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Update: Shopify has now withdrawn the 3 months for $1 offer — but is still offering users extended low cost access to the platform. When you sign up for its free trial, you now get the option to get full access to Shopify for $1 for your first month. You can access the trial and this offer via this special link, or learn more about it below.
Shopify is a leading ecommerce solution for small businesses, allowing anyone to set up an online store easily. But using it involves ongoing fees, and — particularly if you’re a startup — it makes sense to keep these as low as possible.
A key way to do this is to make use of the ‘Shopify 1 month for $1’ offer, which — depending on your chosen plan — can save you hundreds of dollars on your ecommerce platform bill while you put your online store together.
The problem is that…
- this offer isn’t always available from the Shopify website
- it doesn’t always apply to the more expensive plans
- it isn’t always immediately obvious how to avail of it.
The good news is that Style Factory — as an official affiliate partner of Shopify — can currently offer readers access to this special plan via our website (and better yet, a version of it that works with all the Shopify plans except ‘Shopify Plus’).
However, we should add that the offer is being trialled, and may only be available for a limited period — so if you’re interested, it’s best to avail of it soon.
Below you’ll find full instructions on how to access the plan. Enjoy — and feel free to pass this offer onto others.
Step 1: Access the special Style Factory link
The first thing you’ll need to do to access the $1 per month plan is to use Style Factory’s special signup link.
To do this, simply click here.
Then, enter your email address in the box provided and click ‘Start Free Trial.’
Step 2: Enter your requirements
You’ll then be asked to answer a few simple questions about what you’d like to sell on your new Shopify store and what you’d like to call it. You’ll also be prompted to create a password for your Shopify account.
Just provide the necessary details and click the ‘Next’ buttons to move along the setup process.
Step 3: Select a discounted plan
Once you’ve given Shopify all the information it needs, you’ll be taken to your Shopify dashboard. Now, it’s time to choose a discounted plan. To do this, just click the ‘Select a plan’ button at the top of the screen.
You’ll then be taken to a screen where you can pick a plan. The $1 for 1 month discount will be automatically applied (regardless of the plan you choose).
Simply click one of the ‘Select’ buttons provided to choose your preferred Shopify plan.
Step 4: Pick your billing cycle and enter your card details
Now it’s time to pick a billing cycle and enter your card details (or PayPal information, if paying using that method).
It’s important to note that if you choose a yearly billing cycle, a 25% discount will apply to your subscription.
Just pick the billing cycle that works best for you, enter your credit card details and then click the ‘Subscribe‘ button.
Related resource: you can learn more about Shopify plans, pricing and discounts in our comprehensive guide to Shopify fees and our Shopify POS pricing guide.
Step 5: Complete your Shopify free trial and enjoy your first month for $1
At this point, you’ve got access to your Shopify free trial and your $1 per month offer. But it’s really important to make the most of this discounted period and all the features you get access to during it — and we’ve got some resources to help you do just that.
Our Shopify tutorial takes you through the full process of launching a brand new store — covering a wide range key topics including adding products, connecting Shopify Payments, pricing strategy, SEO and online marketing campaigns. There’s a blog post version of this here, or you can watch a video version below.
You may also find our Shopify launch checklist helpful — this takes you through a set of the essential tasks and quality control checks that you should perform before publishing your new store.
And our guide to the best apps for Shopify beginners will help you get a quick sense of the add-ons and integrations available from the Shopify app store that will help you sell most efficiently.
And that’s it! Your guide to using Shopify for $1. A reminder that you can access this offer via our special link here — and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. Good luck building your own Shopify store and creating an online business!
Other Shopify resources from Style Factory
We have a lot of other useful resources about Shopify to help you learn more about the platform. Check out our:
Shopify $1 for 3 months offer — FAQ
How do I get 3 months for $1 on Shopify?
Unfortunately, Shopify’s 3 months for $1 offer has now ended. However, a similar offer, which lets you use the platform for $1 for one month is now available.
You can sometimes avail of this offer direct from the Shopify website, but it’s not always available. A special affiliate partner link — like this one — can be a more reliable way to avail of it.
How much is the cheapest Shopify plan?
The cheapest Shopify plan is the ‘Starter’ plan, which costs $5 per month. This lets you sell on social media or on an existing website / blog, but doesn’t let you create a customizable standalone store (i.e., it gives you a very basic storefront that you can display products on, but doesn’t let you work with any other type of content).
Is Shopify still free for 90 days?
No — although you could use Shopify for 90 days during some of the Covid crisis, this deal has been withdrawn, and the closest offer you’ll find to this one is the $1 per month deal that Shopify makes available through its affiliate partners.
Can I use Shopify for free?
You can try Shopify for free for 3 days, after which you will need to pay for the platform. And it’s important to note that while you can build your store during the free trial period, you can’t sell anything with it unless you are on a paid plan.
How much does Shopify cost?
Shopify costs between $5 (for its Starter plan) and $2,300 per month (if you’re on its Shopify Plus enterprise plan). Most new merchants start off on Shopify’s Basic plan, which costs $39 per month (if paid for on a monthly basis). Learn more in our Shopify fees guide.
What can I sell on Shopify?
You can sell anything on Shopify that’s legal in your country and that doesn’t violate Shopify’s acceptable use policy. For some ideas on what to sell, check out our ‘Things to sell on Shopify’ guide.
Can I cancel Shopify after three months?
You can cancel your Shopify plan at any time (or use its ‘Pause and Build’ service to reduce your monthly outgoings to $9 per month while you work on a non-live store). However, Shopify doesn’t provide refunds, so if you’re paying for your account on an annual basis, this is something to give particular consideration to.
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