{"id":1687,"date":"2020-04-13T10:08:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T14:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/?p=1687"},"modified":"2020-04-13T10:10:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T14:10:40","slug":"sell-online-with-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/2020\/04\/13\/sell-online-with-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"Start Selling Online with Shopify"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Navigation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-default wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#what-is-shopify\">What Is Shopify?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#designer-coder\">Do I Need to Be a Web Designer or Coder to Build a Store?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#shopify-cost\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#existing-website\">I Have an Existing Website, Can I Still Use Shopify to Sell My Products and Services?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#other-ways\">Are There Any Other Ways of Using Shopify to Sell My Product and Services?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#get-help\">Can I Get Help Setting Up My Store?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#get-started\">Get Started With Shopify<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#consider-before\">Some Things to Consider Before Getting Started<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#links-resources\">Additional Shopify Links and Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#post-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is anything the <a href=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/2020\/03\/26\/covid-19-business-continuity-recovery-information\/\">COVID-19<\/a> pandemic has taught us as business owners is that <strong>having an online presence for your business is a must,<\/strong> preferably one that allows for selling online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your a small business struggling to get online so potential customers can find and purchase your products and services, Shopify might just be the answer for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shopify (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify<\/a>, you can use <strong>one platform to sell products and services to anyone, anywhere<\/strong> even if you have an existing website or blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-shopify\">What Is Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopify is a <strong>web-based e-commerce platform<\/strong> that lets you quickly and easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid o-block-grid-2-lg\">\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Build a mobile-friendly online store<\/li><li>Accept payments online<\/li><li>Sell gift cards<\/li><li>Offer local pickup and delivery<\/li><li>Market your products and services<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Manage orders and shipping<\/li><li>Manage products and inventory<\/li><li>Register a domain name<\/li><li>Track and analyze site analytics <\/li><li>And much more!<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-ecommerce-homepage-screenshot-1024x519.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify e-commerce homepage screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-1689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-ecommerce-homepage-screenshot-1024x519.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-ecommerce-homepage-screenshot-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-ecommerce-homepage-screenshot-768x389.jpg 768w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-ecommerce-homepage-screenshot.jpg 1064w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Shopify.ca homepage screenshot<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"designer-coder\">Do I Need to Be a Web Designer or Coder to Build a Store?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The short answer is no.<\/strong> That&#8217;s what makes Shopify so easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get started, simply choose from Shopify&#8217;s collection of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"free or paid templates (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.shopify.com\/themes\" target=\"_blank\">free or paid templates<\/a>, customize, and launch! If you happen to be a seasoned web designer or knowledgeable DIYer, Shopify gives you <strong>full access to the HTML and CSS<\/strong> of your store, making it easy to customize every aspect of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out a few demos of <strong>Shopify&#8217;s free store templates<\/strong> and take them for a test drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid o-block-grid-2-lg\">\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/venture-demo-site.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify's Venture free e-commerce site template \" class=\"wp-image-1690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/venture-demo-site.jpg 380w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/venture-demo-site-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><figcaption><em>Free &#8220;Venture&#8221; store template<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-pb-button\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.shopify.com\/themes\/venture\/styles\/snowboards\/preview\">view venture demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/simple-demo-site.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify's Simple free e-commerce site template \" class=\"wp-image-1691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/simple-demo-site.jpg 380w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/simple-demo-site-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><figcaption><em>Free &#8220;Simple&#8221; store template<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-pb-button\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.shopify.com\/themes\/simple\/styles\/light\/preview\">view simple demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid o-block-grid-2-lg\">\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/narrative-demo-site.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify's Narrative free e-commerce site template \" class=\"wp-image-1692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/narrative-demo-site.jpg 380w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/narrative-demo-site-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><figcaption><em>Free &#8220;Narrative&#8221; store template<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-pb-button\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.shopify.com\/themes\/narrative\/styles\/earthy\/preview\">view narrative demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"o-block-grid__item\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/brooklyn-demo-site.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify's Brooklyn free e-commerce site template \" class=\"wp-image-1693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/brooklyn-demo-site.jpg 380w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/brooklyn-demo-site-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><figcaption><em>Free &#8220;Brooklyn&#8221; store template<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-pb-button\" href=\"https:\/\/themes.shopify.com\/themes\/brooklyn\/styles\/classic\/preview\">view brooklyn demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shopify-cost\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a limited time, <strong>Shopify is offering an extended free 90-day trial<\/strong>. After the free 90-day trial, pricing starts at $29 USD per month. Shopify also offers a &#8220;Lite&#8221; option for just $9 USD per month. For more information visit the Shopify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pricing (opens in a new tab)\">pricing<\/a> page and the Shopify &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/lite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lite (opens in a new tab)\">Lite<\/a>&#8221; page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-pb-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/\">sign up for a free 90-day trial now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"existing-website\">I Have an Existing Website, Can I Still Use Shopify to Sell My Products and Services?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, even if you have an existing website or blog you can easily use Shopify&#8217;s &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Buy Button (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/buy-button\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Button<\/a>&#8221; to <strong>embed your products where you want them<\/strong>, even on other platforms such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Squarespace (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/buy-button\/squarespace\" target=\"_blank\">Squarespace<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Weebly (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/buy-button\/weebly\" target=\"_blank\">Weebly<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wix (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/buy-button\/wix\" target=\"_blank\">Wix<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"WordPress (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/buy-button\/wordpress\" target=\"_blank\">WordPress<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/buy-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-buy-button-example.jpg\" alt=\"Shopify's e-commerce buy button integration\" class=\"wp-image-1695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-buy-button-example.jpg 663w, https:\/\/investinhamilton.ca\/hamilton-business-centre\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/shopify-buy-button-example-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>Shopify &#8220;Buy Button&#8221; example<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-ways\">Are There Any Other Ways of Using Shopify to Sell My Product and Services?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Shopify offers a whole host of unique ways to bring your products and services to your customers. <strong>Shopify&#8217;s e-commerce functionality also integrates nicely with: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Facebook Shop<\/li><li>Facebook Messenger<\/li><li>Instagram<\/li><li>Amazon<\/li><li>eBay<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about extending your reach by promoting and selling through multiple sales channels, please visit the Shopify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sales channel (opens in a new tab)\">sales channel<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-help\">Can I Get Help Setting Up My Store?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Lindsay Zubrickas, the Local Community Manager for Shopify in Hamilton is offering support and <strong>FREE&nbsp;45 minute 1:1 consultations<\/strong>&nbsp;to help get you started. Head over to Lindsay&#8217;s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"booking page (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/shopifyhamilton.com\/pages\/one-on-one-office-hours\" target=\"_blank\">booking page<\/a> now to learn more, book a consultation, and sign up for events and email updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shopify retail&nbsp;support specialists are also available for <strong>free 30 minute 1:1 appointments<\/strong> to help retail merchants with advice on navigating the current situation surrounding COVID-19.&nbsp;Members can select a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"booking time (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/shopifysuccess.as.me\/retail-specialist-call\" target=\"_blank\">booking time<\/a> that works best for them. This is a great option for people who have an existing brick and mortar business interested in going online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Digital Main Street's  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/digitalmainstreet.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Main Street&#8217;s<\/a> Digital Service Squad members are also <strong>available remotely to assist you <\/strong>with any Shopify, web design or digital marketing related questions. Please email <a href=\"mailto:mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca\">mail@hamiltonbusinesscentre.ca<\/a> to request one-on-one support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Please note: free 1:1 consultations with Lindsay are not intended as support interaction and no technical support related questions such as how to use the platform will be answered. This call is meant for conversations around business development and strategy.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-started\">Get Started With Shopify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Getting Started in Shopify || Shopify Help Center\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLhS95RehmSppdpwrcjQqLLazJY3m3f3Yx\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption><em>How to sign up to Shopify for free video tutorial<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"wp-block-pb-button\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLhS95RehmSppdpwrcjQqLLazJY3m3f3Yx\">visit the getting started with shopify video series<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"consider-before\">Some Things to Consider Before Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Existing Businesses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your capacity to ship at a competitive rate, or your ability to offer local pickup or delivery.<\/li><li>Will you still be doing e-commerce when regular business resumes. If so, how will your e-commerce integrate with your physical location?<\/li><li>If you are an existing Shopify merchant,&nbsp;learn&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/12cyvSSpdxAWusWS6t3wHjyHqvsTH62eEPuOO9AF57aU\/edit\" target=\"_blank\">how to add curbside pickup<\/a>. There is also a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MFOEhBoYOf0\" target=\"_blank\">quick video<\/a>&nbsp;about this service (<em>resources courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/katiecerar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Katie Cerar (opens in a new tab)\">Katie Cerar<\/a>, Senior Product Lead at Shopify Plus<\/em>).<\/li><li>Learn more about what Shopify is doing to&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/covid19\" target=\"_blank\">help their merchants navigate the effects of COVID-19<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For New Businesses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once you\u2019ve picked a business name, check to see that the domain and social media handles you would like to use are available. Consider securing these as soon as possible even if you\u2019re not going to use them right away.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/registering-your-business-name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register your business name<\/a>.<\/li><li>Are your prospective suppliers able to provide you with goods over the next few months?<\/li><li>Are you able to deliver or ship at a competitive rate?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"links-resources\">Additional Shopify Links and Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shopify Learning Academy\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/academy\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify Learning Academy<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shopify Free Tools\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/tools\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify Free Tools<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Free High-Resolution Stock Photos for Websites &amp; Commercial Use\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/burst.shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free High-Resolution Stock Photos for Websites &amp; Commercial Use<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Free Logo Maker\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/hatchful.shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Logo Maker<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shopify Domain Name Registration\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/domains\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify Domain Name Registration<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shopify Help Center\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/help.shopify.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify Help Center<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shopify Blog\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\">Shopify Blog<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"How to Quickly Set Up a &quot;Buy Online, Pickup Curbside&quot; Experience with Shopify\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/blog\/buy-online-pickup-curbside\" target=\"_blank\">How to Quickly Set Up a &#8220;Buy Online, Pickup Curbside&#8221; Experience with Shopify<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sell Gift Cards for Your Brick-and-Mortar Business with a Simple Online Store (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/blog\/sell-gift-cards\" target=\"_blank\">Sell Gift Cards for Your Brick-and-Mortar Business with a Simple Online Store<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Quickstart Guide: How to Start Selling Online With Local Delivery\u2028 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.ca\/blog\/local-delivery\" target=\"_blank\">Quickstart Guide: How to Start Selling Online With Local Delivery<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"post-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although there are many options available when it comes to setting up and online store to sell your products and services, Shopify&#8217;s free tools, learning resources, and support make it possible for even the novice to create a beautiful, functional, and mobile-ready e-commerce site in no time. <strong>Get started selling online today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there is anything the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us as business owners is that having an online presence for your business is a must. 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