Philippine e-commerce is booming — Lazada at Shopee dominate pero they take 10-25% commission at control your customer relationships. Kung seryoso ka sa building a brand, kailangan mo ng sarili mong store. Shopify gives you a professional online store with your own domain, your own branding, at your own customer data. Own your business, hindi lang mag-rent ng space sa marketplace.
E-commerce Platforms
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Build Your Brand
Launch your store on Shopify — professional themes, GCash/Maya/card payment integration, at shipping with J&T, LBC for local at DHL for international. UdemyAd sells video courses on this.
Open a Wise account
Wise converts at the mid-market rate and shows its fee before you send. See Wise →Ad
What Filipinos Sell Successfully
- Filipino food products: Dried mangoes, ube products — massive diaspora market
- Fashion: Filipino-designed clothing at accessories — growing global interest
- Digital products: Templates, courses, ebooks — zero shipping needed
- Print-on-demand: Custom designed products — no inventory investment
- Beauty/skincare: Filipino beauty brands — natural ingredients, global appeal
Frequently Asked Questions
Pwede ba mag-accept ng GCash?
Oo. Shopify integrates with GCash, Maya, credit cards, at bank transfers. Starting your e-commerce journey on Shopify doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, you can get your store up and running for under ₱2,500. WiseAd shows its fee and exchange rate before you send. If you’re serious about building your own brand, launching a store on Shopify is a great first step. They offer a variety of courses, covering Shopify, Facebook Ads, and digital marketing. These skills can help you drive traffic and increase sales.
Shipping from PH?
J&T at LBC for local. DHL for international. Or use POD for zero shipping hassle.
Mas maganda ba sa Lazada?
Different. Lazada gives traffic. Shopify gives brand ownership. Pwede gamitin both.
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