Canadian ecommerce launch checklist
clear scope, real context.
A practical readiness checklist for Canadian merchants preparing to launch or redesign an online store.
Start a conversationCatalog and customer information
Confirm product names, descriptions, images, variants, inventory and collection structure. Make delivery timelines, returns information and customer support easy to find. Check that product availability and pricing are accurate across devices.
Checkout and fulfilment
Place test orders using agreed scenarios. Review payment settings, confirmation messages, shipping zones, delivery costs, inventory updates and cancellation paths. Test the journey on a phone as well as desktop, and verify who receives order notifications.
Canadian operating details
Confirm the merchant's tax settings and obligations with a qualified tax professional. Validate provincial and territorial delivery coverage, cross-border duties or restrictions, currency display and any language needs. Platform settings can implement supplied instructions but cannot determine a merchant's legal or tax obligations.
Ownership after launch
Document who manages orders, refunds, product updates, platform accounts, app subscriptions, backups and security updates. Record all recurring third-party costs and account owners. Our ecommerce design service for Canada can help define the site and handover scope.
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a few things up.
Not sure what fits? Send us a note and we’ll help you find the right next step.
Can a web designer decide which taxes to charge?
No. Merchants should obtain qualified tax guidance. A developer can configure settings based on validated instructions.
What should be tested before launch?
At minimum, test product discovery, mobile checkout, payment confirmation, shipping rules, notifications and order handling with realistic test cases.
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what’s next.
Share the essentials. We’ll review your note and follow up with questions or a scoped proposal. No instant paid checkout and no card details collected here; after review, payment instructions are shared privately if you choose to proceed.
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