Is there somewhere I can compare the functions / benefit differences between integration with a buy button and have a hosted store on Shopify please?
Topic summary
The original poster wants to integrate Shopify into their existing website (donwapz.com) for dropshipping without managing multiple sites. A Shopify representative outlined two main integration approaches:
Option 1: Buy Button Integration
- Use Shopify Lite plan ($9/month) to embed product buy buttons directly into the existing website
- Customers checkout through Shopify but shop on the original site
- Generates embed code for each product/collection
Option 2: Separate Store with Link
- Create a full Shopify store (Basic plan $29/month minimum)
- Add a “Shop” tab/link on the existing website that redirects to the Shopify store
- Requires maintaining brand consistency across both platforms
Key Community Questions:
- Multiple users asked how to implement the “Shop tab” redirect (answered: create hyperlink with Shopify store URL)
- One user suggested using a subdomain (shop.domain.com) instead of full integration
- Questions arose about restricting access to online courses via Shopify Lite (requires additional password protection tools)
- Concerns about whether connecting domains would erase existing website data (not directly answered)
Status: Discussion remains open with various users seeking similar solutions. No single definitive approach emerged, though the subdomain method and buy button integration received the most practical guidance.