Most new Wix stores stall not because of design, but because of build order. This guide walks through the exact first-product-to-first-sale sequence — foundations, products, payments, shipping, tax and checkout — plus current 2026 pricing and the pre-launch checks that catch failures before customers do.

Wix Payments charges more than one fee — and most owners never notice the second one. This guide breaks down the processing fee vs the hidden transaction fee, compares Wix Payments to Stripe and PayPal, shows real payout speeds, and reveals the exact sales volume where upgrading your Wix plan pays for itself in removed fees.