1. Install Joomla: First, you need to install Joomla on your server. You can download it from the official website and install it on your server. Follow the Joomla installation guide to set it up on your server.
1. Install the VirtueMart Extension: VirtueMart is a Joomla extension that provides a wide range of e-commerce features. Install it from the Joomla extension directory.
1. Configure VirtueMart: Once installed, configure VirtueMart by adding the payment and shipping methods you want to use, set up tax and checkout options.
1. Create Product Categories: With VirtueMart, you can create unlimited product categories as it is a powerful e-commerce extension. You can create a category by going to Catalog> Product Categories>Select New.
1. Add Products: After creating categories, you can add products to those categories. Under Catalog> Products, you can choose to add a product to the desired category.
1. Set up the Store’s Layout and Design: Joomla templates can be modified to create an online store look and feel. You might download templates for both Joomla and VirtueMart or you can use the default layout and further customize colours, graphics, and other design elements to your liking.
1. Organize Store Navigation and Menus: To create a seamless store navigation experience for your customers, you need to create menus that display your products and categories. To do this, go to Menus> Menu Manager> Add New Menu.
1. Launch Your Online Store: With all of the essential parts of your e-commerce store in place, you can launch your online store. You can perform additional testing and adjustments to ensure it is fully functional and operates as expected.
