Shopify store
Shopify-hosted e-commerce storefront. Standard choice for DTC brands and product founders.
Definition
A Shopify store is an e-commerce storefront hosted on the Shopify platform. Standard pricing $39-$399/month plus Shopify Payments processing fees (or third-party processor fees). Custom domain, theme customization, app ecosystem.
Context
Most non-resident Delaware LLC DTC brands use Shopify. Alternatives include WooCommerce (self-hosted), BigCommerce, and Squarespace Commerce.
Example
A Bangladeshi entrepreneur's Delaware LLC runs a DTC fashion brand on Shopify Basic ($39/month). Custom domain, US-customer Shopify Payments, integrated email marketing.
Common pitfalls
- Shopify app-ecosystem costs add up: each app subscription monthly.
- Theme customization can require developer help for non-standard layouts.