Shopify was founded in 2006 and originated from a Canadian founder who built a website to sell snowboards. It has now become the world's largest cloud-based e-commerce platform, serving more than 170 countries and millions of merchants.

It supports SEO settings, product listing, financial flow connection, logistics integration, and can also be connected to platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Google, etc. for marketing promotion.

Shopify official website

Shopify Features

  • High design freedom and strong brand sense

    Many Taiwanese brands choose Shopify because it provides a variety of themes and design tools, so that the website is no longer limited to traditional templates and can show a unique brand style.

  • Rich application ecosystem

    Shopify has more than 10,000 applications covering marketing, automation, logistics, customer service and other fields, helping merchants to easily expand functions and improve operational efficiency.

  • High stability, suitable for high traffic stores

    For stores with high traffic, Shopify provides a stable system architecture that can handle peak traffic, avoid website crashes, and ensure uninterrupted sales.

  • Support cross-border e-commerce and expand international markets

    Shopify supports multiple languages, multiple currencies, and multiple financial flows, allowing merchants to easily expand overseas markets and conduct global sales.

  • Powerful data analysis and automation tools

    Shopify provides detailed data analysis tools to help merchants understand customer behavior and improve operational efficiency through automation tools.

  • Domestic and international logistics integration

    Shopify can connect to domestic logistics (such as 7-11, Black Cat, SF Express) and international logistics (such as DHL, FedEx, CJ Dropshipping), automatically notify shipments and set freight rates to automate the shipping process.

Comparison of major platforms

Shopify WordPress Shopline Bluehost

SSL/TLS
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Security
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Adopts PCI DSS Level 1 security standard, the highest level of security compliance among all platforms
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Platform hosting, system stability, automatic deployment of security updates
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Dedicated cloud environment, providing data encryption and platform protection
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Security needs to be maintained by yourself, it is recommended to install additional anti-virus/backup/anti-hacking plug-ins

Money Flow Connection
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Supports global payment (credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, LINE Pay) Taiwan can connect with Green World, Blue New, TapPay
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Not natively supported, need to upgrade + install Woo-Commerce to receive payment
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Taiwan Huajin Logistics is complete, supporting convenience store pickup, green world, credit cards, cash on delivery, etc.
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Need to manually install Woo-Commerce and connect to third-party payment flows (including cumbersome settings)

Logistics connection
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Can be connected to local logistics such as 7-11, Black Cat, SF Express, etc. to support international logistics: DHL, FedEx, etc. Shopify is currently the only platform that supports Taiwanese convenience stores and global cross-border logistics, making it suitable for local sellers to expand overseas and foreign trade sellers to operate in both directions.
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You need to install Woo-Commerce and set up additional logistics plugins, such as Shippo and Easyship
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Built-in supermarket delivery, home delivery (Black Cat/Home Delivery), etc. support cash on delivery, with a complete process
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Self-hosted websites need to integrate logistics API or plug-in settings, which is cumbersome and requires technical skills

Multilingual
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More than 20 languages, supports international SEO, suitable for cross-border brands
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Multilingual systems require the installation of plug-ins (such as WPML, Polylang), which is a bit cumbersome.
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Supports multiple languages ​​including Traditional Chinese, English, Simplified Chinese, etc., easy to switch between background languages
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Self-hosted sites require the installation of language plug-ins, which is more complicated to set up

Expansion Capabilities
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More than 8000+ apps, you can expand marketing, logistics, order management, membership and other functions without writing programs
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You need to upgrade to install plug-ins, and plug-in integration takes time to set up
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Limited expansion capabilities, multi-functions require an enterprise plan upgrade
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The highest degree of freedom, install all WordPress plugins, but manual maintenance is required

maintain
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Once you have set up your website, the platform will take care of everything for you. You don’t need to deal with hosting, updates, backups, or security protection. It’s a one-stop service.
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Platform hosting, system and theme are automatically updated, but function expansion requires upgrading
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Dedicated cloud platform, the system is managed by SHOPLINE, low maintenance burden
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Self-hosted hosting requires you to update WordPress, plugins, backups, and security protection by yourself, which puts a lot of pressure on novices to maintain

price
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The first three months are about NT$30/month, and the renewal fee is NT$570/month (Basic plan, including shopping cart, SSL, and secure backup)
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The free version of WordPress.com has limited features and requires an upgrade to a business plan of approximately NT$799/month to install plugins and enable WooCommerce business features.
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Starting from about NT$3,300/month (Standard Plan)
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Starting from about NT$95/month (special price for the first year of entry-level hosting), suitable for those who are familiar with website building

Official website link

Shopify official website

wordpress official website

Shopline official website

Bluehost official website

Why Shopify

Complete financial flow

Supports green border, credit cards, Apple Pay, convenience store pickup, cash on delivery, both local in Taiwan and global cross-border.

The strongest logistics

The only one that can connect Taiwan's 7-11, Black Cat and international DHL/FedEx, and can easily deliver products to Taiwan and the world.

Highest security level

With PCI DSS financial-grade security certification, you can focus on selling products while the system helps you keep safe.

The first choice for cross-border brands

20 multi-language support + international SEO. If you want to sell globally, Shopify is your best backer.

Beginner-friendly prices

Only NT$30/month for the first three months, allowing you to go online with peace of mind and get started easily! !

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  • Basic store settings

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  • Products are ready for sale

    Once the backend is set up, products can be put on the shelves, and all basic operating functions are in place at once.

  • Responsive design (adaptive to mobile phones and tablets)

    Whether it's a computer or a mobile phone, it looks professional and textured.

  • Provide teaching

    Provide simple backend operation tutorials (video or pictures and text), and you can also maintain it yourself later!

  • Delivery time

    Completed within 3 days (starting from payment)

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