The acquisition costs of a service make or break a deal, but that isn't completely valid in the ecommerce industry. For example, it is possible to have access to the exact same service pack either for $300 or for free, but with the latter you will need the technical knowledge and the skills to build it yourself. This is exactly what you need to consider when weighing up either Shopify or WooCommerce. Both ecommerce platforms are among the best to choose from but represent two opposite directions: Shopify is a hosted service, while WooCommerce is self-hosted. As such, you’ll want to know what the main differences between them are in order to help you decide. Read More…
Ecommerce Platforms Comparisons
Weebly vs Wix Stores Comparison
After building platforms that allow anyone to create their own website, both Weebly and Wix moved toward enabling ecommerce features and integrated them into their services. Considering the origins of both platforms, it goes without saying that users can build awesome websites with both. Still, if you’re going to want to start selling through the website that you’ll build through them, then it may become a challenge to pick a service, especially as Wix and Weebly have so many similarities. In this case it's important to find that hairline-sized difference that separates the two. Read More…
3dcart vs OpenCart Comparison
It's always a challenge to compare a paid ecommerce service with a free one, but if you have dealt with freeware software before then you may already know that it has its price. These drawbacks could be a lack of features, poorer ease of use, or the need to install widgets and apps that require a subscription plan.
On the other hand, not all paid services are worth the money, so in order to make a good decision for the future of the online store you are about to launch, it's best to have an idea about whichever potential ecommerce platforms that you might have suggested. In this case it’s two powerful solutions, 3dcart and OpenCart, that are side by side to help you make a well-informed decision. Read More…
AmeriCommerce vs Shopify Comparison
Choosing the ecommerce platform that will best serve your purpose is a hard decision. Every day, business owners from across the globe looking to expand their offering to internet users have to make a choice and adapt their strategy based on that. Without proper knowledge of a platform’s features, it's easy to make a bad decision, and the whole business will suffer because of it. So why don't you take a step back and find the time to compare the ecommerce platforms that you are considering to help you finally opt for the one that packs the features your business needs to grow? By pitting two high-class services together – in this case AmeriCommerce vs Shopify – you’ll be able to see the benefits side by side to help you make that decision finally. Read More…
LemonStand vs BigCommerce Comparison
When it comes to choosing between a small company and a giant, it's easy to make a choice. Things get harder, though, when you have to pick from one of two giants in the same industry. That's what happens when you are considering two of the best ecommerce platforms available on the market: LemonStand and BigCommerce. It's really hard to make a choice, but only after careful inspection will you be able to finally identify the hairline cracks on one platform and select the one that fully aligns with your goals. Price could be one of the differentiators, but that's only significant when you are on a budget. Read More…
3dcart vs Shopify Comparison
There are good reasons to consider either 3dcart or Shopify as the potential hosted ecommerce platform of choice. Both services provide a variety of features out of the box as well as 24/7 support, a key factor when selecting a service provider. This is because you want support available whenever you hit a roadblock so that the site doesn't encounter any interruptions. Still, when you look at either service from up close or start using their respective free trials, this is when you realize which one matches your personal needs. Read More…
BigCommerce vs Volusion Comparison
Are you planning to open an online store but don't know how to get started? There are two options open to you: either develop a site on your own, assuming that you’re fluent in web programming or sign up for an ecommerce platform and have it online in just a few minutes. For the latter, however, you will need a rock-solid platform with a variety of features to choose from – ranging from design customization to marketing tools – for staying in contact with your customers. The good news is that both BigCommerce and Volusion pack a wide variety of tools that will help users kick-start their online business. Read More…
Shopify vs BigCommerce Comparison
As two of the biggest names in the ecommerce industry, you will likely have already heard of at least one of the names Shopify and BigCommerce if you have some sort of connection to the ecommerce market. Both platforms pack in the best sales features that we've seen from many ecommerce services, and all Shopify and BigCommerce plans include unlimited products, bandwidth usage, and 24/7 customer support. But there are key differences that users need to consider when selecting an ecommerce platform, and in this case Shopify has a different pricing strategy to BigCommerce. Read More…