Shopify Review

Shopify dominates e-commerce website building with a comprehensive platform for selling online and in person. It handles everything from product listings to payment processing, though transaction fees and app costs add up.

Shopify simplifies online store management from day one. Product setup, inventory tracking, and order processing are straightforward. The admin dashboard presents everything clearly. Non-technical users can launch a store within a day.

Shopify themes are professional and conversion-optimized. Free themes cover the basics well, while premium themes at $180 to $400 add more customization. The theme editor allows section-based customization without touching code.

Basic plan at $39 per month covers essential e-commerce. Shopify plan at $105 per month adds professional reports and lower transaction fees. Advanced at $399 per month includes custom reporting. Watch for app costs, which often add $50 to $200 per month.

Shopify covers product management, inventory, shipping, taxes, and multichannel selling. The app store with 8,000+ apps extends functionality into subscriptions, bundles, reviews, and marketing. Shopify POS handles in-person sales.

Shopify offers 24/7 support via chat, email, and phone. Support quality is generally good with reasonable response times. The help center and community forums are extensive. Shopify Plus customers get a dedicated merchant success manager.