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Shopify Starter Plan
Shopify Starter Plan
The Shopify Starter plan is for sellers who are just starting out and want to sell to their customers through social media platforms or messaging apps, with a simpler online store. The Shopify Starter plan lets you create product links that you can share in social media posts or messages. To start selling, activate your checkout process by choosing a paid plan or by removing the password for your store.
You can use a Shopify tool called Linkpop to keep all your product listings in one place.
Features available in the Shopify Starter plan
In addition to the features available in all plans, except for hiring employees for your Shopify store, product groups for collections, and a POS Pro subscription, the Shopify Starter plan offers the following features:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Transaction fees | The Shopify Starter plan offers competitive transaction fees. Check the Shopify Starter plan to find the specific transaction fees for your region. |
| Spotlight template |
The Spotlight template comes ready to use with the Starter plan. You can use the template editor to add a logo, branding, and social media links. You can also customize the colors of your template. Other templates and customization options are not available in the Starter plan. |
| Report | You can track your business performance with reports. The Starter plan includes the Analytics page, financial reports, product analytics, Live View, purchase reports, inventory reports, behavior reports, marketing reports, order reports, sales reports, retail sales reports, profit reports, and customer reports. |
| International Commerce | The Shopify Starter plan supports your international growth through International, an international management tool that helps you every step of the international selling process. |
Features not available in the Shopify Starter plan
If you’re using the Shopify Starter plan, then hiring employees for your Shopify store, grouping products into collections, enabling third-party shipping, and upgrading to a POS Pro subscription are not available on this plan.
| Feature not available | Description |
|---|---|
| Hiring employees for your Shopify store | The Shopify Starter plan doesn’t support adding employee accounts to your store. You need to be on a Shopify plan or higher to add employee accounts. If you need the ability to add team members, then you need to upgrade to a higher plan such as Shopify, Advanced Shopify, or Shopify Plus. Learn more about employee management and employee account limits for different plans. |
| Product collections | The Shopify Starter plan doesn’t offer the ability to group your products into collections to make it easier for customers to find them by category. If you need the ability to create collections, then you need to upgrade to a higher plan such as Basic Shopify, Shopify, Advanced Shopify, or Shopify Plus. Learn more about collections. |
| Enabling third-party calculated shipping | The Shopify Starter plan doesn’t support enabling third-party calculated shipping. To enable third-party calculated shipping, you need to upgrade to a higher plan such as Shopify, Advanced Shopify, or Shopify Plus. Learn more about enabling third-party calculated shipping. |
| Shopify POS Pro Subscription | The Shopify Starter plan doesn’t support upgrading your POS plan to a POS Pro subscription. To upgrade to a POS Pro subscription, you must upgrade to a higher plan such as Basic, Shopify, Advanced Shopify, or Shopify Plus. Learn more about the POS Pro subscription. |
How to get started with the Shopify Starter plan
To get started with the Shopify Starter plan, there are a few simple steps to follow:
- Sign up: Visit the Shopify website and sign up for the Starter plan. The sign up process involves entering your business details and creating an account.
- Store Setup: After signing up, you can start setting up your store. This includes adding products, setting up payments, and setting up shipping.
- Product Sharing: Use the product links you created to share them on your social networks or messaging apps.
- Performance tracking: Use reports and analytics to track your store’s performance and make improvements.
Tips for success with Shopify Starter
To succeed with the Shopify Starter plan, here are some important tips:
- Social Media Marketing: Leverage the power of social media to promote your products. Post interesting and engaging content.
- Customer Service: Make sure to provide excellent customer service. This can include responding quickly to customer questions and suggestions.
- Experiment and improve: Feel free to try different marketing methods and see what works best for your business.
- Using Shopify tools: Take advantage of the tools and resources provided by Shopify to improve your store.
Faq
Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about the Shopify Starter plan:
- Can I upgrade to another plan? Yes, you can upgrade to a higher plan at any time.
- Are there any additional fees? Transaction fees depend on your plan and region. Check Shopify’s website for more information.
- Can I sell physical and digital products? Yes, you can sell both physical and digital products with the Shopify Starter plan.
summary
The Shopify Starter plan is a great solution for new sellers who want to get started selling online in a simple and accessible way. With many features and accompanying services, it allows you to build your business and grow over time. Don’t forget to take advantage of Shopify’s tools and resources to succeed!
Additional resources
To expand your knowledge of the Shopify Starter plan, here are some additional resources that can help you:
- Shopify Blog – A great place to learn about tips, tricks, and news in the e-commerce industry.
- Shopify Tools – A list of tools that can help you manage your store better.
- Shopify Community – A place where you can ask questions, share ideas, and get support from other sellers.
Success stories
There are many who have used the Shopify Starter plan and managed to build successful businesses. Here are some examples:
- Local clothing store: A seller of handmade clothes that started selling through Instagram and managed to increase its sales by tens of percent.
- Natural skincare products: A company that started selling natural skincare products via WhatsApp and managed to build a loyal customer base.
- Digital Art: An artist who began selling digital works through social platforms and was able to reach customers all over the world.
Final thoughts
The Shopify Starter Plan is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start selling online. With the right tools, persistence, and marketing, you can build a successful business and reach new customers. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of all the resources and tools Shopify offers to maximize your success.