Shopify: the complete store guide
Everything you need to manage your Shopify online store — from adding products and processing orders to setting up payments, themes, and apps.
Shopify is an all-in-one hosted platform for selling online. Whether you sell physical products, digital downloads, or services, these guides walk you through every part of your store in plain English — no technical knowledge required.
If you are brand new to Shopify, start with What is Shopify? and then take the dashboard tour.
Written for business owners
These guides are for founders and their teams, not developers. Each article focuses on one task and tells you exactly what to click.
If you only read three things
- A tour of your Shopify admin — orient yourself before clicking around.
- How to add a product — the foundational store task.
- How to process & fulfill an order — the most common task once sales start.
Basics
What is Shopify?
A plain-English introduction to the platform.
How to log in to Shopify
Access your store from any device.
A tour of your Shopify admin
Find your way around from day one.
Shopify plans & billing
Understand what you are paying for.
Staff accounts
Add team members to your store safely.
Shopify glossary
Plain-English definitions for every Shopify term.
Products
How to add a product
Create your first product step by step.
Product variants (size, color, options)
Sell items that come in different sizes or colors.
Product images & galleries
Add and arrange images for each product.
Managing stock & inventory
Track stock levels and avoid overselling.
Setting prices & sales
Regular prices, compare-at prices, and discounts.
Organizing products into collections
Group products so customers can browse easily.
Writing product descriptions that sell
Turn browsers into buyers with better copy.
Sales setup
The cart and checkout
What your customers see when they buy.
Shipping zones
Configure where you ship and what you charge.
Taxes
How taxes work on Shopify.
Payment providers
Accept cards, PayPal, and more.
Orders
Orders explained
What an order record contains and what it means.
Processing orders
Fulfill orders and mark them complete.
Refunds on Shopify
Issue full or partial refunds.
Theme & apps
The theme editor
Customize your storefront without coding.
Shopify apps explained
Add features to your store with apps.
How to edit pages
Update your About, Contact, and other pages.
Settings & troubleshooting
Shopify plans & billing
Plans, transaction fees, and what each tier includes.
Staff accounts
Add, remove, and manage team access.
Troubleshooting Shopify
Common problems and how to fix them.
Shopify glossary
Plain-English definitions for every Shopify term.
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