Shopify for online stores

Shopify can handle all 5 website jobs online stores usually need, using its own features and add-ons.

What Shopify handles for online stores

A fast, trustworthy checkout. Shopify includes a built-in checkout that you adjust in the admin settings.

Product pages that answer buying questions. Products carry descriptions, images and variants, managed from the Products page.

Email capture for repeat sales. The Shopify Forms app collects email sign-ups with marketing consent.

Product reviews. Product reviews come from third-party review apps; Shopify notes reviews do not migrate from other platforms.

Gift cards. Gift cards are sold as gift card products from the Shopify admin.

What to check before choosing Shopify

App costs and app overlap add up as features are added.

Product and collection URLs use fixed /products and /collections paths.

Running a Shopify site

Hosting is included with every Shopify plan.

Theme files, including Liquid templates, can be edited in the code editor.

Many features, such as bookings, come from apps in the Shopify App Store.

Platform fit

How Shopify handles ecommerce website needs

Requires scoping means we have not confirmed it for this platform yet. We check it before quoting.

Shopify fit for ecommerce websites
Website need	Support	Notes
A fast, trustworthy checkoutEvery extra step at checkout loses some buyers.	Built in	Shopify includes a built-in checkout that you adjust in the admin settings.[4]
Product pages that answer buying questionsSize, fit, materials and delivery times decide the sale.	Built in	Products carry descriptions, images and variants, managed from the Products page.[5]
Email capture for repeat salesRepeat customers cost less to reach than new ones.	App or plugin	The Shopify Forms app collects email sign-ups with marketing consent.[6]
Product reviewsShoppers look for reviews from other buyers before paying.	App or plugin	Product reviews come from third-party review apps; Shopify notes reviews do not migrate from other platforms.[7]
Gift cardsGift cards add sales in gift seasons.	Built in	Gift cards are sold as gift card products from the Shopify admin.[8]

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can Shopify handle a fast, trustworthy checkout?

Yes, it is built in. Shopify includes a built-in checkout that you adjust in the admin settings.[4]

Can Shopify handle product pages that answer buying questions?

Yes, it is built in. Products carry descriptions, images and variants, managed from the Products page.[5]

Do you build Shopify sites for online stores?

Yes. Shopify is one of the platforms we build on, and we recommend it when it suits the jobs your site has to do. If another platform fits better, we say so.

Can we move off Shopify later?

Products export to CSV, but the export leaves out product images. Any move should map every old address to its new page with permanent redirects.[9][10]

Shopify development Website design for online stores A fast, trustworthy checkout Product pages that answer buying questions

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