Founded in Canada in 2004, Shopify is the world's No. 1 e-commerce platform, used by over 1 million stores in 175 countries around the world.
Since establishing a Japanese subsidiary in 2017, usage within the country has been steadily increasing.
No server installation required! Low initial setup costs for smooth setup
Shopify uses a subscription-based service model, so you can set up your account without having to set up a server or build a network.
Benefits of using Shopify: "Customization" and "Cross-border e-commerce"
- High degree of customization
- Strong in cross-border e-commerce
These are two of Shopify's biggest advantages.
High degree of customization
More advanced customization is possible by using designs (called "themes" in Shopify) and editing liquid files (a Ruby-based template language) from the admin screen.
*To edit liquid files, you will need knowledge of HTML and CSS.
As your sales grow and the number of products increases, customizing your shop's design and functions becomes important in order to differentiate yourself from other companies .
Customization includes not only design but also functionality.
You can customize various functions by installing apps that meet your needs (similar to apps for smartphones).
Shopify is a platform developed overseas, so it needs to be customized to suit the Japanese market.
There are free apps available, but most require a monthly subscription.
A Formix representative will listen to your requirements and budget and propose an app that is suitable for your online store.
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Strong in cross-border e-commerce
It supports multiple languages, multiple currencies, and international shipping, and is gaining support from shops looking to expand their sales channels not only within Japan but also overseas.
| item | Shopify | Company A | Company B | Company C | Company D |
| Ease of installation and setup | 〇 | △ Many settings |
△ Many settings |
〇 | 〇 |
| Admin Screen | 〇 Settings are required for each app | △ Many settings |
△ Many settings |
* Settings required (per app) | * Settings required (for each function) |
| Inventory Management | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| design | ◎ The payment screen is fixed |
*Payment screen and My Page are fixed | * The payment screen is fixed | * The payment screen is fixed | △ Fixed payment screen and my page |
| Security Response | 〇 | 〇 Costs will be incurred for SSL |
〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| Delivery date specification | 〇 Available with paid app | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| Review feature | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| Coupon feature | 〇 | 〇 | option 1500 yen/month |
〇 | 〇 |
| Membership rank | There is an app, but it is not available in Japanese. | 〇 | Automatic judgment is optional Initial fee: 3,500 yen Monthly fee: 1,500 yen | × | × |
| Pre-order | 〇 Available with paid app | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| English support | ◎ Available with paid app |
× Use other tools |
× Use other tools |
* Machine translation only | * Machine translation only |
| Additional Features | Functions can be added by using the app | Only existing features are available | Only existing features are available | Only existing features are available | Only existing features are available. Available features vary depending on the plan. |
| Google Shopping Integration | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | × |
| Instagram Integration | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 |
| CSV output of order information (in your desired format) | 〇 Available with paid app | 〇 | 〇 | The desired format is not available | The desired format is not available |
| cost | Initial: 0 yen Monthly: 3000 yen (29$) and up *App costs around 6,000 to 8,000 yen/month |
Initial price: 11,000 yen and up Monthly fee: from 11,000 yen |
Initial price: 22,000 yen and up Monthly fee: from 22,000 yen |
Initial: 0 yen (some charges apply) Monthly fee: 0 yen (separate payment fee) |
Initial: 0 yen Monthly: 0 yen Paid plans available |
Our company , Formix, is a Shopify certified partner .
Of course, you can switch to Shopify from other platforms.
"This is my first time building an online store, but I'd like to give it a try."
"I'm a bit worried about building a website on Shopify from the very beginning."
For customers who wish to do so, we can also propose initial construction on other platforms.
Please feel free to contact us.
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