Shopify is a Canadian multinational e-commerce platform headquartered in Ottawa. Platform offers online stores, payments, marketing, shipping and customer engagement tools. As of 2024, hosts 5.6 million active stores across 175 countries. Generated $7.1 billion revenue in 2023, with $235.9 billion GMV
Ecommerce is buying and selling goods/services online through various channels. Shopify enables selling products online and in person. Platform offers customization, payment processing, and marketing tools
Domain is a web URL or address that serves as the digital equivalent of a physical store. Domain names help customers find and access online businesses. Domain names can impact brand identity and help with search engine rankings
Amazon Handmade requires pre-approval and accepts limited edition art. Etsy offers free listings with 6.5% selling fee. UGallery takes 50% commission and requires 10 images. Saatchi Art takes 35% commission and handles shipping
Refresh is recommended as the best overall theme for dropshipping stores. Dawn excels for shops with many items. Studio is ideal for selling art products. Taste is best for clothing and jewelry. Spotlight is ideal for quick deployment
Free 6-month EComposer Partner Plan for The4 theme buyers. 2-month free FlashSearch partnership. Up to $1500 annual savings on Shopify app fees. Over 15 purpose-built demo sites available