Final Setup: Custom Domain, Email, Legal Pages & Store Polish

 

This final portion of your tutorial covers essential finishing touches for a professional dropshipping store, including:

1.         Connecting a branded domain

2.         Setting up professional business emails

3.         Creating legal pages

4.         Building general pages like "About Us" and "Contact"

5.         Customizing the website header and footer

Let’s go through each step clearly and deeply, with added professional tips so you can make your Shopify store feel premium and trustworthy.

 Step 1: Connect Your Custom Domain

Why it matters:

Using yourstorename.myshopify.com looks unprofessional. A custom domain builds trust and branding.

Instructions:

1.         Go to Settings → Domains

2.         Click on Buy new domain

3.         Search for: sparkmoda.com

4.         If available, click Buy domain ($15/year)

5.         Check your email → Verify domain ownership

6.         Done! Your site is now:

https://www.sparkmoda.com

 SSL certificate will automatically be added (green lock icon = secure site)

 Pro Tip:

If your domain is not available, consider variations like:

•           sparkmoda.shop

•           sparkmoda.co

•           shopmoda.com

 Step 2: Set Up a Professional Business Email

Having a branded email (e.g., support@sparkmoda.com) increases credibility and improves email deliverability.

Steps:

1.         In Domains section, Shopify automatically gives you:

info@sparkmoda.com

2. Create more addresses via Add forwarding email

→ Example:

support@sparkmoda.com → Forward to your personal Gmail

3.         Change default store sender email:

o          Go to Settings → Notifications

o          Replace it with: support@sparkmoda.com

o          Click Save

o          Check your inbox and verify it

 Result: All Shopify notifications will now come from your branded email.

 Step 3: Add Legal Pages (Required for ALL Stores)

Legal pages protect you and your customers. They’re required by Shopify and by Facebook/Instagram Ads to get approved.

Steps:

1.         Go to Settings → Policies

2.         Click “Create from template” for:

o          Refund Policy

o          Privacy Policy

o          Terms of Service

3.         Manually add your Shipping Policy:

We offer free worldwide shipping on all orders. Please allow 10–20 business days for delivery depending on your country. You’ll receive tracking information as soon as your order has been shipped.

4.Add your contact info:

Email: support@sparkmoda.com

5.  Click Save

Pro Tip:

Review and customize these templates to reflect your tone and actual return/shipping rules. Don’t leave them generic if you want customer trust.

Step 4: Create “About Us” and Contact Pages

These help customers trust your brand.

About Us Page:

1.         Go to Online Store → Pages → Add Page

2.         Title: About Us

3.         Sample content:

At Spark Moda, we see fashion as more than clothing — it’s a form of self-expression.. We're a passionate team delivering handpicked women's fashion pieces at fair prices. Each item is carefully sourced from top-rated suppliers to ensure style, quality, and confidence.

4.         Click Save

Contact Page:

•           Created by default. Contains a form that sends submissions to your email.

 Step 5: Customize Your Header & Footer

These sections are visible on every page, so they’re key for navigation, trust, and branding.

 Header Customization

•           Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize

•           Click on Header

•           Make sure your logo is visible and neat

•           Set the menu to “Main menu”

To edit the menu:

•           Navigate to Online Store → Navigation → then click on Main Menu.

•           Add items like:

o          Home

o          Shop All

o          Dresses

o          Tops

o          Contact Us

o          About Us

 Keep it under 6–7 items for clarity.

 Footer Customization

•           Click on Footer

•           Add menu called Footer Menu (create it in Navigation)

•           Include:

o          Privacy Policy

o          Refund Policy

o          Terms of Service

o          Shipping Policy

o          Contact Us

Optional:

•           Enable newsletter signup

•           Add social media icons (Settings → Social Media)

 Final Walkthrough Before Launch

1.         Visit Your Store (click the 👁️ icon or open sparkmoda.com)

2.         Test:

o          Homepage layout

o          Product pages

o          Cart & checkout flow

3.         Select “Add to Cart,” go to “View Cart,” and continue to “Checkout.”

o          Verify all steps flow correctly

o          Place a test order (you’ll configure this step shortly).

What’s Next?

From here, your store’s structure is done — now it's time to optimize for conversions and start getting traffic.

Would you like help with:

•            Setting up Shipping Zones & Rules?

•            Enabling Payment Gateways (Stripe, PayPal)?

•            Facebook/TikTok Pixel Setup + Ad Strategy?

•            Testing orders and customer experience?