Yes. You can build an online store with Website Builder, but this depends on the package you are using.
Package requirements
E-commerce functionality is available on the Starter and Pro Website Builder packages. These plans include the tools needed to create and manage an online store.
The Lite package does not support e-commerce features. If you plan to sell products or services online, you will need to upgrade to a plan that includes store functionality.
Before selecting a plan, it is helpful to review what Website Builder can be used for to understand the different features available across packages.
What e-commerce features are included?
With a supported package, Website Builder allows you to manage basic online store operations directly inside the editor. These features typically include:
- Adding and managing products
- Setting product prices and descriptions
- Organizing products into categories
- Configuring shipping options
- Setting up tax rules
- Managing customer orders
Customers can browse products on your website and proceed to an online checkout page to complete their purchases.
Accepting payments
To sell products online, you must connect a payment gateway. This allows customers to securely complete checkout using supported payment methods. Website Builder supports several popular payment gateways, including:
- Paystack – Accept payments via debit/credit cards, bank transfers, USSD, and internet banking, ideal for local Nigerian customers.
- Flutterwave (Rave) – Accept payments via cards, online banking, USSD, mobile money, and QR codes, useful for local and regional payments.
- PayPal – Accept international payments via Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and other major card networks.
- Manual payment methods – Customers can complete payment via bank transfer or other offline methods according to instructions you provide.
Before configuring checkout:
- Review the payment options available above
- Follow the guide on how to connect a payment gateway
Without a configured payment method, customers will be able to view products but will not be able to complete purchases.
Important considerations
Keep the following in mind when setting up an online store:
- Your website must be published for customers to access your store.
- Some payment gateways may require you to create and verify a separate account.
- Very large product catalogs may affect website performance depending on how many items are displayed on a page.
Before making your store available to customers, review how publishing works before launching your store to ensure your website is ready to go live.
Next steps
To start building your online store:
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Confirm that your Website Builder package supports e-commerce.
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Review the supported payment options listed above.
- Follow the steps for how to connect a payment gateway.
- Learn how publishing works before launching your store so customers can access it once setup is complete.
