Recently, Tobias Lütke, Shopify’s CEO has announced about Shopify’s support package for the sellers be selling on Shopify’s platform to cope with the influence of Covid-19.
Extended 90-day free trial
Yes, you did not hear wrong, 90 days trial is real. To give new customers more time to set up and design store, Shopify is offering a 90-day free trial for all new customers. If you’re currently on a 14-day trial, you can extend it to 90 days.
Gift cards for all plans and customers
The Gift Cards are inherently only applicable to the Shopify plan ($79/month) and above, that does not apply to the Basic Shopify plan ($29/month). However, Shopify’s making physical and digital gift cards available on all new and existing Shopify plans.
Local pickup and delivery
To support customers who have a local retail store, Shopify will enable in-store pick-ups for customers who use Shopify POS software. Early next week they will enable retailers using Shopify POS to offer in-store or sidewalk pick up for online orders.
$200 million in small business funding
Shopify Capital is Shopify’s financial support package for the small businesses who want to grow their business. In response to Covid-19, Shopify offers a $200 million support plan.
Live webinars
Shopify is bringing their community together online, with weekly virtual programming designed to help your business through these uncertain times.
