Do you have a physical store and want to sell online as well? Or do you have a new product you want to sell only online? Maybe you're a service business that wants customers to set up appointments through an online portal. No matter what kind of business you own, an online store will help expand your client base and make it easier for your customers to get what they need.
There are many ways to create an e-commerce website. Some of the most popular options include Shopify, BigCommerce, Wix, Magento and WooCommerce. How do you choose? It depends on the kind of e-commerce store you're building, what capabilities the site will need to have, how customizable the site needs to be, and if you and/or your developer are comfortable with digging into the technical details.
If you are looking for a well-designed website that is easy to set up and use, Shopify is the way to go. Shopify has hundreds themes, many of them gorgeous, that are easy to install and customize. You don't need a lot of technical know-how to get it up and running.
If you have a lot of products and a large customer base, BigCommerce is a great choice. Though you can use BigCommerce for a small store, other, cheaper options will work just as well. If your product list is likely to expand, it may be worth going with BigCommerce now, to save the expense of switching later.
If you don't have a lot of technical experience, but want a lot of control over how your website looks, Wix may be what you're looking for. It has a drag-and-drop builder that is easy to use, and you can also create a blog. For service businesses, Wix Bookings is a great plugin that you can use to set up appointments.
If you're a developer, or have a team of developers working for you already, Magento can be an excellent option. Magento gives you 100% control over how your store functions, as well as how it looks. Expect to spend a lot of time on the technical setup, but you can get the website of your dreams.
Do you have a WordPress blog already? Then WooCommerce may be your best option. WooCommerce is easy way for bloggers to move into the e-commerce space. You may need some technical help to get it fully set up, and as your business expands, you may outgrow it.
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