Startup Stories 1: Shopify
Introduction
In this podcast, we are going to talk about Shopify!s journey.
Another podcast advice: “How I Built This” NPR podcast with Guy Raz, you can find the podcast on every podcast platform.
This article is written after listening to the Shopify episode of “How I Built This”: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/02/747660923/shopify-tobias-l-tke
What is Shopify?
I think most of you know what is Shopify but for people who don’t know what it is: Shopify is a commerce platform that allows anyone to set up an online store and sell their products. Merchants can also sell their products in person with Shopify POS. … Whether you sell online, on social media, in-store, or out of the trunk of your car, Shopify has you covered. (Taken from Shopify official blog)
Who Launched Shopify?
Shopify is launched by Tobias Lütke and Scott Lake in 2004.
When Shopify launched?
In 2004.
Where Shopify launched?
Shopify launched in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
How was Shopify Camed These Days(Story of Shopify)?
In 2004 Shopify was an online store that had problems on the software side. In 2006 the idea of Today’s Shopify came across. In 2007 the shopping cart module was launched. In 2009 more than 100 million $ of products were sold. In 2010 first investment of 7 million $ came then in 2011 the second 15 million $ came. In 2012 Shopify was chosen as the smartest company of Canada. 2013 100 million $ investment came to Shopify. In 2015 Shopify was one of the most innovative companies in Canada.
And the achievements of Shopify are keeping going.
Why use Shopify?
There are 3 main reasons for using Shopify:
- Affordable Prices
As you see in the image below there are different prices for different budgets.
2. Data Security and Thrust
As an e-commerce company, they have a very good protected code and server for your privacy. Also, you can ask your questions to the call center 24/7.
3. Everyone Works With Shopify
From personal e-shops to big brands everyone uses Shopify. So you must think about Shopify if you are going to start your own online shop.
Extras
Now Shopify’s net worth is over 190 billion $.
