Want to create your own online store, but you don’t know where to start? Are you not finding exactly what you are looking for? Maybe you need a custom eCommerce website. Whether you need a very simple online store to sell a few products, or a more complex one with inventory management, ebay integration, we can help you get started.
There are basically 2 options that we recommend. The first is to use an existing platform such as Shopify. The other option is to customize an open source product such as Woo-commerce.
Pros and Cons of Using an Existing Platform
Pros:
- low cost
- simple and easy to use
Cons
- limited functionality and flexibility
- no ownership
Pros and Cons of Open Source
Pros:
- no monthly fees
- totally customizable
- you “own” it and can put your name on it
Cons
- higher initial setup cost
- maintenance costs
Standard Options to Consider
- Payments – PayPal, BACS, Cash on Delivery plus more payment gateways
- Shipping – Offer free or flat rate shipping, specific distribution logistics such table rate shipping, plus more
- Inventory – Digital or physical products, scale with your growth, managers can manage day to day inventory
- Reporting – view of incoming sales & reviews, stock levels & general store performance
- Marketing – Complex coupon campaigns, discount options, usage limits, product / user restrictions, free shipping
- Taxes – Configure tax settings with tax classes & local tax rates
- Security
Advanced Options:
- Digital and Physical Goods
- Donations
- Flexible Product Variants
- Carrier Calculated Shipping with USPS
- 3D Packing Algorithms
- Order Management Interface
- Order Confirmation Emails
- Data Export
- Integrations
- Mailing List
- ShipStation
- Accounting
- Social Media