What is Shopify?
In the simplest terms, Shopify is a platform that lets you create beautiful online shopping websites. They also offer other functionality like a point-of-sale device for real locations but they are most famous for being able to help entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses.
What plan should I use on Shopify?
The plan you use will vary between merchants. Use the Shopify plan calculator below to choose the best plan depending on your needs.
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What payment methods does Shopify accept?
Of all the different ecommerce platforms out there, Shopify probably has the best variety of payment gateways. The common methods of payment that can be accepted include MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Paypal, Bitcoin, and Discover.
Why should I pick Shopify over other platforms like Squarespace, Etsy, and Woocommerce?
Having worked with all the other commerce platforms in the past, we find that Shopify's platform is the most intuitive to use and offers the best support. The app ecosystem on Shopify also offers so much more room for improvement to scale your Shopify store. In terms of reliability, Shopify is second to none. There's a reason why Shopify powers over 1 million merchants worldwide.
Can I get discounts if I am billed yearly?
Yes, Shopify offers discounts if you decide to be billed yearly. The discounts are usually 10% - 20% based on the Shopify plan you choose.
Do I need a developer or designer to start my store?
Absolutely not. Some of the biggest brands on the platform started as a one-person team in their basement.
I'm looking to get started on a new store and I don't know where to start. How do I start?
Starting a Shopify store is extremely easy and intuitive, even if you do not know how to code. You can start your 14-day free trial anytime on Shopify and onboarding is relatively easy compared to other commerce platforms. If you are looking for more customizations, you might want to consider hiring a developer if you are not familiar with the code. Pixel Walrus also offers such services as designing your online store, creating your online store from scratch, and helping you come up with a zero to launch plan.
I have a few ideas in my head that I really want to test out before committing to anything. What's the best way to do this?
Start a free Shopify store. There's really no harm in doing so to test out one of your ideas. If it doesn't work out, you can just close the shop with no strings attached.
I want to hire Pixel Walrus to create a store. What's the best way to get started with Pixel Walrus?
You can contact us at kenny@pixelwalrus.com