Shopify Reviews

Name: Shopify
Price: 9 USD
Rating: 8.8 (261 reviews)
Author: Shopify

Score 8.8 out of 10

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September 10, 2020

Awesome Front & Back End, Not So Great WIth Inventory

Paul Francis Jones

Web, Social Media & Ecommerce Manager

The Outdoor Patio StoreFurniture, 1-10 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

I consider The Outdoor Patio Store to be a small business, and we experience the occasional headache because of Shopify's À la carte approach to ecommerce, specifically because of our need for a more robust inventory and shipping solution. Orders are placed in Shopify and inventory is tracked via Stitch Labs and our warehouse ships using ShipStation. It's not the smoothest system out there, and I don't particularly enjoy counting on three different companies to make sure my business is running properly. As our business grows, as much as I enjoy using Shopify I'm not totally sold that it's the best solution for a business that you intend on growing.

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February 25, 2020

E-commerce's finest platform for your business

Horacio Carcamo

Product Development Asst.

Myron ManufacturingMarketing and Advertising, 201-500 employees

Score 7 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify was great when used for products that were at a discounted price and we want them to sell out by marking them with a low price. This prevents having too many low-priced items on our website. It is less appropriate if you want to raise a product as a startup.

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February 29, 2020

Dependable eCommerce platform with solid analytics

Verified User

Consultant in Marketing

Marketing and Advertising Company, 1-10 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is great for companies with an array of products and discount offers. Easy to keep track of everything and edit as needed. Not too many cases where it's not well suited; performs well at all levels. Like any platform, there will likely be a few areas where you wish it worked differently, but it just takes a little time to get to know the complexities.

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February 17, 2020

One-stop shop for all your eCommerce needs

Verified User

Team Lead in Information Technology

Financial Services Company, 1001-5000 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

If you're looking for a simple one-stop shop to get your online business and eCommerce up and running Shopify is an excellent solution. Super easy to set up with just a small amount of website knowledge and extremely easy to set up and customize products. Excellent inventory management and integration with several shipping and postage apps. I would recommend having a basics knowledge of websites and eCommerce or it could get a little confusing. Their support is excellent though if you get stuck.

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April 07, 2020

Best all-around option

Verified User

Consultant in Marketing

Graphic Design Company, 1-10 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is great for a business that has a large array of products, needs to be able to manage the backend in house and not by a web designer, as well as needs the quick and easy set up of Shopify.

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February 29, 2020

Stop struggling and start selling

Verified User

Partner in Marketing

Internet Company, 1-10 employees

Score 10 out of 10

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Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is excellent for SMB, and even some large businesses, dependent on the product or service offered. For companies with more proprietary needs, like insurance, bookings, etc. Shopify might not be the best fit.

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February 03, 2020

Best E-commerce platform

Verified User

C-Level Executive in Marketing

Marketing and Advertising Company, 11-50 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is a fantastic e-commerce site for people who don't want to deal with the technical aspects of running a store and can afford Shopify. It has excellent multi-channel integration, great UI and UX, and an extensive list of features.

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October 15, 2019

A great E-commerce platform

Dan Hanna

Owner

Small Business Help GroupMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Reseller

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is great for someone looking to become an affiliate marketer. They have multiple features to help you sell their product. I would say it is a little less appropriate for people who have limited web design experience. It can be a little confusing when you are first starting out. Overall though, I would say that it is easy to use.

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January 25, 2020

The Best E-commerce Platform-biz in a Box

Nichole Pelaez

Founder+CEO

Wild MeApparel & Fashion, 11-50 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is well suited for dropshipping businesses, small businesses needing guidance on the entire process, and even larger scale businesses since they have more advanced features with other plans. Shopify is the go-to platform for all eCommerce stores, so if you sell products it's a great tool. I highly recommend this over all the others.

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January 23, 2020

Branded products, no overhead or inventory!

Kim Hoogenboom

Project Manager

KimStudioNon-profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees

Score 8 out of 10

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Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is great for bigger e-commerce or a company with a small SKU count. I wouldn't recommend it to a company with thousands of SKUs, they should look at a more robust system. Shopify does not provide a robust reporting system and even the less expensive apps don't provide valuable information. However, it fits our small non-profit needs with its price and ease of use.

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January 21, 2020

Shopify allows you to go beyond the Brick and Mortar store.

Rachel Blankenship

CX Trainer

ThirdLoveRetail, 201-500 employees

Score 10 out of 10

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Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify allows our company to house endless numbers of SKUs, which allows our online store to grow and grow and provide more options for our customers. The purchasing process is easy for our customers to use and is straightforward. It's easy for our new Fit Stylists to learn, and the customer's order page is easy to navigate.

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January 18, 2020

Shopify is perfect if you're just getting started!

Steven Duran

Director of Business Development

5 StonesMedia Production, 51-200 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

If you need to create a widget and start selling it fairly quickly, then Shopify would be my first recommendation as an e-commerce platform. It's really affordable and has a generous ecosystem of applications that can be used to serve your custom business needs. It's certainly the first place to start when just beginning your e-commerce journey.

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December 16, 2019

Shopify Review

Adam Litvack

Vice President, eCommerce

Bagatelle InternationalApparel & Fashion, 51-200 employees

Score 10 out of 10

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Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is perfect for small and growing businesses that are looking for a full range website and mobile experience.

It can be set up quickly with relative ease.
Easy to grow and expand.

When ready, Shopify can easily scale to a more serious site with tools and apps.

The servers can handle traffic and sales transactions spikes with ease.

Where it needs some work is b2b.
Shopify is not made for business-facing, only consumers.

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December 14, 2019

Shopify Works

Kathy Pierre

CEO (Chief Executive Officer)

Skin ChampagneConsumer Goods, 1-10 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is great for any e-commerce website. It would be a great option for someone with little to no experience in website development. It can be a little limiting when it comes to design, so if you are someone looking for a more of customizable website this may not be the best platform.

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November 30, 2019

One of the top eCommerce providers

Stephen Steinberg

Founder

Raw AthleticsSports, 1-10 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is perfect if someone has never set up a website or eCommerce website before. It's lightyears better than Wix or Squarespace. In certain scenarios, it's better than BigCommerce but in other areas BigCommerce wins. Regardless those are the top two platforms to consider. It comes down to how much money or knowledge you have to customize the theme to your needs and what specific functionality you need.

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September 18, 2019

Gotta love Shopify

Kiara Elder

Senior Office Manager

Little PortionFood & Beverages, 1-10 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

It is a great POS and online storefront. It is easy to manage and change with very little computer knowledge needed. They walk you through all of the setups and have a great question and answer section. They offer great business advice on how to grow. They are tech-heavy which can be challenging for those who are not tech-savvy.

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December 04, 2019

Two thumbs up for SEO friendliness

Lindsay Halsey

Co-Founder

webShineMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is very well suited for those getting started with eCommerce.

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October 08, 2019

A non-tech user opinion of Shopify Basic for the new eCommerce user and startup.

RICKY NG

Account Manager

LUGGAGE BAZAARRetail, 1-10 employees

Score 6 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify Basic is good for users with some level of coding knowledge who want minor theme adjustments and have SEO knowledge. For anyone completely new to Shopify, it is daunting and complicated to launch an eCommerce store without paying a professional to help set it up properly.

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January 23, 2020

Shopify Vs The Competition

Verified User

Employee in Marketing

Printing Company, 51-200 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Shopify is well suited for any company needing to get their website up and running quickly. The only issue is if you need to use Avatax, other than that, it is a very robust platform that is easy for anyone to use, whether they know coding or not. Unlike Magento and 3D Cart, the file structure is straightforward to understand and make changes to the pages.

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January 17, 2020

A user-friendly way to set up your first e-commerce store.

Verified User

Manager in Corporate

Insurance Company, 1001-5000 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

If you have a small or mid-sized business (or even a business that you run on the side), Shopify is pretty much the perfect tool. Great pricing, easy to use, and looks great. Shopify is all you will need to set up your e-commerce web presence and start selling items within a matter of days. However, as your business scales up, I think its use-case scenario becomes more limited. If you are a large organization you probably would be better off contracting or making something in-house.

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December 04, 2019

Nice basic platform at a nice price

Verified User

Director in Marketing

Retail Company, 51-200 employees

Score 7 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

Wonderful for any online retailer that has basic store needs. Great at common checkout features and product sales.
However, if you have specialized or custom needs/requirements, be prepared to either pay to have a developer make changes for you, or bring someone in-house to do it. Either way, it's expensive to be unique.

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October 09, 2019

I absolutely love Shopify, would NEVER use anything else ever again.

Verified User

C-Level Executive in Marketing

Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 11-50 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

If you are wanting to run an online business, Shopify is the place to go. We have tried so many other platforms and nothing can compete with Shopify Plus. They have a slick interface, easy to use tools, and it is open enough for you to get in there and code to your heart's content. They have an awesome feature which allows you to setup wholesale clients and give them custom pricing that only they can see. It allows you to do both retail and wholesale on 1 site, which is great and has been very helpful for us to condense the number of sites that we need. The pricing is very fair too, especially when you work out multiple sites with them.

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April 09, 2019

Shopify is an important ally in your online sales

Marcio Vizoli

Analista de sistema

ExpediaLeisure, Travel & Tourism, 10,001+ employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

I believe that Shopify is a good choice for companies that start with online sales. It is safe, efficient, has good support, and everything you need. However, Shopify has a high price, and if you are thinking about saving money there are more suitable options that fit the most in the financial situation of a company that is starting with online sales.

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May 03, 2019

Shopify is the way to go!

Verified User

Employee in Marketing

Retail Company, 1-10 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

I believe Shopify is well suited because an individual is able to attract buyers from all over the world. You can charge different prices for your products' shipping based on the buyer's location. In addition, one can learn about where the consumers are located by data collection through Shopify. Another item that is great with Shopify is if you stock-out of an item and cannot remove it from the website in time before someone purchases it, the refund process is very easy and you do not even have to capture the payment automatically to help prevent stock-outs.

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January 18, 2019

Sales Assured with Shopify

Mandy Cramer

Graphic Designer

Miss Mandible DesignsGraphic Design, 1-10 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Likelihood to Recommend

I love using Shopify overall as it has definitely given me a way to sell my products. I also feel like it is well-trusted and offers enough ways to pay for goods. Another positive point is that it is so simple to use and create websites, update, and make changes to.

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What is Shopify?

Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to easily sell online, at a retail location, and everywhere in between. Shopify offers a professional online storefront, a payment solution to accept credit cards, and the Shopify POS application to power retail sales. Shopify is used by over 90,000 retailers in 100 different countries.

As a SaaS, Shopify's stability and always-on availability are touted. The eCommerce site presents the customary inventory and presentation controls typical of eCommerce solutions. Items are organized into collections, or using smart collections customize groupings to fit the merchandise (e.g. less than $20 items, gift ideas, bundles, etc.). Content management features (e.g. a blog) are present for tailoring the look and interactivity of the site.

For selling online, the $14 Starter pack includes a basic eCommerce site with 1GB of storage, chat & email support, and support for 25 listings. The $29 Basic pack includes POS and unlimited products, as well as fraud analysis tools. The $79 Professional Pack bumps storage space from 1GB to 5GB and adds gift cards, professional reports, and abandoned cart recovery. Finally, Unlimited, at $179 per month, makes space unlimited, and provides advanced reporting and real-time carrier shipping.

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Online Storefront Features

Product catalog & listings

Product management

Bulk product upload

Branding

Search & filter

Mobile storefront

Product variations

Subscriptions & downloads

Website integration

Visual customization

CMS

Online Shopping Cart Features

Abandoned cart recovery

Tax calculator

Shipping calculator

Integration with Amazon

Integration with eBay

Checkout user experience

Online Payment System Features

PayPal integration

Returns & refunds

Single-click checkout

eCommerce security

eCommerce Marketing Features

Promotions & discounts

SEO

Product reviews

Social commerce integration

Customer registration

eCommerce Business Management Features

Order processing

Inventory management

Shipping

Custom functionality

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Shopify Integrations

GoSquared, Checkout, Provide Support Live Chat, LiveChat, Priority AccountEdge, AddShoppers Social Login, Emma, Form Builder, Shipedge Software Suite, RetailOps, FreshBooks, AWeber, Vantage Analytics, BenchmarkONE (formerly Hatchbuck), Matomo Analytics (formerly Piwik)

Shopify Competitors

PrestaShop, Volusion, Miva Merchant, BigCommerce

Shopify Pricing

Starting Price: $29

Has featureFree Trial Available?Yes
Does not have featureFree or Freemium Version Available?No
Does not have featurePremium Consulting/Integration Services Available?No
Entry-level set up fee?No

Edition	Pricing Details	Terms
Shopify Lite	$9	per month
Basic Shopify	$29	per month
Shopify	$79	per month
Advanced Shopify	$299	per month
Shopify Plus	2,000	per month

Shopify Support Options

	Free Version	Paid Version
Phone
Live Chat
Email
Forum/Community
FAQ/Knowledgebase
Social Media
Video Tutorials / Webinar

Shopify Technical Details

Deployment Types:	SaaS
Operating Systems:	Unspecified
Mobile Application:	Apple iOS, Android

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Shopify Scorecard Summary

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What is Shopify?

Online Storefront Features

Online Shopping Cart Features

Online Payment System Features

eCommerce Marketing Features

eCommerce Business Management Features

Shopify Integrations

Shopify Competitors

Shopify Pricing

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