I’m trying to figure out how long my store is going to launch also is Amazon or you guys going to pack the clothing or do I have to?
Hi there, @DeeKodiak1 . Thanks so much for coming to the Shopify Community today with your questions! This is a great place to come by whenever you have questions about your online store, or anything else Shopify related!
It’s great that you’re so eager to get started in eCommerce! To be clear, Shopify is an ecomplete, eCommerce platform that allows you to build your own online store, where you can sell and ship your own products to customers around the world. Shopify doesn’t build your your store, or your products, for you, but instead gives you the tools to build your online platform to get these products out to people. You can learn about the role Shopify plays in your online business by checking out this resource: https://bit.ly/3hcioUe.
Typically, all shipping and packaging is going to be handled by you, as you’re the operator of your business. There are some situations where Shopify handles the shipping and packaging for you, like if you’re a merchant that participates in our Shopify Fulfilment Program. Othertimes, stores may be using print-on-demand services, or dropshipping services, to host product in their stores. In these situations, the suppliers of the products handle the shipping and packaging on your behalf. Are you starting a business that plans on using dropshipping, or print-on-demand services?
When it comes to launching your store, you’re in complete control of deciding when to make your store live! This control gives you the power to work on your store before launching so you have something fantastic to show off, or allows you to hire someone to work on your store for you, so you can have a quick and professional set up completely quickly. Have you hired anybody to assist you with building your store, or are you doing all of the set up yourself?
I’d love to chat with you more regarding your business idea, and the questions I’ve asked you here. Please, follow up with me when you can! I’d be happy to answer any additional questions you have, as well.