What is Shopify?
Shopify is a user-friendly ecommerce solution that simplifies inventory management, product generation, customer payment and more. The easy-to-use software is ideal for ecommerce store owners seeking independence after the initial web-design phase, and who anticipate changing needs as business expands.This platform is ideal for ecommerce store owners with high ambitions for growth, but without a technical skill set.
After a web design professional creates the website, Shopify makes website management simple for everyone. Ecommerce store owners who take an initiative by adding new products to their stock, developing a detailed categorization structure, and implement sales/marketing strategies need a way to update their website regularly. Business owners can accomplish this with ease using Shopify’s content management system (CMS). Because of its global popularity, Shopify’s many dedicated customers have developed several multifaceted plugins, which augment your website’s functionality. We can augment your website’s functionality by including one or many of these plugins,with features ranging from marketing, to reporting, to inventory management. State-of-the-art coding guarantees all Shopify proprietors safety from internet hackers seeking private information from businesses and customers.
At Long Island Ecommerce, we have built several robust ecommerce stores using the Shopify platform. We are adept at managing each phase of the project -- from ideation, to implementation, to plugin management, and advising customers on how to improve after the fact. Our keen eye for suggesting additional features allows businesses to rise above their internet competition.
Benefits of Shopify as an Ecommerce Platform
While most ecommerce store owners will be unable to create a dynamic Shopify website independently, most will be able to manage their online business with ease.
Easy to use
Shopify is designed for online business owners without professional coding experience. Even those with no web design knowledge can easily learn how to edit their website for optimal sales.
Diverse Plug-Ins
The extensive library of user-designed Shopify plugins allows business owners to tackle more complicated functions, such as social media integration, payment options, shipping solutions and more.
Universal Payment Gateway
Shopify Payments is compatible with all major credit card companies, preventing logistical difficulties. This POS system can also be integrated with mobile devices for customers in brick and mortar stores.
World-Class Security
Hackers are no match for Shopify’s security measures. All personal information-- relating to both the business and customers-- will remain safe, giving you more time to focus on sales.
Cloud-based
Gone are the days of inventory management systems tethered to one computer. Shopify’s cloud-based inventory control and product creation system allows ecommerce store owners and employees to update the website at any time, from any location.
Marketing Tool Integration
Ecommerce store owners need a way to evaluate their web and marketing strategies. Shopify is easily integrated with several dynamic marketing tools that will give you advanced analytics about how to improve your business.
Optimized for Mobile
As mobile sales continue to dominate, it's more important for ecommerce store owners than ever to keep mobile customers in mind. Shopify websites are responsive to the varying screen sizes of different devices.
Social-Friendly
There’s nothing that will instill customer loyalty more than a positive social media presence. Shopify makes selling products on social media -- which is a great way to complement a positive presence-- simple, and rewarding.
Product Reviews
The only thing better for sales than a user- friendly website is a glowing product review. Shopify makes it simple for customers to leave reviews, and for new customers to find them.
Great for SEO
While your old customers will appreciate a clean and modern website design, your new ones will too. Shopify makes it easy for business owners to cultivate a strong web presence through SEO by writing and editing headlines and subheadlines.
Versatile Templates
As your business evolves, chances are you will want to reevaluate the design of your website. Regardless of your industry, brand aesthetic or product style, Shopify’s template selection will help you to find a template that suits your needs at any point down the line.
Customer Support
No business owner should venture into uncharted territory alone. The customer support team-- as well as the community of collaborative Shopify users-- are always available to give advice about redesigns, plugins and more.
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