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"I no longer feel like my retail business is "out of the loop". With eCommerce I can feel confident..."
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Katia
Owner in Canada
This information was sourced from Lightspeed eCommerce
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Lightspeed eCommerce
Pros:
Lightspeed Ecommerce perfectly complimented our Lightspeed POS system.
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Cons:
No offline availability. If internet is down, you can't do anything.
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This information was sourced from Lightspeed eCommerce
Who Uses Lightspeed eCommerce?
Lightspeed eCommerce is built for retailers who want to focus on online business growth, provide customers with a modern shopping experience and work...
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg
, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
and 8 others
"BigCommerce has been the answer to all of the problems that have plagued my online store. Adding..."
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Stephanie
System Administrator in US
This information was sourced from BigCommerce
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of BigCommerce
Pros:
It has a good amount of templates you can explore. Despite it is thought for people less into web designing, it also allows more tech-savvy users and developers to apply some HTML and CSS styling.
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Cons:
Support sometimes doesn't know everything about ongoing issues with the platform so sometimes it is frustrating to iterate an issue that team members don't even know are happening.
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This information was sourced from BigCommerce
Who Uses BigCommerce?
Designed for retail businesses of all sizes, it is a cloud-based tool that lets businesses create eCommerce websites using customizable theme/template...
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico
, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, United Kingdom, United States
and 5 others
Afghanistan, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh
, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bhutan, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Georgia, Germany, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macao SAR China, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Mexico, Mongolia, Montserrat, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, St Pierre & Miquelon, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkmenistan, Turks & Caicos Islands, US Virgin Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
and 80 others
"Liftoff allows us the build robust, enterprise B2B e-commerce sites for our clients. For online..."
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Eric
VP of Business Development in US
This information was sourced from Liftoff
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Liftoff
Pros:
Aggressive development schedule. Robust and continually improved API.
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Cons:
Another drawback is that the software does not provide my customers with a large selection of shipping options; for some customers who want more choices, this can be a problem.
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This information was sourced from Liftoff
Who Uses Liftoff?
Create impressive company stores, enable online product customization, integrate with your suppliers, and wow your clients with the leading commerce...
"My overall experience has been amazing I'm under the venture plan which is $17 a month and you can..."
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Devonna
Owner in US
This information was sourced from Ecwid
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Ecwid
Pros:
Ecwid has developed a website team that enabled me to set up my coffee roasting business fast and efficiently. Able to integrate with Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin without problems.
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Cons:
I had a hard time at first. But it really taught me alot.
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This information was sourced from Ecwid
Who Uses Ecwid?
Small and medium merchants and entrepreneurs who want to quickly sell on any website without hiring a developer.
"My experience with Wix has been great it’s user-friendly, customizable, and perfect for building a..."
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Abdulrahman
Managing Director in Canada
This information was sourced from Wix
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Wix
Pros:
Accessible to anyone who has a little interest and commitment. Enables the creation of very professional websites, with an excellent image bank and templates.
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Cons:
Absolutely awful customer service and support when things go wrong (which they do, daily).
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This information was sourced from Wix
Who Uses Wix?
Anyone looking to build and grow their online presence. Whether you’re a self-creator, small business or large organization, you can do it all with...
"Shopify is my go-to ecommerce platform for helping small businesses."
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James
Performance Marketing in US
This information was sourced from Shopify
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Shopify
Pros:
Shopify is an excellent solution for both beginners and professionals. They offer a 14-day free trial and it is user friendly.
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Cons:
Each time I close this software, I'll have to re-login typing my email and password and it freezes sometimes, I'll have to logout and login again to see my sales stats.
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This information was sourced from Shopify
Who Uses Shopify?
Small to mid-size on standard plans and Enterprise companies on Shopify Plus.
Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India
, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, North Korea, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
and 15 others
Languages
Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, German
, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
and 12 others
"It has been alright. For the price we pay it would be nice to be able to have other sites on the..."
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Kellie
owner in US
This information was sourced from Squarespace
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Squarespace
Pros:
Easy to deploy and integrates (albeit not seamlessly) with GoDaddy, where we were previously hosting our website. Excellent customer service.
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Cons:
In my personal opinion, I think SS is lost with its minimalist phyloshopy and streamlined way of doing things.
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This information was sourced from Squarespace
Who Uses Squarespace?
Trusted by the worlds best, Squarespace empowers people with creative ideas to succeed. Entrepreneurs, photographers, restaurants, musicians,...
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Finland
, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
and 21 others
Languages
Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese
, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
and 9 others
"It's similar to other websites and is good for simple projects, but not for business purposes. It..."
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Saemi
artist in US
This information was sourced from GoDaddy Website Builder
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of GoDaddy Website Builder
Pros:
This is a free extension in GoDaddy that allows you to make your own website very quickly and without any start-up capital. You can get an online presence within minutes.
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Cons:
The price is a bit high, and I am not sure why, but my website gets very little traffic. This is frustrating after two years.
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This information was sourced from GoDaddy Website Builder
Who Uses GoDaddy Website Builder?
This website builder can be used for any website, regardless of your technical skill level.
"The platform (shipping easy)is one of the best for all growing business,by saving money and time..."
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John
Manager in Kenya
This information was sourced from ShippingEasy
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of ShippingEasy
Pros:
Shipping easy is the best way to ship your packages with discount rates for the online marketplace.it also help with business owners.you can not go wrong with this app.
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Cons:
I can not think of anything I dislike about the software.
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This information was sourced from ShippingEasy
Who Uses ShippingEasy?
E-commerce merchants who ship products to their customers, as well as brick-and-mortar merchants making the transition to online selling.
"The software is simple to use. Worldclass support team. Social media intergration has really helped..."
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Martin
Marketing Manager in Kenya
This information was sourced from Marketing 360
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Marketing 360
Pros:
Marketing does not require a lot of hands on but I receive regular updates and the ability to respond if need be. Integrated well, especially email requests for service.
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Cons:
I have two other friends that I referred that are very upset with their experiences and even cc'd me on their emails to their sales person and account manager to express their frustrations.
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This information was sourced from Marketing 360
Who Uses Marketing 360?
Over 20,000 small businesses use our broader business commerce platform so they have everything they need to manage and grow their business in one...
"Our industry was using a server-based software which was cumbersome and VERY outdated. Switching to..."
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Steve
Owner in US
This information was sourced from Lightspeed Retail
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Lightspeed Retail
Pros:
The team at Lightspeed has been extremely helpful with our migration to their platform. Their Ecom integration makes it very easy to manage our inventory and has increased our online sales.
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Cons:
Lack of responsiveness from the company after you purchase it.
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This information was sourced from Lightspeed Retail
Who Uses Lightspeed Retail?
Lightspeed powers businesses in over 100 countries. From Apparel to Home & Gardening, Lightspeed Retail supports entrepreneurs to improve efficiency...
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Adobe Commerce
Pros:
From an entrepreneurial standpoint, once you have a team that knows the functions of the product, navigating the software and selling online is great.
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Cons:
I abandoned the use almost immediately, am I wrong with my judgment. But in any case, the interface didn't create any attractions.
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This information was sourced from Adobe Commerce
Who Uses Adobe Commerce?
Personalized, composable B2B and B2C ecommerce platform for mid-market and enterprise businesses.
"For your online store, Prestashop is analogous to a cargo ship. If you run a small business, you'll..."
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Stephanie
System Administrator in US
This information was sourced from PrestaShop
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of PrestaShop
Pros:
A large community supports it with a lot of plug-ins that work and help market and manage the e-shop.
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Cons:
If you don't engage the right person for the development, could have some problem when you update the core. Community not has much engaged than other platform.
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This information was sourced from PrestaShop
Who Uses PrestaShop?
For all company sizes, as long as you want to develop your online sales and increase your market share (SMB, SME, Large Enterprises, etc.)
"Our customer used to sell physical gift cards through Costco and saw tens of thousands of dollars..."
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Rick
Director of Sales in Canada
This information was sourced from Square Online
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Square Online
Pros:
I love all the functions and being able to keep track of all my clients and check them out and get them rescheduled so quickly.
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Cons:
Occasionally I have connectivity issues. If you don't have a chip reader, sometimes it's difficult because a lot of cards are starting to be chip only.
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This information was sourced from Square Online
Who Uses Square Online?
Fit for anyone who wants to build a retail store, add online ordering for a restaurant and enable in-person pickup, or provide online appointment...
"I love the fact that it is such a complete toolkit for the digital entrepreneur.
The founding..."
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Gary
Growth Hacker in UK
This information was sourced from Ventture
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Ventture
Pros:
When I first started using it, there were lots of bugs, but it was a start up, and I bought a lifetime license that they offered to help them get off the ground.
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Cons:
I would not do business with them as they are completely untrustworthy. Very difficult to contact them.
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This information was sourced from Ventture
Who Uses Ventture?
Creators, entrepreneurs, coaches from all walks of life, who want to build successful online businesses.
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Lucky Orange
Pros:
It's difficult to slate the platform considering the price point - Lucky Orange is by far the most affordable (and probably best value for money) heatmapping tool out there.
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Cons:
Its a little bit difficult to learn but as all applications you can learn it.
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This information was sourced from Lucky Orange
Who Uses Lucky Orange?
Marketers, UX professionals and business owners at eCommerce and B2B companies and digital agencies rely on Lucky Orange to help find new ways to...
Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand
, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
and 4 others
"overall it is an ideal platform if you are interested in in creating and selling online content."
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Arlene
Digital marketer in Canada
This information was sourced from Kajabi
Cataloging/Categorization
Order Management
Shopping Cart
Website Management
For Small Businesses
This information was sourced from verified user reviews of Kajabi
Pros:
Especially in regards to courses and making the most out of your customer relationships. It's user friendly, and allows your courses to look very professional.
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Cons:
The price is what really hurts my heart and my pocketbook.
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This information was sourced from Kajabi
Who Uses Kajabi?
Kajabi is an all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs to build, market, and sell digital products based on their expertise.
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