Even though the traditional retail is alive and kicking, it is no secret that more and more of trading is taking place online every day. Because of this, opening your own e-store might be a lucrative choice of profession. Still, not all here is milk and honey and, before you even start with the real work, you will have to choose the right e-store builder. Luckily, your options here are numerous, so all you need to do is find the one that suits your needs the best. Here are some of them.

WordPress

First of all, it is important to mention that WordPress (WP) is not exactly an e-store builder. It is, however, a fully rounded content management system (CMS) and as such, it can also be applied in this situation. With the help from various useful plugins, websites organized with WP can be greatly suited to this purpose. To make things even better, WordPress is an open-source platform, which makes it quite versatile.

Magento

For those not comfortable working in WordPress because they want something more e-commerce oriented, Magento might be the right choice. One of Magento’s strongest features (apart from also being an open-source software) is the fact that it has some of the most flexible product display options in this field. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out how something like this can play a vital role in an e-store creation. Along with the multiple transaction options available, that is pretty much all that you’ll need to open a fully functional e-store within the next few months.

Shopify

Probably one of the best renowned platforms for building an e-store is Shopify. One of the things that affect your sales the most is the number of payment options your website integrates. Even in traditional retail, small businesses and startups suffer severely due to not accepting credit cards. Well, with Shopify, what you get are more than 50 integrated payment gateways. You also get more than hundred unique templates and there is no restriction on the products for sale.

3dcart

For those with unreliable source of income or on a tight budget, there is nothing more flexible than 3dcart. Like most other e-store builders, 3dcart also includes a 15-day free trial period, but this is only the tip of the iceberg. The most curious thing about 3dcart is that it offers 5 different versions (Nano, Mini, Starter, Professional and Professional Plus respectively) and each one of them comes at a different price. Furthermore, you can even choose to pay on a monthly or yearly basis (which is usually much more frugal). All in all, what you need to do is choose an option that suits your wallet.

Big Commerce

Finally, when it comes to the high-end e-store builders and situations in which budget doesn’t play a key role, it is unavoidable to mention Big Commerce. Even though this platform comes at a hefty fee of almost $30 per month, it brings some great advantages, as well. For starters, it allows transactions in any currency, unlimited bandwidth as well as astoundingly detailed analytics dashboard. In other words, it is a true masterpiece and a genuinely versatile e-commerce tool.

Conclusion

As you can see, each and every one of these platforms has something different to offer. This is why it would be absurd to claim that one of them is superior or inferior to others. At best, they may suit your needs better, but then again, this is all that it takes. Any way, going with any of the aforementioned e-store builders will not be a choice you will come to regret.

Author

Dan Radak is a marketing professional with ten years of experience. He is currently working with a number of companies in the field of digital marketing, closely collaborating with a couple of e-commerce companies. He is also a coauthor on several technology websites and regular contributor to Technivorz.