What is Shopify?
Shopify is a commerce platform for creating storefronts, managing products and orders, accepting payments, and selling through online and in-person channels.
What stands out
Choose a theme, add products, configure payments, shipping, taxes, and policies, then test the storefront before opening it to customers. The admin area handles inventory, orders, discounts, analytics, apps, and sales channels, with features varying by plan and region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Shopify
Does Shopify include website hosting?
Yes. Shopify hosts the online storefront as part of the service and supports connecting a custom domain.
Can Shopify sell both physical and digital products?
Yes. Stores can sell physical goods and can deliver digital products through supported apps and configured fulfillment workflows.
Can Shopify support in-person sales?
Yes. Shopify POS connects supported in-person selling and hardware with the store's products, inventory, customers, and orders.