How to Start Selling Online in Africa

Learn how to create your first online store on Storefy, from registration to listing your products.

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Why Selling Online in Africa Is a Smart Opportunity

Africa is one of the fastest-growing digital markets in the world. With millions of people using smartphones and mobile internet daily, online shopping is becoming the preferred way to buy products and services.

Selling online allows you to reach more customers, reduce business costs, and operate 24/7 without a physical store.

What Is Storefy?

Storefy is an all-in-one e-commerce and marketplace platform built to help individuals and businesses sell online easily.

• Create your own online store
• Sell on a global marketplace
• Use cash on delivery payment
• Sell physical, digital, or freelance services

Step 1: Create Your Storefy Account

To start selling online in Africa, visit:

👉 https://storefy.org

1. Click on Sign Up
2. Enter your name, email, and password
3. Confirm your email address
4. Log in to your Storefy account

Step 2: Choose How You Want to Sell

Option 1: Sell on the Storefy Marketplace

This option is perfect for beginners. Your products are listed directly on the Storefy marketplace, where customers can easily discover them.

Option 2: Create Your Own Online Store

With this option, you get a personalized online store connected to the Storefy ecosystem, giving you more branding and control.

Step 3: Complete Your Seller Profile

Before listing products, complete your seller profile:

• Seller name
• Phone number
• Location
• Delivery method

A complete profile builds trust and increases sales.

Step 4: Add Your First Product

From your seller dashboard:

1. Click Add Product
2. Enter product name, description, price, and stock
3. Select the appropriate category
4. Upload high-quality images
5. Click Publish

💡 Storefy allows sellers to generate professional product descriptions using AI.

Step 5: Orders and Delivery

When a customer places an order:

• You receive a notification
• You confirm the order
• You prepare the product
• You assign a delivery service

Payment Method: Cash on Delivery

Storefy supports cash on delivery, one of the most trusted payment methods in Africa.

The customer pays when receiving the product, ensuring trust and higher conversion rates.

Grow Your Online Business with Storefy

With Storefy, you can:

• Add unlimited products
• Create multiple stores
• Sell internationally
• Use dropshipping
• Export your store to another hosting

Start Selling Online Today

Don’t wait. Create your Storefy account today and start selling online in Africa.

🚀 Start Selling on Storefy