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Are you selling online? Which website provider do you use? 🛒 🌐

ElisabethB — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:28:27 GMT

Hey, everyone! 👋
For those of you selling online, which website provider do you use, and what do you like about it? Reply and let us know in the comments below! 😊

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SmokinJohnsons — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:52:32 GMT

We are using Etsy and Amazon. Amazon is absolutely terrible. The algorithm, the process to upload items. The lack of search ability. Etsy was user friendly fees have been reasonable and we have had movement.

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VastandSnappy — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 01:43:07 GMT

I sell on my own website and on square. I now set up a domain forwarding to square now.

I might go on Etsy as well.

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ParatusRadio — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 02:46:59 GMT

On a Wordpress/WooCommerce site.

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Craftinomicon — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:22:18 GMT

We sell on Etsy and also have two Shopify stores. I would hands down recommend Shopify if you're looking to build your own website.

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Ironcitycustoms — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:23:41 GMT

I have my own domain, platform is wix and use square for e-commerce. I ship through ship station. Still looking for a robust all in one app but have yet to find one. Stay away from amazon. I am employee and you will lose.

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Glamma51 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:21:39 GMT

Hi, I'm new in this area.. However I'm currently using Square free website, since I only have a small simple little business . I use a couple of social media platforms that have my Square online link pinned

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Ironcitycustoms — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:29:00 GMT

What do you like about Shopify? Did you look at any other platforms?

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DougN — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:34:48 GMT

Using WIX because I have multiple pages, e-commerce and the site builder is easy to use.

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Thevioletfox — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:21:59 GMT

Square Online! Easy to setup, easy to manage, and syncs with Square so I can take that same inventory to pop-ups and events and use my little Square reader.

I looked at Wordpress as an option when I was debating what platform to use and it was beyond my understanding. Way too complicated. I also looked at Wix, and while I liked that the website was a lot more customizable, I decided not to overcomplicate my life with trying to figure out integrations between Wix and Square. Simple is always better in my world.

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heavenlybodies7 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:52:36 GMT

I use Wix due to the ease of the platform and all the free graphics. I sold on Etsy for a while, but there are to many rates. I would have to raise my prices too much, so I stopped. I also have a website with WordPress which is not bad, but it is easily hacked.

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NicoleVaughan — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 16:20:12 GMT

I use Square Online. I'm a 100% online boutique, except for a few in person markets a year. I just wanted a simple, clean website that was easy to manage. It keeps track of inventory and integrates easily with in person sales. There are some features that are lacking though, specifically automatic discounts such as quantity or buy one get one free. I've been able to mostly manage work arounds for now, but I sure hope they get this added soon.

I looked at Shopify, Wix, and Wordpress before deciding on Square. Ultimately Square won for the combination of price, simplicity, and manageability.

Nicole

Owner & Founder Moon Fox Maker Studio

www.moonfoxmaker.com

Instagram | Facebook @MoonFoxMaker

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Minion — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:08:06 GMT

I've been using a Wordpress/Woocommerce combo for going on 6 years. Easy(ier) to build, abundance of themes and plugins to work off from. Main reason for staying is I have so much of my own time (some money) invested that It's really not worth giving up for anything else.

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Purebyjc — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:37:05 GMT

Which platform did you pick for your website? I use square as well and picked ECWID but your website layout looks more like what I was wanting to create vs mine right now. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

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telsaan — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:54:38 GMT

I'd been curious about selling on Amazon, but it seemed like a huge hassle. Thanks for sharing your experience. I've heard other people say that they like selling on Etsy.

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Craftinomicon — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:10:38 GMT

We did. We have used Squarespace and we’ve used Square’s website. We have also done Drupal development and built our own site - similar to Wordpress. Shopify is hands down the best for E-commerce. The functionality they provide (or is provided by applications) - wish lists, out of stock notifications, sales. They coordinate with Klaviyo / the best email newsletter provider. They offer reporting that is useful. I could go on and on.

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ARTSOUL — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:16:18 GMT

I use Big Cartel platform

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HarborBead — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:56:46 GMT

I've been using Square's website (weebly). It was cost efficient and easier for me to integrate with Square. I have been wanting to expand to Etsy as I sell craft supplies, but need to look further to see if I'm capable of doing so. If anyone has a better suggestion of webpage to check out, I'll happily take suggestions. I'm struggling with getting online sales right now and not really understanding what I'm doing wrong.

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Voltage_Fashion — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:45:32 GMT

I also have my own domain, the platform is Wix and uses square for e-commerce. I love it! I couldn't take on building the site the way I wanted it on my own, so I hired a web designer via Fivver! It was a great decision! 🙂

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JUYBoutique20 — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:22:20 GMT

I use Weebly with Square. It was so easy to set up and I love that I don't have to update inventory when I sell something online or in person. It automatically adjusts. I love that they're adding more options to help keep up with other online platforms as well.