Shopify Mistakes To Avoid

[@CreativeHiveCo]

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[@Denise11Schultz]

Thank you so much for offering this workshop. I am disabled and need extra help, and this sounds just right for me. Looking forward to it.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're so welcome@@Denise11Schultz!! Enjoy the workshop!❤

[@penina6281]

One tip I have - I started a Shopify store after already having an Etsy shop with over 300 listings. I. went ahead and bought a theme which automatically made all my thumbnails the same size, rather than going through and resizing 300+ images. It was worth the time I saved

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for sharing this helpful tip/info Penina!! ❤️

[@Denise11Schultz]

We always need to learn what’s important, right? But you show that many options are to ‘work smarter, not harder’. There will still be some bigger efforts required, but you give us a big assist on things we only have to know about to do, like the settings in Shopify. That’s good news☺️🏃‍♀️✅

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much Denise!! I'm so happy to be of help! ❤️

[@susanwright1220]

Thanks for the content! I make handmade body products (soap, bathbombs, body butters etc) and have been trying to get my biz going for so many years with very little money to put into anything besides the products themselves now. I have tried the craft fairs, social media, small town stores having my products in their store with not much success it getting products out there. The market online is saturated with these also. I got started after having a master's degree in social work focusing on mental health and substace abise but after fracturing my back, many surgeries, chronic pain later i could no longer work but needing an income above disability, I started my biz journey. As a single mom with. 1 adult daughter with autism needing my complete financial support, it compounds the financial struggle to even continue this journey of "how do i get my product out there, with little money to put into it. & everyone says they are great products, but...."hinking of doing shopify now so these are great tips. You are so motivational. And i apologize for such a lengthy read.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Exploring Shopify is a fantastic move! It's heartwarming to see your dedication to providing for your family. 💕

[@karanieli]

Keep creating content. I find myself repeating your vedios many times. You're resourceful. Speak more on running a handmade business wholesale and consignment.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching my videos!! ❤️ For wholesale-related videos, you can check my KZbin playlist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oImklaqcebxsjJo 😊

[@ericcjacksonStudio]

I finally upgraded to a Premium Theme in September after years of using a Free Theme. It was expensive, but I love the Premium so much more. It's a better first impression to high-profile Art Collectors.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's wonderful Eric!! Congrats!! ❤️

[@celesteholt3903]

Working on building my website right now, so this is helpful! Thank you!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much Celeste!! I’m so glad you’ve found this helpful! Good luck on your website!! ❤️

[@Lanarumi]

I watched this video when you first released it but I was still too small on Etsy. I made the jump this year and came back to watch this video because I remember you mentioning something about not capturing the credit cards or something and losing a lot of money so I am now here because I don't want to make the same mistake. Thank you so much for putting out such informative content. Really appreciate it!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@SteadfastTrailFarm]

Thank you!! I don't think my pics are the same size . And thankfully that popup at the end is not an issue for me!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️ It's not yet too late to resize those main images. ❤️

[@clarencechase3699]

Thanks! Very helpful as I'm getting ready to set up my Shopify Store!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much Clarence! I'm so happy you found this helpful!! Good luck with your Shopify store!!❤️

[@VanessaBasora]

This is really helpful! Thank you for sharing this valuable information with us! 😊

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're most welcome Vanessa! Thank you so much for watching!! ❤️

[@MyName-zd9pe]

Very helpful, thank you so much. God bless you. ♥

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you found it helpful!! ❤️

[@jacklinraye6004]

Thank you so much for the tips!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@ratyoke]

Really helpful video. Especially numbers 4 and 5.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

It's really great to know you found this video helpful!! Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@amaly9348]

it was! thxs very much. I wish all the best.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching Ama!! I wish you all the best as well!! ❤️

[@PaulJarrett]

Thank you for these tips!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're most welcome!! I'm happy to help!! ❤️

[@hirorop5367]

Thanks for this great info. I’m a new fan of yours and my shopify store is launching soon 🎉 thanks again.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much!! ❤️ Wishing you a successful launch!! ❤️🎉 You got this!

[@shadowdefensive]

I'm very grateful for your content! Helped me get started!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Aww, Thank you so much!! This really means a lot!! ❤️

[@shadowdefensive]

@@CreativeHiveCo I started out almost two years ago. Honestly finding your channel was what got me to go for it! Always excited whenever you post a video!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so muchh!! ❤️

[@brandonestelle6318]

Awesome video as always, Mei!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much Brandon!! ❤️

[@arlin26ify]

This was great. Thank you.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much Arlin!! ❤️

[@DespiertaTuLuzConPatricia]

Thank you for such amazing and helpful info!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching Patricia!! ❤️

[@MakeitTryitDIYit]

Thank you

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@amyolszak]

I'm switching from Woo Commerce to Shopify... where does one turn off that dynamic checkout button?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi! Thank you for watching! You can find the steps here: help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/dynamic-checkout/add-buttons

[@dermotkelly2971]

Hello again, Sorry to be a pain. If I am making a custom ring for nobody in particular is it a good idea to get them cast for you so you just have to pay for the castings and clean and polish them yourself? Also can you make the hand made ring out of just mild steel or something just to get the castings? Thanks so much

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Dermot! You're never a pain!! I don't see anything wrong with having the rings cast for you. I would say it would be best to conduct a research and weigh the pros and cons of having the rings cast for you vs casting it yourself so you'll get an idea as to which would be better for you and your business.

[@TheOnlyonetoia]

Hello! I have started and stopped so many times on Shopify. Is there a way to add a customization button? I make tumblers and tees and want to add that option. Last question, I've watched a lot of your videos and have you posted one that shows how to make a spreadsheet showing how to calculate your materials and pricing? I hope that made sense. Thanks!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Toia! Is this what you're looking to do in your Shopify store: help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-store/menus-and-links/drop-down-menus With regards to my free Online Pricing Calculator spreadsheet, you can find it here: www.creativehiveco.com/pricing-handmade-items-guide/

[@TheOnlyonetoia]

@@CreativeHiveCo thanks so much. This is exactly what I was looking for. You’re awesome! Have a great day

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Happy to help, Toia!! Have a great day to you as well! ❤️

[@vanessavaldez8097]

If you don’t mind me asking, was that million that you made from print on demand? Or from physical products? I want to start a print on demand store but not sure if replacing my income with that one stream of income is possible 😅

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Vanessa! I've made 7-figure sales from multiple businesses (POD and product-based businesses included) but if you're referring to the paid themes part of the video, I was referring to my husband and I's art POD business. Making 7-figure sales with a POD business is definitely possible. 😊

[@dermotkelly2971]

Hello. My wife and I live in Thailand and we are thinking of making handmade silver jewelry like rings and bracelets etc. Would you say that Shopify is the best place to start? I have no idea about marketing

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Dermot! Having your own website is a great place to start. Shopify is a great platform choice for a website builder. In terms of marketing your products in front of your ideal audience, I think you'll also learn a lot from my free workshop where I also tackled some ways you can promote your online shop. Here's the link in case you want to register: bit.ly/3EGGC47 Good luck to you and your wife!! ❤️

[@dermotkelly2971]

@@CreativeHiveCo Thanks ever so much

[@dermotkelly2971]

@@CreativeHiveCo Thanks for the reply. I have been told that these cheap websites like make your own on WIX etc are not that great because you can only choose the pictures they have but getting your own website designed for you is better even though it will cost more money.

[@dermotkelly2971]

@@CreativeHiveCo Thanks so much. We have to build the workshop first but no harm in learning about marketing while we are waiting. What do you think of designing your own silver ring out of ordinary metal and getting a few sterling silver casts and then cleaning and polishing them to sell? Thanks

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Dermot! I think that's a great idea but I highly recommend starting with finding a niche first so you can create designs/themes based off what your ideal customers will like. Here's a link to my blog that I think can be helpful for you too: www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-start-an-online-jewelry-business-in-2020/ Good luck!! ❤️

[@springroll38]

Is it better to create a Shopify website myself or use someone on Fiverr?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi! It completely depends on you. Shopify is a pretty user-friendly website builder though so you should be able to do it yourself too if you want to; but if you find yourself getting too overwhelmed (which is okay), you can find a Shopify expert to help build it for you. Upwork and Fiverr are great platforms to find freelancers.

[@PrintPraySlay]

Do you have any suggestions on Shopify apps we should pay for in addition to their services?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi! This would actually depend on what features you need for your website. If you'd like, you can also check my blog post here on some of my favorite money-making and time-saving Shopify apps: www.creativehiveco.com/top-5-favorite-money-making-and-time-saving-shopify-apps/

[@epictube18]

too much bla bla rather than show up what is the topix

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi! Thank you so much for your comment. I did mention the topic at the beginning of the video and on the title. You can skip ahead to timestamp 0:47 for the start of the discussion itself 😊

[@selsilimalar]

Thank you

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're so welcome! ️❤️