Shopify: A Leader in E-Commerce
Shopify has been one of the leading e-commerce platforms for years. This is due to its ease of use, seamless integration with sales channels, excellent scalability and affordable price. Millions of businesses worldwide rely on Shopify – from small and large companies to power sellers like Google and Tesla.
With its numerous tools and features, Shopify allows you to customise your online shop with ease.
With dotSource as your agency, you benefit from our many years of Shopify and e-commerce expertise. Let us help you evaluate whether Shopify is the right fit for your company so that you can successfully implement your e-commerce project.
Shopify Services: Consulting, Implementation, Support
dotSource is your full-service agency with an agnostic approach. This means that you can work on a wide range of topics with us, from e-commerce, customer relationship management (CRM), content management and artificial intelligence (AI) to process automation – even in parallel as a multi-stream project. When it comes to Shopify, you benefit from comprehensive consulting, implementation and further development services.
Before the Project
- Professional consulting session with an in-depth system selection process
- Targeted evaluation of your requirements and creation of a tailor-made solution
- Planning of your architecture for an optimal Shopify solution
- Thorough analysis of your system landscape to identify potential synergies
During the Project
- Technical implementation of and migration to your new Shopify solution
- Configuration and handover of your fully functional online shop
- Customisation of your front end – from simple colour adjustments to a completely headless approach
- Integration of the online shop into your existing system landscape, including ready-made third-party apps and bespoke developments
- Automation of processes and business workflows
After the Project
- Ongoing assistance with your online shop, including fulfilment with storage, shipping, support and billing (if required)
- User experience optimisation with our web design services
- In-depth business intelligence consulting for effective performance measurement and reporting
- Training of your team in using the new shop system
- Support regarding targeted marketing measures such as content creation or search engine optimisation
Why dotSource Is Your Shopify Partner: Full Service from One Source
With over 18 years of experience in working on e-commerce projects across various industries, dotSource offers you a wide range of services. We guide you through the entire process – from an initial idea to its successful implementation.
Your specific requirements and needs are our top priority. Benefit from unbiased advice that allows for different solutions, whether it is all-in-one platforms or a best-of-breed approach.
As a Shopify Partner, we have a certified team that covers everything from development and project management to design. Thanks to test libraries, code reviews and audit processes, we ensure a high level of quality, even when it comes to customisation.
Benefit from our comprehensive consulting services, including well-established project teams and fixed contact persons. We also offer you consistent support and continuous mentoring.A Selection of Our E-Commerce References
dotSource can help you select, implement and further develop your e-commerce system. As a digital agency with an agnostic approach, we work with you to find the solution that is best suited to your company. Here are some of the clients that have successfully teamed up with us over the years.
Success Stories: Get More Information About Our E-Commerce Projects
More exciting projects from various industries can be found in our »Success Stories« section.
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Tailor Shopify to Your Specific Requirements and Needs – Together with dotSource
With Shopify and dotSource, you can create a fully-fledged online shop in just a few days and at a low cost. However, you can also easily implement complicated, highly specific e-commerce projects. As part of our consulting services, we help you assess your challenges and put together tailor-made offers.
What Is Shopify?
Shopify is a comprehensive e-commerce platform that enables companies to set up and operate online shops. With Shopify, you can easily sell your products online, regardless of the size of your business.
The platform offers an intuitive user interface that allows even e-commerce beginners to quickly and efficiently create a professional online shop.
The solution is suitable for both B2B and B2C. With the »Shopify Plus« enterprise licence, the e-commerce system also offers advanced features for large companies and complex business needs. Numerous global brands such as Sony and Mattel have opted for this version.
We are happy to evaluate whether Shopify is the right fit for your company, taking a close look at the potential it offers.
Benefits of Shopify at a Glance
Shopify POS: Stay Productive – Even in Brick-and-Mortar Retail
Shopify supports you in both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail – from fixed points of sale and large branch networks to special sales.
Shopify POS is the ideal basis for this. The app allows you to use your online shop directly as a POS system. Shopify POS is included in every licence. You can expand the app with various hardware components, for example to enable card payments.
You can also upgrade individual locations to POS Pro, giving you options for stocktaking, analytics and user management – directly for your offline store.
Shopify's Licencing Models at a Glance: Flexible and Scalable
Shopify offers suitable models for both start-ups and well-established enterprises. The basic costs are very low. Additionally, there are transaction fees for each order.
Basic
- Fully functional B2C online shop
- SaaS solution with excellent performance and no additional hosting costs
- Can be expanded with Shopify apps
- POS functionality for in-store sales
- Suitable for small companies
Standard
- Fully functional B2C online shop
- SaaS solution with excellent performance and no additional hosting costs
- Can be expanded with Shopify apps
- POS functionality for in-store sales
- Affordable transaction fees
Advanced
- Fully functional B2C online shop
- SaaS solution with excellent performance and no additional hosting costs
- Can be expanded with Shopify apps
- POS functionality for in-store sales
- Low transaction fees
- Reporting and analytics
Plus
- Fully functional B2C online shop with added B2B functionalities
- SaaS solution with excellent performance and no additional hosting costs
- Fully customisable checkout
- Standard transaction fees
- 24/7 support directly from the software provider
Address Sophisticated B2B Scenarios with Shopify Plus
Shopify Plus allows you to add valuable features to your online shop, including typical B2B features such as company profiles, customer-specific prices and product catalogues as well as personalisation and internationalisation options. Moreover, transaction fees are lower with the »Shopify Plus« licence.
Further Information on E-Commerce System Landscapes Can Be Found in Our Publications
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Shopify
Who is Shopify suitable for?
Generally speaking, Shopify is suitable for companies of all sizes – from both B2B and B2C. The lower-priced licencing models tend to focus more on B2C. You can also use Shopify Plus to address B2B scenarios.
How does dotSource support you in implementing Shopify?
dotSource supports you from the requirements analysis, consulting, configuration and customisation to the training of your team. If required, our team can also help you integrate your enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, CRM tool or other solutions, optimise your business processes and form a coherent system architecture.
How can you properly scale your online shop based on Shopify?
Whether it is performance optimisation, extensions or international expansion – our experts assist you in finding the right strategy for scaling your online shop.
How does Shopify ensure data protection?
Shopify is a Canadian company with a European subsidiary called Shopify EU. Shopify EU processes personal data exclusively within the EU and in compliance with the applicable data protection regulations. In addition, the software provider enhances data protection through apps for cookie consent messages.
How much does Shopify cost?
Shopify is available in several versions with different features and pricing tiers. You can choose between Basic, Standard, Advanced and Shopify Plus. With the »Shopify Plus« licence, you can even operate online shops at the enterprise level. There are also transaction fees, which are lower if you use Shopify Payments. In general, Shopify is an exceptionally affordable e-commerce solution with a low and predictable total cost of ownership (TCO).
Which payment methods can be integrated with Shopify?
With the e-commerce solution, you can accept a wide range of payment methods, including credit cards, Klarna and instant bank transfer. There are individual transaction fees for each payment method, which in turn depend on the selected licencing model. All payment methods are seamlessly integrated into the checkout. Your customers do not have to leave the online shop to make a payment. Shopify charges a small transaction fee for third-party payment methods, except for PayPal.
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