Be the next unicorn startup
Shopify's marketing headline "Be the next unicorn startup" is an ambitious H1. Here's why this headline stands out among the handful of H1s that rotate on their homepage:
Speaks directly to the ambitious dreams of countless entrepreneurs and startup founders
"Be the next" creates a sense of opportunity and possibility
"Unicorn" taps into the widely recognized startup success symbol ($1B)
Appeals to aspiration rather than just practical business needs
Suggests Shopify is a platform for extraordinary success and not just ordinary commerce
Simple and direct command creates an empowering call to action
Avoids e-commerce jargon while still clearly targeting business builders