So, you've just taken the reins of an existing Storbie website, and you're ready to make it your own. Congratulations! The best thing about buying a business with an existing website is that it lets you skip the website setup phase and dive right in. If your new website already has products available for purchase, you can start selling from the day you get access.

By buying a business with a website, you get a head start, but there are several key considerations to ensure a smooth transition and set the stage for your success.
1. Familiarise Yourself with the Platform:
Start by getting to know the Storbie platform inside and out. Explore the dashboard, navigate through the settings, and review the available features. Familiarising yourself with the platform's capabilities is essential to making informed decisions about your website's future.

On ownership handover, we will reach out to offer you and your team training on how to navigate the Storbie platform.
2. Assess the Current State:
Review the website's current state. Review product listings and pricing. Check for any pending orders, customer enquiries, or outstanding issues that require immediate attention. This will give you a clear understanding of where things stand.
3. Review Website Analytics:
Access and analyse the website's analytics data, if available. This information can provide valuable insights into customer behaviour, popular products, and areas that may need improvement. Understanding your website's performance is crucial for making informed decisions moving forward.

Customer Insights support article: https://support.storbie.com/s/article/Storbie-Insights
Performance Reports support article: https://support.storbie.com/s/article/performance-report-metric-breakdown
4. Update Branding and Design:
Consider whether you want to retain the website's current branding and design or if you'd like to give it a fresh look. Storbie offers various design options, allowing you to tailor the website's appearance to align with your vision and brand identity.

You can do this yourself, but we also offer a New Owner Package to work through a website refresh with you.
5. Inventory Management:
Evaluate the product catalogue and ensure it accurately reflects the items you plan to offer. Make any necessary updates, add new products, or remove outdated ones. If you have a POS integration you will need to make changes in your point of sales system too.
6. Payment Gateways:
Assess what payment gateways are currently being offered on the website. If you are keeping the existing gateways enabled, make sure you have access to them from the withdrawing owner. Storbie integrates with multiple payment providers, making it easy to set up the payment methods you prefer.

Payment gateways article: https://support.storbie.com/s/topic/0TO4T0000008byKWAQ/getting-paid
7. Shipping Options:
Review the shipping options currently available. Confirm the shipping methods and prices align with your preferences and business requirements.

Shipping support: https://support.storbie.com/s/article/configuring-shipping-charges--delivery-times-2020-02-20-10-19-22
8. SEO and Online Presence:
Assess the website's search engine optimization (SEO) efforts. Review content, keywords, meta data to ensure they are optimised for search engines. Enhancing your online presence is critical for attracting organic traffic.
9. Automated Communications
Review any existing customer communications. Decide if you want to continue with the current content enabled through the website or adjust better engage with your audience.
10. Legal and Compliance:
Ensure that the website complies with all relevant legal requirements product listings and necessary licenses or permits. Existing website Terms and Conditions should be reviewed and amended if required. Address any compliance issues promptly to avoid potential legal complications.
11. Assign a Payment Methods to your Storbie Account:
To pay for your monthly Storbie website subscription as easily as possible you will need to add a credit or debit card to your Storbie accounts area. This way, when your subscription payment is due, it will automatically be taken out of your business account if there are sufficient funds to do so.

Assigning a card your Storbie website support article: https://support.storbie.com/s/article/assigning-a-new-card-to-pay-for-your-storbie-site
Conclusion
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As a new Storbie website owner, you're in good hands. Remember that building a successful online business takes time and effort, so be patient and stay committed to your goals. We're here to support you every step of the way. Welcome to the Storbie community, and best of luck with your online journey!