Questions

There are just way too many options. I'm thoroughly confused and have been spending way too much time deciding which software to use. Keep in mind we will only be selling under 10 products in the beginning. I've looked into Shopify but I'm a bit appalled by their fees. Is it worth is to pay those fees?

There is no easy answer to the question of how to choose the right eCommerce platform, but it's a lot easier if you carefully map out your requirements, and long-term goals, and then compare each platform against this.

This can be difficult if you haven't been through the process before. You don't know what you don't know. This is where working with someone who has been can really pay off.

Regarding transaction fees: Payment processors like Stripe or Authorize.net will always charge a fee, but there is a huge problem when the eCommerce platform charges fees on top of this as a penalty for not using THEIR payment services. These fees can easily add up to many thousands of dollars depending on your revenue.

Some questions to ask yourself:

* Are you looking to run this as a side business, or are you determine to grow it?
* Do you have the skill set required to launch and grow the business, or do you need help?
* Do you have any special requirements for taxes, shipping, collecting additional info at checkout, etc?

Those are just some basic questions to get you started.

Interestingly, I was interviewed on a podcast about this exact subject. Check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/conversionsense/how-to-choose-the-right-ecommerce-platform-for-your-business-with-danny-halarewich

If you'd like some help identifying your best options for an eCommerce platform, I'd be happy to do a Clarity call with you.

Best of luck!

- Danny


Answered 9 years ago

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