Story: Demand in the market
When I build a WordPress website for a client, I use a specific WordPress theme. The theme provider updates template sometimes. Recently, the templates which were updated are all Woocommerce site, 5 Woocommerces for 5 templates in a row. I am sure that it has a demand under the COVID-19.
When I look for the project on UpWork, I often see the project which relates to building an eCommerce website. I can say 30-40% client is asking to use the Shopify platform. I developed once in the past. It’s free in a certain timeline(normally it’s 2 weeks) for one account/email. It was not difficult, but it looked a template obviously. It was public, but I didn’t do marketing. Therefore, I had no sales.
It’s a long time ago. I don’t know how much quality/quantity and customization UpWork clients require us in the project. I don’t know I will apply these projects near future or not. I just want to learn Shopify in 2020.
Problem: Demand for eCommerce increase, need a skillset
Goal: Learn Shopify, develop the Shopify eCommerce website instead of a client
Shopify
– Free for 90 days (normally 14 days/2 weeks). Extended only now, because of coronavirus.
– US$29/mo for the basic plan. You have to sell more than US$29(net, not gross). Otherwise, your business is in deficit.
– Price range, US$29, $79 and $299/mo. It costs you forever.
– The Shopify site insists it’s easy. We may be able to develop a Shopify website easily, but sales are never easy.
– You don’t know until try.
Website: Start Shopify 14 days free trial
©Shopify: How Shopify Went From Startup to IPO
Watching a startup story is always interesting. There is no business without the story, especially the public company.
CPO says there is no need for large capital. That’s true, but eCommerce platforms are not only Shopify, Magento, Woo-commerce, BigCommerce, etc. I searched for the best eCommerce platform.
Woman says you don’t need designer or developer, but actually, people ask a designer for a development Shopify site on Upwork. This is really true.
Many designers/developers may be able to build a Shopify page for client, but designer should sell a product themselves first. A designer should put on themselves into the client’s shoes.
CFO talks about components of growth and transition of operation costs. It’s the most interesting part of this video.
In 2020, coronavirus pandemic happened. We understand it’s an unusual situation, but it shows how brick and motor is tough. Once cashflow stopped, it’s huge liabilities each month. You should invest time and money a few K to Shopify if you came up with products and ideas.
What is Shopify?
©Travis Marziani
Don’t believe the story which sale over $100 on the very first day. These people are just affiliates of Shopify. or They already built an audience on social media, newsletter lists.
This guy mentions earning a few thousand $ a few days. There is marketing costs behind sales. He knows how to marketing. Even you sell revolutionize products it won’t happen. Because your Shopify site does not reach to the target audiences.
You cannot compete with top players who you can see on YouTube. You have to understand that it really takes time. You have to ready to lose money for learning how to sell the product. This experience won’t mean you waste money at all.
Website: Start Shopify 14 days free trial
Top 5 Shopify Tips for Beginners
©Curious Themes – Shopify Experts
1. Start with your ideal customer in mind.
Imagine the market first. Many people make a product which they want. I think this is one way.
2. Create your brand to speak to your ideal customer.
I understand that, but I am not sure the priority and cost for it. Sales fix everything. Marketing first. I agree with her opinion, customer first, not your preference.
3. Start building your audience before you launch.
Very right.
4. Have a marketing strategy.
How you get traffic. I don’t think ordinary people think that far.
5. How to build a loyal customer
Coupon, Reward program, mailing list, an arrangement of the package, etc.
You can apply this thinking to any business.
Shopify Tutorial for Beginners (2020 Full Tutorial)
©Santrel Media
When I watch the video above, I came up with a question. How can I build a Shopify site for clients? I don’t want to feel pressure about 14 days trial. I don’t want to pay it upfront either.
If you create your eCommerce site, Shopify is one way. If you develop Shopify site for a client, it’s the one after the video below.
COMPLETE Shopify Tutorial For Beginners 2020
©Kevin David
– Ad budget, $500-2000
– Product research, perceived value.
– Have a passion for your market.
ShopInspect: Find Viral Shopify Products Fast & Earn More Profit Today.
– Right product.
– How to make ads, targeting.
– SEO, embed keyword in the product description.
– Get traffic as much as cheap. Any platforms are okay, Google shopping, Bing, FB, Pinterest.
– Learn from a top player. Go to FB page, page transparency, running ads.
– Learn from a top player.
– Free theme for beginner, Brooklyn.
Shopify Partners
©Sultan Global
I found a video for developer. I am not comfortable the word, developer, but this is what I looked for.
How to Customize Your Shopify Store Design in 2019
©Curious Themes – Shopify Experts
Good example of the paid theme, but I did not impressed. Quite template.
Shopify Theme
It’s fun to see the template. You can get some design ideas.
©Oberlo: Best Free Shopify Themes: How to Choose a Theme for Your Store
– Who design is for
– Type of experience
– Website feature
©The Money Mentor | Chris Winter: BEST Free Shopify Themes For 2020 – Shopify Theme Review
I don’t want to face the situation that I cannot do even I want to. It often happens on the template. I am willing to buy the theme if I can build the website flexibly.
©Rezolutions Design: Top 5 Shopify Themes that generate Sales in Shopify 2019
He recommends Turbo Theme costs $350. No way to pay that money upfront. Too much. Making a sales first.
Shopify For Developers – Unlimited Free Stores for Developers
©Code Inspire
To be updated. For meanwhile, I am going to hire a programmer on Upwork if I need it.
On Shopify backend, I can find the button, edit code, quite easily. I want to edit it myself, but not sure when it happens.
Business of Design
If a designer builds an eCommerce website and tries to sell a product, it’s a good experience at all. The designer has to sales, marketing, followup, accounting, etc. I think all designers should know about the process of sales before we create an eCommerce website. You can understand what the client’s problem is. You can provide how to solve it if you have experience.
Therefore, I build a Shopify page. I will report how it worked in the future.
