In this post I explain how to extend the standard 3-day Shopify trial to a much more generous 3-month period. This gives you more than enough time to get to grips with the platform and, thanks to a small $1 per month fee, at a price that keeps your store build affordable.
The Shopify 3 months for $1 offer
Shopify is a leading e-commerce solution for small businesses, allowing anyone to set up an online store easily. But using it involves ongoing fees, and — particularly if you’re a startup — it makes sense to keep these as low as possible.
A key way to do this is to make use of the ‘Shopify 3 months for $1’ offer, which — depending on your chosen plan — can save you hundreds of dollars on your e-commerce platform bill while you put your online store together
The good news is that Style Factory — as an official Shopify affiliate partner — can currently offer readers easy access to this special plan via our website (and better yet, a version of it that works with all the Shopify plans except ‘Shopify Plus’).
However, I should add that this offer is being trialled and may only be available for a limited period, so if you’re interested, it’s best to take advantage of it soon.
Below you’ll find full instructions on how to access the plan. Enjoy — and feel free to pass this offer onto others.
Step 1: Access the special Style Factory link
To access the $1 per month plan, you’ll need to use Style Factory’s special signup link. To do this, click here.
Then, enter your email address in the box provided and click ‘Start Free Trial.’
Step 2: Create a password for your Shopify account
Next, you’ll see a box prompting you to create a password and start your trial. Do that and click ‘Create Shopify account.’
Step 3: Enter your requirements
You’ll then be asked to answer a few simple questions about what you’d like to sell on your new Shopify store.
Just supply the necessary information and click the ‘Next’ buttons to move along the setup process (if you want to skip these questions, that’s also an option).
Step 4: Select a discounted plan
You’ll now be asked to pick the plan you’d like to try for three months — just click the relevant button for ‘Basic’, ‘Shopify’ or ‘Advanced.’
You’ll then be prompted to enter your card details. This is something that you can do later if you prefer, but note that you won’t be able to access the 3-month trial unless you do enter them.
Step 5: Complete your Shopify free trial and enjoy three months for $1
At this point, you’ve got access to your Shopify free trial and your $1 per month offer. If you don’t want to continue with Shopify, remember to cancel within your three month trial period, or you will get charged the regular monthly fees after that.
Making the most of your Shopify free trial
Now, it’s really important to make the most of this extended trial period and all the features you get access to during it — and we’ve got some resources to help you do just that.
Our Shopify tutorial takes you through the full process of launching a brand new store — covering a wide range key topics including adding products, connecting Shopify Payments, pricing strategy, SEO and online marketing campaigns. There’s a blog post version of this here, or you can watch a video version below.
You may also find our Shopify launch checklist helpful — this takes you through a set of the essential tasks and quality control checks that you should perform before publishing your new store.
And our guide to the best apps for Shopify beginners will help you get a quick sense of the add-ons and integrations available from the Shopify app store that will help you sell most efficiently.
And that’s it! Your guide to using Shopify for $1 for three months. Remember that you can access this offer via our special link here — and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. Good luck building your own Shopify store and creating an online business!
Shopify $1 for 3 months offer — FAQ
How do I get 3 months for $1 on Shopify?
To get three months access to Shopify for $1/mo, you’ll need to start a free trial using our partner link.
How much is the cheapest Shopify plan?
The cheapest Shopify plan is the ‘Starter’ plan, which costs $5 per month. This lets you sell on social media or on an existing website / blog, but doesn’t let you create a customizable standalone store (i.e., it gives you a very basic storefront that you can display products on, but doesn’t let you work with any other type of content).
Can I use Shopify for free?
You can try Shopify for free for 3 days, after which you will need to pay for it. The best way to do this is via the extended trial discussed in this article, which lets you use the platform for just $1 per month for three months.
How much does Shopify cost?
Shopify costs between $5 (for its Starter plan) and $2,300 per month (if you’re on its Shopify Plus enterprise plan). Most new merchants start off on Shopify’s Basic plan, which costs $39 per month (if paid for on a monthly basis). Learn more in our Shopify fees guide.
What can I sell on Shopify?
You can sell anything on Shopify that’s legal in your country and that doesn’t violate Shopify’s acceptable use policy. For some ideas on what to sell, check out our ‘Things to sell on Shopify’ guide.
Can I cancel Shopify after three months?
You can cancel your Shopify plan at any time (or use its ‘Pause and Build’ service to reduce your monthly outgoings to $9 per month while you work on a non-live store). However, Shopify doesn’t provide refunds, so if you’re paying for your account on an annual basis, this is something to give particular consideration to.
