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Here are 5 tips to improve your website’s speed (and boost revenues):

1. Use Astra WordPress theme (lightweight and free)
2. Compress images (use online tools like TinyPNG or TinyJPG)
3. Optimize server (clean the MySQL database, contact web host for help)
4. Minify code (CSS and HTML)
5. Follow Google PageSpeed’s list of suggestions

Controversial bonus tips:

1. Don’t use embeds (link out instead)
2. Don’t use plugins (they actually slow down the site!)
3. Skip Google Analytics if you’re starting out, it slows the site down. The most important metric is sales!

Note: Your aim for website speed should be under 3 seconds, as half of visitors are lost on page load alone. Amazon invests heavily in website optimization for speed. My suggestions are especially important if you are running an eCommerce business, where sales are critical.

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Here are 6 ways to set up an online eCommerce store with no money:

1. Add the WooCommerce plugin to current website or a WordPress.com site
2. Use Facebook pages (using the Shop template)
3. Use Instagram business account (shop functionality)
4. Use Merch by Amazon
5. Use Gumroad (digital products)
6. Add PayPal button to website

If you have some money to invest, you could try the Shopify platform. However, everything you can do there is feasible via WooCommerce and add-ons.

After making the video, I completely forgot to mention Etsy and eBay! Those two platforms, like Amazon, allow you to sell your goods as well.

There are plenty of ways to set up your online shop, what are you waiting for?