Two ways to sell online
Website Builder Online Store
From £19.99/month
- Drag-and-drop website and shop in one
- Take card and PayPal payments
- Sell physical and digital products
- Shipping options, discounts and stock control
- Hosting and SSL included
Shopify
Free trial, then monthly plans
- One of the world's leading ecommerce platforms
- Thousands of apps and professional themes
- Sell online, on social media and in person
- Built-in checkout, payments and order management
- Use your own RhinoReg domain and email
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Which should you choose?
| Website Builder Online Store | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of setup | Very easy, guided builder | Easy, with more to configure |
| Product range | Best for smaller ranges | Built for any size of catalogue |
| Extra features | Core shop features included | Thousands of apps to add features |
| Selling in person | Designed for online selling | Point of sale available |
| Domain and email | Domain from RhinoReg, email add-on | Connect your RhinoReg domain and email |
| Support | RhinoReg 24/7 phone support | Provided by Shopify: Shopify support |
Shopify prices and features are set by Shopify and can change. Check the latest details on Shopify's website.
Our advice: if selling online is a side part of your business, keep it simple with Website Builder. If your shop is the business, start on Shopify so you don't have to move platforms later.
The best setup for a Shopify store
Shopify runs your shop, but you'll still want your own domain name and a professional email address. Keeping them with RhinoReg means they stay yours, whichever platform you use in the future.
Then, if you ever outgrow your shop or want to try another platform, you simply point your domain somewhere new. Your customers, your email address and your Google rankings all stay with your domain.
Register your domain
Get your domain from RhinoReg. We recommend securing the .com too, plus your local ending such as .co.uk.
Build your shop
Start your Shopify free trial and choose a theme.
Connect and add email
Point your domain at Shopify and add Professional Email for hello@yourdomain.co.uk.
Our step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to connect your domain to Shopify.
Common questions
Can I use a domain from RhinoReg with Shopify?
Yes. Register your domain with RhinoReg, then connect it to your Shopify store by updating two DNS records. Our guide walks you through it.
Does Shopify include email?
Shopify doesn't provide email mailboxes for your domain. For a proper inbox like hello@yourdomain.co.uk, add Professional Email from RhinoReg.
Can I move from Website Builder to Shopify later?
Yes. Your domain stays with RhinoReg, so you can point it at a new Shopify store whenever you're ready. You'd need to set up your products again in Shopify.
Who do I contact for help with my Shopify store?
For help with your Shopify store, account or billing, please contact Shopify support directly. Our 24/7 support line can help with your RhinoReg products, such as your domain, DNS settings and Professional Email.
Is RhinoReg part of Shopify?
No. RhinoReg is an independent business. We recommend Shopify for growing online shops and may earn a commission if you sign up through our link. Shopify stores are supported by Shopify.
Start with your domain
Whichever way you sell, your domain name comes first. Search for yours now.
