There are a ton of options available to you as a small business to get our business and more importantly your products online for sale!
The main players are:
Little known platforms
All of these offer an easy on-ramp to the digital highway hopefully giving you the platform you need to be successful online.
There are many things to consider when it comes to choosing an online platform, pros and cons of getting the site up and running:
- Transaction costs
- Payment systems integration
- How to get your products into the system
- Discounts, Promo codes
- Reporting
- Stock, ordering and sales management
- Shipping management
- Themes, customization and branding
- Search Engine Optimization
- Integration with Facebook, Etsy, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram
The solution for you will most likely depend on your needs and budget.