[Introduction method] Start subscribing with Shopify!

This is Nishihara from the development department!

I previously wrote a blog about "Introduction to Shopify", but this time the topic Shopify subscriptions (regular purchases) !

There are so many subscription services these days! In fact, it is possible to have a subscription service with Shopify.

In this blog, we will introduce case studies of subscription introduction and the future of Shopify subscription!

How to subscribe with Shopify?

Currently, Shopify itself does not have any subscription service functionality .

However, this can be achieved by introducing an app !

we will introduce the most commonly used one, ``BOLD Subscriptions.''

What is Bold Subscriptions?

This is a subscription service provided by BOLD, a well-known Shopify app development company.

(Image source: Shopify App Store)

Although the monthly fee is high at $49.99, there is a 60-day free trial, so you can try it out!

Let's introduce it right away!

Installation steps

1. Install on Liquid
2. Payment method settings
3. Product registration/setting changes
4. Japaneseization

How to install

Install on Liquid

After installing the BOLD app, you will be asked to install a Liquid file.

There are three types of Liquid files to install: "Manual", "Automatic", and "Expert".

This time, select "Automatic".

*Since the Liquid file will be automatically updated when you install it, we recommend that you duplicate the current theme.

After installation, you will see a dashboard similar to the one below. Here we will make various settings.

Payment method settings

Next is the payment method.

You cannot use Shopify's payment system through the BOLD app, so you will need to implement another payment system.

There are several payment methods, but this time we will use Stripe.

Select “Connect to stripe” from “Payment Settings” on the dashboard.

Works with BOLD. (*You must register for a Stripe account in advance)

Product registration/setting changes

Now it's time to register the products you want to subscribe to.

Select “Subscription Groups” on the dashboard.

Click the "Create Subscription Groups" button below to create a new subscription product.

Next, enter your Subscription Name and select your Subscription Type.

(Subscription type)

Next, select the product you want to sell regularly from the products registered in your store.

When you press the "Select products" button, a list of registered products will be displayed, so press the "Add" button to select.

*If you check "Allow Swapping Products", if multiple products are selected, the purchaser will be able to switch between regularly sent products.

■Detailed settings

■Discount settings

Japaneseization

Configure language settings in "Language Setting" from the dashboard.

However, a bit of a hassle that you have to manually translate the entire page and all displayed items .

I would like it to be automated. .

That was the introduction method!

bonus

Information has been posted on the official blog that a subscription API will be released for Shopify in the future!

Below is the official Shopify blog

https://www.shopify.jp/blog/partner-town-hall-recap-october

According to the blog, it is scheduled to be released in January 2021, so it looks like subscriptions will become more and more popular!

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Thank you for reading to the end!