More and more people consider Shopify or Shopify Plus when approaching us to take their online shop to the next level. Shopify is best known for its user-friendliness, but there are several other reasons why it's a solid choice.

Here are 5 good reasons to choose Shopify:

• Simple and user-friendly

• Low startup price

• Ready-made design templates

• The app ecosystem Secure and reliable

"We wanted a simple shop we could manage ourselves – nothing over-complicated. Budget mattered too. Shopify gave us both, plus a rapid launch."

 

Ritu Eskeland, Managing Director and designer at MISSMAYA

From basic to enterprise: the Shopify range

These are Shopify's four main subscriptions:

1. Shopify Basic: Perfect for those who've just started an online shop or have a small business. It's a basic package with everything you need to get going.

2. Shopify: For those wanting to grow a bit more. You get additional features and capacity to handle larger volumes.

3. Shopify Advanced: For those ready to take things to the next level. More control and customisation options for handling greater sales volumes and complex needs.

4. Shopify Plus: Aimed at large companies and established brands requiring tailored solutions, extensive customisation and support for high volumes and complex integrations.

Let's look more closely at why Shopify should be on your shortlist when choosing a platform for your online shop.

1. Simple and user-friendly

You don't need to be tech-savvy. Shopify's interface is genuinely intuitive, and the extensive tutorials mean most users can manage their shops independently.

2. Low startup price

Subscription plans start at £25* per month, making Shopify accessible for most budgets. However, the base price tells only part of the story. Apps, transaction fees and customisations beyond standard features can significantly increase costs *as of May 2024

3. Ready-made design templates
A wide selection of Shopify themes caters to different aesthetics and brand identities.

Design isn't merely decorative – it drives sales, conveys values and builds trust. Consistent visual identity creates instant brand recognition.

Shopify themes, both free and paid, combine attractive design with conversion-focused functionality. Crucially, all are fully responsive across devices.

 4. The app ecosystem
Shopify's app marketplace contains over 1,500 extensions covering marketing, customer loyalty, reviews and countless other functions. This ecosystem enables straightforward shop customisation.

 5. Secure and reliable
Customer data security is crucial for all eCommerce. Shopify provides backup, SSL certificates and other security infrastructure.

"I love managing things hands-on, and Shopify makes that effortless. The reports and systems we have access to now? I couldn't have imagined them before. The insights for driving sales and serving customers are game-changing."

Ritu Eskeland, Managing Director and designer at MISSMAYA 

Explore the possibilities with us

Shopify has evolved into a powerful platform with real advantages for many businesses.

However, one size doesn't fit all. What works brilliantly for one brand might constrain another.

As technology-agnostic specialists, we recommend what genuinely suits your needs – whether that's Shopify, Centra or another solution.

If you're ready to move forward like MISSMAYA, let's talk.