Elevate Your Business with a Free Shopify Store
Running a business today isn’t just about serving customers at your storefront—it’s about reaching them wherever they are. At Commerva, we specialise in offering free Shopify stores tailored to small businesses, including startups, artisans, small creators, restaurants, bakeries, boutique shops, family businesses, and all other small businesses with a turnover of less than £1M per annum. Our mission is to help you seamlessly transition into the online marketplace, expanding your reach and boosting your sales without any initial investment.
Why We Offer Free Shopify Websites?
No Hidden Costs, No Cheap Tricks...
You might wonder how we can provide Shopify e-commerce websites at no cost. The answer lies in our partnership with Shopify. As a Shopify Partner, we earn a recurring commission from your monthly subscription fee as long as your store remains active. But no worries. It doesn’t affect what you pay to Shopify or add any extra cost. This mutually beneficial arrangement allows us to invest in your success without charging you upfront fees. You only pay for Shopify subscriptions and paid app fees if you use one. We don’t charge anything for setup, apply basic theme customisation and enter your first 20 products with proper resizing and optimisation. Rest assured, there are no hidden costs or cheap tricks—our goal is to support your business growth transparently and effectively.
Why We Offer Free Websites No Hidden Costs, No Cheap Tricks
Features of Your Free Shopify Store
Our free Shopify stores are designed using Shopify’s versatile Dawn Theme, renowned for its flexible, minimalist design and mobile-first approach. This theme ensures your products are showcased beautifully across all devices. To personalise your store and align it with your brand identity, we offer the following customisation and design services:
- Logo Integration: Your brand's logo will be prominently displayed, reinforcing your visual identity.
- Font and Colour Scheme Adaptation: We'll tailor the store's typography and colour palette to match your brand's aesthetics, creating a cohesive and professional look.
- Product Uploads: To get you started, we'll add up to 20 of your products, complete with high-quality images that are correctly resized and cropped for optimal display.
- Discount Coupons and Promotions: Attract customers with promotional codes and special offers.
- Free Shipping Options: Encourage purchases by offering free shipping on select orders.
- Welcome Discounts for Newsletter Subscribers: Build your mailing list by incentivising new subscribers.
These features are part of Shopify’s Basic plan, which offers a comprehensive suite of tools to support your online business.
Success Stories
Transforming Businesses with Shopify
Lola's Cupcakes
This beloved UK-based bakery expanded its reach beyond physical stores by launching an online shop with Shopify. This move allowed them to cater to a broader audience and significantly increase their sales.
The Protein Bakery
By offering healthier baked goods online, The Protein Bakery tapped into a niche market and substantially grew its customer base.
Artisan Coffee Co
This independent café leveraged Shopify’s online ordering system to sell coffee beans, merchandise, and subscription-based deliveries, increasing its revenue and brand loyalty.
Dowse Design
A small artisan business struggling with foot traffic saw a 300% increase in revenue within six months of launching its Shopify store, which enabled it to reach customers nationwide.
Printlyum
The startup, which offers next day print-on-demand service in London, launched its website in a week and achieved 130% of its monthly sales targets in the first three months.
Tattly
Tattly is one of the earliest adopters and a Shopify success story. It started as a micro business and has since grown into a profitable company that boosts its sales with Shopify.
Emma Aitchison Jewellery
Emma Aitchison Jewellery is a sustainable, handcrafted jewellery designer and producer from Somerset, England. It was started in 2021 when physical shops were closed during COVID-19. Thanks to Shopify, the brand quickly gained colossal success through its online store and sales.
Living Roots
Living Roots UK used Shopify to showcase their handmade cotton textiles with a beautifully crafted online store. The platform helped them reach a global audience and grow their brand through thoughtful design and seamless shopping.
...and many more!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is Commerva offering free Shopify websites?
We are an official Shopify Partner, which means we earn a commission from Shopify for every active website. This allows us to provide high-quality e-commerce solutions at no cost to you.
Are there any hidden costs?
No, there are no hidden fees. You will only need to cover your Shopify subscription, which is paid directly to Shopify. The monthly commission that Shopify pays us has absolutely no impact on the monthly fee you will pay Shopify.
How much does Shopify cost per month?
Shopify has an open and transparent pricing policy. The following link lets you check current Shopify plans and their monthly fees. Our Free Shopify Store uses the basic e-commerce functionalities and features of Shopify and can be used with any Shopify Plan.
Are there any additional costs and fees for Shopify?
Most apps with our Free Shopify Store are free add-on apps developed by Shopify. We also use apps from trusted third-party developers that are either completely free or have free plans. However, if Shopify and these third-party developers cancel the free packages in the future, you may have to pay additional fees to Shopify and the third-party app developers. But this is not a very common scenario. Of course, if you add additional paid apps to our Free Shopify Store in the future, you will have to pay for those apps to Shopify.
I already have a Shopify Store and/or account. Does this offer also exist for such stores and accounts?
Yes, but to receive our referral commission from Shopify, we must create your Shopify store with our partner account and transfer ownership to you while your site goes online. However, transferring your existing store data, such as customers, orders, products, etc, may be subject to an extra service charge.
Does this offer also cover migration to Shopify from other e-commerce platforms?
Yes, it does. Our offer for a Free Shopify Store also applies to migrations from other platforms such as Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Square, Squarespace, Wix, and WooCommerce. We still offer basic Shopify stores for free; however, transferring your existing store data is subject to an extra service charge.
Can I upgrade my website with more features?
Yes! You can upgrade your Shopify plan at any time to access additional features. We also offer premium design and development services for more advanced customisation.
How long does it take to set up my free Shopify website?
We typically complete your basic Shopify website within 10-15 business days after receiving your business details and product information.
Can I add more than 20 products to my store?
Yes, you can add unlimited products. We include the first 20 product uploads for free, and you can easily add more yourself through Shopify’s user-friendly dashboard.
What happens if I decide to stop using Shopify?
Do I need any technical knowledge to manage my Shopify store?
No, Shopify is designed to be user-friendly. We also provide basic training to help you manage your store confidently.
Can I install additional apps, change the theme or work with another Shopify expert?
Yes, you can. However, in such a case, your store’s healthy function, security, and performance may be badly affected. If you don’t have enough technical knowledge of Shopify, we recommend requesting additional service from us or any other skilled Shopify Expert.
Will my Shopify store work on mobile devices?
Can I use my own domain name?
Yes, you can connect your existing domain or purchase a new one through Shopify.
Does Shopify provide a hosted email service?
Email hosting isn’t provided on Shopify. You need to use a third-party email hosting service. We recommend Google Workplace for hosting your business emails, as it provides seamless integration with Shopify.
Can I use my existing POS device in my physical store with Shopify?
The simple answer is yes. You can use third-party integration tools and apps to connect your non-Shopify POS to Shopify. However, we highly recommend Shopify POS solutions for a seamless and trouble-free integration. Shopify has a separate team and partner programme for Shopify POS. They can help you set up, install, migrate, and connect your new Shopify POS to our free Shopify Online Store.
Claim your FREE Shopify store today!
Just fill out the form or send us an email at info@commerva.com