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Shopify Basic Plan
Basic Shopify Plan
The Basic Shopify plan offers all the tools you need to run your business. If your store is on the Basic Shopify plan or higher, you can create and customize an online store to showcase your products. You can manage all your products, orders, and customer information from within your Shopify repository.
Features available in the Basic Shopify plan
In addition to the features available on all plans, except for managing a team on your Shopify store, the Basic Shopify plan offers the following features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Online store | With a Shopify Basic plan or higher, you can create and customize an online store for your products and manage it through the Shopify admin. You can change the look of your store using Shopify’s built-in theme editor. |
| Competitive transaction fees | The Basic Shopify plan offers competitive transaction fees. Check out Shopify’s pricing page to find the specific transaction fees on plans in your region. |
| blog | comes with a built-in blogging engine, where you can publish articles, update customers on events and promotions, and receive comments and feedback from your customers. |
| SSL certificates | An SSL certificate is a security protocol that creates a secure connection between a server and a browser to keep your and your customers’ information secure. With Shopify, you can activate SSL certificates to encrypt your online store content and publish it securely using'HTTPS' instead of'HTTP' This displays the SSL lock icon next to your online store’s URL in the address bar. |
| Reports | You can track your business performance with reports. The basic plan includes the analytics page, financial reports, product analytics, live view, purchasing reports, inventory reports, behavior reports, marketing reports, order reports, sales reports, retail sales reports, profit reports, and customer reports. |
| International Commerce | The Basic Shopify plan supports your international growth with International, a cross-border management tool that lets you set specific settings for each international region. |
Interesting use case: Many businesses use Shopify to create online pop-up stores for special events or product launches. This allows them to test new products or reach new audiences without having to invest heavily in a physical store.
Tip: If you want to add a blog to your store, try writing posts about how to use your products or customer stories. This can help attract more visitors to your site!
Features not available in the basic Shopify plan
If you are on the Basic Shopify plan, then managing a Shopify store team and enabling third-party calculated shipping are not available on this plan.
| Feature not available | Description |
|---|---|
| Shopify store team management | The Basic Shopify plan doesn’t support adding team accounts to your store. To add team accounts, you’ll need to upgrade to a higher plan like Shopify, Advanced Shopify, or Shopify Plus. Learn more about team management and team account limits on different plans. |
| Enabling third-party calculated deliveries | The Basic Shopify plan doesn’t support enabling third-party calculated shipping. To enable third-party calculated shipping, you need to upgrade to a higher plan like Shopify, Advanced Shopify, or Shopify Plus. Learn more about enabling third-party calculated shipping. |
Please note: If you plan to ship products internationally, it is worth checking out the options for third-party calculated shipping in the more advanced plans.
How to get started with Shopify
To get started with Shopify, you need to follow these steps:
- Sign up for an account: Visit the Shopify website and sign up for a new account. The sign up process involves entering basic details like your name, email, and password.
- Choose a plan: After signing up, you can choose the plan that’s right for you. If you’re just starting out, the Basic Shopify plan is a great option.
- Set Up Your Store: Once you’ve chosen a plan, you can start setting up your store. This includes adding products, setting up payments, and setting up shipping.
- Store Design: Use Shopify’s theme editor to design your store. You can choose from a wide range of templates and customize the look of your store.
- Publish your store: Once your store is ready, you can publish it and start selling products.
Tips for success with Shopify
- Marketing: Invest in marketing your store. Use social media, paid advertising, and email marketing to attract customers.
- Customer service: Make sure to provide excellent customer service. This can include responding quickly to questions, handling returns, and keeping in touch with customers.
- Data Analysis: Use Shopify tools to analyze your store’s performance. This can help you understand what’s working and what’s not.
- Continuous improvement: Always look for ways to improve your store. This could include adding new products, improving the user experience, and technological upgrades.
Faq
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Basic Shopify plan:
- Can I upgrade my plan? Yes, you can upgrade your plan at any time through the Shopify control panel.
- Is there a trial period? Yes, Shopify offers a 14-day free trial.
- Can I sell physical and digital products? Yes, you can sell both physical and digital products in your store.
- What happens if I want to close my store? You can close your store at any time through the control panel.
summary
The Shopify Basic plan is a great solution for small and medium-sized businesses looking to set up an online store. With a wide range of features and tools, Shopify allows you to run your business easily and efficiently. If you’re thinking about setting up an online store, Shopify is definitely an option worth considering.