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On Ecwid.. should I be using Shopify?
I've never heard of Ecwid. All I can say is that I know Shopify, and I don't like it. We're running a store (not dropshipping, mind you) and we're currently looking at approximately $400 in Shopify-related expenses per month (apps and what not). For a start-up, that's quite a lot IMO. I know WooCommerce fairly well and I know for a fact that, had we gone with a WP site, we'd be looking at maybe $20 per month instead. So for what it's worth, my recommendation goes to WordPress with WooCommerce.
More on reddit.comEcwid is free for 10 product and no processing fees. Is there a catch?
So, I can't comment on the "free for 10 product and no processing fees"
BUT.
The job I left (just as COVID started to take off in the UK) was using Ecwid.
I HATED IT. But it does do its job.
In terms of processing fees, I can only apologise, I honestly don't know on that one.
From my personal experience, Ecwid has poor poor support. They limit live chat to a higher plan, and even still the information they can give you is very limited. I was on the Live Chat a lot, too.
My boss' website was doing around 340 - 460 orders a day (varied a bit, as it was volatile with COVID and the news coming out)....Ecwid goes down.It went down for us a lot.
Their apps SUCK. A lot of Shopify apps aren't needed (I use max 10 on my sites).. but Ecwids are just poor.. and very limited
The product page is a bare minimum. They allow you to have very limited amount of customisation (you have 2 hours development time if you want them to move things around for you.. and then it's $100 an hour)
Now when I left, they had rolled out a little more ability around emailing customers (order confirmation emails), but it wasn't great. I use Klaviyo and Shopify.
They have a site builder. It's very bad. Use it on Joomla, or Wordpress and intergrate them together
Ecwid loads its catalog in its entirety, so there's a delay when someone clicks on your category links
Ecwids Cart Icons will slow your website load speed down (using tools like GtMetrix and Pingdom will give you a good idea, when you test it)
and for the positives..
It's not that expensive a month.
You can tweak CSS reasonably easily, if you know how to use the developer tools in your browser
Is Ecwid good for beginners?
Overall, Ecwid is good for beginners, and the free plan is a great chance to try out the service without cost or risk. When you first sign up, wait a few minutes before diving into creating a store. Within 15 minutes or so, you’ll receive a welcome email that includes links to several tutorial articles and videos to walk you through the process.
Does Ecwid work with WordPress?
Ecwid works with WordPress through a plugin or by pasting a small bit of code from your Ecwid store. While the plugin works with both WordPress.org and WordPress.com sites, it’s important to note that access to the plugin may be limited by your plan level with WordPress.com.
Do I need a website to sell on Ecwid?
Ecwid includes store hosting powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), so you do not need another website to sell on Ecwid. However, you can embed your Ecwid store into any website that allows custom code additions if you prefer. Ecwid hosting includes unlimited bandwidth and storage.
Hi. I know how much people rely on and love Shopify (and especially Plus) for all the different ways it can be used and customized. But I’ve got a vendor pitching me about their middleware and saying their e-commerce platform is based upon Ecwid. I’ve been in ecomm since 2009 and I’d never heard of Ecwid. BuT!… I’m no closed minded; I’ll play along. WTH is Ecwid and is it even comparable to Shopify plus at all? Is it trustworthy? Is it supported/maintained? Any data/privacy issues? Is it fast & reliable?
I’m looking for any blind spots I might be missing so I can ask clarifying questions, but I’m also wondering if I should just walk away, vs be open minded to trying something that’s not something I’ve already heard of, like Shopify or big commerce, woocommerce or magento, or… any of the other ecomm solutions that have been around and made a name for themselves.
Anyone have any thoughts on Ecwid?
Hi everyone,
I’m a new entrepreneur looking to set up an online store. I’m trying to decide between WooCommerce and ECWID, and I’d love some advice.
Here’s what I’m looking for: • A fast, modern-looking website. • Less than 10 products (they won’t change • Easy-to-manage setup with minimal maintenance.
With WooCommerce, I understand I’ll likely need plugins for things like: Abandoned cart recovery, Social media integration, Discount codes, LiveChat, SEO optimization.
I’m worried about hidden costs with WooCommerce, especially since plugins can add up. I also know some developers on Fiverr or Upwork offer cheap setups, but they might use nulled plugins, which seems risky in the long run.
On the other hand, ECWID’s Venture plan includes many of these features, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the monthly cost compared to WooCommerce.
Considering I have a small, fixed product range and want a fast, clean store, which platform do you think is better?
Is WooCommerce worth the extra setup and potential plugin costs?
Or is ECWID a more straightforward, low-maintenance option for a small business like mine?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, especially about real-world costs and must-have plugins!
Thanks! 😊