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.