Buying webshop software is an ideal way to create more sales with your company. With good webshop software you can create a professional online store that has much more reach than your local store.
What is good webshop software?
Good webshop software helps you to create a professional and scalable webshop. If you are going to buy webshop software, it is good to pay attention to the following factors:
- basic possibilities
- expand by means of extensions, modules, plugins
- integration with existing software for things like accounting
- programming language; many are built in PHP
- user-friendliness for administrators
You buy good webshop software with an eye on the future. You do not put away a webshop after a year, it is often a project for the longer term. You don’t want to start over and over again but build a valuable asset for your company.
Where can I buy good webshop software?
You always buy a webshop in a closed or open license. You buy the source code programmed by your developer. Many systems have an open-source license. This software is free but the implementation takes the most time. Most companies want a design that matches the existing corporate identity and customization to connect to the existing platforms.
In addition, there are companies that develop customized webshop software. With them you often take a paid license to use the software.
Good webshop software platforms include Magento, Woocommerce, Spree Commerce, Shopware. My webshop https://www.lifedeals.com runs on Woocommerce with a custom made design. So you can use an existing platform in combination with your own design. With open-source platforms you have more freedom and ownership than with systems that you lease such as Lightspeed or Shopify. Most companies work together with an e-commerce specialist like myself to put together a set of e-commerce tools and thus create a successful project.
How can I buy webshop software?
You can buy webshop software by downloading or ordering the software via the website of the relevant platform. You then install the software on the hosting server you need. From there, the installation takes place in the internet browser. You then have a platform that runs entirely in the cloud, you do not need your own indoor server. This is also safer against fire or other accidents.
As soon as the webshop is up and running, you can make a design yourself or have a custom design built by a (freelance) webshop builder.
Outsource webshop software
If buying webshop software is beyond you and you prefer to work on the creative and sales side of your company, you can choose to fully outsource the construction of your webshop.