Shopify is by far my favorite ecommerce platform. Not only is it incredibly versatile and easy to use – but it makes it simple to launch any type of business – including print on demand and dropshipping companies.
The only problem? The pricing can be expensive.
Fortunately, Shopify has now revived the most popular and generous deal it has ever offered – three whole months of Shopify for just $1 per month.
This is the same deal Shopify previously offered in 2022, and I was disappointed to see it disappear at the beginning of this year.
Now that it’s back, this is the time to take advantage and launch your Shopify store for just $1 per month for the first three months – while you still can.
Here’s how you can get started.
The Shopify 3 Months for $1 Deal
Shopify’s 3 Months for $1 per month deal isn’t just one of the best offers Shopify’s ever given merchants – it’s one of the most generous deals I’ve ever seen from any ecommerce platform.
Imagine being able to launch your store, connect your Shopify apps, and start making profits, all while just paying $1 per month for your platform.
It’s a dream come true! Even better – you can choose any Shopify plan (except for Shopify Plus) to trial during this deal.
This means you can experiment with Shopify Basic, Shopify, and Shopify Advanced – saving potentially hundreds of dollars.
The offer basically extends the three day free trial you get from Shopify as standard, allowing you to continue working on and running your store for basically nothing. During the deal period you can:
- Set up your online store, choose a theme, and customize it.
- Add (unlimited) products to your store, and start selling them.
- Connect POD and dropshipping apps (or any other integrations) to your store.
- Create and launch your marketing plan with content, social media, and email.
- Learn everything you need to know about the features of your Shopify plan.
- Experiment with reports and analytics.
…basically anything you could do with a standard Shopify plan; you can do with this deal.
What You Get in the Shopify $1 Deal
Obviously, since you can choose any standard plan (other than Shopify Plus) to use during the deal period, the features you get will vary depending on your choice.
If you want to save as much money as possible, you can choose the Advanced plan. However, I’d recommend choosing the plan you’re most likely to continue with, to save you some hassle if you want to downgrade or upgrade later.
Just some of the features you’ll get full access to include:
- Online store: A comprehensive online store you can customize with unlimited products. You’ll also get your own blog for content marketing.
- Staff accounts: Depending on the plan you choose; you’ll be able to create staff accounts for people who can help manage your store.
- 24/7 Support: All of Shopify’s plans come with 24/7 support, as well as access to plenty of resources to get you started.
- Sales channels: As well as selling through Shopify directly, you can link your account to marketplaces and social media too.
- Abandoned cart recovery: Take advantage of automated emails to attract customers back to your store when they abandon their carts.
- Discount codes: Create and manage discount codes and vouchers to help boost sales for your new online store.
- SSL certificate: Make sure your store is secure and safe with a free SSL certificate.
- Shopify POS Lite: Experiment with in-person selling through Shopify’s POS system.
- Professional reports: Track how your store performs over time and create your own reports for insights into opportunities for growth.
Who is Eligible for the Shopify 3 Month for $1 Plan?
Notably, this offer is targeted specifically at new users on Shopify. If you’ve already had a Shopify plan, you might not be able to get the deal. The conditions for the plan include:
- Be a new user: You’ll have to be new to Shopify to take advantage of the deal.
- Have a valid email address: Use an email address that’s not associated with Shopify yet.
- Be in the right region: This deal may not be available in every country. Make sure you double-check that you can access it wherever you are.
- Only open one store: You can only access one discounted subscription per user.
- Have a valid credit card: You’ll still need to give Shopify your credit card details so they can charge you for the first three months ($1 per month)
Keep in mind that Shopify can choose to modify or terminate this deal at any time. That’s why I recommend taking advantage straight away before you miss out.
Additionally, it’s worth noting you’re not obligated to stay on any specific plan when the deal is over. You can upgrade or downgrade, stick with your current plan, or cancel your account.
If you stick with Shopify, you’ll be charged the standard monthly fees for the subscription plan you choose after the three month deal ends.
If you cancel your account, you won’t be able to continue using your store, but Shopify will hold onto your information and store details for a while, in case you decide to renew.
How to Get the Shopify $1 Offer
If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, getting started with Shopify’s $1 for the first three months plan is pretty straightforward.
Step 1: Sign up for a Shopify Account
First, visit the Shopify website here, and click on the option to get the free trial. You’ll need to enter your email address.
This will give you access to the three day free trial offered to all Shopify new users. However, it won’t activate the 3 month offer straight away.
Step 2: Enter Your Information
Shopify will guide you through an initial setup process where you’ll be asked about the kind of business you want to run, the currencies you want to accept, and the sales channels you want to use.
You can skip this process and go straight to the dashboard if you want, but you will need to come back and enter the information later.
Step 3: Select Your Plan
You can either do this straight away, or wait until your free trial ends. When you’re ready, visit the “Plans” tab on your Shopify dashboard and select the plan that makes the most sense for you.
You’ll have the option to choose any Shopify plan for the first three months for just $1 per month – as long as you’re not picking Shopify Plus.
Step 4: Enter your Credit Card Details
When you reach the checkout page, select your preferred billing cycle (monthly or annually).
If you choose the annual plan, you’ll see a discount that reflects the $1 per month for three month offer. Enter your business address and payment details, and hit Subscribe.
What to Do During the 3 Months for $1 per Month Plan
During the three month offer, you can do anything you would typically do with your standard Shopify plan. The first things I recommend doing are:
- Setting up your online store: Find a theme that works for you and customize it according to your brand. Select and purchase a domain name (this will cost you extra, but it’s important). Add all of your products to your store, and choose pricing and shipping details. Make sure your site is easy to navigate and brimming with useful information.
- Find the ideal apps: Based on the store you want to run; you might decide to connect your website to a dropshipping or print on demand platform. This is the perfect time to start getting everything connected, so you can automate fulfillment and start selling. You can also experiment with other apps for marketing, and business management.
- Start promoting and selling: Start your marketing strategy, using content marketing, SEO, social media, and other channels. Focus on driving as many customers to your store as possible, and start selling. Pay attention to your reports and analytics within Shopify for insights into how you might be able to increase your conversion rates.
What Happens When the Offer Ends
Right now, when you launch a new store with Shopify, there are two deadlines you’ll need to be aware of. First, your free trial – available to all Shopify new users, will end after three days.
This is when you’ll need to switch to the $1 per month for three months plan you want to use.
When the three month plan ends, you’ll need to decide which plan you want to move onto. You can upgrade or downgrade your plan, stick to the same plan, or cancel your account.
Shopify will hold onto your site’s themes, apps, design elements, and products for a while if you cancel, so you can come back and launch your store again in the future.
If you do decide to continue with a standard paid plan, I recommend choosing an “annual” plan, so you can save a little more money in the long-term.
Get Started with the Shopify Deal
This is definitely the best deal that Shopify has offered new merchants in some time – so you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity.
There’s every chance that this deal won’t be available in the future, so if you’ve ever considered using a Shopify store to sell online, dive in now.
Take advantage of Shopify’s best ever deal, and start making money!
FAQs
Who is eligible for Shopify’s $1 offer
The Shopify $1 for three months offer is only available to new users. You won’t be able to simply access this deal if you already have an account with Shopify on one of the standard plans. However, there may be cases where some customers can upgrade and access a discount.
How much does Shopify cost when the trial ends?
After the free trial (three days) offered by Shopify, you can currently access any core plan for $1 for the first three months. After that, Shopify Starter starts at $5 per month, Shopify Basic is $39 per month (paid monthly), Shopify is $105 per month, and Advanced Shopify is $399 per month. Shopify Plus (not included in the deal) starts at $2,300 per month.
Can I sell through Shopify during the deal?
Yes, you can still sell products through Shopify and other channels when you’re using the free trial, and the $1 per month for the first three months offer. All you need to do is make sure you have your billing information set up, and you’ve chosen a payment processor.
Can I cancel my Shopify subscription before the deal ends?
Yes, you’ll be able to cancel your subscription at any time during the three months for $1 deal, without incurring any extra charges. Shopify should retain your store’s details for a short time, so you can return and relaunch your store in the future if you change your mind.
Which plan should I choose for the $1 deal?
We recommend choosing the plan that you’re most likely to stick with after the trial ends. You might find that you only need the Basic plan, which means choosing the Advanced plan would give you a lot of extra features to get used to which you might not need in the future. You can always change your plan in the future.
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