How many of us are born knowing how to setup and implement an e-Commerce system? I thought so. But really, choosing and setting up an e-Commerce solution for your small business doesn't need to be such a challenging endeavor. All it takes is finding the right system, and we're going to take a look at several of those right here, right now.
When comparing solutions make sure you keep your own needs front of mind, as it is super easy to opt for a solution that is a lot more than you really need. That said, let's look at 5 e-Commerce solutions that are excellent for startups.
5 Terrific E-Commerce Solutions for startups
Volusion - Volusion is a good spot to get your feet wet. Very economical at just $15 a month and no transaction fees, they have lots of of templates, a powerful website builder, along with numerous other features including SEO built right in, and a shopping cart, as well as 24/7 support.
Square Market - This choice provides you with a way to get your storefront up in minutes, with a wealth of features including personalized store logo and images, flexible promotional codes, adjustable tax rates, size and color options, social media links, online marketing tools, mobile-ready storefronts and more. There's also no monthly fees, and merchants are charged 2.75% per sale.
Shopify - Another entry-level solution that gives a 14-day free trial, and charges $14 a month with no transaction fees. With more than 100 templates to choose from, Shopify is drop-dead easy to set up, and Shopify Mobile (Shopify's own mobile credit card reader) and Shopify POS (Shopify's iPad point-of-sale system) can make selling anywhere a reality.
WooCommerce - For the WordPress users among us, and there are many, WooCommerce is a top choice. Seamless integration into your existing WordPress install, and the additional benefits of the countless plugins WordPress has to offer.
BigCommerce - One of the first and now serving the mid-level market and over 55,000 websites, BigCommerce has a whole lot more features, but can also be a tad more complex. Primarily intended for mid to high volume businesses. Prices start at $29.95 with a 1.5% transaction fee.
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