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

[ElisabethB]

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! 😊

[deviantmedia]

As a web developer, I only use Square to invoice my clients. I have clients that use WordPress/WooCommerce and OpenCart to sale their products.

Deviant Media LLC - Owner

www.deviant.media

[xman1976]

I've recently made the switch from Shopify to WordPress/WooCommerce.  While I was a big fan of Shopify, I've become a huge fan of the ability to spin up virtually any type of site (marketplace, subscription, directory, blog) very quickly.  I also have a lot more flexibility with the design of the website using plugins like Elementor.  WordPress/WooCommerce does require more maintance and I've recently gotten a maintenance plan with WP Buffs so I'm not constantly trying to troubleshoot little issues that arise with conflicting plugin updates.  One thing I do like is with my current hosting company, I can get unlimited websites which is awesome to be able test out many ideas quickly and cheaply.   

[hlsautter]

I moved my websites to Cloudways a few years ago.  I wanted a host that had kept the software up to date, had the features I needed, and was easy to setup.  I use wordpress so a provider that supports that environment is essential. 

Security is very important, which means regular updates and server security are requirements

SSL Certificates are provided without charge and they support 2 factor login. 

Performance is important, Cloudways has a free Wordpress cache plugin.

Overall I have been very satisfied with this hosting provider. I have the flexibility I need and the security and performant I require for an eCommerse site handling my Fine Art Images.

Hank Sautter

Sautter.Photography  

[xman1976]

I recently moved my sites from WP Engine to Cloudways and cut my bill by more than half.  My account manager at WP Engine was terrible as well.  

[Cpassetto]

I am using weebly and am disappointed because it’s iPhone app is not updated and always says I have to edit stuff online with a computer. I wish it had more options of prebuilt pages to add.

[PM1973]

I use Zen Cart. Easy integration for Squareup.com I do all changes on the website as well.

https://www.shadowsinthedark.com/

[acctdept3sservi]

Glad that you asked! I started with Square Inc. then I upgraded to Weebly which I do enjoy the Ecommerce tools. It's been a few years and still launching. And ready and looking forward daily to service my consumers. I service my consumers by phone support and ecommerce online purchasing only.  So, my main services are phone support and ecommerce.

[Morningstar20]

I use WordPress & woocommerce which had been a little complicated when your teaching yourself. I'm interested in exploring my options esty sounds interesting 🤔 

[ir09frz]

I been using SquareUp.com/Weebly website.  I have Linktr.ee as well, but no other website. I like Shopify, but it cost too much.

[Uptownscarves17]

Hi ElisabethB,

So glad you started this group.  I sell my infinity scarves through Squareup.  I have a website and my payment system combined.  I really like all the features even for a no-pay service.  Looking forward to hearing from other members of your group.  How much are we allowed to share?  Can I share my website location:?  Or is this just to ask questions?

Thank you for your time answering,

aka Rene on this site

[ElisabethB]

Hi, @Uptownscarves17! Welcome to the the group! Yes, please do share your website link and feel free to ask questions in the group! We want to avoid sharing any personal contact information here, but business info is fine!

[Uptownscarves17]

Silly question maybe, but how to I begin a thread myself?

[ElisabethB]

Not silly at all, @Uptownscarves17! From the main group page, click the "Start a Topic" button to open the post editor. Let me know if you have any other questions! 😊

[wdcz2010VA]

• I  use GoDaddy, it it has been a struggle to sell anything through my e-commerce pages. I do have square integrated as the payment. But as I say it has not been successful. 

[acctdept3sservi]

Yes! I am a online business only seller. The convenience that services my consumers with at their services. I start my online ecommerce with WIX but, I needed a ecommerce that was best for my business type, products brands and services so I transfered to Square Inc. I have been with Square Inc 1.9 years and then upgraded to Weebly by Square 2.0 years so a total of ecommerce online business for 3.9 years with Square.  

[Bronze_Palms]

I am on Etsy and I use my Square online website. I am working on getting my Amazon live right now! Would love any Amazon tips and directing traffic to Square online!

[GlenB]

I was going to sell on Amazon. However, I had so much trouble trying to list my products, and couldn't seem to get the help I needed from their support team. I completely gave up on them. 

[kbscho]

I use squaresbay.com and webhouses.co.uk

[PM1973]

I use aplus.net for my hosting company for my website:  https://www.shadowsinthedark.com

I do Braille Manufacturing projects for the Blind and visually impaired. I have been doing this now for over 26 years. I use Zen Cart for my website platform. Easy to use Free Open Source Software.

[Saf360]

I have used shopify in the pass , was not user friendly . Now going to

try square. 

[Sayvonne60]

Quickbooks is pretty good , you can even link up your storefronts to it , such as e-commerce stores and square to it . They even do your taxes and you get payroll on it aswell!