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Key challenges in using Shopify as your eCommerce platform

Shopify is one of the best e-commerce platforms which makes it very simple to start, manage and grow an online shop. But there are few challenges in using the Shopify Platform. Let us figure out key challenges in using Shopify platform

1. Payment Gateway

Shopify is integrated into many payment gateways across the world. But, if you are from a country where Shopify isn’t integrated with a payment gateway then you may face challenges in getting a local payment gateway integrated

2. Limited Trial Option

Shopify offers only 14 days trial. If you are experimenting with your store and 14 days is not sufficient for you, you will have to pay min 29 USD to continue using Shopify

3. No Website Builder

Shopify is very easy to use and that’s why many many people prefer it. However, it does not come with a drag and drop website builder. If you are looking for a drag and drop website builder you will have to buy one of the apps that will offer this additional functionality

4. Limited Staff Access

In its basic 29 USD plan, only 2 of your staff can use the Shopify platform. This can be a limiting factor for some who want multiple people to collaborate on the new store wrt listing, order management, blogs, or anything else. For 5 staff accounts, you will need to subscribe to expensive 79 USD plan of shopify

5. Pay for every order

Shopify charges 2% of every order on the basic 29 USD plan in addition to 29 USD. Many people don’t like Shopify because of this extra charge.

6. Updating theme code

Some of the apps may require you to modify the Shopify theme by inserting code in the template. This may un-nerve those who don’t have any developer knowlege.

Having said the above, one must say that the advantages of Shopify far outweigh the challenges, and it’s by far the easiest platform to get started with e-commerce.

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