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Chapter 03 of 05 · 2 lessons · ~20 min

Payments, Shipping and Apps

Set up how customers pay, how you charge for shipping and which apps are worth adding to your store.

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Shopify Payments and Shipping Setup How to set up payments, run a test order and create shipping rates that customers understand. Coming soon
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Must-Have Shopify Apps Which kinds of apps help a new store, how to judge an app before installing, and how to remove apps without leaving code behind. Coming soon

Chapter practice task

Task: Set up payments, taxes and shipping rates, and install three useful apps

  1. Activate a payment provider and run a test order.
  2. Create shipping zones with a flat rate and a free shipping threshold.
  3. Check your tax settings for the countries you sell to.
  4. Install a reviews app, an email marketing app and Search & Discovery, and remove any app you don’t use.

By the end of this chapter

  • Customers can pay with cards and popular wallets
  • Your shipping rates are clear, fair and correct
  • You can tell useful apps from ones that slow your store down

Quick answers for this chapter

Do I have to use Shopify Payments?

No, and it isn’t available in every country. Where it’s available, it’s the simplest option. Elsewhere, connect a supported third-party provider.

Should I offer free shipping?

A free shipping threshold above your average order value often increases cart size. Build the cost into your prices or margin.

How many apps is too many?

There’s no number, but every app should earn its place. Fewer apps usually means a faster store.