If you are looking for help with your Shopify website then you are in the right place.
Over the latter half of this year we have noticed an increase in customers who have started off with building their own Shopify store, but they just aren’t able to get it over the line.
That’s where StudioRav come in – as a professional webdesign team specialising in Shopify, we can help you avoid pitfalls and problems, and get your store live quick.
Why you might start a Shopify store on your own
Many entrepreneurs like to get their hands dirty and do things themselves.
This is obviously a great thing and shows a sign of action and dedication not found in most people.
Shopify also make it clear how easy it is to set up a store with their platform – it literally takes minutes.
In this case, if you are looking to set up an online store it makes sense to start the ball rolling by signing up to Shopify and starting your journey.
However, the truth is that this may not be the most cost and time-efficient way of doing business.
Pitfalls of starting Shopify on your own
Despite what many people start off thinking, adding products and playing about with the Dawn theme are not the only things you need to consider when setting up your store.
With ecommerce there are a multitude of things you need to be aware of when you start selling online.
Although you may start off by thinking about design, if you’re unaware of certain things it can make your journey more difficult than it needs to be.
For practically all of us time is precious, so even though you may be saving a bit of money, you will probably end up losing a lot more time.
It’s worth really thinking it through: do you want to spend your evenings playing with the settings on your store, or enjoy it with your family and friends.
Avoiding mistakes with Shopify
These days if you are looking to do DIY-Shopify then there are some great resources out there:
- AI such as ChatGPT or Gemini – obviously many people will be drawn to AI to answer all of their problems. You can get some great tips and advice, but remember it’s not always right and sometimes it’s just made up.
- YouTube videos – a great way to learn how to do certain things and very helpful to see it on the screen rather than text but if you have a special request you likely won’t get the help you need.
- Shopify Support – they are pretty good, it’s free and they are online 24/7 so you should definitely use them, however we have had instances where the support staff has not had a clue and so given out incorrect info.
How StudioRav can help
We’re not saying setting up a Shopify store on your own is a bad thing, of course it isn’t.
What we are saying is that with our help you can simplify the journey and get closer to your final goal quicker.
With our professional support you can benefit in various ways such as:
- Help choosing the right theme and setting it up
- Ensuring your designs are mobile friendly
- Help with designing your pages and templates
- Installing and configuring the right apps for your store
- Setting up Shipping and delivery options
- Connecting your store to your domain and emails
- Setting up email automations
- Advice and assistance with SEO
- Help migrating from another platform if you have one
- Ongoing support and training
- Having a friendly team to bounce ideas off
Why we love working with entrepreneurs
As a team of professionals, we love working with entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Each new store we work on is a culmination of someone’s dreams and aspirations, and we love being part of that and learning about it.
As we work together we will be sure to learn more about you and your own business.
Over time we will be sure to build a long-term relationship where we can help your business grow more.
Why you will love working with StudioRav
We’re a friendly and approachable team who work in a clear and uncomplicated way.
We don’t try to be too techy with you, and we’re always happy to explain things and provide advice on all kinds of queries you may have.
Our prices are highly competitive also, so whether you’re looking to build a new Shopify store or get help with an existing one, you’ll find us surprisingly affordable.
If you’re scratching your head on something and can’t find the right Youtube video to help (or ChatGPT isn’t being straightforward) then get in touch with us and notice the difference yourself!