How to Create Your First Funnelish Funnel from Scratch (Step-by-Step)
What Is a Funnelish Funnel?
A Funnelish funnel is a step-by-step customer journey designed to guide visitors from a landing page all the way through to a completed purchase — and beyond. Unlike a traditional Shopify store where customers browse freely, a funnel keeps customers on a focused path: see the product, decide to buy, checkout, upsell, thank you. This focused structure is why funnels consistently outperform traditional stores for paid traffic.
Step 1: Create a New Funnel
Log into your Funnelish account at app.funnelish.com. Click the Funnels tab in the top header menu, then click Create new funnel. You'll be presented with two options: use a template (recommended for beginners) or build from scratch. Templates give you a proven funnel structure with all steps already in place.
Step 2: Choose a Template and Add Steps
Scroll through available templates and click one to preview it. When you find one that fits your product and niche, click Create funnel. A typical Funnelish funnel has these steps in order: Landing/Advertorial Page, Product Page, Checkout Page, Upsell Page(s), and Thank You Page. You can add, remove, and reorder steps inside the funnel editor by clicking Add Step.
Step 3: Customize Your Funnel Design
Click on any step in your funnel to open the drag-and-drop page editor. Here you can edit headlines, body copy, and button text; upload your own product images and videos; add or remove sections; change colors, fonts, and spacing to match your brand; and add conversion elements like countdown timers, trust badges, and testimonials. No coding required.
Step 4: Add Products and Set Up Payments
Navigate to the Products tab and add the product(s) you want to sell. You can create products directly in Funnelish or import them from a connected Shopify store. Then go to the Collecting Payments section and connect your payment gateway. Funnelish supports Stripe, PayPal, and several other processors through the Funnelish Pay app.
Step 5: Connect Your Domain and Go Live
Connect your own custom domain in Settings, then Domain. Follow the DNS setup instructions for your domain registrar. Do a test purchase to verify the full funnel flow before sending real traffic. Once verified, connect your ad campaign and go live.
Ready-Made Funnelish Templates
Check out our Funnelish funnel templates. Every template includes the complete funnel — landing page, product page, checkout, upsell, and thank you page — ready to import and customize in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to create a Funnelish funnel from scratch?
Using a template, you can have a functional Funnelish funnel customized with your product, branding, and copy in 2-4 hours. Building from scratch takes longer — typically 1-2 days for a complete funnel with landing page, product page, checkout, upsell, and thank you page. Templates are strongly recommended for first-time funnel builders to get to launch day faster.
What pages should a basic Funnelish funnel include?
A basic high-converting Funnelish funnel should include: a landing or advertorial page (to warm up paid traffic), a product page (to present the offer with benefits and testimonials), a checkout page (with an order bump), at least one upsell page (to increase AOV after purchase), and a thank you page (to confirm the order and optionally present a referral offer). Start with this 5-step structure before adding complexity.
Can I build a Funnelish funnel without any design or coding skills?
Yes. Funnelish uses a drag-and-drop editor where you click any element to edit it. No coding, no Photoshop, no technical skills required. The biggest advantage of starting with a template is that the design work is already done — you just swap in your product images, update the copy for your offer, and customize the brand colors.
How do I add products to a Funnelish funnel?
In your funnel, navigate to the Products tab and click Add Product. You can create a product manually by entering the name, price, and variants, or import a product directly from a connected Shopify store. Imported Shopify products pull in all variant data, pricing, and images automatically. Orders for the product will sync back to Shopify for fulfillment.
What payment gateways does Funnelish support?
Funnelish supports Stripe (credit/debit cards), PayPal, and additional payment methods through Funnelish Pay including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Buy Now Pay Later options. For international markets, Funnelish also supports region-specific gateways for cash on delivery and local payment methods. Connect your payment gateway in the Collecting Payments section of your funnel settings.
Do I need a custom domain for my Funnelish funnel?
No, but it's strongly recommended. By default, your funnel runs on a Funnelish subdomain. For professional credibility and ad approval on some platforms, connecting your own custom domain is important. It also improves brand trust at checkout. Domain connection is configured in Funnelish Settings under Domain and typically takes 10-15 minutes once your DNS records are updated.