31 Reasons Why You Should Choose Shopify!
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Not 5, Not 10, But 31 Reasons Instead!
As a .NET tech and performance marketing agency, we understand just how important finding the right platform is for your business’ in-store and eCommerce sales. With so many options to choose from, it's no simple task.
Here at Cold Banana, we've worked on and reviewed many sales platforms in our time, but today we’re here to talk about the many benefits Shopify and Shopify Plus bring to the table!
So why choose Shopify? We could list off 5 or even 10 reasons but that's just not enough… so here's 31!
More Customers) Hyperextend Your Reach with Shopify
Reason 1: Get discovered across AI Platforms with recommendation distribution on ChatGPT, Perplexity and more!
Reason 2: Reach valuable customers on the Shop app! Unlock a built-in channel with millions of verified shoppers worldwide, with saved payment details and shopping preferences ready to go.
Reason 3: Shopify provides the means to expand into new markets with a store that flexes to fit multiple regions, retail locations, and B2B buyers. Each market gets its own customised shopping experience to personalise your customers' buying journey!
More Sales) Unleash the Highest Converting Checkout on the Planet
Reason 4: A higher conversion rate! Shopify checkout with Shop Pay converts up to 36% higher than the competition.
Reason 5: More units per transaction, with Shop Pay users buying 10% more products with each transaction.
Reason 6: More returning customers, with Shop Pay users 77% more likely to come back and buy again.
Less Spend) Keep More of What You Make
Reason 7: Shopify provides a lower total cost of ownership with TCO being 33% lower when compared to other commerce platforms.
Reason 8: Platform fees are up to 23% lower than other commerce platforms.
Reason 9: Operation costs can be cut by up to 19% when you build on Shopify, saving you resources that can be used to grow your business!
Reason 10: Shopify never stops shipping new innovations with 150+ updates shipped twice a year in updated Shopify Editions.
Migration) It’s easier than you think!
Reason 11: You can continue selling as your store migrates, with your SEO ranking kept intact as you migrate your data.
Reason 12: Shopify migrations are trusted by 1000’s of businesses every year, with it being faster to migrate to Shopify than other eCommerce platforms.
Multilingual Content and Currency Conversions
Reason 13: Shopify supports multiple languages, facilitating sales to markets that might not otherwise be able to engage with your store.
Reason 14: Easy translation management for international markets, with custom URL’s for your translated content.
Reason 15: Currency conversion options are available for selling to a global audience.
Development and Commerce
Reason 16: Shopify is a unified commerce platform that allows you to consolidate your entire business with one back office for in-store and online selling.
Reason 17: A seamless omnichannel experience is provided by Shopify not just for your customers, but also for your staff, facilitating an ease of onboarding.
Reason 18: Shopify has an unmatched approach to innovation with over 200 product updates and enhancements released every year since 2021.
Reason 19: It’s easier than ever to integrate your tech stack with APIs, whilst Shopify’s ecosystem of over 8000 apps provides your business with flexibility as your brand grows and develops.
Reason 20: Shopify provides 24/7 support for your entire business from retail specialists through email, chat or phone.
Reason 21: With powerful software providing real-time sales insights, and secure, fully integrated Shopify hardware ensuring checkouts are fast and reliable, you can rest assured that Shopify has everything your retail business needs.
Shopify Plus
Reason 22: Shopify Plus provides the power and exclusive tools aspiring enterprise businesses need to take the leap and scale to enterprise level.
Reason 23: Shopify app development allows you to build one-of-a-kind experiences to better engage with your customers in new and novel ways.
Reason 24: Exclusive tools are available for those using Shopify Plus, with flash selling tool Launchpad allowing scheduling of automated promotions, product releases and theme updates.
Reason 25: Centralise your entire organisation in Shopify Plus and manage multiple stores from one location through organisation settings in the store admin.
Cold Banana and Shopify
Reason 26: We take a holistic approach, ensuring your Shopify store is not only beautiful and functional but also a strategic asset for your business.
Reason 27: Strategy and Discovery. Before a single line of code is written, we immerse ourselves in your business. We analyze your market, your customers, and your goals to build a comprehensive ecommerce roadmap.
Reason 28: Custom Shopify & Shopify Plus Development. Our developers are experts in Liquid, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. We build custom, responsive themes from the ground up or customise existing ones to perfectly match your brand and unique business requirements.
Reason 29: App Integration & Custom Functionality. Extend your store's capabilities by seamlessly connecting best-in-class tools. We build custom private apps and integrate with your existing ecosystem.
Reason 30: Migration to Shopify. If you are migrating from another platform like Magento or BigCommerce, Cold Banana can ensure a seamless and secure migration.
Reason 31: Ongoing Optimisation & Support. Your ecommerce store is a living entity. We provide ongoing support and CRO services to help you test, learn, and grow.
Summary
There you have it, a snapshot of why Shopify should be your eCommerce platform of choice. If you’re still undecided, our team of experienced developers and strategists at Cold Banana are here to discuss how Shopify can make a difference and drive growth and sales for YOUR business.
Already know that Shopify is THE commerce platform for you? Get in touch today to discuss how Cold Banana can help you take the next step towards growing you business!
At Cold Banana, we've been helping businesses like yours thrive since 2015. Our expertise span across custom web development, seamless integrations and user-friendly platforms.
If you'd like to learn more about how we can support you, get in touch.