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If you’ve been selling on Etsy for a while, you’ve probably noticed a few things:

1. Your shop is just one among thousands, if not millions, in your niche. Competing on Etsy can feel like shouting into a crowd.
2. Etsy takes a significant chunk of your profits with fees for listings, transactions, and advertising.
3. You don’t have much control over how your shop looks, functions, or even ranks in Etsy search.

This is where Shopify comes in.

When you move to Shopify, you’re no longer dependent on someone else’s platform. Instead, you have full ownership over your store, branding, marketing, and customer relationships.

For many Etsy sellers, it’s the natural next step to grow their business and build a sustainable brand.

Over the past 10+ years, I’ve helped countless sellers migrate to Shopify. I’ve also developed Shopify apps, so I’ve seen the platform from every angle.

Personally, I consider Shopify to be potentially the best ecommerce platform in the world.

It’s easy-to-use, scalable, flexible, and packed with tools that can help businesses grow.

But that doesn’t mean it’s the cheapest ecommerce solution out there.

There are definitely “more affordable” alternatives available – and many can offer similar features – but nothing I’ve found so far has been able to match Shopify in terms of overall value for money.

Still, the key to getting the best “return” on your investment is making sure you choose the right plan.

Shopify isn’t just my personal, favorite ecommerce platforms – it’s easily one of the most popular platforms worldwide.

If you’re an ecommerce merchant based in South Africa, Shopify can offer all the tools you need to run a thriving store.

In fact, there are more than 17,000 live Shopify stores based in South Africa right now – showing just how popular the ecosystem is.

However, to make sure you’re getting the best value for your money when investing in Shopify, you first need to decide which plan you’re going to choose.

That can be easier said than done, because when it comes to Shopify Pricing, South African merchants typically have limited information.

If you visit Shopify’s official website, you’ll see the prices outlined in USD, not ZAR – which can make it tougher to make an informed decision.

Fortunately, I’m here to help.

Shopify and Ecwid are easily two of the most popular options available to merchants looking for an easy way to sell products online – but they’re also very different.

Sure, both solutions give you the tools you need to master the world of ecommerce – but Shopify is an all-in-one website building and business management tool, whereas Ecwid simply lets you add ecommerce functionality to an existing website.

So, which option should you choose?

If you’ve read my previous articles, or spent some time browsing this website before, you’ll already know I’m a sucker for great web design.

That’s one of the reasons why Squarespace is one of my favorite website builders – even if it doesn’t have the same powerful ecommerce tools as Shopify.

Squarespace has always had a great reputation for offering some of the most stunning website templates, and the simplest design tools around.

Now – however – the company is taking its design strategy to the next level, with the upgraded “Blueprint AI” solution.

Moving an online store to a new platform is a high-stakes move. Get it wrong, and you could lose years of SEO work, traffic, and revenue overnight. But get it right, and your store will be faster, more scalable, and more profitable.

I’ve been a Shopify developer for over a decade, built 3 Shopify apps, and migrated 100+ stores. I’ve seen everything—from businesses losing 60% of their organic traffic due to bad redirects, to companies doubling their revenue after a seamless Shopify migration.

This guide will take you through every step of the process, ensuring you don’t lose rankings, customers, or sales.

Let’s get started.

Wix vs ClickFunnels: Which is right for you?

I’ve spent more than a decade helping other ecommerce companies build websites, scale their brands, and increase their revenue.

One thing I’ve noticed? No matter how experienced an entrepreneur is, most have trouble choosing the right tools and platforms for their needs.

The trouble is, so many solutions (like Wix and ClickFunnels) offer similar things, from website builders, to marketing tools and ecommerce capabilities. The good news? Choosing between Wix and ClickFunnels is a lot easier than you might think.

Although both of these platforms have overlapping features – they serve very specific needs and use cases. With this comparison, I’ll show you how you can make the right choice for your company.

If you’re looking for the fastest Shopify themes available in 2025, you’re in the right place.

While there’s more to designing an incredible ecommerce store than ensuring your pages can load quickly, speed is a major factor.

How quickly your site loads affects everything from your customer’s experience on your site, to your search engine rankings.

Fortunately, we’ve done the hard work of testing hundreds of Shopify themes for you, to help you pick the fastest options out there.

To buy a Shopify store find a reputable marketplace, check the store’s revenue and traffic, negotiate the price and use Escrow for a safe transaction.

Platforms like Flippa, Empire Flippers and FE International sell Shopify stores but you need to check profit margins, customer base and marketing strategies before buying.

Always ask for Shopify dashboard access, Google Analytics data and supplier agreements to avoid scams.

Buying a Shopify store can save you months of work compared to starting from scratch but if you buy the wrong store you can lose money fast.

Many sellers inflate their numbers with fake sales, bot traffic or unsustainable ad campaigns.

That’s why proper research is key—if you verify the financials, traffic sources and profitability you can takeover a business that’s already making money.

This guide will walk you through the exact steps to find, evaluate and buy a profitable Shopify store and avoid common mistakes.

I’ve been building Shopify apps and themes for over 10 years. Built three apps that scaled thousands of stores. Helped brands go from struggling to six-figure months.

And let me tell you—spotting a Shopify store is like second nature to me.

Follow these steps and you’ll always know if a website uses Shopify—whether you’re doing competitor research, looking for inspiration or just curious.