Category: Shopify

Shopify vs SamCart: Which Is Better for Selling Online?

Richard Protheroe
Articles Shopify

Shopify and SamCart are two major players in the ecommerce space, but they serve very different types of businesses.

We’ve reviewed their features, pricing, ease of use, sales tools, and more — especially with a focus on retail and point-of-sale (POS) businesses — to help you decide which one is right for you.

Here’s our verdict upfront:

Shopify is the better choice for retail stores, physical product sellers, and businesses using POS systems.

SamCart is best suited for digital product sellers, coaches, and creators who want high-converting sales pages without running a full online store.

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Shopify Shipping Rates: How I Saved Thousands by Getting This Right

Rebekah Carter
Articles Shopify

Quick Answer: Shopify shipping rates are the fees charged to customers at checkout for delivering their order. You can choose to offer real-time carrier rates, flat rates, or free shipping—each has its own pros, cons, and impact on your retail margins.

After more than 10 years in retail and managing dozens of Shopify stores, I can confidently say this: most retailers lose money on shipping not because of high rates—but because they don’t understand how Shopify shipping actually works.

I’ve made the same mistakes, and it cost me. But once I figured it out, I turned one of my biggest cost centers into a profitable part of the business.

Let me show you how.

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Shopify 3 Months for $1: How to Get It and Launch Your Store

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Shopify

Shopify is my favourite ecommerce platform. It’s so easy, so simple and has so many features to help you sell anything you want. From dropshipping to print on demand it’s the ultimate tool to start an online business.

But let’s be real. Shopify isn’t always the cheapest.

That’s why I’m excited about the $1 for 3 months deal. This is the best Shopify offer you’ll find – and it’s back! If you’ve been thinking of opening your store, now’s the time to get in.

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Shopify vs TouchBistro: Which Is Best For You?

Rebekah Carter
Articles POS POS Comparisons Shopify

Choosing the right POS is key to any business. Shopify vs TouchBistro is a common debate for entrepreneurs looking to streamline their operations. Here’s the full comparison to help you decide.

I’ve used these systems for multiple clients, trained many staff members and even used them in my own businesses.

So, let’s get into the world of POS systems.

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Is Shopify Free to Use? Does Shopify Have a Free Plan in 2024?

Rosie Greaves
Articles Ecommerce Shopify

Is Shopify free to use? It’s a question countless smaller business owners have asked over the years. Unfortunately, the simple answer is “no”.

Unlike some other companies in the ecommerce landscape, Shopify has no “forever free plan”.

The cheapest way to use Shopify to sell online, is to access it’s “Starter” plan for $5 per month, but this doesn’t give you access to the intuitive website builder, and a range of other crucial tools.

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How Do You Shop on Shopify – Easy Checkout in Less Than a Minute (Example)

Rebekah Carter
Articles Shopify

I recently purchased an Anker power bank online and was completely smitten by its website. The shopping experience was great, yes.

But the Anker website itself was so attractive that I was simply compelled to make a purchase. I went to the website just to browse but ended up buying an item. While the images are eye-catching, the layout is also amazing.

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