WooCommerce & Ecommerce Platform, which one do you more prefer?
What is WooCommerce?
I think everyone will know this plugin if you are familiar with WordPress, it is a free WordPress plugin, that adds an e-commerce function, run small to medium-sized online store easily.
Pros:
It’s totally free, if plus the extensions are mostly reasonably priced, all you have to do is install the WooCommerce plugin on your WordPress, and your store will be set up and running at a low cost.
WooCommerce has unlimited customization options, powerful features that help you create your store in your own style. Otherwise, WordPress is a huge community, freely moves your site, also be a point that can increase your SEO ranking.
Cons:
Because it is a WordPress plugin, unless you are familiar with WordPress, you will struggle with the installation and maintenance, even build your business site.
What is an eCommerce Platform?
It is an online business application, that allows online retailers to manage their online stores such as website, sales, marketing, and even operation through the app.
Pros:
The platform makes it very easy to build an online store from scratch, end-to-end from hosting, security, and quickly launch your store, everything you need is just to create the account, this is much easy for beginners who have no coding skills or any technical skills.
The maintenance cost is paid per month depending on your solution, so you can know exactly the fee you need to pay every month.
Most eCommerce platforms have great support with their own customer service team.
Besides that, your store can also sell on Amazon, eBay, Facebook as its build-in feature.
Cons:
You don’t have much control over your site, because your site is worked on their platform so if it racks up the bill, this means that you have no choice to cancel the subscribe unless you think about stopping running your store then start to launch it again with other platforms. Otherwise, if these platforms cannot continue to operate, all your business has gone with them. This is the point you must seriously consider for your long plan before getting started your online store.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR ANSWER? Find a reliable hosting provider to host your site or subscribe to the e-commerce platform plans?
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