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Shopify or wordpress
Which one is better for an ecommerce website? Shopify or WordPress?
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This question is asked a ridiculous amount, a simple search (reddit or otherwise) will give you all the information you could possibly need.
I am going to go out on a limb and assume because you didn’t use the search function, your technical abilities are going to hinder any experience you have with WordPress.
Your answer is Shopify.
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For plug-n-play, Shopify.
If you’re a dev or have access to one, and are willing to invest in quality hosting, woocommerce.
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Wordpress, by far, all day, everyday. Shopify is good to go fast, WordPress is good to go far. You going far or nah?
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If u have a better budget than Shopify else WordPress.
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I’m currently trying woocomerce due to rest api
I want to have things mostly automated through APIs so that I don’t have to sit updating things manually. I don’t look for revenue instead I am looking to learn how it’s done and eventually turn that into revenue in other future -
Ecommerce – Shopify
Others – WordPress
For me
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Wordpress is terrible for large ecommerce stores. If you only have a handful of products, either one can work.
The downside of Shopify is it is their house, their rules. However, you can get a site up and running very quickly, and Shopify will guide you through it. WordPress won’t hold your hand. You will need to figure everything out on your own.
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Need more details to draw a conclusion.
But as you posted in the SEO subreddit, I’d say WordPress.
Shopify excels as a user-friendly, all-in-one ecommerce platform, perfect for those who want a quick setup without much technical hassle. It handles web hosting, offers customer support, and even includes easy integrations with platforms like TikTok and Amazon.
On the other hand, WordPress offers unmatched flexibility through its vast array of plugins and manual customization. If you’re looking to scale or need a site that accommodates complex functionalities, WordPress is the way to go. It allows full control over hosting, SEO, and site customization, but keep in mind, it might require more technical know-how or resources to manage.
In terms of ecommerce functionality, both platforms offer strong capabilities, but Shopify is specifically tailored for ecommerce, which makes it a more streamlined choice if ecommerce is your sole focus. WordPress, while versatile, can be outfitted for ecommerce but requires more setup via plugins like WooCommerce.
If SEO is a priority, WordPress is much better, mainly due to its flexibility and the ability to fine-tune the technical aspects of your site.
Cost-wise, WordPress can be less expensive upfront since it’s free to use, but remember, you’ll pay for hosting, plugins, and development, which can add up. Shopify has a straightforward monthly fee, but every additional service or integration might increase your costs.
Ultimately, Shopify might be preferable for those seeking convenience and ease of use, whereas WordPress is suited for those needing a highly customizable platform capable of scaling with their business.
Similarly, based on needs, custom websites or other platforms can be a better choice.
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Opencart 3.9 and journal theme. Way better than woocommerce and you would need a dev for either. WordPress and woocommerce has so many bugs and patches coming out that its inevitable your store will break after an update or get hacked if you dont update. Opencart is bulletproof ime (which is considerable as I wrote many extensions for it over the years).
Shopify if not but you are tied to their platform and as far as Im aware their processing fees. Plus the monthly on cost -
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Since you’re on the SEO subreddit, the answer is WordPress. There’s just so much more you can do with WordPress from an SEO standpoint .
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Shopify. By a country mile.
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If you have the budget, Shopify is great for e-commerce since it’s made specifically for that.
It’s easier to set up and manage without needing to worry about hosting.
if budget is tight, WordPress can be a good choice with its flexibility and lower initial costs, though it requires more setup.
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SEO-wise? WordPress, it isn’t even a competition.
Ease of use? Shopify.
Cost and scalability? Depends on you.
WordPress is far more scalable (literally infinite), but if you grow big, you’ll need a developer. However, if you do grow big, that should be the least of your problems. If you’re just starting and are okay with simple e-commerce without bells and whistles, WordPress is much cheaper than Shopify, even in its cheapest versions. But if you’re starting and have no development skills and want something to get up and running fast, Shopify could be your answer.
In short: go with whatever feels right; they both are great tools.
PS: But since you’re asking on a SEO sub, there’s a correct answer for SEO: WordPress
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I’ve implemented several of both. In fact, I absolutely love working with WordPress. However, there’s a fundamental flaw in WooCommerce that is very difficult, if not impossible, to work around. WooCommerce orders are listed as an ID in the database just as a blog post or a page, it’s simply a post type. Where you run into insane issues is when you decide to develop a new site. You can not push your live WordPress site to staging… then pull it back a week later. Now you’ll have ID conflicts between the two. You can’t even easily migrate the orders from live to staging.
Shopify’s infrastructure separates the UI from the data completely. You can work on two versions of the site… or even 5 iterations, simultaneously.
Just my two cents! People often don’t think about future redesigns between the platforms.
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