Getting started on Shopify is very simple with Shopify offering a 2-week free trial period where you can customize, set up, and develop your store for free. At the time of writing,

Is Creating a Shopify Website Profitable? 

Absolutely it’s possible to create a profitable Shopify store as a first-timer. Dozens of online guides will teach you how to build a dropshipping store or teach you how to optimize your shipping profiles for the highest degree of profit. However, Shopify stores require an investment of both time and money, so you should expect to make an initial investment before beginning to see any returns.