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Shopify Overview

Welcome to the world of e-commerce. In this case, we’re referring to the popular Shopify. Now with many other such online store giants, what sets this apart from them? Well, let’s find out!

In addition to boasting the ability to design a fully customisable store & hosting inclusive at no extra cost, a presence of over 1 million (and counting) stores share space with this site. It’s pleasantly simple to operate even for the faint-hearted & furnishes buyers with a secure buying experience. Setup guides & information in the form of podcasts/blogs are available in plenty on their website. Simple tools allow sellers to quickly build their empire online. Moreover, sellers can hire freelancers or experts to assist them with marketing strategies. Continual support is offered throughout the journey with Shopify. Everything can be managed, within the control of the seller. Sounds good, right?

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Sellers also have the added advantage of deploying their POS merchant service to boost their sales volumes. Adding an online element to physical trading is always a good thing in our ever-evolving digital world. Sellers can also promote their business via social media & online marketing platforms anywhere. They go a step further to kindly integrate inquiries within apps such as FB messenger, which is always a plus. They have exploited & revolutionised the concept of dropshipping too. They take the onus for the quality of products sold via their store, which is welcomed by wary buyers.

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Create your first online store

Furthermore, with the complete flexibility to sell goods or services in virtually any domain, what’s there not to like? With Shopify plus & Lite, busy & large businesses can add a layer of commercial-grade benefits, as well as extra payment options. So there you have it: an online portal with seamless integration of services, good user experience & plenty of options…or is there something we’re missing here? Well, as always, with the good comes the not-so-good. Let’s briefly review their shortcomings…

Ironically, their simplicity can be their shortfall for expert users who seek advanced customised options when creating their online store. This is further elucidated by the limited free options available at the time of mapping your site. Although they do operate apps for mobile users, along with their respective plugins, there’s again an additional cost associated with this. There also appears to be limited support, restricted to only a handful of demographics. Technical issues often warrant people needing to figure out & research solutions for themselves. Multiple marketing discounts can be cumbersome to apply to everyone. Final words…there appears to be a general theme pertaining to extra costs for features that may not otherwise be expected. Oh and if one doesn’t mind being left to their own devices to resolve any technical glitches, then overall, the advantages still remain in place to be seen.

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Shopify Features

  • Secure shopping cart -256-bit SSL
  • 100+ professional themes
  • Use your own domain name
  • Sell on Facebook
  • Sell in store (POS)
  • Abandoned checkout recovery
  • 70 payment gateways
  • Translate in 50+ languages
  • Integrate with Dropshippers or Fulfillment Centers
  • Shopify Mobile – update your store or inventory
  • Search engine optimized (SEO)
  • Product reviews, Discount codes and coupons
  • Gift Cards
  • Full blogging platform
  • Mobile commerce ready
  • Social media integration
  • Unlimited products
  • Unlimited bandwidth
  • Custom domain name

Shopify Plans & Pricing in 2024

Available on: Free Trial, Subscription
  • Starting Price: $29.00/month

  • Pricing Module:

    BASIC SHOPIFY: $29 per month Online rate: 2.9% + 30¢ In person rate: 2.7% + 0¢ SHOPIFY: $79 per month Online rate: 2.6% + 30¢ In person rate: 2.5% + 0¢ ADVANCED SHOPIFY: $299 per month Online rate: 2.4% + 30¢ In person rate: 2.4% + 0¢


  • Trial Days: 14

Shopify Reviews

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5/10

Shikha Yadav
2022-01-06 12:38:39

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10/10

It is an excellent platform to create your own online store.

The Shopify platform is an easy way to set up new products, collections and features for your e-commerce store without the time cost of creating it from scratch.

Pro

The system is intuitive and easy to use, making it perfect for a large team.

Cons

I was not very much help with the stubborn apps that refuse to go when you delete them .


Toby

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3/10

Not Worth the Money

I've been using Shopify for a few months and I'm not impressed. The interface is clunky, the customer service is terrible, and the fees are too high. I wouldn't recommend this platform to anyone.

Pro

Easy to set up

Cons

Expensive fees, Poor customer service


Mikayla

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3/10

Unsatisfied with Shopify

I recently used Shopify to build an e-commerce store, and I am not at all satisfied with the experience. The platform is quite complicated to use and the customer service is not particularly helpful. The checkout process is also quite slow and the fees are quite high. I would not recommend Shopify to anyone.

Pro

None

Cons

Complicated platform, slow checkout, high fees, poor customer service


Eden

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5/10

Great Ecommerce Platform

Shopify is an amazing ecommerce platform that makes it easy to start and manage an online store. I love the intuitive interface and the ability to customize the look and feel of my store. It also has excellent customer service options and a wide range of payment options. I also appreciate the seamless integration with third-party apps like shipping and accounting. Overall, Shopify is an excellent choice for anyone looking to start an online business.

Pro

Easy to use, customizable, great customer service, wide range of payment options

Cons

None

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