You can download the full Guide To E-Commerce here. Enjoy!
Ideal For:
Small businesses that are still starting to build their brand and nailing down their target market.
In a Polybag:
- Think if Etsy and Pinterest had a really hip love child. You can “envy” products, follow different stores or users, and purchase or sell items.
- Storenvy gives you two storefronts, one that the url deposits you to and another for Storenvy’s unique marketplace which is a great resource to advertise.
- What Storenvy lacks is the customization abilities of your site. Their store design is plain and a bit monotonous. It takes a lot of effort and knowledge of html in order to make your storefront look unique and professional.
Ideal For:
Small independent businesses that are looking to continue building the brand’s presence.
In a Polybag:
- Big Cartel is an incredibly affordable option for the amount of resources you receive. Their plans let you find the right fit for your needs and upgrading from plans is simple and easy.
- Big Cartel offers great professional layouts that are easy to customize. You can also implement custom themes if you know how to code (or you know someone who can).
- Like Storenvy, Big Cartel has a directory, which you can be featured in to gain more exposure as well as build a larger audience.
Ideal for:
Users who want a fully integrated all in one platform.
In a Polybag:
- Because Squarespace’s bread and butter is providing premade templates for website building, their templates are designed for any purpose and support all major content types. This includes Pages, Galleries, Blogs, Commerce, Calendars, and more.
- With Squarespace you can customize even more settings than the previous platforms without having to consult another designer or developer. This is great for businesses that want that creative control but don’t have the resources to hire a designer or a developer.
Ideal For:
Bigger businesses with a high demand and product flying off the shelf.
In a polybag:
- The themes they offer are user friendly, well crafted, professional, and give your business a legitimate presence. And if you want a template that is created specifically for you and to your brand, Shopify can connect you to other developers and designers.
- With Shopify you have to have the time and man power to fully utilize its resources.
- Shopify offers a plethora of resources as well as over fifty payment gateways for you to choose from!
We’ve done research when it comes to choosing an e-commerce platform, so If you haven’t already, make sure to download the full Guide To E-Commerce here.
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