This article is for you if you:
- Are considering starting a webshop and want to understand what Shopify is
- Have a webshop on another platform and are considering migrating
- Want to understand why Shopify has become the e-commerce standard
- Are looking for a platform that scales with your business
Shopify is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) e-commerce platform that enables businesses to build, run and scale webshops without needing their own hosting or technical infrastructure. It is a hosted e-commerce platform that gives you everything you need to sell online:
- Webshop builder: Drag-and-drop editor to build your store
- Hosting & security: Everything runs in the cloud — no servers to maintain
- Checkout & payment: Integrated checkout with all major payment methods
- Inventory management: Handling of products, variants and inventory
- App ecosystem: 8,000+ apps to extend functionality
- Sales channels: Sell on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon and physical stores
Shopify was founded in 2006 and today powers over 4 million webshops globally — from small startups to enterprise brands like Gymshark, Allbirds and Kylie Cosmetics.
1. You build your store
Shopify gives you a visual editor where you can:
- Choose a theme (free or premium)
- Customize design, colors and layout
- Add products with images, descriptions and prices
- Set up navigation and pages
No coding required for basic shops. For advanced customizations you can edit code or hire a Shopify developer.
2. Shopify handles the technical side
All the technical stuff runs in the background:
- Hosting and uptime (99.99% guaranteed)
- SSL certificate and security
- Automatic updates
- PCI compliance for payments
- CDN for fast load times globally
You don't need to think about servers, security patches or technical operations.
3. You sell and scale
When the store is live:
- Customers find you via marketing, SEO or social media
- They browse products and add to cart
- Shopify Checkout handles payment securely
- You get notified and ship the order
- Shopify tracks everything in one dashboard
The platform scales automatically — whether you have 10 or 10,000 orders a day.
1. Ease of use
You don't need to be technical to get started. The interface is intuitive, and there are guides and tutorials for everything.
2. Scalability
Shopify grows with you. From first sale to million-dollar revenue — the platform can handle it. You don't need to migrate to a new platform as you grow.
3. App ecosystem
8,000+ apps for everything from email marketing (Klaviyo) to reviews (Judge.me) to analytics (Triple Whale). If you're missing a feature, there's probably an app for it.
4. Checkout optimization
Shopify Checkout is one of the best-converting checkouts on the market. For many brands, the checkout experience alone is reason enough to choose Shopify.
5. Integrations
Native integrations with:
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram Shopping)
- Google Shopping
- TikTok Shop
- Klaviyo, Mailchimp
- Accounting systems
- Inventory and shipping solutions
6. Support & community
24/7 support, massive documentation, and a global community of developers, designers and experts.
Shopify is ideal if you:
- Want to focus on product and marketing, not technical operations
- Sell physical or digital products B2C
- Have ambitions to scale
- Want a platform that grows with you
- Want access to a large app ecosystem
- Advertise on Meta, Google or TikTok (native integrations)
Shopify may not be ideal if you:
- Have very complex B2B needs
- Require 100% custom functionality
- Already have a well-functioning setup on another platform
- Create account: Start a free trial at shopify.com
- Choose theme: Find a theme that fits your brand
- Add products: Upload images, write descriptions, set prices
- Set up payment: Connect Shopify Payments or another gateway
- Configure shipping: Define zones and rates
- Test: Review checkout flow and place a test order
- Launch: Remove password protection and go live
For most people, you can be live within a week.
At DVISIONMEDIA we are a Shopify Selected Partner — officially certified to develop, optimize and scale Shopify webshops. We help established Shopify brands grow profitably through our E-Commerce Operating System, which combines:
- Shopify development and optimization
- Performance marketing (Meta, TikTok, Google)
- Conversion rate optimization (CRO)
- Email marketing (Klaviyo)
- Business Intelligence and tracking
Since 2020 we have helped 1,053+ e-commerce businesses and managed 202+ million DKK in ad spend.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Can I migrate to Shopify from another platform?
Yes. Shopify has migration tools, and you can move products, customers and order history. For complex migrations, professional help is recommended to preserve SEO and avoid data loss.
2. Is Shopify good for Danish businesses?
Yes. Shopify supports the Danish language, Danish payment methods (MobilePay, Dankort via gateways) and integration with Danish accounting and logistics systems.
3. What is the difference between Shopify and Shopify Plus?
Shopify Plus is the enterprise version with advanced automation, multiple storefronts, custom checkout and dedicated support.
4. Can I sell internationally with Shopify?
Yes. Shopify Markets makes it easy to sell in multiple countries with local currencies, languages and payment methods.
5. How much does it cost to run a Shopify store in total?
Beyond the subscription you should budget for: theme (0–350 USD one-time), apps (0–500+ DKK/mo. depending on needs), transaction fees and possible developer help.






































