An ecommerce platform for everyone
Its platform with all the ecommerce and point of sale features empowers independent business owners everywhere to start, run, and grow their business.
Shopify
Shopify
Core Features
Cloud-hosted
An affordable cloud-hosted ecommerce platform included in the cost of your monthly subscription.
Unlimited
Unlimited products, bandwidth and online storage for all merchants.
Compliant
SSL-security, Level-1 PCI, Fraud Analysis and GDPR complaint – meaning you and your customers are 100% secure, always.
Unlimited support
Instant upgrades and 99.98% uptime and 24/7 monitoring, 24/7 live chat, phone and email support.
Online Sales Channels
Sell seamlessly through Instagram, Facebook, Amazon and more through Shopify, handling all orders within your Shopify admin.
Payment Options
Shopify works with all popular payment gateways as well as Google Pay, ApplePay, Amazon Pay and Shopify Pay.
Point of Sale
Sell in-store with Shopify POS, a versatile system for unifying your online and in-store sales under one roof.
Creative ecosystem
Benefit from a large network of Shopify experts, including certified Shopify agencies and app developers.
Third-party apps
Utilise over 3,600 third-party apps to achieve new features and functionality quickly and easily.
eCommerce Management
Manual order creation, automated discount codes, gift cards and abandoned cart recovery and many other features to make store management easy.
Analytics
Create reports and monitor your store performance with built-in analytics and reporting and sync with Google Analytics.
Dynamic
Constantly growing and adapting to the fast-pace nature of ecommerce, with the improvement of the platform and introduction of new features.
Shopify
Facts and Figures
1 Million
Shopify powers over 1 million businesses worldwide, from fashion retailers to local restaurants.
$135 Billion
Total amount in sales on the Shopify platform, and growing.
175
Shopify powers merchants in over 175 countries globally, with tools and features that cater to different markets.
$2.4 Billion
In a single day, Shopify merchants collectively totalled $2.4 billion in Black Friday sales globally in 2020, a 75% growth in sales from last year.
Notable Brands
There are over one million ecommerce brands who have built their businesses on Shopify, from small craft shops to big brand names.
What Shopify merchants say
Platform Q&A’s
Who can use Shopify?
Any ecommerce business can use Shopify. Whether you're selling physical products, drop-shipping, selling memberships, virtual products, memberships, consultations or ticketed experiences, then Shopify could be right for you. Shopify is highly scalable, meaning that it is an appropriate ecommerce solution that is affordable for any type or size of business, from small start-ups to established medium to large businesses.
Does Shopify include hosting?
Every Shopify plan includes unlimited web hosting. This means, unlike other ecommerce platforms, you don't need to worry about finding a hosting provider. Your plan will include secure web hosting, automatic updates and unlimited bandwidth.
How much does Shopify cost?
Shopify has a simple and flexible pricing structure that allows anyone from small start-ups to large established brands to find a plan they are comfortable with. With three plans available, ranging from $29 to $299 per month. To learn more about pricing, take a look at this Shopify plan comparison.
How secure is Shopify?
Shopify is one of the most secure ecommerce solutions on the market. As Shopify is a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, it means that Shopify are responsible for security and stability maintenance. Meaning that you don't need to worry about handling security updates, changes in regulation or patches. All stores are PCI-compliant by default and come with a free SSL certificate, meaning your customer's payment information and your business data is protected to the same level as your bank. This results in the less responsibility for you but with the same high-standard that you and your customers would expect.
Shopify is just themes, right?
A big misconception about the Shopify platform from a UX/visual perspective, is that you can only use theme solutions for your store. Whilst themes are a great for quick, easy and affordable ecommerce solution, Shopify is entirely customisable to your needs. We create custom Shopify websites with entirely unique visual layouts and appearance or custom-built features and functionality using a refined development framework. Shopify has a solution for your individual brand requirements.
What is Shopify POS?
Shopify POS (Point of Sale) is an extension of the Shopify platform that allows merchants to easily sell offline. Whether that be physically in retail stores or at events such as trade shows or pop-up stores. With the Shopify POS app you can accept transactions with your iPhone, iPad or Android device quickly and easily. Shopify POS is available with any Shopify subscription plan and seamlessly synchronises with your ecommerce presence under one store dashboard. Hardware (including card readers, barcode scanners and receipt printers) can be purchased additionally to support your retail experience. Contact us for expert advice and to learn more about Shopify POS.
What is Shopify Plus and how does it differ to Shopify?
Shopify Plus is an enterprise solution for high-volume ecommerce businesses. Shopify is a more appropriate solution for small to medium-sized businesses whereas Shopify Plus is geared towards larger brands with more complex requirements, such as Victoria Beckham and Kylie Cosmetics. To learn more about Shopify Plus visit here.