Why Shopify Is Great For Small Businesses
Are you a small business owner with big dreams? With Shopify you can achieve those dreams with their easy to use Saas (software as a service). Don’t let your small business status hold you back from global exposure with Shopify’s affordable and effective eCommerce platform.
Shopify is the No.1 eCommerce platform for businesses for a reason, with millions of the World’s most successful brands trusting Shopify to sell and process payments for their business.
At Visionary Media, we love helping small business owners boost their business online, and we’ve done the research on Shopify so you don’t have to!
What is Shopify?
Shopify is a leading all in one commerce platform which makes it easy for you to launch and manage your business online and offline. Unifying all of your commerce into a single platform, Shopify allows you to build and customise your online store and sell across multiple locations including web, mobile, in-person and across multiple channels such as social media and online marketplaces.
Completely cloud-based, Shopify is a great solution for small business owners as you can access it from any compatible device and Shopify take care of all admin/frontend features and software and server upgrades.
What level of Shopify do I need?
Shopify offer a number of plans, from Basic to Advanced. We recommend taking advantage of Shopify’s free trial so that you can get a clear understanding of the Shopify service and the plan level your business will require. Most small business owners will find the Basic plan more than meets their requirements. This level is still packed with lots of great features that let you add and manage products, inventory, shipping and more.
There are no setup fees with Shopify, so you can get started right away!
How much does Shopify cost?
There are no setup fees with Shopify, so you can get started right away! Shopify does charge a monthly fee, but this is a very reasonable price (starting from as little as £19 p/mo). This is really great value for money for small business owners. Shopify includes secure, unlimited eCommerce hosting on all plans (except Shopify Lite) which is another cost saving!
You can pay for Shopify via MasterCard, Visa or American Express debit or credit, or PayPal in selected regions.
What about support?
Shopify offer 24/7 support to all customers across all plans, so someone is always on hand to help should you need them. In addition to this, there are extensive resources and documentation available on the Shopify website which are a great tool for troubleshooting but also offer advice and guidance for growing your business.
Can you manage my website if I choose Shopify?
Yes! We work with a number of clients who choose Shopify’s eCommerce platform for their business websites. Our team are experienced in the Shopify platform, so whether you need a hand getting set up or want someone to manage your existing Shopify site just get in touch via our contact page.
You can find out more about Shopify on their website: https://www.shopify.co.uk/
