Choosing the right ecommerce platform is an important decision for any business looking to sell their products online. The three options below are tried-and-tested ecommerce platforms that are used by thousands of merchants.
WordPress is one of the most popular CMS systems around. WooCommerce is an open source e-commerce plugin for WordPress. It is designed for small to large-sized online merchants using WordPress, the plugin quickly became popular for its simplicity to install and customize and free base product.
Shopify is a complete commerce platform that lets you start, grow, and manage a business. Create and customize an online store. Manage products, inventory, payments, and shipping.
Magento is an ecommerce platform built on open source technology which provides online merchants with a flexible shopping cart system, as well as control over the look, content and functionality of their online store. Magento offers powerful marketing, search engine optimisation, and catalog-management tools.
October 2023
The database structure of Magento is designed to store and manage various aspects of an e-commerce website, including products, orders, customers, and more. Understanding the...
August 2023
In the digital age, where online shopping has become an integral part of our lives, ecommerce websites hold the key to business success. Amidst the...
August 2023
For small businesses aiming to establish a formidable online presence and drive sales, Magento emerges as a powerful e-commerce platform offering a suite of features...
→ Continue reading"Using Magento to get small businesses online"
July 2023
Speed optimisation is crucial for a Magento website as it directly impacts user experience, conversions, and search engine rankings. You should prepare your server so...
June 2023
Enable Gzip compression on your server to compress your website's files before sending them to the visitor's browser. This significantly reduces the file size, resulting...
→ Continue reading".htaccess: Enable GZIP Compression for Magento"
April 2023
Ecommerce payment gateways are critical components of any online store, as they enable merchants to accept payments from customers securely and conveniently. There are many...
February 2024
Setting sales prices in your Shopify store is a straightforward process that can help boost sales and attract customers. Follow these steps to effectively set...
April 2023
Ecommerce payment gateways are critical components of any online store, as they enable merchants to accept payments from customers securely and conveniently. There are many...
December 2021
How to add breadcrumbs to your Shopify Northern Ireland liquid templates Breadcrumbs are a secondary navigation aid that helps users easily understand the relation between...
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May 2021
Shopify Belfast is an ecommerce platform that hosts your website for selling products and services. It helps organize the layout of your store's appearance through...
January 2021
A quick guide to help set-up a discount code in a Shopify Belfast store. First login to your Shopify store admin area and click on...
October 2019
Choosing the right ecommerce platform is an important decision for any business looking to sell their products online. The three options below are tried-and-tested ecommerce...
April 2023
Ecommerce payment gateways are critical components of any online store, as they enable merchants to accept payments from customers securely and conveniently. There are many...
June 2020
In the dynamic realm of e-commerce, choosing the right platform is pivotal to the success of any online venture. For businesses seeking a reliable and...
May 2020
Choosing the best payment gateways for WooCommerce depends on factors such as your location, target market, and specific business needs. Several payment gateways are widely...
October 2019
Choosing the right ecommerce platform is an important decision for any business looking to sell their products online. The three options below are tried-and-tested ecommerce...
November 2023
In an era where digital presence is paramount, charities are increasingly turning to online platforms to raise awareness and funds for their causes. WordPress, with...
→ Continue reading"WordPress for charities and donation websites "
August 2023
For small businesses aiming to establish a formidable online presence and drive sales, Magento emerges as a powerful e-commerce platform offering a suite of features...
→ Continue reading"Using Magento to get small businesses online"
April 2023
Ecommerce payment gateways are critical components of any online store, as they enable merchants to accept payments from customers securely and conveniently. There are many...
February 2023
OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research organisation that has the potential to revolutionise the ecommerce industry. By leveraging OpenAI's cutting-edge AI technologies, ecommerce...
→ Continue reading"Using OpenAI tools in ecommerce environments"
September 2021
The [Mage Open Source Community Alliance](https://www.mage-os.community/) have published an open letter to the Magento community to announce a new initiative designed to focus on ensuring...
April 2020
Online sellers need to keep on top of the impact COVID—19 is and will continue to have on retailers. The links below are some thoughts...
