Squarespace Ecommerce Is Beautiful, But What Does It Actually Cost? Squarespace has built its reputation on stunning design templates and an intuitive website builder. For ecommerce, they offer dedicated commerce plans that look appealing on the surface. But the pricing structure has some nuances that can catch store owners off guard, especially when you dig […]

WooCommerce Is Free, But Running a WooCommerce Store Is Not WooCommerce is the most popular ecommerce platform in the world, powering over 25% of all online stores. And its biggest selling point is right there on the website: it is free. The WooCommerce plugin costs $0 to download and install. But if you think you […]

What BigCommerce Actually Costs in 2026 BigCommerce pricing looks straightforward on the surface: four main plans with clear monthly prices. But the real cost of running a BigCommerce store depends on your sales volume, the features you need, and how your business grows over time. The good news is that BigCommerce includes more features in […]

Why Store Owners Switch From Shopify to WooCommerce Shopify is an excellent platform and I recommend it to most of my clients. But there are legitimate reasons why some store owners decide to make the move to WooCommerce. Maybe you want complete control over your store’s code and functionality. Maybe your monthly app costs on […]

The Biggest Decision Most Store Owners Get Wrong When you start looking at ecommerce platforms, you quickly run into two fundamentally different approaches: hosted platforms and self-hosted platforms. This is not just a technical decision. It affects your monthly costs, your daily operations, your security responsibilities, and how much control you have over your store. […]

Why a Features Checklist Matters Before You Pick a Platform Choosing an ecommerce platform without a features checklist is like buying a car without knowing whether it has the engine size, trunk space, or safety features you need. I have seen too many store owners sign up for a platform because it looked nice in […]

Why Store Migration Matters More Than You Think Switching ecommerce platforms is one of the most stressful decisions you can make as a store owner. I get it. You have products, customers, order history, and SEO rankings you have spent months or even years building up. The thought of losing any of that is enough […]

Choosing an ecommerce platform is one of the first and most consequential decisions you will make when starting an online business. The wrong choice means months of frustration, expensive migrations, and lost sales. The right choice gives you a foundation that supports growth for years. With dozens of platforms available in 2026, the number of […]