We get this asked all the time, along with.. is it best that our shopping cart website is self hosted or hosted on a platform?
Good questions?
The answer is simple: host on a platform! Everything is done for you, the cart will have every feature needed to set-up and get the business going.
As much as we like WordPress + WooCommerce, and we do use them, there are so many features and functions that need to be bolted on which is why we are huge fans of Shopify.
With Shopify, you are up and running in hours (not days). With Shopify, you can sell online and in person. Sell locally and globally. Sell direct and wholesale. Sell on desktop and mobile.
Everything has been thought of, and if it hasn’t (unlikely), then Shopify will work with you to add it.
Shopify: #1 Commerce Platform
The one commerce platform / shopping cart behind it all.
Sell online and in person. Sell locally and globally. Sell direct and wholesale. Sell on desktop and mobile.
Put simply, if you’re selling online, go Shopify!
For everyone from entrepreneurs to enterprise
Millions of merchants of every size have collectively made over $1,000,000,000,000 in sales on Shopify.
Get started fast
Solo seller Megan Bre Camp started Summer Solace Tallow to sell her organic candles and skincare online and at local farmers markets.
Grow as big as you want
Athleisure brand Gymshark grew from working out of a garage to the global juggernaut it is today, with $500M+ sales annually.
Raise the bar
With the help of Shopify for enterprise, Mattel sells their iconic toys direct to customers around the world.
Apps for anything else
Shopify offers all the essentials out of the box, but if your business calls for something extra you have the Shopify App Store-with 13,000+ commerce apps for whatever specialized features you might need.
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Start your business
Build your brand
Create your website.
Online store editor
Customize your store.
Store themes
Find business apps.
Shopify app store
Own your site domain.
Domains & hosting
Explore free business tools.
Tools to run your business
Sell
Sell your products.
Sell online or in person
Check out customers.
World-class checkout
Sell online.
Grow your business online
Sell across channels.
Reach millions of shoppers and boost sales
Sell in person.
Point of Sale (POS)
Sell globally.
International sales
Sell wholesale & direct.
Business-to-business (B2B)
Accept online payments.
Set up forms of payment
Market
Market your business.
Reach & retain customers
Market across social.
Social media integrations
Chat with customers.
Shopify Inbox
Nurture customers.
Shopify Email
Know your audience.
Gain customer insights
Manage
Manage your business.
Track sales, orders & analytics
Measure your performance.
Analytics and Reporting
Ship orders faster.
Shopify Shipping
Manage your stock & orders.
Inventory & order management
Outsource fulfillment & returns.
Shopify Fulfillment Network
Get paid faster.
Shopify Balance
Secure business funding.
Shopify Capital
Automate your business.
Shopify Flow
Dream big, build fast, and grow far on Shopify
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