Shopify: Start Your Ecommerce Store Guide
Shopify is the leading ecommerce platform for online stores. It handles products, payments, and shipping. This guide explains what Shopify offers and when to use it.
Ecommerce focus
Shopify is built for selling. You get a storefront, checkout, and admin for products, orders, and customers. The app store extends functionality (reviews, subscriptions, etc.). Pricing includes hosting and SSL; you pay transaction fees unless you use Shopify Payments. If you're starting or running an online store, Shopify is the default choice for many. For content-heavy or design-custom sites, Wix or Webflow may suit; for a simple store, WordPress with WooCommerce is an alternative. For our full website builder rankings, see Website Builders.