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Unique Things You Can Do With WooCommerce Extensions

by Lindsay Liedke — October 24, 2017 Services 0 Comments

WooCommerce is one of the most flexible eCommerce platforms on the market today. As an excellent option for building and running a fully functioning online shop, it is no wonder so many retail shop owners are utilizing it.

That said, there is so much more to this eCommerce plugin than just creating an online store that sells products and services to customers. In fact, WooCommerce offers website owners a vast amount of functionality that aims to help you build something truly one-of-a-kind.

See how WooCommerce elevates your eCommerce store and helps you create a standout website.Click To Tweet

Today we are going to look at some of the unique things you can do with WooCommerce extensions through a variety of free and premium extensions. Click to continue reading…

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How to Turn Your Existing Domain Into an eCommerce Shop Using WooCommerce

by Lindsay Liedke — September 25, 2017 Uncategorized 6 Comments

If you have an existing WordPress website and are finally getting around to turning it into an online shop, the WooCommerce plugin is a reliable, affordable, and painless way of doing so.

WooCommerce is one of the most popular free eCommerce solutions on the market today. It is easy to set up, offers plenty of design and functionality straight out of the box, and even has free and premium extensions for taking your online store to the next level.

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Today I will explain how to turn your existing domain into a fully functioning eCommerce shop using the WooCommerce platform.

Who knows, you may even become inspired to open up shop and generate revenue from the loyal following you have built with your website’s killer content.

How to Use WooCommerce

WooCommerce Plugin

Powering over 28% of all online shops, WooCommerce is a powerful and affordable eCommerce platform allowing website owners to quickly and painlessly turn their existing WordPress websites into online stores.

It has exceptional visual appeal, lots of built-in functionality, and gives you complete control over every element of your online store so you can sell physical, digital, and virtual products with ease from your website.

In addition, it comes with the ability to extend beyond what you could ever imagine, includes extensive documentation for troubleshooting, and in some instances has a support team on hand to help you with any glitches or security issues.

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Which eCommerce Platform Best Suits Your Needs?

by Lindsay Liedke — August 1, 2017 Services 3 Comments

Ready to build one of your domain names into a full-fledged website? Adding eCommerce functionality is easier than ever. You just need to decide which eCommerce platform to use.

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Unfortunately, with so many available options, you may not know which eCommerce platform best matches your needs. So let’s take a look at five popular eCommerce systems.

eCommerce Platform Options for Online Shop Owners

1. WooCommerce

eCommerce Platform - WooCommerce

WooCommerce is one of the most popular eCommerce platforms on the market today. It is great for those testing the eCommerce waters thanks to its low cost and ease of use. WooCommerce comes as a free WordPress plugin, which is perfect for those who already have a WordPress website. In addition, it also offers additional free and premium extensions you can purchase to extend your shop’s functionality.

  • Sell both physical and digital goods
  • Built-in payment gateways include PayPal, BACs, and cash on delivery
  • Mobile responsive design for selling to customers on all devices
  • Sucuri auditing ensures top notch security measures
  • Scalability allows your shop to grow
  • All shop data is independent of third-party software, meaning you own it all

Price: FREE

2. Shopify

eCommerce Platform - Shopify

Shopify is a great option for small to medium sized businesses looking to operate an online shop with very little coding knowledge. It mimics a website builder This means you have access to all the tools, hosting services, and customization options you need to build a successful online shop that sells both digital and physical products.

  • Online shopping cart integration
  • Easy to use drag & drop store builder
  • Accept payments from any device – sell online, on social media, in store, or on-the-go
  • Full blogging platform and built-in analytics
  • Over 70 available payment gateways
  • 24/7 email, live chat, and phone support

Price: $29/month

3. PrestaShop

eCommerce Platform - PrestaShop

PrestaShop is great for those starting small that want to grow big in the future. This scalability, as well as its low cost to use (no monthly or transactional fees), is what makes it one of the leading eCommerce platforms for small, medium, and large online shops.

  • Over 50 payment solutions to choose from
  • Build website from the ground up using website building tools
  • Over 600 customizable features for branding and personalization
  • Adapt to international customers by setting global currencies and translating content
  • Built-in marketing, performance, sales, and customer insights
  • Sell physical and digital products

Price: FREE

4. Magento

eCommerce Platform - Magento

Magento is an eCommerce platform for major online retail shops. It houses your entire store in the cloud and ensures fast delivery of content to customers, no matter where they come from. Magento also guarantees that large retail shops experiencing unexpected sales can rest easy knowing their site will never crash.

  • Premium plugins and extensions designed to extend site functionality
  • Unlimited transaction numbers and fully scalable
  • Thousands of pre-designed templates
  • Extensive SEO, analytics/reporting, and marketing tools
  • Translation support for international customers
  • Magento Expert Consulting Group offers migration, business analysis, architecture advice, code audits, and more

Price: FREE

5. BigCommerce

eCommerce Platform - BigCommerce

BigCommerce is designed for online stores earning millions in sales. In addition to your online shop, list your products on Amazon, eBay, and Facebook. Build a beautiful storefront, market to new customers, and manage your store using this full-featured CMS.

  • Maximize uptime using BigCommerce’s secure hosting services
  • International selling options
  • Marketing tools such as built-in banners, product comparisons, and live chats
  • Responsive, pre-built templates
  • Built-in blogging platform
  • Easy migration of growing shops to BigCommerce platform

Price: $29.95/month

Final Thoughts

In the end, there are so many eCommerce platform options to choose from that the thought of deciding which one to use can be extremely challenging.

Hopefully this roundup of popular choices leads you in the right direction. This way, you can concentrate on boosting sales rather than building your online shop.

 

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