How does Volusion compare to BigCommerce and Shopify?
I am currently using Volusion but am possibly looking to change as I feel the system is very limiting and cumbersome. I have been looking at BigCommerce and Shopify and was wondering if you had any knowledge on how it compares to BigCommerce and Shopify?
Thanks for any help or feedback you can give.
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The "best" platform can depend on your business requirements
The best online shopping cart or eCommerce store builder is a bit subjective. There are a number of attributes that your unique business might value higher than other businesses.
In my opinion, any good hosted eCommerce solution should pay particular attention to the following (In addition to the fundamentals like security, stock control, etc):
These are four of the most important attributes of any online store building software because together they help to get your eCommerce store up and running quickly and easily, can be adapted to suit your business requirements, keep up to speed with the changing online world, and, most importantly, help to drive more targeted traffic to increase conversions and maximize revenue.
Each of the three platforms you mention are fairly well-known, and offer free startup trial and other offers. It is easy to test each one out at your own leisure:
Here are two articles that might help you make up your mind about which eCommerce software solution to use:
In addition it may interest you to know that Shopify is slightly in the lead in terms of global rank. Both Bigcommerce and Volusion have comparable volumes of traffic and interest.
However, for my money, I would go with BigCommerce
as they have a greater focus on SEO and marketing, combined with integration into exciting 3rd party sites and services. Put together I think BigCommerce offers more scope to grow a business quickly.