{"id":1858,"date":"2020-12-31T11:44:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-31T06:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/?p=1858"},"modified":"2021-03-13T10:20:54","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T04:50:54","slug":"ecommerce-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/ecommerce-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"eCommerce In 2020 And Beyond: 5 Platforms Compared"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are thinking about opening an ecommerce store or considering switching to a new platform, it helps to know what kinds of features and performance to expect. Choosing the right platform can have a deep impact on your online company\u2019s success. In addition to what the store looks like to consumers, there are lots of things that make managing the back end better for your business. Things like inventory management, helpful analytics, email marketing campaigns, sales and discount codes, SEO and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/businesstrex.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Businesstrex<\/strong><\/span><\/a> wants to help you compare five of the higher rated ecommerce platforms out there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-655dea187f609\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-655dea187f609\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/ecommerce-in-2020\/#1_Shopify\" title=\"1. Shopify\">1. Shopify<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/ecommerce-in-2020\/#2_BigCommerce\" title=\"2. BigCommerce\">2. BigCommerce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/ecommerce-in-2020\/#3_WooCommerce\" title=\"3. WooCommerce\">3. WooCommerce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/ecommerce-in-2020\/#4_3dcart\" title=\"4. 3dcart\">4. 3dcart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/ecommerce-in-2020\/#5_Squarespace\" title=\"5. Squarespace\">5. Squarespace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Shopify\"><\/span>1. Shopify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shopify is probably one of the more popular names in the ecommerce space. With over one million online stores, Shopify plans start at $29 per month and it offers users discounts on shipping rates. Shop themes are optimized for mobile users and you can add an unlimited number of products to your store. Other coveted features include abandoned cart recovery, social media integration and email <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/category\/marketing\/\">marketing<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. And with 24\/7 support, Shopify is very user friendly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_BigCommerce\"><\/span>2. BigCommerce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re big on <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/search-engine-optimization-trends-in-2020\/\">SEO<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, BigCommerce is the place to be. It offers over 40 payment gateway options, 24\/7 support and scalability. Whether you\u2019re starting small or already established, BigCommerce can be a great help. Plans start at $29.95 a month and allow you to sell on social media, Amazon and ebay. There\u2019s even discounted shipping rates and zero transaction fees.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_WooCommerce\"><\/span>3. WooCommerce<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although this is a free and open source option that works with WordPress based sites, you will still need to purchase hosting and a domain name. There are free and paid themes available for your shop as well as plenty of payment taking options. Shops can choose from a huge variety of plugins from analytics to email <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/write-for-us\/\">marketing<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and more. WooCommerce has a large and expansive support forum that can be very helpful, but if you are not comfortable doing website development, it\u2019s a good idea to hire a web developer or programmer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_3dcart\"><\/span>4. 3dcart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small businesses tend to do well with 3dcart. It\u2019s got some great SEO features and lots of free themes compared to other platforms. With plans starting at $19 per month, you can register your domain, pay no transaction fees, have 24\/7 tech support and more. It\u2019s a great choice for those who don\u2019t need enterprise features but want marketing tools and ecommerce functionality.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Squarespace\"><\/span>5. Squarespace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This all-in-one ecommerce platform is great for keeping things simple. Square pace takes care of server management so you can focus on running your shop. Plans start at $18 per month, and there are plenty of mobile-optimized and customizable themes and templates to work with. It allows an unlimited number of products, automated shipping calculator, multiple payment platforms, abandoned cart recovery and more. You will also have access to 24\/7 email support.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these platforms offer free trials so you can see what works best for you and your <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trendstechblog.com\/category\/business\/\">business<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. 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