Choosing your platform
How to choose an ecommerce platform
Define your products, budget and operating needs, then use a practical process to compare providers and test the platforms on your shortlist.
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Ecommerce guides for online stores
Plan your platform choice, understand store costs and prepare for launch with practical guides built around the decisions online sellers face.
Getting started
Your online store launch checklist
Work through products, payments, shipping, policies and test orders before launch, with practical checks to help prepare your store for customers.
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What does an ecommerce platform cost?
Budget for subscriptions, payments, apps, themes and maintenance. Learn which costs to investigate before committing to software for your store.
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