Shopify is one of the best-known eCommerce CMS platforms in the world. It lets you create an online store without programming and manage it from a panel.
How it works
It is a cloud platform (SaaS): you pay a subscription and the store is hosted on Shopify's servers, without you having to handle hosting or technical security. You choose a theme, upload products and set up payments and shipping.
What it usually includes
- Customizable design themes.
- Product, inventory, order and customer management.
- An app store to add features.
- Marketing, SEO and social selling tools.
Advantages
- A mature, stable platform with a large app ecosystem.
- Built to scale and to sell to different countries.
- No server maintenance.
Limits to consider
- Monthly subscription and app costs, and possible commissions depending on the payment gateway: check the current conditions.
- Available payment gateways and features vary by country, so verify which options exist for Argentina.
- Advanced customizations may require a developer.
Who is it for?
Brands that want a professional, scalable store, or that plan to sell to other markets.
To compare against selling on a marketplace, read CMS vs Marketplace. At Solinit we work with all CMS platforms and help you choose the one that best fits your business.