Shopify plans, why did you choose the one?

[DragonStarCreations1]

I'm in the planning phase of my website. I've decided on Shopify but I keep changing my mind about which plan to start with. What plan do you use and why? Thanks for sharing. :)

[artinsilk]

I am in the same boat Melanie. I decided to open my Shopify before the end of the month.

I am 80% sure I will choose the $29 monthly subscription because it works with the needs for my artinsilk shop, and it is still affordable.

[TakingYouBackInTime]

I chose the $29.00 monthly subscription and also subscribed to a Customization app $9.99 monthly

[ArtistiKat]

I chose the 79 plan initially, but just downgraded to the 29 plan until I get more traffic, etc.

I used minimal. Here's what it looks like so far:
www.kdavisstudios.com/

I like that its got simple clean lines and is easy to use.
I plan on changing the initial pictures to a more traditional header so it will look quite a bit different than what it does now.

[SoPinkCustom]

I am in the same boat too :) just started my Shopify research and think the middle plan $79 is the best option but I'd like to know what other charges will come my way (besides transactional). I have heard there are themes that have to be paid for, how does that work and how much do they cost etc. $79 is quite expensive in my book. It will have to be worth it. I think the $29 one does not include Google Shopping?

[evanburford1]

The $29 plan is enough for most Etsy sellers to get started on Shopify.

The main benefits of the $79 plan are, the ability to sell gift cards, and the ability to recover abandoned carts using email autoresponders. The transaction fees are also slightly lower on this plan, but unless your sales volume is high, you won't benefit much from this.

If you already have another website (e.g. a Wordpress site or a blog), you can use the Shopify Buy Button to add your products to that website using the Shopify Lite plan for just $9 a month.

[Romazone]

Since I needed more flexibility in my store and additional flexibility with shipping, I have the $79.00 per month plan with a $20.00 per month shipping options that are only available with the next plan up. Shopify is open to just letting stores use the added shipping option without having to pay the much higher fee.
My monthly fees with added apps are only $126.99.
Its fun and scary at the same time. I love my stand alone and hope to build it into my dream store.

[Former_Member]

$29 plan is Suitable for New Websites
https://www.shopify.com/?ref=perla