as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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outline the steps to creating a successful online store.
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steps to creating a successful online store:

1. conduct research: research the market, product, competitors, and demographics.
2. plan: select a platform, design the site, create checkout process, define marketing strategy.
3. build: create the content and structure of the site, and customize decisions to fit your brand.
4. test: test the technical and functional aspects of the website before launching.
5. launch: establish the hosting arrangements and officially launch the site. 
6. promote: promote the store on social media, email, search engine marketing and other tactics.
7. track: track sales, conversion rates, and site usage analytics to understand customer behaviors.
8. maintain: regularly update the site with new content, products, and features.
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