--- title: Go-Live Checklist description: Before you can successfully launch your store, several essential steps are required to ensure everything runs smoothly. 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[Add Your Products](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#products) 4. [Define Product Attributes and Personalizations](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#attributes-personalization) 5. [Set Up Location-Based Tax Settings](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#tax) 6. [Add Your Legal Texts for the Checkout](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#legal-texts) 7. [Customize Your Delivery Notes](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#delivery-notes) 8. [Define the Formatting of Your Currencies and Order Numbers](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#formatting) 9. [Install an App for Your Accounting](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#app-accounting) 10. [Install an App for Your Shipping Provider](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#app-shipping) 11. [Optimize Your Homepage’s Appearance in Search Engines](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#homepage-appearance) 12. [Set Up Your Localizations](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#localization) 13. [Configure Your Payment Settings](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#payment) 14. [Adjust Your Shipping Settings](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#shipping) 15. [Set Up Your Refund Settings](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#refund) 16. [Configure Your Customer Settings](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#customer-settings) 17. [Add a Cookie Consent Banner](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#cookie) 18. [Install Additional Tools to Extend Your Store](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#tools) 19. [Activate Your Automations](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#automations) 20. [Plan and Create Campaigns for Your Store](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#campaigns) 21. [Create Your Store Theme](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#theme) 22. [Adjust the Basic Settings for Your Theme](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#theme-settings) 23. [Link Your Categories in the Header](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#theme-categories) 24. [Create Pages for Your Legal Texts and Link them in the Footer](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#theme-legal-texts) 25. [Optimize SEO for All Your Pages](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#theme-seo) 26. [Connect Your Email Domain with ikas](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#email-domain) 27. [Configure Your Email Domain Settings](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#email-domain-settings) 28. [Review and Customize Notification Emails to Your Customers](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#email-notification) 29. [Link Your Domain with ikas](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#domain) 30. [Speed Up Website Indexing by Google](https://support.ikas.com/go-live-checklist#google-search-console)   --- ### **1. Complete Your Store Settings** Make sure all essential information is filled out for smooth shop administration. - [How to Manage Your Store Settings](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-manage-your-store-settings-1?hsLang=en) ### **2. Create Categories for Your Products** Organize your products by creating categories and assigning them to the relevant products. This improves the user experience and helps your customers find what they’re looking for more quickly. Set up a clearly structured category tree to display your product range in an organized way. - [What Are Categories and Why Are They Important](https://support.ikas.com/what-are-categories-and-why-are-they-important?hsLang=en) - [How to Create a Normal Category](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-a-normal-category?hsLang=en) - [How to Create a Dynamic Category](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-a-dynamic-category?hsLang=en) ### **3. Add Your Products** Create new products and ensure that all product details are complete and accurate. Describe your products clearly and, if necessary, add variants to provide your customers with a simple and transparent shopping experience. - [What Types of Products Can I Create in ikas?](https://support.ikas.com/what-types-of-products-can-i-create-in-ikas-1?hsLang=en) - [How to Create Simple Products](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-simple-products?hsLang=en) - [How to Create Variant Products](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-variant-products?hsLang=en) - [How to Create Digital Products](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-digital-products?hsLang=en) - [How to Create Digital Variant Products](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-digital-variant-products?hsLang=en) - [How to Create a Basic Product Bundle](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-a-basic-product-bundle?hsLang=en) - [How to Create a Variant Product Bundle](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-a-variant-product-bundle?hsLang=en) You also have the option to edit multiple products at once using the bulk editing feature. This allows you to adjust prices, stock levels, or other attributes for several products at the same time without having to open them individually. - [How to Manage the Import, Export, and Editing of Multiple Products](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-manage-the-import-export-and-editing-of-multiple-products?hsLang=en) - [How to Download a Template for Product Import](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-download-a-template-for-product-import?hsLang=en) - [What to Consider When Editing the Export File/Import Template?](https://support.ikas.com/what-to-consider-when-editing-the-export-file/import-template?hsLang=en) ### 4. Define Product Attributes and Personalizations Properties allow you to add additional information to your products — such as a size chart — that goes beyond the regular product description. Use personalization options to offer your customers a unique shopping experience by letting them customize products to their preferences. - [How to Create and Manage Custom Fields](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-and-manage-custom-fields?hsLang=en) - [How to Create and Manage Customizations](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-and-manage-customizations?hsLang=en) ### **5. Set Up Location-Based Tax Settings** Add tax rates and adjust them according to region and product type. This ensures you comply with tax regulations and transparently show your customers which taxes apply to their purchases. - [How to Adjust Tax Settings](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-adjust-tax-settings-1?hsLang=en) - [How to Assign Different Tax Rates to Products](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-assign-different-tax-rates-to-products?hsLang=en) ### **6. Add Your Legal Texts for the Checkout** Protect yourself and your customers with legally compliant documents. Make sure to include all necessary legal texts such as imprint, terms and conditions, privacy policy, and cancellation policy in the checkout area and order confirmation emails. These documents provide legal security and build trust with your customers. - [How to Link Legal Texts in the Checkout and Order Confirmation Emails](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-link-legal-texts-in-the-checkout-and-order-confirmation-emails?hsLang=en) ### **7. Customize Your Delivery Notes** Personalize the packing slips that are included with your product deliveries. This creates a professional impression and provides your customers with a clear overview of the delivered products. - [How to Edit the Shipping Labels](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-edit-the-shipping-labels?hsLang=en) ### **8. Define the Formatting of Your Currencies and Order Numbers** Optimize the display of your currencies and order numbers for clarity and ease of use. This helps avoid confusion and enhances the overall customer experience. - [How to Adjust Currency Formats and Order Numbers](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-adjust-currency-formats-and-order-numbers?hsLang=en) ### **9. Install an App for Your Accounting** Simplify your accounting by integrating the right tools. Choose an app that helps you create invoices and efficiently manage your bookkeeping, such as PDF Invoices or LexOffice. ### **10. Install an App for Your Shipping Provider** Ensure smooth shipping processes by integrating an app from a shipping provider like DHL or Sendcloud. These apps allow for easy management and tracking of your shipments. ### **11. Optimize Your Homepage’s Appearance in Search Engines** Improve your shop’s visibility on Google by setting a clear title tag and a concise description for your homepage. Also, upload a favicon to enhance visibility in search engine results. - [How to Edit the Appearance of Your Homepage in Search Results](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-edit-the-appearance-of-your-homepage-in-search-results?hsLang=en) ### **12. Set Up Your Localizations** Adjust the language and other settings to match your target region. If you plan to sell internationally, you can create different country extensions for your website and set up regional price lists and currencies. - [How to Set Up the Localization Settings](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-set-up-the-localization-settings?hsLang=en) ### **13. Configure Your Payment Settings** Ensure your customers can pay quickly and securely by integrating various payment methods like PayPal, Klarna, or Stripe. Make sure all payment options are properly configured. - [Which Payment Methods Are Available?](https://support.ikas.com/which-payment-methods-are-available?hsLang=en) - [How to Add and Edit Payment Methods](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-add-and-edit-payment-methods?hsLang=en) - [How to Restrict Payment Methods](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-restrict-payment-methods?hsLang=en) ### **14. Adjust Your Shipping Settings** Select the best shipping options for your customers and configure them accordingly. Ensure that the shipping process runs smoothly to increase customer satisfaction. - [How to Create Shipping Rules](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-shipping-rules?hsLang=en) ### **15. Set Up Your Refund Settings** Offer a customer-friendly refund policy and make sure your refund settings are clearly defined. This builds trust and confidence in your store. - [How to Set Up Your Refund Settings](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-set-up-your-refund-settings?hsLang=en) ### **16. Configure Your Customer Settings** Customize your checkout settings to make the ordering process as convenient and efficient as possible for your customers. Ensure all relevant information needed for completing a purchase is clearly and user-friendly provided. - [How to Adjust Customer Settings](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-adjust-customer-settings?hsLang=en) ### **17. Add a Cookie Consent Banner** Inform your customers transparently about the use of cookies and obtain their consent to comply with legal requirements. ### **18. Install Additional Tools to Extend Your Store** Integrate various tools with ikas to analyze user behavior and optimize your website. These tools help you improve the user experience and increase your conversion rate. ### **19. Activate Your Automations** Automate essential business processes to save time and provide a better experience for your customers. Send automated emails for tasks like abandoned cart reminders or product review requests. - [Which Automations Are Available?](https://support.ikas.com/which-automations-are-available?hsLang=en) - [How to Activate the Cart Reminder](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-activate-the-cart-reminder?hsLang=en) - [How to Activate or Manage Product Reviews](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-activate-or-manage-product-reviews?hsLang=en) - [How to Activate the Back-in-Stock Notification](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-activate-the-back-in-stock-notification?hsLang=en) - [How to Activate the Payment Reminder Emails](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-activate-the-payment-reminder-emails?hsLang=en) ### **20. Plan and Create Campaigns for Your Store** Create engaging campaigns to attract more customers. Use the available marketing tools to target your audience effectively. - [How to Create Automatic Discounts](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-automatic-discounts?hsLang=en) - [How to Create Discount Codes](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-discount-codes?hsLang=en) - [How to Create an Automatic New Customer Discount](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-create-an-automatic-new-customer-discount?hsLang=en) ### **21. Create Your Store Theme** Choose a design that reflects your brand identity. Customize the theme to make your store visually appealing and unique. ### **22. Adjust the Basic Settings for Your Theme** Customize colors, fonts, and layouts to create a unique shopping experience. These adjustments help align your store with your branding and make your customers feel comfortable. - Upload your *favicon*. - Choose the *colors* for your e-commerce website. - Select the *font* for your e-commerce website. ### **23. Link Your Categories in the Header** Improve navigation by linking your categories in the header, making it easier and faster for customers to find what they’re looking for. ### **24. Create Pages for Your Legal Texts and Link them in the Footer** Ensure your legal information is easily accessible by creating pages for your legal texts such as Terms & Conditions and Imprint, and linking them in the footer. ### **25. Optimize SEO for All Your Pages** Increase your store’s visibility in search engines by optimizing the SEO settings for all pages. This helps drive more traffic and improve your search ranking. ### **26. Connect Your Email Domain with ikas** Set up a professional email address for your store to build a credible brand presence and improve communication with your customers. - [How to Connect Your Email Domain](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-connect-your-email-domain?hsLang=en) ### **27. Configure Your Email Domain Settings** Optimize your email communication by correctly configuring your email domain settings. - [How to Set Up the Email Settings](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-set-up-the-email-settings?hsLang=en) ### **28. Review and Customize Notification Emails to Your Customers** Personalize your customer notifications to deliver a better customer experience and strengthen your brand’s identity. - [How to Edit the Email Templates](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-edit-the-email-templates?hsLang=en) ### **29. Link Your Domain with ikas** Boost your brand presence with a custom domain and increase customer trust in your store. - [How to Connect Your Domain](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-connect-your-domain?hsLang=en) ### **30. Speed Up Website Indexing by Google** Ensure your store is quickly indexed by search engines by accelerating the indexing process. - [How to Submit Your Sitemap to Google Search Console](https://support.ikas.com/how-to-submit-your-sitemap-to-google-search-console?hsLang=en)   ---   🎉 **Your Store is Now Live and Ready to Welcome its First Customers!** In addition to the support articles linked in this checklist, you’ll find plenty of other helpful resources in our Support Center. Feel free to browse through or use the search function to find what you need. 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