From Zero to Storefront: Laravel Ecommerce Site Setup Guide

Discover how to set up an ecommerce website using Laravel. Our Laravel Support team is ready to assist with any queries or concerns.

From Zero to Storefront: Laravel Ecommerce Site Setup 

Laravel is a popular PHP-based open-source framework for developing web applications. It follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, making it easy to build structured, scalable applications.

Besides its syntax and rich set of features, it offers an ecosystem that allows developers to create professional-grade web apps with minimal effort. It’s no surprise that it has become the go-to choice for PHP developers worldwide.

Why Do Developers Love Laravel?

Here are some reasons why Laravel continues to dominate the PHP web development space:

• It encourages the use of cutting-edge tools and best practices in web development.
• It enables developers to build applications quickly without compromising security.
• Laravel makes life easier for developers with built-in tools for deployment and application maintenance.
• Furthermore, it is beginner-friendly, with clear documentation and an active community.
• Also, it is one of the most capable PHP MVC frameworks, easily handling both small projects and large enterprise applications.

Laravel: Tools & Packages

If you are planning to build an e-commerce website using Laravel, you are in luck! Laravel has several packages designed to add e-commerce capabilities to any application. Let’s take a look at some of them:

How to Install Bagisto with Composer

Before we get started, our system has to meet these requirements:

• OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or Higher / Windows 7+ (WAMP / XAMPP).
• Server: Apache 2 or NGINX
• RAM: 4 GB or higher.
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• PHP: 7.4 or higher.
• Processor: Clock Cycle 1Ghz or higher.
• For MariaDB users – 10.2.7 or Higher.
• MySQL: 5.7.23 or higher.
• Node: 8.11.3 LTS or higher.
• Composer: 1.6.5 or higher.

1. First, open a terminal and go to the project folder, and run:

   composer create-project bagisto/bagisto

   
   If Composer isn’t installed globally, download `composer.phar` and use:

   php composer.phar create-project bagisto/bagisto
2. Then, head to the `bagisto` folder and set up the database and email configuration in the `.env` file.
   If we downloaded Bagisto as a zip file, first copy the example file:

   cp .env.example .env
3. Next, set the following variables:

   APP_URL=your-app-url
   
   DB_CONNECTION=mysql
   
   DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
   
   DB_PORT=3306
   
   DB_DATABASE=your_database
   
   DB_USERNAME=your_username
   
   DB_PASSWORD=your_password
   
   
4. Now, generate the application key:

   php artisan key:generate
5. After that, run the following commands to complete the installation:
   • Database Migration

     php artisan migrate
   • Seed the Database

     php artisan db:seed
   • Publish Vendor Assets

     php artisan vendor:publish

     
     When prompted, press 0 and then Enter to publish all assets and configurations.
   • Create Storage Link

     php artisan storage:link

     This step ensures that images and other assets are publicly accessible.

After Installation: Verify Your Bagisto Store

Once the installation is complete, open your configured application URL and check whether the Bagisto storefront and admin panel load correctly. Verify that database connectivity, product images, and essential pages work as expected. If you encounter errors, review the Laravel logs in storage/logs and check the database credentials and file permissions. Test the setup before adding products or accepting customer orders. This helps identify configuration issues early and prepares the store for further customization.

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Conclusion

Laravel makes building web applications simple and easy. With tools like Bagisto, we have access to ready-made solutions that help us fast-track our development.

In short, our Support Engineers demonstrated how to set up an ecommerce website using Laravel.