{"id":48,"date":"2024-10-28T23:04:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T23:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/?p=48"},"modified":"2024-12-02T19:09:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T19:09:48","slug":"e-commerce-platform-comparisons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.sou.edu\/bristlins\/e-commerce-platform-comparisons\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Commerce Platform Comparisons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WIX vs. Square vs. Shopify<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog post explains the difference between the three popular e-commerce platforms for selling goods and services. E-commerce platforms are \u201cshopping carts\u201d for businesses and nonprofit organizations that help automate purchasing. This blog post glances at WIX, Square, and Shopify, reviews the strengths and weaknesses of each platform, and recommends one for a non-profit organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Square is for small businesses seeking a POS system that is cost-effective and easy to use with competitive pricing. Square even provides a free version of its POS system. The free version includes sales tracking and reporting, offline mode, and a customizable interface. Designed for businesses that do not require advanced POS features. Square is best used for iOS or Android devices but is not compatible with Windows devices. Square can be easily started and stopped without penalty. Square is known for its simplicity, transparency in pricing, and no chargeback fees. Square falls short with retail businesses like restaurants. Square makes a good choice for small businesses without a lot of nuanced needs and\/or Windows desktops or tablets. Square charges In-person fees of 2.6% + $0.10 and online: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Discover the Best E-Commerce Platforms for Growth, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shopify is for more complex organizations that come with an online store, with built-in payment processing in 133 currencies and multiple languages. Shopify is designed for selling items via an online store, enabling users to add products almost anywhere instantly. Shopify offers multiple channels integration with social media, connects with vendors, and automatically emails customers who abandon their carts. Shopify users are happy with its transparent flat swipe fees, drop-shipping and curbside pickup, and local delivery options. Shopify offers inventory tracking, out-of-stock items can be hidden, and offers analysis on inventory levels. There are no free plans available, no live support, only via chat, and may have additional transaction fees applied to the user\u2019s account. Shopify charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction and a $29.00 monthly fee (Discover the Best E-Commerce Platforms for Growth, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WIX is a website builder with e-commerce capabilities and a good fit for fitness, restaurants, and hotels. WIX\u2019s customization options are robust with so many choices the process can be overwhelming. If selling is a primary function of your business WIX is a fantastic option with its advanced inventory tool management and shipping processes. WIX is known for its service business features, option to choose another payment processor, custom app builder, storage space limitations, limited ability to sell physical products, and an overwhelming feature list. WIX charges no payment processing fees and has three monthly fees depending on the level of needs: Business Basic for $27 per month, Business Unlimited for $32 per month, and Business VIP for $59 per month (Discover the Best E-Commerce Platforms for Growth, 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square is recommended for small non-profit organizations likely to sell a limited range of items, such as t-shirts, hoodies, and ballcaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By: Sonya<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover the Best E-Commerce Platforms for Growth<\/em>. (2024, 10 28). Retrieved from NerdWallet: https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/m\/small-business\/ecommerce-business-software?utm_source=goog&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=smb_mktg_paid_042524_software_ecommerce&utm_term=e%20commerce%20platforms&utm_content=ecommerce-exact&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Py4BhCbAR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shopify.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Squareup.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WIX.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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