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How to use Pludor Online Store: step-by-step guide

Updated 1 October 2026 · Pludor team · 3 sources

Every Pludor seller gets a hosted storefront at pludor.com/{store} with physical products, digital products and services, variations, a cart, card/wallet/QR checkout and an order dashboard - and every product is also listed in the shared Pludor marketplace so buyers can discover it.

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Selling through DMs, link lists and screenshots loses orders: there is no cart, no real checkout, no order record and no way for new buyers to find you.

What you need

How to do it

How do I use Online Store, step by step?

A branded storefront with products, services, cart and checkout. You need a Pludor store - free to create.

  1. Create your store: Go to pludor.com/setup, choose a store name and business type, and sign up (no card needed on Free).
  2. Add your first product: Open Products in the Core Commerce menu, press add, and enter name, price, photos, stock and variations.
  3. Connect payouts: In Settings, connect Stripe so card payments are paid out to your bank.
  4. Share your store: Copy your store link or product QR code from the dashboard and share it on social media.
  5. Fulfil orders: New orders appear in Orders; mark them packed, shipped or ready for pickup and the buyer is notified.

Common questions

How do I set up an online store step by step?

The basic flow is: create your store, add a product, connect payouts, share your link, then handle orders. On Pludor you go to pludor.com/setup, pick a store name and business type, sign up with no card needed, then add products with name, price, photos, stock and variations under Products. Connect Stripe in Settings so payments reach your bank, and share your store link or product QR codes on social media.

Is there a free way to start selling online without paying monthly?

Yes, most platforms have a free tier or trial, but check for item limits and whether checkout is included. Pludor's Free plan is $0 with every feature on, no item limit and no card required - you only pay for usage past the monthly free amounts (like 3,000 visits), plus a platform fee per paid online order. New stores also get 500 free credits.

How much does Pludor charge in fees per sale?

Pludor charges a platform fee of 4.99% + $0.90 per paid online order, deducted before payout. Card processing is charged separately by Stripe. Cash sales recorded in POS carry no platform fee, and wallet-to-wallet transfers between Pludor users are free.

Can I sell digital downloads and services as well as physical products?

Yes, on Pludor you can list physical products, digital downloads and bookable services side by side in one catalog with one checkout. Digital downloads are delivered automatically after payment. If you use separate tools today, this is the main thing to consolidate.

How do I take payments on my online store?

You connect a payment processor for card payments - on Pludor you connect Stripe in Settings, confirm your store currency and country, then place a test order to see the full checkout. Buyers can pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, wallet or QR code, and you review each payment, fee and payout in the Finance section.

How do I get my first orders without any traffic?

Share your store link and product QR codes everywhere you already have an audience - social media, DMs, in person. On Pludor, every available product is also listed in the shared marketplace at pludor.com/shop, so buyers can discover you without you bringing all the own traffic like on Shopify or Wix.

How do I handle shipping and fulfil orders once sales come in?

Set up shipping zones and rates (or enable pickup) in your shipping settings first. On Pludor, new orders appear in the Orders dashboard; you use Pack List to see everything to pack today, update each order through packed, shipped and delivered - the buyer is notified each time - and use Exports for accounting.

How does Pludor compare to Shopify or Etsy for a small seller?

With Shopify or Wix you typically bring all your own traffic; with Etsy you compete in a crowded marketplace. Pludor gives you your own storefront plus automatic listing in its shared marketplace, with messaging, AI content and payments built into the same account instead of separate subscriptions. It also has a free plan with every feature on and no item limit, versus trial periods on most builders.

Is Pludor Online Store safe and legit for selling?

Payments run through Stripe, a major processor, and payouts go directly to your bank - Pludor deducts its fee before payout rather than holding your money. Stores can earn a verification badge, and product pages show seller, price, stock and return policy to buyers. As with any platform, review the current fee terms before you start.

How do I build a website for my store without design skills?

Use an AI website generator instead of hiring a designer. Pludor's Website Creator drafts headings, sections and FAQs from a short description of your business - you add real photos from your phone, edit the text, and publish to your Pludor address or your own domain. It also includes an invoice option that bills clients through the same checkout as your store.

Can I sell digital products and services, not just physical goods?

Yes. A Pludor store can list physical products, digital downloads and bookable services side by side.

Do my products appear in the Pludor marketplace?

Yes - available products from every store are part of the shared marketplace at pludor.com/shop, so buyers can find you without your own traffic.

How many products can I list for free?

As many as you like - there is no item limit on any plan, and no card is needed.

How much does Pludor Online Store cost?

On for every store, including the Free plan ($0, no item limit). Every feature is on for every store. Each month a free amount of everything is included (for example 3,000 visits, 100 AI replies and 30 bookings); past that you pay only for what you use, in credits (1 credit = 1 cent). New stores get 500 free credits. Monthly plans are optional bundles of credits with bigger free amounts and a lower fee. Pludor charges a platform fee of 4.99% + $0.90 per paid online order, deducted before payout. Card processing (Stripe) is charged separately by the processor. Cash sales recorded in POS carry no platform fee, and wallet-to-wallet transfers between Pludor users are free.

How do I get started with Pludor Online Store?

1. Create your store 2. Add your first product 3. Connect payouts 4. Share your store 5. Fulfil orders Full step-by-step guide: pludor.com/tutorials/online-store

What are the limitations of Pludor Online Store?

No item limit on any plan (see /pricing). Pludor branding appears on checkout on every plan.

How does Pludor Online Store compare with Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Etsy, Stan Store, link-in-bio tools?

Your store is also listed in a shared marketplace, and selling, messaging, AI content and payments live in the same account. Built-in shoppers: typically you bring all the traffic (Shopify/Wix) or compete in a crowded marketplace (Etsy); on Pludor, your own storefront plus listing in the Pludor marketplace. Chat, AI receptionist, AI content: typically apps or other subscriptions; on Pludor, built in. Products, digital downloads and services: typically often split across tools; on Pludor, one catalog and checkout. Free start: typically trial periods on most builders; on Pludor, free plan with every feature on, no item limit, no card.

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What you get

Physical, digital and service products with variations. Cart and one-page checkout. Listing in the shared Pludor marketplace and shop feed. QR codes and share links for every product. Reviews and ratings from real buyers. Sale prices and promo codes. Digital downloads delivered after payment. Inventory reservations so stock is held during checkout. Store verification badge.

What comes out of it

A public storefront, Product pages with structured data, Orders and customers in one dashboard.

Who it is for

Small businesses, creators, makers and crafters, restaurants, service providers, people selling from social media.

Good to know

No item limit on any plan (see /pricing). Pludor branding appears on checkout on every plan.

Works well with

Checkout & Payments: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, wallet and QR payments with payouts to your bank. Orders & Fulfillment: one order dashboard with pack lists, labels, shipping and delivery tracking. Mobile Website Builder: an AI website generator that builds a store site from your phone. Marketplace & Classifieds: shop independent stores from one cart, or sell your own items locally. AI Studio: video, image, voice, music and writing AI models in one studio, connected to your store. Custom Domain: run your Pludor store on your own domain.

More about Online Store

What it does, who it is for and what it costs: Online Store.

Doing this on Pludor

On for every store, including the Free plan ($0, no item limit). Every feature is on for every store. Each month a free amount of everything is included (for example 3,000 visits, 100 AI replies and 30 bookings); past that you pay only for what you use, in credits (1 credit = 1 cent). New stores get 500 free credits. Monthly plans are optional bundles of credits with bigger free amounts and a lower fee. Pludor charges a platform fee of 4.99% + $0.90 per paid online order, deducted before payout. Card processing (Stripe) is charged separately by the processor. Cash sales recorded in POS carry no platform fee, and wallet-to-wallet transfers between Pludor users are free.

  • Physical, digital and service products with variations
  • Cart and one-page checkout
  • Listing in the shared Pludor marketplace and shop feed
  • QR codes and share links for every product
  • Reviews and ratings from real buyers
  • Sale prices and promo codes

Free to start - no card, no item limit. Pay only for what you use past the monthly free amounts.

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Sources

  1. Pludor facts (features, plans and limits)
  2. Pludor pricing
  3. Online Store on Pludor

Checked 1 October 2026. Fees and rules change; follow the links for the latest.

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