What is Shopify? Shopify Review

introduce

Shopify can provide sellers with complete e-commerce solutions, helping users quickly build their own online stores, and providing a full range of services including website security, page design, sales data statistics, etc.

Store opening information

To open a store on Shopify, you only need a credit card and an email address (do not use domestic email addresses such as QQ, 163, etc., as your account will be blocked immediately after registration. Use hotmail, outlook, gmail, yahoo or corporate email) and that's it. If you have a domain name, you can use it. If you don't have a domain name, you can directly register one in the Shopify backend. It's very simple.

Instructions for use

No review required: No qualification information needs to be submitted, you can use it after registration.

Sell ​​any product: Shopify does not restrict any products. You can sell any product you want as long as it does not break the law.

Production quantity: Shopify does not limit the number of products. Even if you have tens of millions of products, you can upload them. There is no limit on space or pictures. In short, there is no limit and you can use it as you like.

Payment Methods: PayPal allows payment via credit card, bank account, buyer's credit card or PayPal account balance.

Subscription Fees

Helps small and medium-sized retailers build online stores with a monthly subscription fee ranging from $29 to $179.

develop

In 2006, Lütke, Lake, and Weinand officially launched Shopify, a set of tools that merchants and store owners can use to build their own online stores.

In 2009, Shopify released an API platform and app store. Both new products were designed to help existing Shopify merchant customers and a new group of developers.

In 2010, Shopify released a free app, Shopify Mobile, which gave merchants and store owners a new way to manage online sales. Shopify Mobile was a revolutionary product because it allowed merchants to monitor their online stores, find customer information, and complete orders from their mobile phones.

In 2011, Shopify has helped build more than 11,300 online stores, which have generated more than $125 million in revenue.

In February 2012, Shopify acquired mobile software developer Select Start Studios Inc ("S3") and its 20 mobile engineers and designers.

In August 2013, Shopify acquired Jet Cooper, a 25-person design studio based in Toronto.

In August 2013, Shopify announced the launch of Shopify Payments, which allows merchants to accept credit cards without the need for a third-party payment gateway. The company also announced the launch of an iPad-centric point-of-sale system. It uses iPads to accept debit and credit card payments.

In December 2013, Shopify completed a $100 million Series C financing round.

On May 21, 2015, Shopify went public in the United States with a market value of US$2.14 billion.

In September 2015, Amazon announced that it would shut down its Amazon Web Store service for merchants and select Shopify as its preferred immigration provider; Shopify's stock rose more than 20% on the news.

On October 3, 2016, Shopify acquired Boltmade.

In November 2016, Shopify partnered with Paystack to allow Nigerian online retailers to accept payments from customers around the world.

On November 22, 2016, Shopify launched Frenzy, a mobile app that improves flash sales.

On December 5, 2016, Shopify acquired Tiny Hearts, a mobile product development studio based in Toronto. The Tiny Hearts building has been turned into the Shopify R&D office.

In January 2017, Shopify announced its merger with Amazon, allowing merchants to sell products to Amazon from their Shopify stores.

In April 2017, Shopify launched a Bluetooth-enabled debit and credit card reader for purchases in physical stores and retail outlets.

In July 2017, Shopify announced a partnership with eBay to sell goods on the platform.

In April 2018, Shopify announced a partnership with Deliv to provide same-day delivery services to Shopify retailers.