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October 3, 2022Two e-commerce behemoths square off: WooCommerce vs. Shopify. Who wins?
WooCommerce claims to be the most popular e-commerce platform on the web, while Shopify runs over 800,000 online stores.
Shopify is reliable and easy to use. Plus, it offers powerful and stunning templates while providing top-notch customer support.
WooCommerce, a plugin, turns any WordPress site into an ecommerce store. Plus, it is open-source, meaning it is free to install.
Which is More Beginner Friendly?
WooCommerce requires more technical skills. Using it well will call for either experience or a commitment to learning the ropes. Shopify is more beginner-friendly and doesn't require any coding expertise to get started.
Since it is a hosted platform, Shopify handles many technical aspects of running an ecommerce store. It covers your domain name, hosting, and security (SSL) certifications.
Additionally, you don't need to install, administer, or update any software when using Shopify. You also don't need to be worried about backups or security.
Who Has Better Themes?
Shopify has superior themes and designs. Its templates are more streamlined and well-done than those of WooCommerce, and you may utilize code to further personalize your Shopify themes. You can pick from more than 70 free exceptionally well-done themes tailored to increase sales in Shopify's theme store.
The default theme for WooCommerce, Storefront, is completely mobile-friendly with a crisp and tidy design. However, your technical skill level and the number of hours you're prepared to put in will determine how well your design functions on WooCommerce.
Key Shopify Features
Abandoned Cart Recovery: A feature that Shopify includes as standard that WooCommerce doesn't abandoned cart recovery. It allows customers to complete an order they previously abandoned without having to fill out their personal details again. It also sends an email reminder for them to complete their purchase.
Free Multichannel Selling: Shopify enables you to sell your products on Facebook, Amazon,
eBay, and Instagram without charging any extra fees.
Shipping Partnerships: You can offer your customers seamless shipping options with Shopify as they have partnerships with USPS, UPS, DHL Express, and Canada Post.
Key WooCommerce Features
Content Marketing: Since WooCommerce is a plugin for a WordPress site, you get a built-in blogging feature making it easier to launch a content marketing campaign.
Customization: If you have the know-how, you have unlimited options for customizing your WooCommerce site — from the homepage to the "buy now" button.
Plug-ins: WooCommerce allows you to add functionality with over 50,000 plugin options. You can build a truly bespoke experience for your customers with a wide array of functions at your disposal.