A merchant has asked their development team to add a new site.

For setting up a new site correctly in Salesforce B2C Commerce, it's essential to configure certain default settings to ensure the site functions properly:

Assign a default payment method: This setting determines the payment options available to customers and is critical for the checkout process. A default payment method ensures that there is always at least one valid payment option for customers to use.

Assign a default currency: Setting a default currency is crucial for displaying prices, processing transactions, and managing financial records in the local currency of the market the site serves. This ensures that all monetary values are relevant to the customer's locale.

These configurations are foundational for the operational readiness of the site, affecting both user experience and backend processing.