{"id":17268,"date":"2020-07-15T08:26:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T05:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/?p=17268"},"modified":"2025-03-26T12:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:04:23","slug":"best-ecommerce-website-builders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/best-ecommerce-website-builder.html","title":{"rendered":"7 Best eCommerce Website Builders: A Comparison Chart for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>I know why you\u2019re here: You are looking to create an online eCommerce store and start selling online. Or maybe you\u2019re not satisfied with your current solution and looking for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/changing-ecommerce-platforms.html\">perfect eCommerce platform<\/a> to migrate to. Luckily, you came to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will help you find the perfect platform for your eCommerce business that is within budget yet still feature-rich; that does not impose any transactional fees and offers 24\/7 tech support; that provides sellers with a wide range of templates that are easy to customize and navigate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find out which eCommerce website builders are hosted or self-hosted (or both, like X-Cart), what pricing options are available on the market, what kind of support the platforms provide (if they provide it at all), what online store builder has the widest variety of themes, and which options are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve also listed the pros and cons of the best eCommerce website builders, such as X-Cart, Shopify, Volusion, WooCommerce, and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to find out which website builder will work best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"X-Cart\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            I. X-Cart eCommerce Website Builder    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24426\/xcart-homepage-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24426\/xcart-homepage-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24426\/xcart-homepage.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24426\/xcart-homepage.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24426\/xcart-homepage.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1432\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24426\/xcart-homepage.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24426\/xcart-homepage.png 1x\" alt=\"X-Cart eCommerce platform\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/\">X-Cart<\/a> is a PHP open-source shopping cart platform that allows for unlimited flexibility and customization. Whether you already have a brick-and-mortar store or an online store on another platform, this self-hosted e-Commerce solution is a perfect fit for you and your business. We will either help you create a new online store from scratch or migrate your store from another platform.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            X-Cart Pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart pricing varies for each project, and the amount you pay is based on the custom set of features and services requested. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"class=&quot;open-modal modal-focus-first&quot;\">Contact our eCommerce experts to find out the solution that is best for your business based on your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"no_action open-modal modal-focus-first\" href=\"#contact-us\">Our team is here to ensure you select the right product for your business today.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"X-Cart_pros\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            X-Cart Pros: Best eCommerce Solution For Developers    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            All-in-One Solution    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We sell eCommerce software, but it doesn\u2019t mean that additional eCommerce services, such as 24\/7 support, hosting, web design and website development, migration, catalog management, SEO optimization, custom domain name registration, SSL certificates, are not available. They are, and with X-Cart, you are also free to sell on multiple channels, such as Amazon, Facebook, Google. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Security    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart is the only PCI DSS compliant website builder on the market that can be used with third-party hosting. It means you can install our software on your own server and still sell it in a secure way.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            24\/7 Support    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/ecommerce-support.html\">support<\/a> is available day and night, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Both free and paid plans are available, and each plan includes unlimited requests, phone and chat support, and some other features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our support team\u2019s response time is up to eight hours. Urgent help is available, too, and our tech guys can get in touch within just 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24503\/xcart-live-chat.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24503\/xcart-live-chat.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24503\/xcart-live-chat.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24503\/xcart-live-chat.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"383\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24503\/xcart-live-chat.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24503\/xcart-live-chat.png 1x\" alt=\"X-Cart live chat\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>There are several ways to reach out: email, phone (toll-free), HelpDesk, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/live-chat-marketing.html\">live chat<\/a> that you\u2019ll find right on the website. They typically reply in under 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons to stay with X-Cart, according to the reviews, is the high level of support services.<\/p>\n\n\n<link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/quote.css?var=1742284057\" \/><blockquote class=\"gb-quote gb-quote--photo\">\n            <div class=\"gb-quote__photo p-blog__image-shadow\">\n                <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t200x200.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t200x200.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 599px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t200x200.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t300x300.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t200x200.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t300x300.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t200x200.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t200x200.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24482\/Philippe-t300x300.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Philippe Vangeel\" class=\"gb-quote__img\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                            <footer class=\"gb-quote__name\">\n                    <cite>Philippe Vangeel at \u2018Stirax\u2019<\/cite>\n                <\/footer>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-quote__content\">\n                <p  class=\"gb-quote__text\"><em>Working with X\u2011Cart for years and I haven\u2019t regretted it once. I can write a long review about what, why, and how but in two words: excellent choice! You get professional support without any fuss.<\/em><\/p>            <\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h4>\n            Highly Customizable    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With X-Cart, you can create any store you like \u2014 it\u2019s fully open source. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/devs.x-cart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">code yourself<\/a> or ask our professional team to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/ecommerce-development-services.html\">do it for you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11-raw.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"792\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17331\/image11.jpg 1x\" alt=\"X-Cart design\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/success-stories\/trademark-hardware.html\">an awesome example<\/a> of how a redesign boosted eCommerce sales.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Reasonable pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Launching an online store with X-Cart starts at $49 per month, about the cost of a new sweater on Amazon. With add-on customizations and the ability to grow as you do, this platform has no transaction fees and will be the last website you ever need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/enterprise-ecommerce-solution\">schedule a free demo<\/a> with our solution advisor and get a free quote.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Managed eCommerce Hosting    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart is a self-hosted eCommerce solution which means you can host it anywhere. You don\u2019t have to look for hosting yourself, though. We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/hosting\">provide our own hosting<\/a> specially designed to work with X-Cart software. This is why we can guarantee that your store will run smoother and faster than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our eCommerce Hosting Services and Plans Include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>Lightning Fast Solid-State Drives (SSD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Dedicated IP Address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US, Canada, Australia, Europe &amp; Asia Locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily Data Backup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCI Compliant Hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>99.99% Uptime SLA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control Panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SPAM\/Virus Filter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>24\/7 Customer Assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24483\/xcart-hosting-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24483\/xcart-hosting-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24483\/xcart-hosting.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24483\/xcart-hosting.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24483\/xcart-hosting.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1152\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24483\/xcart-hosting.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24483\/xcart-hosting.png 1x\" alt=\"X-Cart hosting\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Migration is easy    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart offers assistance when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/shopping-cart-migration\">migrating your data to X-Cart<\/a>. Just pick your current platform, and we\u2019ll handle the rest. During the whole migration process, your website will be up and running so you won\u2019t even lose revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17333\/image19.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17333\/image19.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17333\/image19.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17333\/image19.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"744\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17333\/image19.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17333\/image19.jpg 1x\" alt=\"X-Cart migration \" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Personal Demo    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can schedule a free demo with one of our solution advisors to discuss your business needs and see for yourself that X-Cart is the last eCommerce platform you\u2019ll ever need.  <\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Beautiful Templates    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart offers over <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/ecommerce-templates\/\">40+ eye-catching adaptive themes<\/a>. If you don\u2019t want to spend your money on a template, or you want to customize your theme to your unique business needs, then a free <a href=\"https:\/\/market.x-cart.com\/ecommerce-templates\/crisp-white-skin.html\">Crisp White theme<\/a> would be a great place to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1-p500.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"680\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24484\/Template_52_Crispr_White1.png 1x\" alt=\"Crisp White Free Template \" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Tweaking templates doesn\u2019t require any coding skills, just a basic understanding of how CSS works. There are five tools to help you edit your store\u2019s layout:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>Editors Template editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CSS editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layout editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labels editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inline description editor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/EvV9m30Geso\" target=\"_blank\">this short video tutorial<\/a> to understand what the design process looks like.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t feel like making any design changes yourself, our professional team of experts will design your store from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Multicurrency, multi-language    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart is one of the best online store&nbsp; builders, which is why we have clients all over the world and support multiple languages, currencies, and weight formats. We can even enable RTL support. All that makes our e-commerce solution universal.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            140+ credit card processors    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart has integrated with 140+ payment gateways, all done in accordance with PCI compliance requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            X-Payments    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We have developed our own tool for extra secure payment processing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-payments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">X-Payments<\/a> is a PCI Level 1 Certified solution that works as an intermediary between the shopping cart, payment gateways, and 3D-secure systems.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            SEO-friendly    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>X-Cart is SEO-friendly, so you are free to optimize as you see fit when it comes to strategy. We also offer tools for SEO optimization should you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3>\n            X-Cart Challenges    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            You might need coding skills    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To customize your store, you\u2019ll need to know how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/ecommerce-website-development.html\">to code<\/a>. If coding is not in your wheelhouse, however, our team can do the job for you. Nobody will do it better than platform developers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            The support service is commercial-based    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While the support service is not free, we do our best to help every X-Cart user, even if they do not have an active support plan. The response time and solution, however, are not guaranteed in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try and ask for help on our <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.x-cart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">forum<\/a> or find the answer yourself in our <a href=\"https:\/\/kb.x-cart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Knowledge Base<\/a> \u2014 these tools are totally free to use.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            X-Cart might not work properly on free or cheap hosting    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a cheap shared hosting service is not recommended if you are building a website using X-Cart. It\u2019s not secure and, what\u2019s more, you won\u2019t be able to use the eCommerce platform to its full potential. As an eCommerce store owner, you should care about your store\u2019s performance and your clients\u2019 sensitive data.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Volusion\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            II. Volusion Online Store Builder    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                                                                <div class=\"gb-img__figure-btn\" data-featherlight=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26-raw.png\">\n                                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1434\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17314\/image26.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Volusion e-commerce website builder\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n                            <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>    \n\n\n<p><strong>Volusion<\/strong> is a hosted e-Commerce website builder. It runs in a browser and you don\u2019t have to install it on your server, so you can start a store from any device and any place with access to the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, since it is a SaaS solution, you\u2019ll have to pay a monthly fee as long as you use it. Volusion provides you with all the tools to create and maintain your online store: hosting, support, themes, and others. Even if you\u2019re not tech-savvy at all, you can still create your own online store.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Volusion pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Volusion has four pricing plans, which makes you think that it\u2019s quite affordable. In reality, it\u2019s a bit of an illusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>\u201cPersonal\u201d will cost you $29\/mo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cProfessional\u201d costs $79\/mo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cBusiness\u201d costs $299\/mo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPrime\u201d with custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to pay $3600 a year to be able to access such features as API, Amazon, and eBay sales channels, along with third-party gateways. Paying annually, however, you can save up to 10%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go for the Personal plan, you won\u2019t be able to sell more than 100 products online. And the Professional package won\u2019t let you earn more than $100K\/yr.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No free version is available, only a 14-day free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Volusion_pros\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Volusion Pros: Best Ecommerce Website Builder For Data Nerds    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Built-in ratings &amp; reviews    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can gather your customers\u2019 feedback easily, as the Ratings and Reviews feature is built-in. However, you\u2019ll have to pay at least $978\/yr to be able to access it, as it is not available on Volusion\u2019s starter plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            In-Page Editing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can directly fine-tune your storefront from any page with Volusion\u2019s content management system, called Rich Content Editor. This may seem like a strong point but it is actually not, as this is the only way you can customize your online store. You cannot access your product or category pages via FTP and some code is hidden and there\u2019s no way you can access it. Volusion\u2019s customizability is extremely limited.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Store Management Mobile App    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>They promise you that you can take your store wherever you go with their free mobile apps for iOs and Android, which have all the tools to keep things running smoothly. But if your business is outside the US, Canada, or Australia, you are out in the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Integrated payments    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Volusion offers 35 payment options that are the perfect fit for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/smb-ecommerce.html\">small businesses.<\/a> This isn\u2019t very many when compared to X-Cart\u2019s 140+ payment gateways. Nonetheless, these payment processors can be easily integrated into your store. They also have their own payment gateway called Volusion Merchant program. However, you won\u2019t be able to use it if your business is located outside of the US.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>VISA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MasterCard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Express<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PayPal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volusion Payments (in the US only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wire transfers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check by email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Volusion_cons\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Volusion Cons    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Poor Website Performance    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many business owners consider Volusion to be one of the slowest shopping carts out there.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Templates are not responsive or user-friendly    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all the templates are responsive, which is likely to deprive you of around 60% of sales in 2020. The user interface is quite cumbersome and uneven, and you should also be ready to spend a bit of time and money to adjust the template to your liking.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17321\/image13.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17321\/image13-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17321\/image13.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17321\/image13.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17321\/image13.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"678\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17321\/image13.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17321\/image13.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Volusion templates\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Transaction fees    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Volusion eCommerce website builder doesn\u2019t charge transaction fees, but the gateway you use will. Processing fees start from 2.15%.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            The app store is growing slowly    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an App Store and, while it is growing, it might not be as fast as your business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            The system logs you out    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Meant to be Volusion\u2019s pro feature and initially implemented for security reasons, this behavior can be really annoying at times. It won\u2019t let anyone access your store\u2019s backend if you accidentally forget to log out. And it won\u2019t let you in immediately if you forget your password.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Ever-changing coding issues    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add or change something in the ticket, it refreshes. When they say they have fixed the issue, it may show up the next day again.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            No search field on mobile    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile phone functionality doesn\u2019t have a search field. It looks like a bug to me and Volusion\u2019s clients complain about it, too. Maybe they did it on purpose but I don\u2019t see the reason why. After all, how are you supposed to find anything in a store that has no search?<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Subpar customer service    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers subscribed to the Priority Tech Support are likely to wait for an hour or more to talk to Volusion\u2019s reps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ol-numbers\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/volusion\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\">G2Crowd: Volusion Review<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommerceceo.com\/reviews\/volusion-review\/\">Volusion Review: Pros, Cons, &amp; eCommerce Rating<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"BigCommerce\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            III. BigCommerce eCommerce Website Builder    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24504\/bigcommerce.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Bigcommerce eCommerce website platform\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>BigCommerce is a hosted eCommerce solution, which means you don\u2019t own the software and have to pay a monthly fee to use it. The store builder is simple enough to use, but its customizability is very limited.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            BigCommerce Pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BigCommerce pricing looks quite moderate at first glance, but as you add new features (most of them are subscription-based), it becomes more and more costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>Bigcommerce \u201cStandard\u201d plan costs $29.95 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bigcommerce \u201cPlus\u201d edition is $79.95 per month&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bigcommerce \u201cPro\u201d costs $249.95 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bigcommerce \u201cEnterprise\u201d pricing depends on your business requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They claim to have no transaction fees, but this rule doesn\u2019t apply if you use PayPal. Thus, you\u2019ll have to pay up to 2.9% + $0.30 per each transaction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no free version, but a 15-day free trial is available.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"BigCommerce_pros\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            BigCommerce Pros: Best Online Store Builder for US-Based Small Businesses    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Free templates    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bigcommerce eCommerce website builder has 12 free templates. Every template has a preview that will show you how your online store might look on a desktop or a mobile device. But if you are planning to tweak these themes to your needs, you\u2019ll have to pay for it. Custom styles are rather complicated and costly, even if you hire a professional developer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17300\/image32-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17300\/image32.png 2x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17300\/image32.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17300\/image32.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"839\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17300\/image32.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17300\/image32.jpg 1x\" alt=\"BigCommerce templates\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>There are paid templates, too, with more functions and a higher price tag \u2014 up to $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>Camden Marketplace $235<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luna Light $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luna Dark $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luna Bright $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luna Warm $300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merchant Classic $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peak Standard $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atelier Minimal $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hero Minimal $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scales Chic $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mogul Classic $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brixton Classic $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camden Hardware $235<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4>\n            24\/7 support team    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The BigCommerce support team is ready to answer your questions and solve your problems 24\/7 via phone, email, or chat. However, they are often unaware of the ongoing issues which may be frustrating at times. Also, store owners have to wait several days to get a reply \u2014 something that I find to be totally unacceptable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                                                                <div class=\"gb-img__figure-btn\" data-featherlight=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23-raw.png\">\n                                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23-p500.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23-raw.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1194\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17302\/image23.jpg 2x\" alt=\"BigCommerce Support\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n                            <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>    \n\n<h4>\n            Many integrations with different services    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bigcommerce\u2019s basic functionality can be extended with various integrations, such as Mail\u0441himp, Shipstation, and Google Shopping. But no matter how robust their AppStore is, it lacks many options other competitors have. And the lack of thought behind many features makes the situation even worse.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17304\/image4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17304\/image4.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17304\/image4.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17304\/image4.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"168\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17304\/image4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17304\/image4.jpg 1x\" alt=\"iContact\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-raw.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-p950.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-p1500.png 2x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-p950.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-p950.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17306\/image18-p1500.png 2x\" alt=\"MailChimp\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17307\/image16.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17307\/image16.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17307\/image16.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17307\/image16.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"67\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17307\/image16.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17307\/image16.png 1x\" alt=\"interspire\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10-p1500.png 2x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"300\" height=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17305\/image10-p1500.png 2x\" alt=\"Constant Contact\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"BigCommerce_cons\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            BigCommerce Cons    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Notably Slow Performance    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BigCommerce is among the slowest eCommerce website builders out there. Many store owners are immensely dissatisfied with their mobile page speed, which is below the average according to Google. And though they offer an automated image optimization tool to speed up your web pages and improve search rankings, the results are still less than ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Sales limits    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BigCommerce won\u2019t allow you to stay on the selected plan forever. If your yearly sales outgrow a certain limit, you\u2019ll be forced to migrate to the next plan and they will start to bill you accordingly. Yes, against your will.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Poor value for your money    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Meant to fill the needs of small businesses, the software pricing seems quite expensive for store owners with a small budget. You will have to pay $3600\/year to get access to features like faceted search and customer reviews, and $960\/year to store credit cards, save abandoned carts, and segment your audience. Isn\u2019t that a rip-off?<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Not ready for SEO    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to limited customizability, SEO optimization is quite problematic. Slow website performance adds to the issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Inferior automation and reporting tools    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizing reports is a challenge as the interface is not intuitive.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Poor user experience    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BigCommerce\u2019s navigation is not user-friendly, especially during checkout. Moreso, users are often blocked from purchasing for no reason at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Features available in the US only    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the advertised features are only available to users from the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Confusing store setup up process    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Initial setup can be overwhelming, especially for the beginners who do not know how to calculate tax, set up shipping, payments, and the like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Features are slow to implement    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only stores are slow, but the BigCommerce team also doesn\u2019t frequently implement new features or fix the bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ol-numbers\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/bigcommerce\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\">G2Crowd: BigCommerce Review<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommerceceo.com\/reviews\/bigcommerce-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">BigCommerce Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"WooCommerce\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            IV. WooCommerce Online Store Builder    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24505\/woocommerce.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Woocommerce eCommerce website builder\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong> is an open-source self-hosted eCommerce plugin that adds shopping cart functionality to WordPress sites.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            WooCommerce pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both WooCommerce and WordPress are free open-source tools. However, there are some costs to consider when starting your WooCommerce online store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Costs to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li><strong>Hosting costs:<\/strong> $120 per year (average)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Domain registration:<\/strong> $15 to really costly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theme cost:<\/strong> $0 \u2013 100 per year (free themes available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communications<\/strong> (email marketing tools): $120 per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEO:<\/strong> $49 per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Security:<\/strong> $100 and up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ol-numbers\">\n<li>WooCommerce Pricing: How Much WooCommerce Costs to Launch &amp; Operate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\"WooCommerce Pricing, Plans, &amp; Hidden Costs 2020 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.websiteplanet.com\/blog\/woocommerce-pricing-real-cost-online-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WooCommerce Pricing, Plans, &amp; Hidden Costs 2020<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3>\n            WooCommerce Pros: Best Online Store Builder For WordPress Lovers    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Adaptive design    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are both free and paid WooCommerce themes that are easy to customize. However, since the themes are built to appeal to a wide audience, their codebase is bloated and can result in poor SEO and speed issues.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17312\/image33.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17312\/image33.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17312\/image33.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17312\/image33.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"516\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17312\/image33.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17312\/image33.jpg 1x\" alt=\"WooCommerce design\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Customer and admin accounts    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a range of customer and admin accounts with different rights. Guest check-out for customers with no account is also available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>WordPress accounts are often targeted by hackers, so you have to make sure you keep your WP site secure, maintained, and compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Analytics tools    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The WooCommerce eCommerce website builder provides plenty of analytic tools. These tools help you easily measure your sales, customer statistics, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>WooCommerce Customer History<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WooCommerce Sales Report Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KissMetrics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MixPanel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metorik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cart Reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JetPack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of them are built-in, while others need to be connected to your website via Google Analytics Account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bad news is that most of the apps are subscription-based, which means your annual fee is going to grow with each app that you install.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            WooCommerce doesn\u2019t charge any fees    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is partially true. You still have to pay your yearly subscription fee for the Woo shopping extension. In addition to that, your payment gateway will charge fees per transaction, and fees vary by the gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"WooCommerce_cons\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            WooCommerce Cons    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Tricky setup process    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start with the pre-installed version but the setup process can be tricky for a non-techie. The learning curve is not the easiest.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Virtually zero support    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Themes, plugins, and hosting come with different support channels, so it\u2019ll be tricky to get the answers to all your questions in a single place.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7-raw.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"852\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17313\/image7.jpg 1x\" alt=\"WooCommerce Supportv\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Dreary upgrades    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The upgrade process is not smooth. If there is an issue, you have to go back and figure out how to fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Can be costly    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress and WooCommerce are free of charge, but almost useless without purchasing dozens of expensive apps. There are various themes and plugins available but it\u2019s likely that not all of them will meet your requirements. If you want to customize the site according to your requirements, it will take you a good bit of time and money.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Content doesn\u2019t always look right    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When updating your content through the visual tab, it doesn\u2019t always look the way it should in the actual browser. You\u2019ll need to have HTML and CSS skills to avoid such problems.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Reporting and order management    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reporting and order management tools leave something to be desired. The interface looks cluttered and annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Hosting is underperforming    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Woo hosting and maintenance is a real mess as it takes forever to load the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/woocommerce\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G2Crowd: WooCommerce Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Shopify\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            V. Shopify eCommerce Site Builder    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24506\/shopify.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Shopify eCommerce web platform\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>Shopify<\/strong> is a cloud-based SaaS e-commerce platform that can help you start your online business in just a couple of clicks. It offers five monthly payment plans and a management panel where you can add your products and process your orders.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Shopify Pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify looks quite affordable at the start but gets more expensive with every app you add.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>\u201cShopify Lite\u201d add-on costs $9 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For \u201cBasic Shopify\u201d you\u2019ll pay $29\/mo (+2% per transaction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cShopify\u201d is $79\/mo (+1% per transaction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cAdvanced Shopify\u201d is $299\/mo (+0.5% per transaction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cShopify Plus\u201d pricing starts at $2K\/mo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/shopify-alternatives-for-automotive-ecommerce.html\">Shopify eCommerce website builder<\/a> offers a 14-day free trial, allowing you to test the software and see if it\u2019s right for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Shopify_pros\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Shopify Pros: eCommerce Website Builder for Small Businesses    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Paid technical support    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any issues customizing your store, you can contact Shopify\u2019s support team. Phone, email, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/live-chat-marketing.html\">live chat<\/a> \u2014 choose the option you prefer. Customers complain, though, that Shopify\u2019s support lacks detailed issue-solving. And it\u2019s not free. They also offer guides to help you implement certain features, but if you have little experience, it won\u2019t be of much help.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17289\/Shopify-Help-Center-p500.webp 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17289\/Shopify-Help-Center.webp 2x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17289\/Shopify-Help-Center.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17289\/Shopify-Help-Center.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17289\/Shopify-Help-Center.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1216\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17289\/Shopify-Help-Center.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17289\/Shopify-Help-Center.png 1x\" alt=\"Shopify Help Center\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Apps for iOS and Android    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are iOS and Android apps to manage your store on the go. However, if you want to improve your customers\u2019 mobile experience and create an iOs and Android app of your own, you\u2019ll have to reach out to third-party developers.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Shopify offers stores for sale    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy an existing Shopify business on Shopify\u2019s Exchange Marketplace. But think twice before pulling the trigger, especially when it comes to dropshipping businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you didn\u2019t personally do the product research, partner with suppliers, optimize for SEO, or set up integrations with third party services, you may face some serious problems with shipping, sales, site visibility, reputation, and product demand in general.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17291\/image6-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17291\/image6-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17291\/image6-p1140.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17291\/image6.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17291\/image6.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1291\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17291\/image6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17291\/image6.png 1x\" alt=\"Exchange Marketplace\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p>Do you know the reason why the store is for sale? Who owns the social media accounts? What do people say about the company you are looking to purchase?&nbsp;Building an online store from scratch may be more difficult, but buying an existing business may leave you high and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Shopify_cons\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Shopify Cons    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Transaction fees    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many SaaS solutions charge a user for each transaction on top of the service fees. For Shopify users, the rates differ from plan to plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>For \u201cBasic Shopify\u201d transaction fees are 2%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For \u201cShopify\u201d transaction fees are 1%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For \u201cAdvanced Shopify\u201d transaction fees are 0.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Paid apps    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The default functionality of your Shopify store is quite basic, and you might need to extend it with apps.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                                                                <div class=\"gb-img__figure-btn\" data-featherlight=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9-raw.png\">\n                                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1320\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17293\/image9.png 1x\" alt=\"Shopify app store\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n                            <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>    \n\n\n<p>The thing is that around two-thirds of Shopify apps are paid. For some of the Shopify apps you pay once, for others there\u2019s a monthly fee. The more functions an app has, the more it costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.asoft.co\/shopify-app-store-analysis-c8d9aab85ba7\" target=\"_blank\">analysis from ASoft<\/a> shows that the median price of an app is $7, and the average price is $29.06.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17294\/Shopify-Apps-Stats-.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17294\/Shopify-Apps-Stats--p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17294\/Shopify-Apps-Stats-.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17294\/Shopify-Apps-Stats-.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17294\/Shopify-Apps-Stats-.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"551\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17294\/Shopify-Apps-Stats-.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17294\/Shopify-Apps-Stats-.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Shopify Apps Stats\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                        <figcaption class=\"gb-img__source\">\n                    Source: ASoft blog                <\/figcaption>\n                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Changing the theme and widgets isn\u2019t beginner-friendly, if at all possible    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Customizing your theme demands knowledge of Liquid, a combination of tags, objects, and filters, to load dynamic content. You\u2019ll also need to know HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. But even if you are tech-savvy, customizing your Shopify store is a bad idea.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Shopify Payments are not available for every country    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify Payments is supposedly built to accept payments online without any fees or third-party providers. That\u2019s an illusion. First, Shopify has its own fees. Second, if your business is located outside the US with the exception of a few other countries, you won\u2019t be able to use Shopify Payments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Austria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Denmark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hong Kong SAR China<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ireland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Netherlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Zealand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Singapore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United Kingdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4>\n            It\u2019s not multi-language    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t support multiple languages, which might become a problem for a lot of businesses, especially if they sell overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Pictures are shown in wrong proportions    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, images are uploaded with the wrong proportions, so the store owners have to crop every image before uploading it to Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Not ready for SEO    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to its limited customization options, Shopify SEO is rated poorly by many sellers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Limited stock and inventory management    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify is a limited eCommerce website builder and good only for those with small inventory volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ol-numbers\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shivarweb.com\/2748\/shopify-review-pros-cons-of-using-shopify-for-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shopify Review<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/shopify\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\">G2Crowd: Shopify Reviews 2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Magento\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            VI. Magento Online Store Builder    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24507\/Magento.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Magento eCommerce shopping cart\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>Magento <\/strong>is an open-source self-hosted eCommerce solution that provides eCommerce sellers with a bunch of marketing, SEO, and catalog-management tools. This eCommerce platform has a huge developer community and is suitable for medium and large businesses, rather than the small ones. The reason is its insanely high cost of ownership.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Magento Pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that easy to tell the exact price as it varies. Anyway, you can consider the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The community version is free but you need to hire a developer or an agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are just launching your business, the basic Magento store will cost somewhere from $20,000 to $40,000. It will include the latest version of Magento Open Source, simple design theme, basic shipping and inventory options, initial setup and testing. Seems overwhelming for beginners, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go for Magento Enterprise Edition, be prepared to spend $100,000 &#8211; $250,000 or more. Among the features you\u2019ll get are mobile commerce solutions, customer segmentation, and targeted promotion, built-in addons, multiple stores and return management, wholesale solutions, and the like.&nbsp;&nbsp;All in all, Magento is a costly solution. You won\u2019t find pricing on the website, but you can find some info on forums and business review sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check these resources to learn more about Magento pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list ol-numbers\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/ecommerce-platform.html\">Top E-commerce Platform Comparison Chart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How Much Does Magento Cost?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Magento_pros\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Magento Pros: Best Online Store Builder For Companies With Huge Investments    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Many features to choose from    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Community (free) version has a lot of&nbsp; features not commonly available in other solutions. However, many of them are poor quality third party or custom extensions. Oftentimes, they are not built to work with large product catalogs and may result in a performance decrease. And, what\u2019s more, Magento is not responsible for that.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Huge community    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A community of users who have developed many plugins can be helpful in answering your questions and providing you with valuable tips. You can find developers, designers, and tech support there, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a decent Magento developer is tricky, though. Magento is an extremely large system (over 20,000 files and 200 database tables) so it requires an experienced developer.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17296\/Magento-Community.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17296\/Magento-Community.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17296\/Magento-Community.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17296\/Magento-Community.jpg 1x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"877\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17296\/Magento-Community.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17296\/Magento-Community.jpg 1x\" alt=\"Magento Community\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n<h4>\n            Ability to add unlimited number of products    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are no limits when it comes to products, I personally would not recommend doing that. Magento eCommerce website builder is the platform least prepared to handle big catalogs. The more products you add, the slower the software. But, of course, that all also depends on your hosting capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            There\u2019s a free version    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento has a free edition, so you can just easily download it from the web. The bad news is that you\u2019ll have to invest a significant amount of money tweaking it to your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Ready for SEO (but not quite successful)    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento was designed to be search engine friendly, but something went wrong. They may have fixed the issue in Magento 2, but indexing in Magento 1 CE has always been one of the major bottlenecks. The reason is that the website builder is not designed for big catalogs and can be bloated to millions of records.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Magento_cons\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Magento Cons    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Poor to no support    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No (for CE \u2013 Community Edition) or poor (for EE \u2013 Enterprise Edition) support is provided by the vendor. They resolve the core issues only and do not investigate third party code.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            No in-house developers and designers    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to find developers and designers yourself. In Western Europe and the US, freelance developers will cost about $150-$200 an hour, and the average price for agencies varies somewhere from $3,000 to $80,000. In Western Europe, the price will be higher \u2014 from $40,000 to $80,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Slow bug fixes    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento is slow to&nbsp; fix bugs in the Community Edition.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Hard to find the right hosting    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Server requirements are not met by every hosting, especially if you expect your store to load fast. Shared hosting won\u2019t work. Running Magento on normal shared hosting will be the reason for negative user experience. You should find providers who specialize in Magento hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the list of top-rated Magento hosting providers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>CloudWays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BlueHost<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GoDaddy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>InMotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BlackFire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Development is time-consuming    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Be prepared to spend more time and money on Magento than on any other eCommerce solution.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Slow performance    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento is 2-2.5x slower than X-Cart, which means it will hardly pass Google\u2019s Page Speed Test.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Limited Choice of eCommerce Themes    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are very few templates to choose from. The price goes up to $499, which is quite expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            No automated upgrades    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You won\u2019t be able to upgrade to a new version of Magento in a couple of clicks. Upgrades are generally very expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            No 1-click app installs    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to code to implement new features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/x-cart-vs-magento\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento Alternatives: The Complete List For 2020<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/magento-1-vs-magento-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Magento 1 Sunset: Pros and Cons Migrating From Magento 1 to 2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/media-lounge-magento\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G2Crowd: Magento review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Wix\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            VII. Wix: Free Website Builder With Paid eCommerce Features    <\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix-p500.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix-p760.jpg 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix.jpg 3x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1200\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/24508\/wix.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Wix Ecommerce Website Builder\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p><strong>Wix<\/strong> is a cloud-based eCommerce website builder that provides eCommerce templates so you can start building your online store easily. It doesn\u2019t require any coding skills to create a Wix online store. As such, it is very limited in design.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Wix pricing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While Wix pricing may seem quite affordable at the very start, you should know that everything else you may need in the future will cost extra. And though their service and functionality are quite mediocre, the price continues to blow out constantly. Also, be prepared for some unexpected troubles with billing. Store owners often complain about the ongoing charges, even if the subscription is paused.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix offers the following eCommerce plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>Business Basic costs $17\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Unlimited costs $25\/month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business VIP costs $35\/month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Wix_pros\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Wix Pros: Site Builder For Non-Designers    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Hundreds of templates to choose from    <\/h4>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                                                                <div class=\"gb-img__figure-btn\" data-featherlight=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1-raw.png\">\n                                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1125\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17320\/image12-1.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Wix templates\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n                            <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>    \n\n\n<p>Wix offers 700+ templates that are categorized in the following way:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li>Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online Store<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants &amp; Food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel &amp; Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio &amp; CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blogs &amp; Forums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health &amp; Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fashion &amp; Beauty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community &amp; Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creative Arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Landing Pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though all the templates are customizable, many of them are not responsive and poorly optimized for mobile which negatively affects SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Wix ADI    <\/h4>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                                                                <div class=\"gb-img__figure-btn\" data-featherlight=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30-raw.png\">\n                                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30.jpg 2x\" type=\"image\/jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1436\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30-p950.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30-p950.jpg 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17322\/image30.jpg 2x\" alt=\"Wix ADI\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n                            <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>    \n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with what a Wix ADI is. As they say on their website, Wix Artificial Design Intelligence (ADI) is the first-ever artificial intelligence that helps you design a beautiful online store that reflects your business\u2019s personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix ADI learns about you and your business and applies this knowledge to create the perfect site for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Help center    <\/h4>\n\n\n    <div class=\"gb-img__figure-container\">\n        <figure class=\"gb-img__figure\">\n                                                                <div class=\"gb-img__figure-btn\" data-featherlight=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2-raw.png\">\n                                            <picture><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2-p500.png 1x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2-p760.png 2x, https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2.png 3x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2.webp 1x\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><source  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2.png 1x\" type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(min-width: 421px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1244\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/img\/17323\/image2.png 1x\" alt=\"Wix Help Center\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/picture>                                                <\/div>\n                                                <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n                            <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/lib\/featherlight-1.7.13.css?var=1640604438\" \/>        <link  rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/miniflat\/build\/css\/elements\/post\/gallery.css?var=1643273158\" \/>    \n\n\n<p>Wix Help Center is well-categorized and easy to navigate. You can find the answer yourself, request a call, or create a ticket, and the support team will contact you. Though they advertise 24\/7 support, many customers claim they have to wait for 15 days to get a reply. People are also dissatisfied with the long wait times for the issues to be resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"Wix_cons\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h3>\n            Wix Cons    <\/h3>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Severe security issues    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A serious DOM XSS vulnerability was detected in Wix, allowing hackers to get access to the root user and do whatever they feel like. Fraudsters can also gain access to admin session cookies and resources through template demos. Be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Constant crashing    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix website builder is freezing or crashing every 10-15 minutes, which is annoying.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Hidden costs    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are extra costs that you should be aware of. Some integrations with complex systems are not free and require extra fees. Free domains are not entirely free. I suggest that you read the documentation before signing up with Wix and its services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Sluggish load times    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix stores can be slow and frustrating at times, and poor website performance may lead to SEO issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            No live chat support    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can request a call and place a ticket, but there\u2019s no live chat option available. Yep, eCommerce websites without live chats still exist.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Changing a template might be a bad idea    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t just change your template and keep the same website \u2014 you\u2019ll have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/start-online-store\/\">build a new website from scratch<\/a>. So think twice before choosing a template, because changing it might take you more time and effort than you might expect.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Poor tech SEO    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix is also known for having a poor SEO reputation, and could explain why its mobile-unfriendliness causes search engines to have little liking for Wix stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Wix is fine if you\u2019re not planning to generate new leads via search engines. You can market your store using word of mouth, referrals, social media, and other strategies, but if SEO is an essential part of your long-term marketing strategy or you work with an SEO professional, Wix will impede those efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>\n            Migrating to another platform is not an option    <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wix won\u2019t just let you do that. As noted on the official Wix website, <em>\u2018your Wix site and all of its contents are hosted exclusively on Wix\u2019s servers, and cannot be exported elsewhere\u2019.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No other eCommerce website builder dares to bar their users from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/blog\/changing-ecommerce-platforms.html\">replatforming<\/a>. Wix does, however, making it impossible to export or embed files, pages, or sites created using the Wix Editor or ADI to another external destination or host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it before choosing Wix as a shopping platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist darkblue gb-list__check gb-list__check--blue\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/wix\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\">G2Crowd: Wix Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/reviews\/wix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Wix Review (opens in a new tab)\">Wix Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"anchor\" id=\"summary\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/a><h2>\n            In Summary    <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you are, at the end of this huge blog post. Happy to see that you\u2019ve read through it all, but I\u2019ve got one more little table in store for you. Here you\u2019ll find only the most important information that should help you compare these eCommerce website builders and understand which one is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-table gb-table--5-cols gb-table--long-texts\" role=\"table\">\n\n    <div class=\"gb-table__thead\" role=\"rowgroup\">\n        <div class=\"gb-table__tr\" role=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"columnheader\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"columnheader\">Cost<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"columnheader\">Extensions<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"columnheader\">Hosting<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"columnheader\">Support by Vendor<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gb-table__tbody\" role=\"rowgroup\">\n        <div class=\"gb-table__tr\" role=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"rowheader\">X-Cart<\/div>\n           <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\"><span>Based on your business needs<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\">$1,459<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\"><span>hosted or <span class=\"nobr\">self-hosted<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\">24\/7 premium support<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-table__tr\" role=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"rowheader\">WooCommerce<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\">free<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\">$7,700+<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\"><span>hosted or <span class=\"nobr\">self-hosted<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\">not available<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"gb-table__tr\" role=\"row\">\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td gb-table__th\" role=\"rowheader\">Magento Commerce<\/div>\n            <div class=\"gb-table__td\" role=\"cell\">$40,000.00 &#8211; 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Step 2\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"site\" value=\"www.x-cart.com\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page_url\" value=\"https:\/\/www.x-cart.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17268\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"amplitude_device_id\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"lm_tag\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"formid\" value=\"22cd72654d84181cb0a372b39ab2a12f3599\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap form-group form-group-block revenue\"><select required name=\"revenue\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control form-control-lg\" id=\"revenue\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"><option value=\"\" disabled=\"\" selected=\"\" hidden=\"\"><\/option><option value=\"Less than $50,000\">Less than $50,000<\/option><option value=\"$50,000\u2014$250,000\">$50,000\u2014$250,000<\/option><option value=\"$250,000\u2014$1M\">$250,000\u2014$1M<\/option><option value=\"$1M\u2014$3M\">$1M\u2014$3M<\/option><option value=\"$3M\u2014$5M\">$3M\u2014$5M<\/option><option value=\"$5M\u2014$10M\">$5M\u2014$10M<\/option><option value=\"More than $10M\">More than $10M<\/option><\/select><label for=\"revenue\">What is your projected annual revenue?<\/label><\/span>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap form-group form-group-block platform\"><select required name=\"platform\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control form-control-lg\" id=\"platform\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"><option value=\"\" disabled=\"\" selected=\"\" hidden=\"\"><\/option><option value=\"Magento\">Magento<\/option><option value=\"Shopify\">Shopify<\/option><option value=\"WooCommerce\">WooCommerce<\/option><option value=\"Big Commerce\">Big Commerce<\/option><option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option><option value=\"My store isn\u2019t online yet\">My store isn\u2019t online yet<\/option><\/select><label for=\"platform\">Which platform is your store currently using?<\/label><\/span>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap form-group form-group-block reason\"><select required name=\"reason\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-select wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control form-control-lg\" id=\"reason\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\"><option value=\"\" disabled=\"\" selected=\"\" hidden=\"\"><\/option><option value=\"My customers\u2019 experience on my site\">My customers\u2019 experience on my site<\/option><option value=\"My ability to grow with the platform\">My ability to grow with the platform<\/option><option value=\"Customizations and features\">Customizations and features<\/option><option value=\"Speed &amp; technical ability of my site\">Speed &amp; technical ability of my site<\/option><option value=\"Data management\">Data management<\/option><option value=\"Cost\">Cost<\/option><option value=\"Other\">Other<\/option><\/select><label for=\"reason\">What\u2019s most important in creating your online store?<\/label><\/span>\n<span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap form-group phone\"><input type=\"tel\" name=\"phone\" value=\"\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required form-control form-control-lg\" id=\"phone\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"What\u2019s your phone number\" \/><label for=\"phone\">What\u2019s your phone number<\/label><\/span>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"email\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"submit\" value=\"View My Store\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control has-spinner wpcf7-submit btn btn-lg btn--lg btn-primary spiner\" \/><\/form><\/div>                    <div class=\"mstep__back-wrapper\">\n                        <a href=\"#\" class=\"mstep__back\">Back to Main Info<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mstep__step mstep__step--step3\">\n                    <h2 class=\"mstep__step-title mstep__step-title--thanks\">Thank <mark>YOU!<\/mark><\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"mstep__step-text\">We&#8217;ll get in touch with you shortly <span>to discuss your project.<\/span><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I know why you\u2019re here: You are looking to create an online eCommerce store and start selling online. Or maybe you\u2019re not satisfied with your current solution and looking for the perfect eCommerce platform to migrate to. Luckily, you came to the right place. 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