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Shopify Pricing 2026: How Much Does It Really Cost to Run a Store?

Naj Ahmed 5
Articles Ecommerce Reviews Ecommerce Selling Advice Shopify

Shopify pricing starts at $5 per month for the Starter plan, and can go as high as $2,300+ per month depending on the plan you choose.

After testing Shopify for over 100 hours and launching multiple stores across different plans, I can confidently say this platform is built for serious ecommerce growth.

But it doesn’t come cheap—and the listed prices are just the start. Between monthly plans, apps, and hidden fees, your actual Shopify cost can vary a lot.

In this breakdown, I’ll walk through everything you need to know about Shopify pricing, including core plans, hidden fees, what each plan includes, and how to avoid spending more than you need to.

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Shopify Free Trial 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Launch

Naj Ahmed
Articles Shopify

Shopify offers a free 3-day trial, followed by 3 months at just $1 per month. During the trial, you can build your store, test all features, use Shopify’s new AI website builder, and prepare to start selling — without needing to commit to a full-priced plan upfront.

In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what the Shopify free trial includes, how to make the most of it, and why their new AI website builder makes launching a store faster and easier than ever.

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Best Shopify Apps in Germany: My Essential Picks for Selling Smarter in 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Shopify

Running a Shopify store in Germany isn’t just about making sales. You’re operating in one of the most regulated ecommerce environments in Europe, where compliance with financial rules, strict privacy laws, and customer expectations can make or break your success.

Over the past year, I’ve tested dozens of Shopify apps tailored for the German market. Some worked great. Others didn’t fit the local expectations or failed to meet legal requirements.

The apps I’m recommending below are the ones I trust the most: tools that make my life easier as a store owner and actually deliver what they promise.

Each app solves a specific problem: from creating DATEV-compliant exports for your accountant, to showing trust badges that German buyers look for before making a purchase. I’ve gone deep into pricing, features, and use cases so you can decide exactly what fits your store.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a POD Business?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

When I first looked into starting a print-on-demand business, I thought I could launch it without spending a single dollar.

Technically, you can start for free, but let me be honest, if you want it to look like a real business, and not just a random hobby, you’re probably going to spend somewhere between $50 and $500 in your first month.

That includes everything from samples and listings to your store setup and marketing.

The good news is, compared to other business models, the startup cost is still very low.

But there are choices to make that affect how much you’ll spend upfront. In this article, I’ll break it all down based on my experience and research, including the platforms, tools, and real costs that most people don’t talk about.

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Taylor Print on Demand Review: Is It a Smart Choice for Ecommerce Sellers?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

Taylor OnDemand is a lesser-known name in the print on demand (POD) industry, but it’s not new to printing.

In fact, Taylor Corporation has been around for decades and operates behind the scenes for some of the largest brands in North America. So when I came across Taylor’s print on demand solution, I was curious to see how it performs compared to popular POD platforms like Printful or Printify.

In this review, I’ll take you through everything I discovered during my research into Taylor’s POD capabilities, from product range and integrations to pricing and performance.

If you’re trying to figure out whether Taylor is the right print on demand partner for your ecommerce business, this guide will help you decide.

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Tapstitch Review: A Smart Print-on-Demand Option for Real Clothing Brands

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

If you’re serious about building a clothing brand and not just selling novelty t-shirts, then choosing the right print-on-demand partner is critical.

Over the years, I’ve tested a variety of platforms, but most of them tend to lean toward quantity over quality. That’s why Tapstitch immediately caught my attention.

Tapstitch markets itself as a fashion-first print-on-demand provider. It is geared toward sellers who care about the quality of their blanks, the way designs are printed, and how the product actually feels in customers’ hands.

In this Tapstitch review, I’ll walk through everything I’ve learned by testing their service, from product quality and pricing to fulfillment times and integrations, so you can decide if it fits your business.

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Ecommerce Fraud Prevention Certifications: The Lowdown on Protecting Your Online Store from Schemers

Catalin Zorzini
Articles

Running an ecommerce business is a juggling act – try to balance product sourcing, shipping, customer service, and digital marketing all at once. But there's a looming threat that many store owners overlook: ecommerce fraud.

Not to be taken lightly, it can strip your revenue, damage your reputation, and get you account holds from your payment providers.

I decided to dive into ecommerce fraud prevention certifications to get a better handle on the risks and see which credentials are actually worth the investment.

In this post, I'll walk you through what I uncovered, which certifications are actually worthwhile, and how to pick the right one for your ecommerce business.

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Shopify Editions Winter 2026: Key Updates, Features, and What They Mean for Your Business

Bogdan Rancea
Ecommerce News Shopify

Shopify Editions Winter 2026, known as the “Renaissance Edition”, marks a major strategic shift for the platform. It’s no longer just a place to build a store, it’s now a network for selling products across AI chats, social channels, marketplaces, and personalized apps. The features rolled out in this release push the boundaries of what’s possible in ecommerce automation, personalization, and scale.

If you're running an ecommerce business, here’s what you need to know about the biggest updates, what’s new in AI, and how this release can give you a serious edge.

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Linktree vs Carrd: Which Link-in-Bio Tool Works Best for eCommerce?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

Linktree and Carrd are two of the most popular tools for creating simple, single-page websites — often used as “link in bio” pages for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

But if you’re running an eCommerce business, the choice between the two can affect your conversions, user experience, and how customers interact with your products.

I’ve spent hours using both platforms across multiple projects, from digital product launches to Shopify-powered stores.

In this review, I’ll share everything I’ve learned so you can decide which tool is the right fit for your store.

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Best Gelato Products to Sell on Shopify: What to Add to your Catalog in 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

Creating your own POD brand with Shopify and Gelato might be insanely easy, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things merchants struggle with occasionally.

Probably the biggest initial hurdle? Choosing the right products to sell. 

One of the reasons I’m so fond of Gelato is that they offer sellers a brilliant range of products you can pretty much guarantee are going to be high-quality, premium prints, sustainable clothes, tech accessories, and more. But if you’re new, it’s easy to get stuck with decision paralysis. 

That’s why I’m sharing my advice, based on market data, and years of testing print on demand vendors, to help you choose the top products worth selling right now. 

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