The Shopify Agency

Which Shopify Version Is Right for You?

Ease of use, fast implementation, and transparent costs. Shopify is a very successful e-commerce platform that can be used to create websites, including online stores, in just a few steps. It is billed via various subscription models with different functions and services. In addition to the basic Shopify version, there are also Shopify Plus and Shopify Commerce Components.

Here, we outline which model suits whom and why you should always rely on Y1 for help.

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Short Time-to-Market

Custom Design

International Checkout

Complex Products

Customized Processes

Unlimited Employee Account

Unlimited Sales Channels

Full Flexibility

Feature	SHOPIFY BASIS	SHOPIFY PLUS	SHOPIFY CC
Short Time-to-Market
Custom Design
International Checkout
Complex Products
Customized Processes
Unlimited Employee Account
Unlimited Sales Channels
Full Flexibility

Shopify Basic – A Good Start

You can create pages and stores using the modular system in just a few steps. Select a design, enter product information, and define payment methods, including shipping options. The result is a visually appealing store at a subscription-based price. This may sound good, but it can also be a cost trap.

Cost Model of the Basic Version

Additional fees and commissions are charged for every order. Special functions must be purchased in the Shopify App Store. For individual adjustments to the code, legal texts, SEO, and cookie settings, or a general setup, a professional digital agency such as Y1 should be retained.

SUITABLE FOR

More on-demand products/purchases
Start-up to medium-sized companies (“test stores”)
Online Turnover: Up to approx. 500,000 – 1 million €/yearß

SHOPIFY PLUS HIGHLIGHTS

COSTS

The monthly costs can quickly add up, especially if many additional functions have been selected.

DATA PORTABILITY

Many customizations, many third-party apps, and many partner systems. Data export can become difficult when a store migration is planned.

Payment

Compared to other e-commerce platforms, Shopify offers no customizability (to your own processes) of payment options.

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NEXT STOP: INTERNATIONALIZATION?

Shopify Plus – Welcome to Big Business

What sounds like a mere extension of the basic version is the entry into the professional business league. Shopify Plus is aimed at companies that need to respond to rapid growth and more requirements. The aim here is rapid scalability and internationalization. Shopify therefore offers a wide range of tools and services in the Plus version.

What Needs to Be Considered

A move or upgrade is a very complex project. There is a lot to consider, especially regarding data security. Connections to new designs, applications, markets, countries, or even system migrations require extensive specialist knowledge. These are capacities that are typically not available. Y1 helps with the transformation and eliminates potential bottlenecks in project. management.

SUITABLE FOR

Multiple Touchpoints
Various Client Technologies
From Medium-Sized Companies
Online Turnover: from Approx. 1 million €/Year

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ENTERPRISE LEAGUE

SHOPIFY COMMERCE COMPONENTS

With “Commerce Components” (CC), Shopify has opened up its own global infrastructure for enterprise retail companies. This offering is also based on the proven modular principle. However, this is a customizable system solution.

Virtually No Upper Limits

Shopify CC gives companies access to enterprise components such as checkout or flexible APIs. According to Shopify, these can be easily integrated into the preferred back office management. The costs depend on individual usage. This high-end system solution always requires a digital agency’s professional knowledge and expertise

SUITABLE FOR

Independent Processes
Complex Products
Complete Freedom in Conception
Online Turnover: from €100 million/Year

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CONCLUSION

Shopify is a powerful e-commerce tool, no question about it. Shopify Plus offers a special feature set for companies with particularly high turnover and/or growth. Professional programming knowledge and processes are required to make in-depth adjustments (interfaces, templates, designs, data processing, administration). Only then can time and resources be saved.

With its own strategy consulting and professional team, Y1 creates the best conditions for a fast time to market with Shopify Plus.

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CONVINCED? GO FOR IT!

DIGITAL? WE HAVE IT ALL, WE DO IT ALL!

We offer all the important building blocks for a common goal: using all the possibilities of digital systems to position every project in the market in the best possible way! We know and take into account all requirements from B2C, D2C, and B2B. Not only that, but we support our customers in their digital transformation, create brands and products collaboratively, and act as a strategic partner on the path to digital success. Full service and therefore everything from a single source!

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Patrick Scherr

About Us:

As one of the leading digital agencies in e-commerce, we offer system solutions and excellent project support. With a dedicated contact person and over 100 employees, Y1 Digital AG is also the best choice for Shopify. We will help you get ahead in every case, with our own team strength, a direct line to leading ERP service providers, and the most importantly, e-commerce experts.