[How to get started] Start a subscription with Shopify!

This is Nishihara from the development department!

I previously wrote a blog post titled "Introduction to Shopify," but this time the topicShopify subscriptions (recurring purchases)!

There are a lot of subscription services these days! In fact, it's possible to implement subscriptions with Shopify

In this blog, we will introduce some examples of subscription implementation and the future of Shopify subscriptions!

How do I subscribe on Shopify?

Currently,Shopify itself does not have a built-in subscription service feature.

However,this can be achieved by installing an app!

There are several apps available, but this time I'd like"BOLD Subscriptions," whichto introduce

What are Bold Subscriptions?

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

(Image source: Shopify App Store)

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

Let's get started right away!

Installation procedure

1. Installing to Liquid
2. Payment method settings
3. Product registration and setting changes
4. Japanese localization

How to install

Installing to Liquid

After installing the BOLD app, you will be prompted to install the 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 make a copy of your current theme

After installation, the following dashboard will be displayed. You can configure various settings here

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 a different payment system

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

Select "Connect to Stripe" from "Payment Settings" in your dashboard

It will be linked to BOLD. (*You must register a Stripe account in advance.)

Product registration and 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 a "Subscription Name" and select a "Subscription Type."

(Type of subscription)

Next, select the products you want to sell on a regular basis 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", when multiple products are selected, the buyer will be able to switch between the products that are delivered on a regular basis

■ Advanced settings

■ Discount settings

Japanese localization

From the dashboard, set the language settings under "Language Settings."

However, the slightly cumbersome aspectthat you have to manually translate the entire page and every single item displayed.

I wish it would be automated

That's how to install it!

bonus

Information has been posted on Shopify's official blog that a subscription API will be released 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 even more popular!

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Thank you for reading to the end!