When you think of Shopify, what initially comes to mind? For me its Kylie Jenner, had Shopify is responsible for the management of her website.
Whether it’s t-shirt businesses or maker shops, you’re likely thinking about physical products—small businesses creating and curating goods to sell in-store or ship around the world.
1. Services (appointments)
This is a great option for primarily service-based businesses like spas and salons that also offer physical products online.
Suggested app: Appointment Booking adds a dynamic calendar to your store, allowing customers to book preferred time slots with real-time availability. The app syncs with Google Calendar and automatically sends confirmation emails to you and the customer.
2. Memberships
Organizations like the California Native Plant Society can sell memberships to customers on Shopify using a simple app. Memberships work much like subscription box businesses, relying on a recurring payment setup.
3. Consultations
Sell your time. Whether you’re an interior designer or life coach, an ecommerce site can help you book and sell online or in-person consultations. Healthy Habits Living sells nutritional supplements via its online store, and owner Carly Neubert offers personalized nutritional assessments also for purchase on the site.
4. Digital downloads
Digital downloads can also refer to music files, fonts, or other design elements. Laura Thomas of Pretty Presets uses Shopify to sell Lightroom presets to photographers.
Suggested apps: apps like Sky Pilot and Digital Downloads can instantly deliver files to customers after a purchase, or send a link to where the files can be downloaded. Also, try apps like Easy Video to add video previews or free content to product pages.
5. Event support
You can provide tents and set-up for events, and due to the custom nature of the service, and you a chat app to help understand the customers’ needs.
Suggested apps: booking services for specific events require extra information to be collected from customers, and a real-time booking app to secure event dates. Try installing Powr Form Builder or a chat app like Tidio, and BookThatApp.