The US may no longer be the world’s largest ecommerce market – China now holds pole position and by a sizable margin. However, the US is the global pioneer, opinion leader and trend setter in many respects. It remains, arguably, the world’s most sophisticated.

Ecommerce sales as a proportion of total retail sales have been growing steadily over the years – from 11.1% in 2011 to 15.6% in 2023.

How much does it cost to hire a Shopify expert? If you’ve been looking for support launching a new store, help designing the perfect theme, or assistance with SEO, marketing, and maintenance, this is a question you may have asked.

Hiring an expert can be a great way to optimize your store’s performance, and pave the way for growth.

However, the cost of expert assistance can vary drastically, depending on factors from the expert’s experience to the scope of your project, and your specific needs. Here, I’ll break down everything you need to know to budget effectively.

Learning how to design a Shopify website might sound daunting at first, particularly if you don’t have any specific design skills.

However, it can be a lot simpler than it seems. I’ve helped walk countless business owners through the process of designing a compelling Shopify store in the past, and most are surprised at how quickly they can bring their vision to life.

 Wix is one of the world’s most popular website builders for a reason. It’s easy to use, cost-effective, and it even allows you to launch your own online store with minimal effort.

While Wix isn’t my favorite ecommerce builder overall, it is one of my top picks for smaller companies and creators who only want to sell a handful of items online.

If you’re wondering what you can get from the Canva free trial of its “Pro” software, you’re in the right place. The Canva Pro free trial offers users an opportunity to unlock all of the benefits of Canva’s premium service, for up to 30 days.

Notably, the “free trial” isn’t the same as Canva’s free forever plan, which provides users with a simplified version of the Canva design platform.

Squarespace is one of the most popular website builders among creatives and artists, thanks to its stunning professionally designed templates, and ease of use.

However, it’s also one of my favorite ecommerce solutions, particularly for low-volume sellers, and beginners looking for the best designs in the industry.

While Squarespace’s ecommerce features might not be as robust as those offered by Shopify, you’ll still get everything you need to build an impressive store.

In this in-depth exploration of Canva pricing, we’ll be looking at all of the benefits and features included in each Canva plan.

We’ll be exploring the differences between the free and premium plans, helping you understand “Canva for Teams” and more.

Read on for a complete overview of everything you need to know to choose the right Canva subscription for you, your business, or your team.