Shopify Entrepreneur Weekly

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Welcome to HeyCarson's weekly newsletter.

So, the hot topic this week is that Shopify is raising the Shopify Plus pricing from $2000 to $2500 per month. Existing merchants can stick with the current pricing of $2000 if they sign a 3-year contract, or they'll have to pay $2500 per month (plus extra rate fees).

Some merchants argue that it's not a big deal since Shopify Plus is still a steal compared to other options. Others might feel the pinch of the top-up costs. However, the moving costs would surpass the change anyway. The 3-year contract seems like the best bet, and that's what most Plus merchants are going for. What's your take on this?

With this pricing update and awesome updates from Winter Editions '24, you can totally amp up your plan by customizing the checkout with these updates. It’s getting more pricy so make the most of it, just reach out to us. We can help you out with custom checkout blocks and functions to supercharge your Plus plan.

Thanks for reading! See you next Friday, same time.

Lidia from HeyCarson

📰 Shopify news

• In Shopify Plus, organization owners can now transfer ownership to other users within their organizations. No need to contact Shopify Support to initiate the transfer.

• Shopify is launching a tool to purchase Meta and Google ads for merchants. This tool will help drive traffic to their Shop app.

• Shopify has rebranded its fulfillment services in collaboration with Flexport, introducing the updated Shopify Fulfillment Network.

🛍 Shop Pay Installments banners: Add for free

Shop Pay, the internet's top-performing digital wallet, now integrates with any checkout. With a track record of boosting conversion rates by up to 50% compared to guest checkout and a growing network of over 100 million users, Shop Pay has become the go-to way to pay for shoppers worldwide.

Install banners on your product and cart pages to let your customers know you have Shop Pay installed on your store! HeyCarson, a trusted Shopify partner, can add Shop Pay Installments banners to your theme for free. Stay in the loop and get those banners added! Submit your request here, totally free of charge!

📘 Read of the week

If you're an enterprise brand on Shopify, you'll definitely want to check out this round-up of updates. The Winter '24 Edition of Shopify includes over 100 product updates that bolster the commerce foundations for merchants. Some of the latest upgrades are specially geared towards large-scale businesses. Read on about extensibility, B2B, retail, and much more!

🚨 New theme alert

Select by Segment – Tailored for impact: design brilliance boosting conversions. Experience an immersive shopping journey with the optimal Dark Mode interface, offering visual comfort day and night. Embrace minimalist elegance with an elegant and intuitive design.

🖼 Photo of the week

I've seen tons of memes and TikToks this week featuring Apple Vision Pro on real-life users out there on the streets. Gotta admit, it's pretty hilarious. Technology always manages to surprise me, and let's be honest, it's like having a massive TV in every room - perfect for zoning out in a crowded space or on a long flight. I'd totally give it a try just for fun, although wearing them outside might be a bit too much. What about you?