E-commerce app
Build a paid plugin or app for an e-commerce platform such as Shopify.
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01 / Why it can workThe upside
App stores provide built-in distribution, and installed apps tend to stay in use.
02 / Watch forThe hard part
Platform policy changes and support load can hurt, and competition is constant.
03 / CostsWhat the first budget covers
Development, hosting, app review and listing, and a support allowance. Expect roughly $2,000–$20,000 for a lean first version, before your own living costs.
04 / First customerYour first paying step
Talk to store owners about one painful task and launch a narrow app with a free trial.
05 / GrowthHow it grows
Improve retention and reviews, then add premium features and integrations.
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E-commerce app scores
Startup difficulty7/10
Operating difficulty6/10
Economic potential8/10
Scalability9/10
Resale potential8/10
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