{"id":31173,"date":"2021-10-26T15:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=31173"},"modified":"2021-11-03T12:03:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T11:03:35","slug":"how-to-sell-your-art-online-using-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-sell-your-art-online-using-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell Your Art Online Using WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The digital revolution brought new forms of art, sure, but it also brought new ways to sell it, without completely removing what was already in place. That\u2019s why, as an artist, you can now sell your work at an art gallery, but also on online marketplaces like Etsy or Bandcamp.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]While you won\u2019t be lacking in places where you can sell your art online, none of them will give you the level of control you get when you set up your own digital storefront. In this article, we\u2019ll show you how to use WordPress to sell your art online.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The topics we\u2019ll cover include:<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#why-wordpress\">Why Go with WordPress?<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#getting-started\">Getting Started<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#choosing-wordpress-theme\">Choosing a WordPress Theme<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#setting-up-portfolio-or-shop\">Setting Up the Portfolio or Shop<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#whats-next\">What\u2019s Next?<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;artist-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"why-wordpress\"><\/a>Why Go with WordPress?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Why-Go-with-WordPress.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Why Go with WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Why-Go-with-WordPress.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Why-Go-with-WordPress-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Why-Go-with-WordPress-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Why-Go-with-WordPress-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When you first decide to sell your art online on your website, chances are you\u2019ll do some research on the available website builders, platforms, and content management systems. If you dig for long enough, you\u2019ll find that WordPress is the leader in the content management market, with more than a third of all active websites using it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]So why should yours join the flock? <strong>The reason is simple \u2013 versatility.<\/strong> WordPress might have started as a content management system used primarily for blogs, but it has grown into something much, much bigger. Today,<strong> you can create any kind of website you like with WordPress, add any kind of functionality to it, and have it look any way you want.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The way WordPress users can do all this is by using plugins and themes. <strong>Plugins are great for adding specific functionalities to the website. Themes let you customize how your website looks and, to a certain extent, behaves.<\/strong> That means that you\u2019ll have plenty of different ways you can use a WordPress website to sell your art, and you\u2019ll have all the options you need to match the look and feel of your website with the kind of art you create.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Plugins and themes aren\u2019t the only reason why WordPress is a good choice, of course. The CMS is free and open-source, <strong>so you won\u2019t have to pay to use it and you\u2019ll have a large community with plenty of resources to lean on for any of your needs.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]That doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t have to invest money and time to create a website with WordPress. Hosting isn\u2019t free, and you will have to learn the basics of the WordPress platform. <strong>But if you put the money and time into it, the results might be something you wouldn\u2019t be able to create using any other CMS or website builder.<\/strong> If you\u2019re willing to try those other website builders out, go for it, but know that you might just end up looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?s=how+to+migrate\">ways to migrate to WordPress<\/a> anyway.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"getting-started\"><\/a>Getting Started<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Getting-Started.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Getting Started\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Getting-Started.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Getting-Started-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Getting-Started-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Getting-Started-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The very first thing your WordPress website will need is a host.<\/strong> You can install WordPress on your computer, whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/install-wordpress-locally-on-mac-using-mamp\/\">using a Mac<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/install-wordpress-locally-with-xampp\/\">running Windows<\/a>, and get familiar with it first. You can also build and run a server to get your website online, but that might require too much of your time and resources. Finding a hosting provider that will provide a home for your website is usually the more reasonable option.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Choose a Hosting Provider<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Some of the steps you should follow when <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-choose-wordpress-hosting-provider\/\">picking a hosting provider<\/a> are the same common-sense steps you need to make when choosing any type of paid service. For example, <strong>you\u2019ll want to make sure that you\u2019re dealing with a reputable service provider, one that delivers what it charges for and knows how to handle itself if something goes wrong.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>When signing up for a hosting provider, you might notice that they offer different hosting packages.<\/strong> It might come in handy to learn a thing or two about the differences between, for example, a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/vps-vs-dedicated-server\/\">virtual private and a dedicated server<\/a>, or between <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/shared-hosting-vs-managed-wordpress-hosting\/\">shared and managed WordPress hosting<\/a>. Every option comes with pros and cons that make it better suited for different kinds of sites, and your goal is to find a solution that will suit your website and leave it some room to grow.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Besides the regular hosting providers, many companies that offer cloud computing and storage services might be able to host your website, too.<\/strong> You can install WordPress on <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/install-wordpress-on-aws\/#why-install-wordpress-on-aws\">Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/microsoft-azure-wordpress-instalation\/\">Microsoft Azure<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/install-wordpress-google-cloud\/\">Google Cloud<\/a>. Whether you should is completely up to you, and a cost\/benefit analysis will help you decide.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Settle on a Domain Name<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Besides choosing a good hosting provider, you\u2019ll also have to spend some time thinking about the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-is-a-domain-name\/\">domain name<\/a> you want to use. <strong>There\u2019s a couple of things to consider in this step, and they\u2019re very important:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>The name itself<\/strong> \u2013 the domain name you choose should be unique, recognizable, and evocative of your brand or style. That way you\u2019ll have a brandable domain name.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>The availability<\/strong> \u2013 your desired domain name might be taken. There are a couple of <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-to-do-if-your-preferred-domain-name-is-taken\/\">things to do if that\u2019s the case<\/a>, and at the very least you might <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-find-out-who-owns-a-domain-name\/\">find who owns it<\/a> and ask if they\u2019d sell it.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>The domain extensions<\/strong> \u2013 not all <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/difference-between-net-and-com\/\">domain extensions<\/a> are made the same, and you should understand which ones you should be going for when registering a domain name.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The best advice anyone can give you when choosing a domain name is to come up with a couple of good ones. Then, have your fingers crossed that at least one of them isn\u2019t already taken.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Figure Out How You Want to Sell Your Art<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When you choose the hosting provider and find an appropriate domain name, your next step is to <strong>carefully consider what kind of art you\u2019re selling and how you want to sell it<\/strong>. You won\u2019t have a lot of trouble with putting the website up \u2013 some hosts will do it for you, while others will let you <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-wordpress\/\">do it manually<\/a> Either way, it takes around five minutes to perform. <strong>For any step beyond that, you\u2019ll have to know what kind of website you\u2019re building.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For example, if you mean to use your WordPress website merely as a lead-capturing asset that should present your art to people and get them to contact you, a simple portfolio website will do, and you should look around for a <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-category\/portfolio-wordpress-themes\/\">portfolio WordPress theme<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]On the other hand, you might decide to create a store for your artwork \u2013 WordPress is <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-start-an-online-store\/\">great for creating stores<\/a>.<strong> In that case, your next step would be to decide on the format or the medium you want to sell.<\/strong> You can sell digital files, prints, or paintings, for example. Some store plugins can\u2019t handle all those types of products. Others might, but with the help of add-ons. There are certainly third-party services you have to consider if your art needs to be shipped instead of downloaded. <strong>Make these decisions as early as possible.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"choosing-wordpress-theme\"><\/a>Choosing a WordPress Theme<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-a-WordPress-Theme.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Choosing a WordPress Theme\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-a-WordPress-Theme.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-a-WordPress-Theme-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-a-WordPress-Theme-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Choosing-a-WordPress-Theme-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In WordPress, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-wordpress-page-builders\/\">page builders<\/a> to build different page layouts from scratch. WordPress also comes with free themes. Between the page builders and <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/ultimate-guide-to-wordpress-theme-customizer\/\">the Theme Customizer<\/a>, you can do a lot with the free themes available for WordPress.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>However, you can do a whole lot more with professionally developed themes.<\/strong> Qode Interactive is sort of an expert in that, and we can give the best of both free and premium themes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Free Themes<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>With free themes, the upside is that you can get them for free.<\/strong> The downside is that you\u2019ll get a limited version of everything you would otherwise get with a premium theme.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]That doesn\u2019t have to be a big drawback, though. We\u2019ve tried, in our free <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/qi-theme\/\">Qi WordPress theme<\/a>, to provide a premium-like level of service and functions.<strong> That\u2019s why the theme comes with hundreds of demos, and it will work equally well for a portfolio or a store.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Premium Themes<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>If you don\u2019t mind springing out cash for a premium theme, you\u2019ll get even more options.<\/strong> If you want an online artist\u2019s portfolio, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-tag\/artist-wordpress-themes\/\">premium artist themes that have it<\/a>. If you want to build an art shop, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/theme-category\/online-store-wordpress-themes\/\">premium store themes<\/a> that will let you do that, as well, and are compatible with the more popular eCommerce solutions.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>The trick with picking up a theme is to keep an eye on the designs that you like while making sure the theme either has or is compatible with all the features you\u2019ll need in your website.<\/strong> So make sure you check it thoroughly and don\u2019t settle for anything other than the exact thing you need.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]What\u2019s important to know is that WordPress <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-wordpress-theme\/\">themes are easy to install<\/a>, and between the demos and layouts they provide, they can give you a solid foundation for your website\u2019s looks. <strong>And you\u2019re always more than welcome to fine-tune them to your precise needs.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"setting-up-portfolio-or-shop\"><\/a>Setting Up the Portfolio or Shop<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Setting-Up-the-Portfolio-or-Shop.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Setting Up the Portfolio or Shop\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Setting-Up-the-Portfolio-or-Shop.jpg 969w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Setting-Up-the-Portfolio-or-Shop-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Setting-Up-the-Portfolio-or-Shop-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Setting-Up-the-Portfolio-or-Shop-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Now that you have a website, a purpose for it, and a vessel that will help you bring that purpose to life, it\u2019s time to set things up. You\u2019ll need to know a thing or two <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin\/\">about installing plugins<\/a>. You might also want to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-install-child-theme-wordpress\/\">install a child theme<\/a>, since it can come in handy as your website grows and changes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Setting Up a Portfolio<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you opt for a portfolio instead of a WordPress store, that might mean that you\u2019ve decided to do the selling somewhere else. <strong>You can use the portfolio website to showcase your work, and then let people contact you for sales or commissioned works.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In that case, you might want to check out some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-wordpress-form-plugins\/\">top contact form plugins<\/a>. It wouldn\u2019t hurt to check out some examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/innovative-contact-form-design\/\">well-designed contact forms<\/a> as well, just to get a sense of what you can do.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]What you want to learn about are <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-optimize-images-for-web\/\">photo formatting practices for the web<\/a>. You might also decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-optimize-wordpress-images-for-search-engines\/\">optimize your photos for search engines<\/a>. At the very least, you should check out <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wordpress-plugins-for-managing-images\/\">image-management plugins<\/a> if you plan a large portfolio.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Selling Digital Artwork<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When you\u2019re selling any type of digital product, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/easy-digital-downloads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Digital Downloads<\/a> is one of the best plugins you can use to power your store. You\u2019ll be able to use it to sell graphics, photos, videos, ebooks, songs, and any other type of digital format. <strong>You\u2019ll have plenty of payment options at your disposal, and some protection against unauthorized file access.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]An increasingly popular way to sell ownership over digital goods is using <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/what-are-nfts-how-do-they-work\/\">non-fungible tokens or NFTs<\/a>. <strong>You\u2019ll have to create \u2013 or mint \u2013 the tokens first<\/strong>, but when you do that, you\u2019ll be able to sell them thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/cryptocurrency-product-for-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cryptocurrency Product for WooCommerce plugin<\/a>. Of course, using WordPress is a prerequisite in that case. Which leads us to our next topic.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Selling Physical Products<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you want to create a regular store that sells physical artwork, then <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WooCommerce<\/a> is one of the best choices you can make. The plugin owes its popularity to the fact you can <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/woocommerce-tutorial\/\">install and set up WooCommerce easily<\/a>. It also offers additional features that would let you <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-add-woocommerce-store-to-facebook\/\">connect your store to Facebook<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-set-up-instagram-shopping-for-woocommerce\/\">Instagram<\/a>. You\u2019ll need all the audience you can reach if you want to make it as a professional artist.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]When selling physical products, you\u2019ll be in charge of things like shipping. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/best-shipping-plugins-for-woocommerce\/\">shipping plugins for WooCommerce<\/a>, for example, that might help you out. <strong>There\u2019ll be some additional work in it for you, but it\u2019s the best way to keep full control over your sales operation.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]For someone who\u2019s not willing to deal with shipping and such things, <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-start-dropshipping-using-wordpress\/\">creating a dropshipping website<\/a> is a possibility. <strong>There are several different print-on-demand services, and they can let you sell all sorts of products that feature your art.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.printful.com\/integrations\/woocommerce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Printful<\/a>, for example, is integrated with WooCommerce and lets users order anything from tote bags to canvas prints featuring your artwork \u2013 without you having to do anything except create the original art.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"whats-next\"><\/a>What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]After you\u2019ve set up the website, customized its looks, and added the plugins that will power your portfolio or store \u2013 you can start doing the real work. You\u2019ll need to upload the products and\/or their images, you\u2019ll probably want to create some copy for every item, too. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/essential-tips-for-woocommerce-seo\/\">WooCommerce stores need SEO<\/a>, and you\u2019ll also have to deal with security and setting up payment options if you haven\u2019t already.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Then you can start promoting your website like there\u2019s no tomorrow. People have to hear about you to buy your art, which means that any mass communication channel you can access, from email to social networks, suddenly becomes interesting to you. 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