Everything that matters, briefly.
SETTING UP
A .com.ng or .ng domain, registered in the business name Hosting, with email on your own domain A simple clear website with a visible phone number Auto-renewal on the domain, with a valid card
TAKING PAYMENT
Paystack or Flutterwave for Nigerian customers Bank transfer alongside, which many prefer Cash on delivery if your margins support it Stripe only if your structure and customers are international
REACHING CUSTOMERS
A complete business profile Reviews, asked for consistently WhatsApp, where customers prefer it Consistent business details everywhere
OPERATIONS
Realistic delivery promises Records of every sale and every delivery Reconciliation between gateway and bank Prices that account for delivery, fees and failures
PROTECTING IT
Two-factor authentication on hosting, domain, email and gateway Backups off the server Never act on changed payment details without telephone verification Software updated
THE THREE THAT MATTER MOST
Do not let the domain lapse. Keep backups off the server. Verify funds before dispatching.
GETTING HELP
Open a ticket. For business registration, ask support. For data protection information, visit zillionkinghost.com.