Shopify
Guides and insights on building and growing your Shopify store
Getting the Most From Shopify
Shopify is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms in the world and for good reason. But launching a store is the easy part. These articles help you understand how to structure, optimise, and grow a Shopify store that actually converts visitors into customers.
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Common Questions
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Shopify works well for businesses that want a managed platform with built-in payment processing and hosting. It’s particularly strong for product-based businesses that want to get selling quickly. However, for more complex requirements or tighter integration with a content-rich website, WooCommerce or Webflow may be more appropriate.
Yes. While Shopify uses themes as a starting point, we can customise the design, layout, and functionality to match your brand and business needs. Custom product pages, tailored checkout experiences, and bespoke features are all possible.
Shopify is a hosted platform you pay a monthly fee and everything is managed for you. WooCommerce is self-hosted on WordPress, giving you more control but requiring more technical management. The right choice depends on your priorities: simplicity and speed favour Shopify; flexibility and ownership favour WooCommerce.
Plans start from around £25/month, plus transaction fees and any paid apps you add.
Yes. Shopify’s Buy Button lets you sell products through any existing website without rebuilding it.
Through a mix of SEO, paid ads, email marketing, and social media. You need a plan, not luck.
Not for basics like adding products. You’ll need one for design changes or complex integrations.
Yes. Products, customers, and orders can transfer across. Proper URL redirects are essential to protect rankings.
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