Etsy versus Shopify
Which is better, Etsy or Shopify? Here’s my answer: Neither. Both. But Shopify. Let’s get into it. First, we are not comparing apples to apples with Etsy and Shopify. Etsy: a...
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With a background in luxury editorial design and 10 years of my own web design business under my belt, I bring a lot to this party.
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Why Shopify?
There’s a reason Shopify is the gold-standard of e-commerce: it has a great base plan for just $39/month, awesome 24/7 support and the sky’s the limit with sales. Once you're on Shopify, you won't need to switch to the "better" e-commerce platform. You'll already be there.
It’s built from the ground up as a platform to help you sell products online.
A few stand outs about Shopify:
+ Shopify is the only platform that allows multi-sales channels (like selling in person, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and more from your Shopify inventory).
+ Shopify is the absolute best-in-class for shipping options. They provide built-in integration and discounted service with USPS, UPS and DHL. And if you’re selling digital products, Shopify can handle that too!
+ Shopify is more than products and collections. You can use Shopify to create your full website with info pages and even a blog.
+ Shopify themes and apps: with Shopify themes, you can easily design and customize (without touching any code) a beautiful and professional looking online store. And with Shopify apps, you can add all kinds of additional features and integrate with other services.
How can I launch my Shopify website?
We have lots of free resources in our blog. Join Shop School for the ultimate guidance and support.
Can I hire you to build my website?
Yes, I offer design services to completely design and build your Shopify site. Learn more →
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