Can You Combine Shopify & WordPress To Reap The Rewards Of Both?
Content management systems seem to be popping up at a rate of knots over the last ten years or so, but two names stand head and shoulders above the rest – WordPress and Shopify. Both have their pros and cons, and both have eCommerce functionality that your online store needs, but what if you wanted to have the best of what both platforms offer? In this blog post, we will explore the question of can you use Shopify on WordPress? The reasons you might want to do this and the pros and cons of doing so so that you can see if bringing the two platforms together gives you the best of what both offer for your eCommerce store.
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What Are Shopify & WordPress?
Simply put, Shopify and WordPress are content management systems that allow anyone to create websites in their many forms without knowing how to code. Between the two platforms, they power around 48% of the internet. When you consider it is said that over 1.7 billion websites exist, and it is estimated that 250,000 new ones are launched every single day, for these two platforms to power nearly half of those is testament to how they operate.
So if they power almost half the internet, which is better?
This post isn’t about Shopify Vs WordPress and which is better suited. This post is about how combining the two powerhouses into one functioning website could benefit your eCommerce business. Both platforms have their limitations, and both have their benefits; combining both could end up being the answer to all your problems!
Why Combine WordPress With Shopify?
As mentioned above, both CMS systems have limitations and aspects that some business owners find a little frustrating. For instance, eCommerce store owners who use inbound content marketing to drive traffic and sales for their online store can be left frustrated by the lack of content functions Shopify offers, but are attracted to the online store functions that allow for much more flexible options than WooCommerce does for WordPress.
Some of the reasons to combine WordPress with Shopify:
- You already have a WordPress site and just looking to add eCommerce features to it.
- You don’t want to be tied to Shopify’s hosting.
- You want more content focus for your marketing.
- You want additional features that Shopify does not have currently.
There are many reasons you may consider combining them, and it all boils down to what is the right fit for your business.
How To Use Shopify With WordPress
The good news is that creating the combination is relatively easy, thanks to a WordPress plugin. You will need to create a Shopify Lite account, which costs $9 per month (£6.75 per month, give or take the exchange rate). This will not allow you to have a complete Shopify store but will allow all the eCommerce benefits such as payment handling, order taking etc. But rather than hosting it on Shopify, it is embedded onto your WordPress website.
Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Create a Shopify account
- Activate Shopify’s eCommerce plugin
- Connect to WordPress & Shopify within the plugin
- Add your products
- Set up your payment options
- Set up your shipping rates
- Add your products to WordPress
- Start selling!
Combining Shopify and WordPress Looks Too Difficult
Combining the two powerhouses of Shopify and WordPress can look daunting – but it does not have to be. Here at Morgan Branding, we have been helping online store owners get the websites they need without the hassle and stress. If you are struggling to do it yourself or would prefer a professional tackle the task – get in touch today, and our team will get right on it!
Need further advice? Get in touch with us here at Morgan Branding we have a fully dedicated team ready to help you and your business get ahead online. You can get in touch via our contact page or get social with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn!
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