Do I need a website if I sell on Etsy or Amazon?
Not at first, but your own Shopify store lets you build a brand, avoid some marketplace fees and keep customer relationships. Many sellers keep marketplaces for discovery and add a website for repeat customers.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
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