SaleHoo Stores Are OPEN for Beta Testing!


by alice-salehoo - 19 Apr 2011

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For a long time, we at SaleHoo have preached about the benefits of selling on your own website, as opposed to selling on a marketplace.

In particular, we love that when you sell on your own website, you don’t have to pay fees, so all your profits are yours to keep!

We also love that when you sell on your own site, you DON’T have to compete with hundreds or thousands of other sellers who sell the same items as you. Instead, you can pull traffic from search engines including Google, Yahoo! and AOL to pull buyers to your site and buy from you (and only you!).

So now, SaleHoo is putting our money where our mouth is: We have created SaleHoo Stores, an e-Commerce web store that allows you to quickly and easily setup your own online store and start selling your items right away (without the marketplace fees and heavy competition!).

What You’ll Get With Your SaleHoo Store:

  • A search-engine optimized website. Every page is optimized so that it is easy for buyers to find your website when they search in Google and other search engines.
  • No monthly fees! Not only will you be free of monthly fees, but we will also shout you your first year’s hosting free.
  • Easily import your eBay items. If you are an eBay Turbo Lister user, it will take you no time to import all your eBay listings instantly into your new store. This means you can instantly expand your audience, with no extra time taken to list your items on another platform.
  • Unlimited storage space. List as many products as you like – with no website crashing, and no extra fees!
  • Superior support. When you sign up to SaleHoo Stores, you can expect that you will have the same level of superior support that you have as a SaleHoo member. We have trained technical staff waiting on hand right now who are ready to answer your questions. Send us an email and we will reply within 24 hours or receiving it!

What SaleHoo Stores Look Like

As I mentioned, you can add your own logo and adjust the theme of your store, but just to give you an idea of what your SaleHoo Store will look like here are some sneak-peak screenshots from some already-established SaleHoo Stores:

Here is the home page of a SaleHoo Store made for Squashways, who sell Squash Racquets. 

As you can see, this store has a very clean and simple feel, making the products the most eye-catching feature for all site visitors.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the features of this particular store:

You might be wondering how easy it is to manage your website. Well, rest-assured knowing that it is very straight-forward!

You just login to your admin area at http://www.YourSiteName.com/admin

Then you will arrive at your admin area which will look something like this:

As you can see, all your products are simply laid out to make it easy for your to modify your product listings. You can also sort your products by brand and category to help save you time.

Adding new product listings is super easy too – we’ve tested it and it’s even faster than listing on eBay!

Help Videos to Get You Started

We’ve done a lot of hard work to make setting up and managing your SaleHoo Store really easy, including making a series of videos to show you around your Store and show you how easy it is to get setup.

Let’s take a look inside the SaleHoo Store Member’s Area (which you will get exclusive access to when you sign up) and the videos that are available for you to view:

Each of these videos are created by Mike at SaleHoo who does a great job of showing you step-by-step instructions on how to use your store, so you never have to worry about getting stuck, or not knowing what to do once you sign up for your SaleHoo Store.

 Our Amazing “Beta Tester” Special

We’re so excited to get you set up with your own store that we are currently offering a limited-time only price of only US$97 to get your SaleHoo Store. It’s normally worth US$497, but we want to get as many users using the software now, while it is in Beta so that you can help us make the stores even better. Your special price comes with no obligations to help us improve the software though, just get in touch with us if you do run into any problems, and we can sort them out ASAP!

Our Money Back Guarantee!

Sign up today and take 60 days (that’s an entire two months) to try out your SaleHoo Store.

If you decide that you are not 100% thrilled with how amazing everything is, we will refund you your money in full!

That’s how confident we are that you will love our new SaleHoo Stores software.

Click here to find out more information and to set up your store.  

Any questions? Hit the comments section below!

P.S Your discounted rate is 100% fixed and if you sign up now, you will never have to pay the full rate, but you will still benefit from all new features we add or improvements we make.


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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 15:46 31 Oct 2011

    Hi Mimosa, welcome to SaleHoo! :) You can set your own Terms and Conditions, and can even create pages about your policy on shipping, return, warranty policy etc through your store's Admin page. Send us an email at http://www.salehoo.com/support and we'll help you along. :)

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    Mimosa
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 01:32 28 Oct 2011

    Hi everybody, I have purchased premium store and now under processing of string it up. I am a little bit confused about the terms and condition on information section of the store. I know the terms and condition comes with the purchase of store are very relevant and mandatory. However I am not sure where I mention my own terms and condition about shipping, products, return or refund , payment, warranty etc. In addition to the terms of use comes with the store. Can I add my own terms and condition there to cover and regulate worldwide transaction. Regards, Karki

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 06:10 27 Sep 2011

    @beachdisney: The main reason is that domain names are not our core business and there are other companies that specialize in selling domains. Besides, many people already have domain names that they want to use rather than us giving them one. :)

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    beachdisney
    SaleHoo Senior Member

    Commented at 11:30 24 Sep 2011

    Domain names are important to e commerce success. Why are domain names not included with Salehoo Stores?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 10:10 23 Sep 2011

    @bizhope and @cbeasymoney - Yes, you will not be ignored. :) I have sent messages to each of you. Please check your inbox.

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    cbeasymoney
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 16:53 22 Sep 2011

    I have purchased one of the e-stores. I have not yet set it up.I am new to all of this. Never had a web store before so I don't know what I need to do. Also I have a brick store but I don't have enough product in it to put on my store site. I'm hoping the e-store will over time help me with my brick store.Since I don't have product for the e-store Is it best right now to do several dropshippers of different products to put on my store site to get it up and going so that I can start selling.is that the best thing to do or any other suggestions to help me get a successful store up and going.because I have no experience what soever about having a website but I want to have one which I do now. Ineed help really bad to get this started. Maybe once I get it up and going I will start learning more. I will get better. Thanks.Help Help.

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    bizhope
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 13:48 22 Sep 2011

    Ouch! Wish I had caught this in beta...shucks... can't you guys offer something for us old Salehoo members? Can't hurt for trying, yes. Have a great day all.

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 08:24 22 Sep 2011

    @Trude: Yes it will be automatically drawn monthly during the anniversary date of your purchase. Yes, the monthly charge is covered by SaleHoo Store's 60 days money back guarantee, For more info please send us your questions at http://www.salehoo.com/support :)

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    Trude

    Commented at 19:03 21 Sep 2011

    Hi.I am considering buying a premium plan SaleHoo shop. Your special offer is 47 dollars per month (if I buy it before midnight). I wonder if this amount (47 dollars) every month automatically are drawn from my account? What date each month is this happening? Can I at any time terminate my shop and also end the monthly fee (47 dollars) that is withdrawn from my account?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 08:28 20 Sep 2011

    @beavercreek1018: I have just sent you a private message. :)

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    beavercreek1018
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 03:38 19 Sep 2011

    Please send example of existing stores. Thanks.

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 01:51 19 Sep 2011

    @bizhope: I have just sent you a private message regarding your request. :)

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    bizhope
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 22:49 18 Sep 2011

    Can you please send me some examples of existing stores. I would so appreciate. So sorry that somehow I missed the beta...Where was I? I check my mail all the time...Oh well.

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 08:02 14 Sep 2011

    @Susan: Let me know where to send it to. Email us at http://www.salehoo.com/support. Cheers!

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    susan

    Commented at 12:50 13 Sep 2011

    Hi,

    Could you sent me some examples on existing stores?

    Thanks

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 00:54 22 Aug 2011

    Hi aquasamo,

    Sorry, but the beta period was completed, and the beta testing offer is no longer available. We will let you know of the new pricing scheme as soon as it becomes available. Please watch out for the launch of the SaleHoo Stores this September, 2011! :) http://www.salehoo.com/stores

    Cheers!

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    aquasamo

    Commented at 17:56 20 Aug 2011

    Hey there! Is the introductory rate of US$97 for the SaleHoo Store still on? Do i still need to pay the SSL fee of $60 other than the introductory rate? And how can I join the Salehoo Store as it will officially launch in September?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 12:54 16 Jul 2011

    Hi lonestardiscounts,

    Once you have your main categories listed, add the subcategory in the same way - under Product, Category, Add New, but before saving, tick check the Parent Category it will be under (options that will show will be the categories you have earlier set). At your store's front end, the main categories will be showing in the left part of the page. Clicking on each category (ex. Home and Garden) will open to a page that shows the subcategories under it (ex. after clicking on Home and Garden, the next page will show tab/boxes for Gardening Tools, Furniture, Home Decor etc.)

    Send me a message at http://www.salehoo.com/support, and I'll do my best to help. :)

    Cheers!

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    lonestardiscounts
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 01:11 16 Jul 2011

    I have a question, where do I go, or how to I have my categories listed on my website. I know how to have categories listed in my product section in the admin. I'm trying to find out how to list them on my website. Such as category Home & Garden, sub-category, gardening tools. Can someone help me on this.

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 04:28 30 Jun 2011

    Hi Christian,

    Sorry, but the beta period was completed. Watch out for the launch of the SaleHoo Stores this September, 2011! :) http://www.salehoo.com/stores

    Yes, you can use your own domain name (such as www.sportsequipmentstore.com) - you don't have to use an unsightly and unprofessional "www.salehoostores.sportsequipmentstore.com". :) With SaleHoo Stores, your Store is all your own!

    And for your request to see some of the existing websites, I have sent you a private message.

    And welcome to SaleHoo! :)

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    Cristian69
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 01:34 29 Jun 2011

    Hi there. I just found this promo! Question. I bought my domain name but have not set it up yet. I can use my domain name with a store through you all? I wanted a .com and nothing else behind it (like some hosting programs). Can I use that then?
    Also can you send me some existing websites? Thanks!
    Christian

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 04:58 23 Jun 2011

    Hi Ben,

    As I am not able to send you private message, kindly send us your request at http://www.salehoo.com/support Hear from you soon! :)

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    Ben

    Commented at 12:02 22 Jun 2011

    Could you send me some examples of existing websites please?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 03:24 22 Jun 2011

    Hi Jerry,

    I have sent them to you through private message. Please check your inbox.

    All the best! :)

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    bestdealtobid
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 20:10 21 Jun 2011

    Could you send me some examples of existing websites as well ?

    Thanks,

    Jerry

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    Daveozpc

    Commented at 12:58 20 Jun 2011

    Thank you for your reply.

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 23:18 14 Jun 2011

    Hi daveozpc,

    Sorry but purchase of the SaleHoo Stores will not automatically grant free membership or access to the SaleHoo Wholesale Directory. To join SaleHoo, please just click the link below:
    http://www.salehoo.com/join-now

    For further questions, you may email us at http://www.salehoo.com/support. Cheers!

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    daveozpc

    Commented at 13:10 14 Jun 2011

    Do you get access to the suppliers also or do you still have to pay the separate fee for that service?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 04:16 14 Jun 2011

    Hi yaamba,

    I have sent them to you through private message. Please check your inbox. All the best! :)

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    yaamba
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 07:28 11 Jun 2011

    Could you kindly give a couple of addresses of Salehoo store sites that are currently up and running. I would like to have a look at them prior to proceeding with any further thoughts about this.

    Thanks

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 01:55 9 Jun 2011

    Hi chainarong,

    PayPal is among the payment methods you can enable at your SaleHoo Store. PayPal is one of the largest and most reputable payment gateways. It is a third party merchant, that can accept credit card payments on your behalf. :)

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    chainarong
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 03:01 8 Jun 2011

    What is the reason that no ccard is provided on your Salehoo store site, is there going to be any in the future, don't like dealing in cheques, they can be cancelled too easy.

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 01:08 31 May 2011

    Hi Clifford,

    Yes, there are several templates to choose from - Basic in blue, green, white or yellow and Elegant in Simplicity, Ghost or Corporate design. You can also change the templates at any point. :)

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    coco
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 02:20 30 May 2011

    Hi,
    Rather than having a cookie cutter website and everyone using the same template, do you have a range of templates we can choose from?

    Clifford

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 04:10 25 May 2011

    Hi John,

    The $60 is for the dedicated SSL. Salehoo does not offer a shared SSL at the moment.

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    John Zwikstra

    Commented at 21:48 24 May 2011

    Hi
    The $60.00 charge for the SSL includes a dedicated IP so the SSL is only for your dedicated IP? Otherwise, you would be using a shared SSL at no cost? Are these assumptions correct or is the $60.00 for a shared SSL?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 02:18 20 May 2011

    @allentoy: Yes, the introductory rate of US$97 for the SaleHoo Stores is still on offer, and there's no definite date until when, but surely not much longer. :)

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 05:19 19 May 2011

    @Bazza: At this stage, Salehoo Stores users cannot migrate or transfer their store to
    other hosting providers. You may still use the domain though, with any other web hosts. :)

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    allentoy
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 17:13 18 May 2011

    Hello, one final question. Is the introductory rate still available?? and when is time up for it, if it is?

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    Bazza

    Commented at 22:16 17 May 2011

    Once the first year is up, can I move the site hosting to another host?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 07:26 12 May 2011

    Hi allentoy: It's going to be one SaleHoo Store per email address/account. Once bought, if you try to purchase another one you will get a prompt that says 'this email address is already in use', and the checkout/payment will not proceed.
    Yes, you can change the theme or template at any point of your store set-up and there are several templates to choose from.
    Unlike other sites that offer you a subdomain only, you always have the option of creating your very own domain and URL for your SaleHoo Stores site. You can then enjoy 12 free months of hosting, and if you decide to continue, you’ll enjoy a bargain hosting rate. You get everything all in one place all for a one-time payment. :)

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    allentoy
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 02:00 12 May 2011

    Can you purchase multiple stores?

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    allentoy
    New SaleHoo Member

    Commented at 01:56 12 May 2011

    Can you change the theme after setting up the store? Do I have to purchase a domain name from another place, i.e godaddy.com?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 07:07 10 May 2011

    Hi lessen10: Yes, I have seen that the website is now up and fine. :) I have also sent you another email. Kindly send me any further questions at http://www.salehoo.com/support :)

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    lessen10
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 04:54 9 May 2011

    Thank you Irene, I have pointed the domain to your server, is there a way verify that from SaleHoo?

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    irene_salehoo
    SaleHoo Staff

    Commented at 02:54 9 May 2011

    @lessen10: Kindly check again. :) I sent it to your gmail address (ticket number PLW-289250) Cheers!

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    lessen10
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 23:25 8 May 2011

    Thank you Irene, for your reply. I checked my email both on salehoo and gmail but there isn't anything there, I even checked my junk mail.
    Thank you.

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    Irene Vallejo

    Commented at 22:53 8 May 2011

    @lessn10: There isn't any monthly fee. The SaleHoo Stores package includes the Store, a comprehensive CMS, newsletter mailing system, full hosting and setup to handle Paypal and credit card payments.

    $97 fee is a one time, one-off purchase for the SaleHoo Store
    Free web hosting for 1 yr, and succeeding years, $70 hosting per year
    $60 is for SSL, which isn't absolutely necessary, per year

    I have sent you an email about configuring your DNS. For further questions, please send us a message at http://www.salehoo.com/support Cheers!

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    lessen10
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 21:41 8 May 2011

    Hello, I set up the account and everything, but I'm not sure what this means as i don't have big knowledge in setting up domains etc.

    Your domain will not point to your website until your DNS has been correctly configured to point to:

    NameServer 1: ns1.softlayer.com
    NameServer 2: ns2.softlayer.com

    How do I set it up ?
    Thank you.

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    lessen10
    SaleHoo Junior Member

    Commented at 17:47 8 May 2011

    How much is the monthly fee?

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