Shopify Review
shopify review
· Very user friendly. Quickly setup a great looking store (web 2.0 clean look) in minutes.
· Loved by novice users as well as web designers alike
· Shopify uses web 2.0 technology(Ajax). Creating a product catalog is so easy(see below for details)
· It gets more business from existing customers. This shows customer loyalty.
· Merchant services: Strong integration with most of leading payment gateways (40+) including Authorize.net, Google Checkout and PayPal.
Customizing your themes
Getting started with default themes is a breeze. At same time, you can create your own themes. To customize a theme you are expected to have a basic understanding of html and style sheets. Don’t get scared… Default themes are all you need to quickly setup a good looking decent online store.
Back Office Administration
Shopify uses Web 2.0 technologies (AJAX). Creating a product catalog is so easy and less time consuming. It has a “drag and drop” feature that lets you add your products. (vs. Traditional online builders that work by adding one product at a time, then wait for screen to refresh… zzz)
Features:
Some of best features are listed below:
Product management
· Web 2.0 technology. Drag and drop feature to create a product catalog
· Inventory tracking
· Multiple variants for each product allow options with unique inventory tracking, prices, weights
· Keyword tags to aid in searching and browsing within your shop
Marketing and SEO:
· Once your store is created, it is already SEO optimized. XML Sitemap automatically generated for search engine indexing
· Discount codes with fine-grained options
· Comparison prices feature to indicate sales or to set you apart from the competition
Administration interface
· Streamlined dashboard showing order summary and details
· Inventory warnings (when products are out of stock)
· Manage Blogs and site navigation through intuitive admin screen
Support
In addition to excellent support provided by shopify, you have a strong backing from shopify’s forum community. Experienced folks, who already use shopify (novice as well as web designers) will be glad to help you out.
Price factor
Shopify offers 4 plans.
· Free version – unto 10 products – Cost - $0
· Basic – 100 products – Cost - $24
· Professional - 2,500 – Cost - $59
· Enterprise - 10,000 – Cost - $299
Plus you pay transaction fees (ranging from 0.5% to 2%) for each product sale, which all vendors do charge.
Summary:
Shopify stands out from the competition with its unique features and makes a very good choice for your online store. With its feature rich system, you should be able to get started with your online ecommerce store in minutes. Yes. It does live up to the hype.
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