You can try both Ecwid (www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid) or Shopify (www.ecommerce-gold.com/shopify) for free by clicking either of these links and thank you if you do.
Thanks for the video Paul. I’m going to have to go with Ecwid on this one. Simply because I do a lot of front end coding and I can just download any premade HTML themes. With that being said I can implement the whole Ecwid shopping system including the cart logic just by pasting code. This is great because now I can offer my client subscriptions to manage e-commerce. The price for Ecwid is also amazing. Another feature I love is the pure css customization! Of course you would have to have some knowledge I can’t speak for everyone.
No problem and I hope it was helpful. It very much comes down to using the best option for your circumstances and why I always suggest trying both to see which one fits and Ecwid is a very good ecommerce tool. If you do decide to go with Ecwid, it would be awesome if you went through my link www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid
Hi Paul, you deserve more subscribers and likes than you have, this tutorial really helped me a lot, I am going to try ecwid first though since the Shopify plan is a bit expensive for me as a Nigerian, Keep up the good work.
Thank you and I'm glad the video was helpful. It would be nice to have more subs and likes but it is what it is and wishing you nothing but success with your new store.
Hi. I make handmade epoxy resin items but haven't decided how to sell my products. This has helped. I'll watch more to see if I can get this figured out.
Great review Paul. I'm looking to restart my ecommerce business and have looked at many of the options available. For the scale of my startup, it came down to Ecwid or Shopify. Your review clearly articulates the similarities and differences between the two on an objective level. As I have experience with Shopify, that's the way I'll go, but I definitely wouldn't discount Ecwid. Enjoy your coffee!
Thank you Roger, if you have experience and are comfortable with using Shopify, then it is definitely the better way to go as it will make the process of restarting much simpler. Just re the coffee, I haven't had anything come through today from buymeacoffee
Hi Paul, Thanks for the video. I want to build my webbshop, and struggling to find out whether shopify or Ekwid to go with. But I think Ekwid is the better option in my case, when I've already a website and existing domain on Wix and I can add Ekwid store to my Wix site. What do you think? Thanks again great video.🙏
Thanks for sharing. I wasn't sure about Ecwid. I never heard of it until the other day. I want to sell my digital art but I have to upgrade to do so. The downside I think. Good customer service when I couldn't get my stuff to save. Once again thanks for sharing.
No problem and hope it was helpful. Yes, the digital downloads are a paid option but it still works out cheaper than a lot of other platforms and it is nice to hear that you had a good experience when contacting them.
Thank you for the comparison. Do you think Ecwid can function better when incorporated in a website like WordPress? I want to start an online business and looking at Shopify, it's a little expensive for a startup business especially that they get a small commission from your sales
No problem, I hope it was helpful. Yes, Ecwid does work better when integrated with platforms such as WordPress. Shopify is more expensive but you get everything in one package and it is generally easier to run on a daily basis, WordPress + Ecwid can be cheaper but you do need to have an understanding of how to run and maintain a WordPress site to get the most out of it.
Hey Paul, going to try both through your links. Looking to set up my own website for my handmade business. It’s all so confusing and the transaction fees are confusing - I’m a bit lost! Found this video super informative
Hi Kellie, yes it is quite confusing to start with, especially with how many options are out there. Transaction fees come in two different forms: 1. Payments gateway fees, take PayPal for example, for every payment you receive they charge a fee for processing that payment, which is 2.9% + 30c so on a $100 transaction they would charge $3.20. 2. Additional transaction fees that Shopify charge, these are charged on any payment received through a third-party payment gateway such as PayPal. On the Shopify basic package, this is 2%, so using the $100 example, $2 of that sale would go to Shopify. So if you had a $100 sale and you was using the Shopify Basic package and PayPal, you would pay $3.20 to PayPal and an additional $2 to Shopify. If you use Shopify Payments to process the transaction, you don't pay the 2% transaction fee, just the payment processing fee that is similar to that of PayPal. Ecwid don't charge any additional transaction fees. Hope that makes sense.
Thank you but I covered the price difference between the two platforms from 1:05. Ecwid is a very good choice and wishing you success with your new store. It would awesome if you signed up to Ecwid through my link www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid as it helps me out a lot.
Thank you for sharing Paul. Since, I would be a beginner and I am not making a lot of money. When do I need to get my business license? Before, I open my store or after?
@Ocean Blue no problem and glad you are learning from my videos. Unfortunately, Ecwid vs Shift4Shop is too much of a niche video and it wouldn't get the views that would make it worthwhile doing.
Hi Paul, Thanks for the great vid! I currently use Ecwid venture but I’m looking to switch to shopify or the next Ecwid plan. It’s mainly as I’m looking to have individual product listings as at the moment my products are using options for the different football club designs. Is ECWID/shopify really worth the money for SEO tools? I’m not so fussed about the website. Would I generate traffic without adds just through SEO? And if so which ones the better option would you say? Finally, if I was to pick shopify is it free to just create a similar basic home store like the one you can make on Ecwid (as you’ve said it’s more customisable.) Thanks so much for your help!
Hi Liam, no problem and hope it was helpful. Out of the two, I would say Shopify is the better for SEO as Ecwid's tools aren't great but as you are already with Ecwid, it might be best to stay with them, especially if your site is already ranking as moving platforms can impact your site. Outside of your monthly subscription, you can create a site using one of the free themes on Shopify.
Hi Paul! Thanks for the insightful info, as I’m an uni student, planning to start an accessories online business, and I’m new to web builder and e-commerce platform, may I know which of the platforms require lesser start-up cost and more beginner friendly?
Hi Mabel, no problem and I hope you found the video helpful. For start up costs, Ecwid is cheaper but you are missing out on many features when compared to Shopify and both are beginner friendly, best thing to do is try both out and see which one you prefer using.
It is quite a difficult comparison to do as they can be compared in two ways but I do have a written comparison that might be helpful www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid-vs-wix/
I have a couple questions before signing up . 1. Can u run two promos at once ? Like can I do free shipping after u spend so much money plus a percent off sales ? Example “spend $100 or more for free shipping plus here go 10% off your total order “.
I really like ecwid so far because of the simplicity and great tutorials and customer support, but the one big let down is you have to create csv files because my dropshipping suppliers don't easily integrate with ecwid like they do with shopify and the other major ecom sites.
@@EcommerceGold no I don't think so as as this supplier is a very popular dropshipper that a lot of people use and only integrates with a half dozen major sites, firstly shopify then woo commerce, big commerce etc ", theirs a section on my suppliers website that has CSV download and upload but I still have to setup a CSV file on my phone or laptop before I can export products into my store, that could be a pain if I have to constantly import products into my store if there is a chance of a thousand orders in a day or week, but it does mention bulk downloads into my CSV files?
I would contact them to see if they are considering developing an app for Ecwid as it is open to third-party developers and they made apps for Shopify, Bigcommerce etc.
This was a quick and good comparison. I’m blown away Shopify scores that many more points over Ecwid. I know people really don’t like what Shopify charges.
@@benicio1967 yes it's not that big of a difference in pricing per say but I don't like the way shopify nickel and dimes people with lots of paid apps! Where ecwid has many more free services and social media connections for free including to my astonishment klavio for free!!, that's email service to reach my customers!, you normally have to pay klavio monthly!
Hi Paul. Very helpful video. I do have a couple of questions. Can I created a web design on Adobe XD or using another template and uploading to Shopify? If, I am building a shop for a client, that has no website store or page, is either a good option?
Thanks Ronaldo. Shopify themes are built on the liquid language, so as long as you can use that, then I can't see their being a problem but would be worth checking out Shopify's documentation regrading creating custom themes. To build a site from scratch, I do think Shopify is the better option, Ecwid works better as an ecommerce tool for existing WordPress and Wix sites.
@@EcommerceGold Thank you so much. I did find out themes that I can upload to Shopify from Envato. And since my client doesn't have website, I think I'll go with shopify. Once again, thanks for the quick reply. I'll be checking out your new videos. Have a great week.
No problem, yes there is a really good selection of themes on envato/themeforest. If you do go with Shopify, I would really appreciate it if you went through my link (www.ecommerce-gold.com/shopify). And you Ronaldo and wishing you and your client success with the new site.
Hello, I sell both POD AND Handmade items. If my customers purchase both a handmade item AND a printify item, do both of these programs separate the shipping automatically?
Wanted to see an apples-to-apples comparison, to see how EcWid rated as a standalone site. Assuming that one is Just interested in presenting good ecommerce offerings and Not in providing blog entertainment, would you say that that would bring up to EcWid rating? Also, when comparing Apps, it seemed that you considered only the larger # of apps (of Shopify), instead of perhaps considering the quality and price ROI's of them.
No as a blog is only a small factor and most of this comparison was comparing the two platforms for their merits as ecommerce platforms. I'm not sure how I could compare the quality and ROI over 3000 apps from both platforms?
I have a couple questions before signing up . 1. Can u run two promos at once ? Like can I do free shipping after u spend so much money plus a percent off sales ? Example “spend $100 or more for free shipping plus here go 10% off your total order “. With ecwid
Just getting started and I'm wondering. Head to head Shopify wins because Ecwid was not meant to be a stand alone site, in my opinion. However if I pair Ecwid with WordPress is it not considerably better especially given the price point?
I really like the WordPress + Ecwid combo but I wouldn't say it is considerably better, it is more comparable and the price difference isn't that big when you factor in good quality WordPress hosting but there are still pros and cons to both setups.
I was wondering if you could help me. I'm selling canvas art on Ecwid but I want to have multiple prices depending on the canvas size. Is there any way to have multiple sizes/prices on one product depending on what size is selected because I cannot find that option. Or do I have to upload each size separately with different prices? I feel like this will make my site look repetitive/jumbled and confusing to have 4 or 5 items with the same picture. I think it would make more sense to have 1 picture, the customer chooses the available sizes and the price changes accordingly like other sites. I just cannot find where to add this option if it exists...thank you.
If you are on the Business Plan, you can create variations, which will do exactly what you want and I've covered it in my tutorial (ruclips.net/video/ROlwjqr6zZw/видео.html) in the products section
No problem, the free plan is limited when it comes to features and if you are just planning on using the free or venture plan, then you would need to create individual listings in order to have different prices.
Nothing, the only thing that changes is the front end of your site, all of your product listings will stay the same. They may just look a bit different on the front end, depending on the styling of the theme.
That's just the dashboard telling you that 3 products worth 1k have been viewed on your storefront. It is just analytics, you don't have to do anything.
@@EcommerceGold Landing Page has header with image and header including the links of the site navigation. When I open the product detail page I still see the same landing page navigation header along with the theme image on top of the product details. I see no option to remove that
@@EcommerceGold thanks i have been looking on how to do it ... Strange its basic not to have that on product detail page or for that matter any other page
Hi Lucy, I would recommend taking a look at Shopify (www.ecommerce-gold.com/shopify) as it is pretty beginner friendly and offer social selling as well.
@@EcommerceGold For you commission you are misleading others. Shopify is the biggest fraudsters on this earth. If you don't upgrade there subscription. They will give you FRAUD Orders and then as us to cancel the orders and then charge us charge back fees... Like this they make thousands of dollars in single day... I have all the proof and I have already file a lawsuit against them. Now you will say this my opinion and my experience... If you want more bad experience then please read Shopify Facebook Page customers comments... Even after cancelling the subscription they are charging bank accounts. #Shopifyisfraudify
I'm not misleading anybody but good luck with your lawsuit. Just as a counter, there are tens of thousands of merchants doing very well on Shopify and I've never heard of what you are claiming regarding the fraud orders and I know people with Shopify stores of all sizes. Yes I know people have had bad experiences with Shopify with closure of accounts and charges after closing but I've have also heard of this happening with other platforms along with the likes of PayPal, Stripe, Ebay and Amazon, there are always negative stories out there but there are also lots of positive ones as well.
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You can try both Ecwid (www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid) or Shopify (www.ecommerce-gold.com/shopify) for free by clicking either of these links and thank you if you do.
I love how simple everything sounds once you explain it. It's easier to make decisions based on your videos. 🤩
Thank you and I'm glad I was able to help in the decision making process.
Yes u are right . I'm not English speaker . But I can understand what he is saying
He is excellent .
Thanks for the video Paul. I’m going to have to go with Ecwid on this one. Simply because I do a lot of front end coding and I can just download any premade HTML themes. With that being said I can implement the whole Ecwid shopping system including the cart logic just by pasting code. This is great because now I can offer my client subscriptions to manage e-commerce. The price for Ecwid is also amazing. Another feature I love is the pure css customization! Of course you would have to have some knowledge I can’t speak for everyone.
No problem and I hope it was helpful. It very much comes down to using the best option for your circumstances and why I always suggest trying both to see which one fits and Ecwid is a very good ecommerce tool. If you do decide to go with Ecwid, it would be awesome if you went through my link www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid
Hi Paul, you deserve more subscribers and likes than you have, this tutorial really helped me a lot, I am going to try ecwid first though since the Shopify plan is a bit expensive for me as a Nigerian, Keep up the good work.
Thank you and I'm glad the video was helpful. It would be nice to have more subs and likes but it is what it is and wishing you nothing but success with your new store.
Hi, I really have a problem with adding a payment method as a Nigerian, I don't know if you have some ideas or you can put me through
Just scam it bro, its Nigerian speciality :p
Paul very good comparison keep it up earned you and your channel a subscribe for honesty!
Thank you for the sub and feedback, it is very much appreciated
Hi. I make handmade epoxy resin items but haven't decided how to sell my products. This has helped. I'll watch more to see if I can get this figured out.
Hi, glad the video was helpful and hope you figure out which option you are going to use.
Hey, @Sturkiester. Which direction did you decide to go? Did integrations with the various platforms help you make a decision? Fees? Setup?
Thanks for such a great, informative video. Wonderful work!
No problem and hope it was helpful
This is the first video of yours that I watched. I liked, commented, and subscribed. Well done.
Thank you, much appreciated
Very good and a comprehensive analysis. Good job.
And the video was helpful, though I had registered for shopify before listening to your tutorial analysis.
You did an excellence job!
Thank you, much appreciated.
Thanks so much! Really appreciated all the info in this comparison.
No problem and hope it was helpful.
Great review Paul. I'm looking to restart my ecommerce business and have looked at many of the options available. For the scale of my startup, it came down to Ecwid or Shopify. Your review clearly articulates the similarities and differences between the two on an objective level. As I have experience with Shopify, that's the way I'll go, but I definitely wouldn't discount Ecwid. Enjoy your coffee!
Thank you Roger, if you have experience and are comfortable with using Shopify, then it is definitely the better way to go as it will make the process of restarting much simpler. Just re the coffee, I haven't had anything come through today from buymeacoffee
Thank you for the video. Very informative. I just subscribed to ecwid through your channel 😊
No problem and thank you for signing up using my link.
Thank you for this video, I was undecided which one to used really and you ha enlighten me 😊
No problem and glad the video was helpful.
Really good comparison and I learnt a lot. Thank you
No problem and I'm glad you found the video helpful
Hi Paul, Thanks for the video. I want to build my webbshop, and struggling to find out whether shopify or Ekwid to go with. But I think Ekwid is the better option in my case, when I've already a website and existing domain on Wix and I can add Ekwid store to my Wix site. What do you think?
Thanks again great video.🙏
Hi, I replied to your comment on one of my other videos, there is an Ecwid app that allows you to easily integrate with Wix.
Very informative really greatful for this online shopping dummy your instructions were awesome, Im able to move forward with confidence.
Thank you and I'm glad it was helpful. Wishing you success with your venture.
New friend here sir... this is helpful.. good thing I found this Ecwid
Glad to hear that it was helpful :)
Thanks for sharing. I wasn't sure about Ecwid. I never heard of it until the other day. I want to sell my digital art but I have to upgrade to do so. The downside I think. Good customer service when I couldn't get my stuff to save. Once again thanks for sharing.
No problem and hope it was helpful. Yes, the digital downloads are a paid option but it still works out cheaper than a lot of other platforms and it is nice to hear that you had a good experience when contacting them.
How have I not found you earlier. It's a bit late but thank you for this video
I don't know 🤔 but hope it was helpful
@@EcommerceGold it was so helpful you where just so informative I'm so grateful will be watching the rest of your videos
Thanks for a great informative video Paul :)
No problem, hope it was helpful
Thank you for the comparison. Do you think Ecwid can function better when incorporated in a website like WordPress? I want to start an online business and looking at Shopify, it's a little expensive for a startup business especially that they get a small commission from your sales
No problem, I hope it was helpful. Yes, Ecwid does work better when integrated with platforms such as WordPress. Shopify is more expensive but you get everything in one package and it is generally easier to run on a daily basis, WordPress + Ecwid can be cheaper but you do need to have an understanding of how to run and maintain a WordPress site to get the most out of it.
Hey Paul, going to try both through your links. Looking to set up my own website for my handmade business. It’s all so confusing and the transaction fees are confusing - I’m a bit lost! Found this video super informative
Hi Kellie, yes it is quite confusing to start with, especially with how many options are out there.
Transaction fees come in two different forms:
1. Payments gateway fees, take PayPal for example, for every payment you receive they charge a fee for processing that payment, which is 2.9% + 30c so on a $100 transaction they would charge $3.20.
2. Additional transaction fees that Shopify charge, these are charged on any payment received through a third-party payment gateway such as PayPal. On the Shopify basic package, this is 2%, so using the $100 example, $2 of that sale would go to Shopify.
So if you had a $100 sale and you was using the Shopify Basic package and PayPal, you would pay $3.20 to PayPal and an additional $2 to Shopify.
If you use Shopify Payments to process the transaction, you don't pay the 2% transaction fee, just the payment processing fee that is similar to that of PayPal.
Ecwid don't charge any additional transaction fees.
Hope that makes sense.
@@EcommerceGold good to know mate thank you so much
@Anzaty yt no problem, hope it helped
Thanks for the video Paul, helped me determine what solution to use
No problem, I'm glad the video was helpful and wishing you nothing but success with your site.
Great watch...........try watching your info back on .75 speed game changer for you as all your material like all others to fast
I can’t really change how fast I talk and for someone from England, I speak pretty slowly
Very insightful.
I dig it.
Thank you :)
Thank you Paul for your helpful videos!
No problem and glad that they are helpful
One detail missing is the price difference. Great video. I learned a lot. I'm going with Ecwid.
Thank you but I covered the price difference between the two platforms from 1:05. Ecwid is a very good choice and wishing you success with your new store. It would awesome if you signed up to Ecwid through my link www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid as it helps me out a lot.
Thank you for sharing Paul. Since, I would be a beginner and I am not making a lot of money. When do I need to get my business license? Before, I open my store or after?
No problem and hope it was helpful. You would need to speak to your local government department that deals with that as it varies from place to place.
Ok. Thank you. Yes!! This was very helpful.
Really appreciate this comparison. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
No problem, hope it was helpful.
@@EcommerceGold Hi Paul, thanks for your great content, learning so much. Is it possible to make a video on Ecwid vs. Shift4Shop?
@Ocean Blue no problem and glad you are learning from my videos. Unfortunately, Ecwid vs Shift4Shop is too much of a niche video and it wouldn't get the views that would make it worthwhile doing.
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the great vid! I currently use Ecwid venture but I’m looking to switch to shopify or the next Ecwid plan. It’s mainly as I’m looking to have individual product listings as at the moment my products are using options for the different football club designs. Is ECWID/shopify really worth the money for SEO tools? I’m not so fussed about the website. Would I generate traffic without adds just through SEO? And if so which ones the better option would you say? Finally, if I was to pick shopify is it free to just create a similar basic home store like the one you can make on Ecwid (as you’ve said it’s more customisable.)
Thanks so much for your help!
Hi Liam, no problem and hope it was helpful.
Out of the two, I would say Shopify is the better for SEO as Ecwid's tools aren't great but as you are already with Ecwid, it might be best to stay with them, especially if your site is already ranking as moving platforms can impact your site.
Outside of your monthly subscription, you can create a site using one of the free themes on Shopify.
Hi Paul! Thanks for the insightful info, as I’m an uni student, planning to start an accessories online business, and I’m new to web builder and e-commerce platform, may I know which of the platforms require lesser start-up cost and more beginner friendly?
Hi Mabel, no problem and I hope you found the video helpful.
For start up costs, Ecwid is cheaper but you are missing out on many features when compared to Shopify and both are beginner friendly, best thing to do is try both out and see which one you prefer using.
Good comparison.
Thank you :)
thank you for the video , really helped
No problem, glad it was helpful
Thanks, a lot of information!
No problem, hope it was helpful.
Thanks for the video
No problem :)
Can you do a comparison on the wix store vs ecwid store? thank you in advanced!
It is quite a difficult comparison to do as they can be compared in two ways but I do have a written comparison that might be helpful www.ecommerce-gold.com/ecwid-vs-wix/
I have a couple questions before signing up . 1. Can u run two promos at once ? Like can I do free shipping after u spend so much money plus a percent off sales ? Example “spend $100 or more for free shipping plus here go 10% off your total order “.
Hello,
Thank you for the great video !
Can you tell me please if shopify charges the transaction fees for cash on delivery payment method ?
Thank youu
Hi, no problem and I hope it was helpful. No, manual payments such as cash on delivery don't incur the transaction fee.
I really like ecwid so far because of the simplicity and great tutorials and customer support, but the one big let down is you have to create csv files because my dropshipping suppliers don't easily integrate with ecwid like they do with shopify and the other major ecom sites.
I'm glad you are liking Ecwid and it is one of the easiest to use.
Does your supply partner have an app for Ecwid?
@@EcommerceGold no I don't think so as as this supplier is a very popular dropshipper that a lot of people use and only integrates with a half dozen major sites, firstly shopify then woo commerce, big commerce etc ", theirs a section on my suppliers website that has CSV download and upload but I still have to setup a CSV file on my phone or laptop before I can export products into my store, that could be a pain if I have to constantly import products into my store if there is a chance of a thousand orders in a day or week, but it does mention bulk downloads into my CSV files?
I would contact them to see if they are considering developing an app for Ecwid as it is open to third-party developers and they made apps for Shopify, Bigcommerce etc.
This was a quick and good comparison. I’m blown away Shopify scores that many more points over Ecwid. I know people really don’t like what Shopify charges.
@@benicio1967 yes it's not that big of a difference in pricing per say but I don't like the way shopify nickel and dimes people with lots of paid apps! Where ecwid has many more free services and social media connections for free including to my astonishment klavio for free!!, that's email service to reach my customers!, you normally have to pay klavio monthly!
was helpful! thanks!
No problem and glad it was helpful.
Hi Paul. Very helpful video. I do have a couple of questions. Can I created a web design on Adobe XD or using another template and uploading to Shopify? If, I am building a shop for a client, that has no website store or page, is either a good option?
Thanks Ronaldo. Shopify themes are built on the liquid language, so as long as you can use that, then I can't see their being a problem but would be worth checking out Shopify's documentation regrading creating custom themes. To build a site from scratch, I do think Shopify is the better option, Ecwid works better as an ecommerce tool for existing WordPress and Wix sites.
@@EcommerceGold Thank you so much. I did find out themes that I can upload to Shopify from Envato. And since my client doesn't have website, I think I'll go with shopify. Once again, thanks for the quick reply. I'll be checking out your new videos. Have a great week.
No problem, yes there is a really good selection of themes on envato/themeforest. If you do go with Shopify, I would really appreciate it if you went through my link (www.ecommerce-gold.com/shopify). And you Ronaldo and wishing you and your client success with the new site.
hi paul, if I did ecwid business there would also be telephone support both during the construction phase of the online store and afterwards?
Hi, yes, the phone support is ongoing with your plan.
@@EcommerceGold thank you very much
It was a great help,just had one question can you use both the platforms for a single brand/company?
Glad it was helpful. You can't use both on the same domain but I'm not sure why you would want to?
In order to add qty to stock on ecwid you have to upgrade.
Yes, you need to be on a paid plan in order to manage stock levels.
THIS is good information.
Thank you
@@EcommerceGold You are so welcome.
Hello, I sell both POD AND Handmade items. If my customers purchase both a handmade item AND a printify item, do both of these programs separate the shipping automatically?
Hi, I don't know as I've not tried that combination on either system
Wanted to see an apples-to-apples comparison, to see how EcWid rated as a standalone site. Assuming that one is Just interested in presenting good ecommerce offerings and Not in providing blog entertainment, would you say that that would bring up to EcWid rating? Also, when comparing Apps, it seemed that you considered only the larger # of apps (of Shopify), instead of perhaps considering the quality and price ROI's of them.
No as a blog is only a small factor and most of this comparison was comparing the two platforms for their merits as ecommerce platforms.
I'm not sure how I could compare the quality and ROI over 3000 apps from both platforms?
I have a couple questions before signing up . 1. Can u run two promos at once ? Like can I do free shipping after u spend so much money plus a percent off sales ? Example “spend $100 or more for free shipping plus here go 10% off your total order “. With ecwid
Yes, you could do that by doing condition based free delivery and then run an automatic discount when the cart reaches the chosen amount.
Just getting started and I'm wondering. Head to head Shopify wins because Ecwid was not meant to be a stand alone site, in my opinion. However if I pair Ecwid with WordPress is it not considerably better especially given the price point?
I really like the WordPress + Ecwid combo but I wouldn't say it is considerably better, it is more comparable and the price difference isn't that big when you factor in good quality WordPress hosting but there are still pros and cons to both setups.
@@EcommerceGold where would shift4shop land in the mix?
Below both of the others, just uploaded a review of it actually ruclips.net/video/mUcm6Wv_0gU/видео.html
well done
Thank you
I was wondering if you could help me. I'm selling canvas art on Ecwid but I want to have multiple prices depending on the canvas size. Is there any way to have multiple sizes/prices on one product depending on what size is selected because I cannot find that option. Or do I have to upload each size separately with different prices? I feel like this will make my site look repetitive/jumbled and confusing to have 4 or 5 items with the same picture. I think it would make more sense to have 1 picture, the customer chooses the available sizes and the price changes accordingly like other sites. I just cannot find where to add this option if it exists...thank you.
If you are on the Business Plan, you can create variations, which will do exactly what you want and I've covered it in my tutorial (ruclips.net/video/ROlwjqr6zZw/видео.html) in the products section
@@EcommerceGold thank you, i just created it today with the free plan, must be why its so limited. Thank you
No problem, the free plan is limited when it comes to features and if you are just planning on using the free or venture plan, then you would need to create individual listings in order to have different prices.
How do I stop a monthly Ecwid payment? I paid for 5 months without selling Thank you for your help
This should help support.ecwid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016290879-Pausing-downgrading-or-closing-your-Ecwid-store or just contact Ecwid directly.
Hi paul! do you offer training and mentoring?
Hi Nadz, I don't (even though I probably should as I get asked quite a bit) as I haven't really got the time.
Good video
Thank you 😊
What will happen to my products just set up if I change the theme ? Will I start to set up again ? Newbie here
Nothing, the only thing that changes is the front end of your site, all of your product listings will stay the same. They may just look a bit different on the front end, depending on the styling of the theme.
isnt ecwid an add on to wix, meaning wix is where you design the website not ecwid?
Ecwid is available as an app for Wix (and a plugin for Wordpress) but it can be used on its own, as it has its own website builder.
Ever try ship station? Does that integrate with ecwid?
I haven't personally tried ShopStation but yes, it does integrate with Ecwid via an app
Hi Paul
Can I use Edwic in The Gambia?
Hi Satang, I honestly don't know and it would be best to ask Ecwid directly.
I have a question Paul
Am really can't understand what's in " 3 viewed product worth 1k" does I have to claim it or pay it????
That's just the dashboard telling you that 3 products worth 1k have been viewed on your storefront. It is just analytics, you don't have to do anything.
@@EcommerceGold thanks for the information Paul
That means it's not my money right???
No problem. It's no-ones money as no transaction has occurred, the product pages have just been viewed.
I can't claim it right 🥺
@@EcommerceGold thanks a lot paul
Can you remove the landing page image from the detail page ?? Secondly is there any listing page with filters in ECWID?
What do you mean by landing page image on detail page? No, there is no option to add filters to category pages.
@@EcommerceGold Landing Page has header with image and header including the links of the site navigation. When I open the product detail page I still see the same landing page navigation header along with the theme image on top of the product details. I see no option to remove that
The site header is on every page of your Ecwid store and there is no option to remove it.
@@EcommerceGold thanks i have been looking on how to do it ... Strange its basic not to have that on product detail page or for that matter any other page
Most ecommerce platforms don't offer that as standard, it usually requires a landing page builder to be installed or editing the theme code.
Hello Paul,
Can i make and run my store on Ecwid from Pakistan?
Hi Farrukh, yes you can use Ecwid in Pakistan.
Can you use Ecwid for dropshipping?
Yes, you may need to install an app or process orders manually depending on which dropshipping company you partner with.
Hi Paul Which e commerce app would you recommend for someone who has no existing website? And wants to sell via facebook & Instagram.
Thank you
Hi Lucy, I would recommend taking a look at Shopify (www.ecommerce-gold.com/shopify) as it is pretty beginner friendly and offer social selling as well.
After my venture plan duration completed, can my website run as it was before?
I honestly don't know, it will probably revert to the free plan but I would drop the support team a message and ask them.
@@EcommerceGold ok sir
Please inform me
If my website run as it is after my venture plan completed then I want to upgrade it, so inform me sir
You need to speak to Ecwid directly, they will be able to explain exactly what will happen after your venture plan expires.
@@EcommerceGold how can I contact them ?
via the help section in your admin dashboard
Do ecwid host my e-commerce website
Yes
@@EcommerceGold thanks for the fast reply
Who is The Best Shopify or Ecwid
Did you watch the video? Because I give my thoughts on this at 23:34
Pretty much hit itnon the money
Just support Ecwid
What do you mean by just support echos?
Nic
Shopify is expensive for south African
Please help me paul
Shopify sucks... What are you talking about? Shopify sucks in support... You are getting paid by Shopify....
It’s called an opinion, you have yours and I have mine. I make money from both platforms, it’s part of my business.
@@EcommerceGold For you commission you are misleading others. Shopify is the biggest fraudsters on this earth. If you don't upgrade there subscription. They will give you FRAUD Orders and then as us to cancel the orders and then charge us charge back fees... Like this they make thousands of dollars in single day... I have all the proof and I have already file a lawsuit against them. Now you will say this my opinion and my experience... If you want more bad experience then please read Shopify Facebook Page customers comments... Even after cancelling the subscription they are charging bank accounts. #Shopifyisfraudify
I'm not misleading anybody but good luck with your lawsuit. Just as a counter, there are tens of thousands of merchants doing very well on Shopify and I've never heard of what you are claiming regarding the fraud orders and I know people with Shopify stores of all sizes.
Yes I know people have had bad experiences with Shopify with closure of accounts and charges after closing but I've have also heard of this happening with other platforms along with the likes of PayPal, Stripe, Ebay and Amazon, there are always negative stories out there but there are also lots of positive ones as well.