taxes on your sales and then report and pay those

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Set up taxes

Depending on where you are and where your customers are, you’ll probably have to charge taxes on your sales and then report and pay those

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