Can I use Shopify links to sell on a basic website?

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Do I need an ecommerce website to use Shopify

Can I have a basic website and use Shopify links etc to sell

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Hi @IACreative

You don’t need a full e-commerce website to use Shopify! If you have a basic website, you can still use Shopify’s features to sell products by embedding “Buy Buttons” or sharing direct product links.

**Here are some ways to sell with Shopify on a basic website:**1. Use Shopify’s “Buy Button” Feature

  • Shopify’s “Buy Button” lets you add product links or embed products on any website or blog. With this feature, visitors can view products, add them to a cart, and check out, all from your existing site.
  • To use this feature, go to Sales Channels > Buy Button in your Shopify admin and follow the steps to create a button for any product or collection.
  • Copy the generated embed code and paste it into your website’s HTML where you want the product to appear.1. Direct Product Links
  • Shopify allows you to create direct links to your products or collections. You can share these links anywhere—on your website, social media, or email.
  • Simply copy the product link from your Shopify admin and add it as a clickable link or button on your site.1. Shopify Lite Plan
  • If you only need the Buy Button feature and basic selling tools, you can use Shopify’s Lite Plan (usually less expensive than full Shopify plans).
  • This plan lets you add Shopify to an existing website and provides access to Shopify’s backend for managing products, orders, and payments.

**How to Add the Buy Button on a Basic Website:**1. Log in to your Shopify admin.

  1. Go to Sales Channels and click Buy Button.
  2. Select the product or collection you want to create a button for.
  3. Customize the button’s appearance and settings, then generate the code.
  4. Copy and paste the code into your website’s HTML where you want the product to be displayed.

This setup is perfect if you’re looking to sell on a simple site without fully migrating to a Shopify e-commerce store.

Regards,
Daisy