Square vs Shopify:
Don't Let Your Store Get Stuck

Square works when you're starting out.

It quietly limits you once you're growing.

If you're still running Square POS + ecommerce, you're likely paying for it in ways that don't show up on a single invoice.

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The Hidden Cost of Staying on Square

As online sales grow, Square starts to feel heavy:

Per-transaction fees that punish small tickets

Square charges 2.6% + $0.15 on every sale. That fixed fee adds up fast.

A generic store experience

yoursite.square.site URLs and limited customization hurt trust and conversion.

Online selling that hits a ceiling

Basic ecommerce works—until you want better marketing, better checkout, or more channels.

Limited growth paths

Expanding into Google, TikTok, marketplaces, or advanced email requires workarounds or compromises.

Why Growing Stores Move to Shopify

Shopify isn't a patchwork of tools.

It's one system designed for modern ecommerce.

Lower Fees That Scale With You

Square: 2.6% + $0.15 per transaction

Shopify: 2.4% flat (no fixed fee)

For stores with frequent sub-$20 orders, Shopify often saves $100–$300+ per month in processing fees alone.

Checkout That Converts

Shopify's checkout (Shop Pay) is widely recognized as the highest-converting checkout on the internet.

Faster checkout = fewer abandoned carts = more revenue from the same traffic.

Built-In Marketing (No Tool Stack Required)

Shopify includes:

  • Email marketing (replace Mailchimp)
  • Abandoned cart recovery
  • SEO tools that update as Google changes
  • Native integrations with Google, Instagram, TikTok, and more

AI That Actually Helps

Shopify's AI features are built into the platform—not bolted on.

Use simple prompts to:

  • Write product descriptions and emails
  • Improve SEO
  • Generate images
  • Make site changes directly in your dashboard

This works because Shopify controls the full ecommerce stack.

Room to Grow Without Replatforming Again

Shopify supports:

  • Global selling
  • Marketplaces
  • Social commerce
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom workflows when you need them

"But Migration Sounds Risky"

It can be—if it's done wrong.

We specialize in Square → Shopify migrations, and we keep them intentionally boring.

What we handle:

  • Products, customers, and order history migrated cleanly
  • SEO preserved (URLs and rankings protected)
  • Store setup reviewed and optimized
  • 30 days of post-launch support
  • Clear handoff so your team isn't dependent on us

Migrations start at $500.

For some essential migrations, costs may be fully subsidized through our Shopify partnership.

Don't Get Stuck While Others Scale

Ecommerce is moving fast.

Checkout expectations, AI-driven shopping, and platform-level marketing advantages are already reshaping how customers buy.

Square will keep working—but it won't help you lead.

Ready to Talk Migration?

This is not a sales call.

It's a short, practical conversation to:

  • Review your current Square setup
  • Identify risks before they become problems
  • Outline a realistic migration plan
  • Decide if Shopify actually makes sense for you
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