Best ecommerce platforms for small businesses in the UK
Which ecommerce platform is the best for a small business? We've analysed UK options and pick the best-value online stores you can afford.
Wix online store review: easy website builder for any kind of ecommerce
Wix is a dream for the visually-minded, but is this ecommerce builder good enough for a small business? We look at the Wix online store offering.
How to set up an online store in one day: 9 streamlined steps
How do you create an online shop for a small business quickly? We guide you through the 9 necessary steps to launch your ecommerce sales tomorrow.
Shopify UK review – the best ecommerce platform?
Despite Shopify's popularity, it may not be the best value for a small business. Features are promising, but are fees too high?
What is Click & Collect? How can it work for a small business?
How does Click + Collect systems work in a small business? Our guide looks at different software setups, with tips on how to do it well.
Square Online review: user-friendly ecommerce that works with POS
How does Square Online work? With or without POS, this ecommerce platform is super-easy to set up and run at a competitive cost.
ReRun Clothing: tackling throw-away culture in the running community
We interviewed ReRun, a community interest company (CIC) prolonging the life of running clothes. How do their Shopify experiences align with the cause?
Mobile commerce trends, statistics and implications for the future
How has mobile commerce responded to Covid and the growth of ecommerce? We look at trends, stats and implications for businesses in the future.
Weebly online store review: easy website builder with shortcomings
Is Weebly good for an online store? Since Square bought the company, we've seen problems - but there are strong features too.
Square vs Stripe: all-in-one platform or building blocks for payments
Is Square or Stripe better for your business? Which is cheaper? The payment systems are geared towards different merchants, but there are overlaps.
What to look for in an online scheduling system: 12 features explained
What features should an online booking system have? How do you decide on one? We explain the most important characteristics of booking software.
iZettle E-commerce review: is it the right choice for your business?
Are you a small retail business looking to sell online? Our iZettle E-commerce review looks at whether this is the right choice.
How to easily grow your cafe with online tools
How can you grow your small food business with online tools? We list the essential and free tools you need to grow sales online.
Big Cartel UK review: trusted, but limited, online store for creatives
Big Cartel is an ecommerce platform for makers and artists. It's easy to set up, but are the limited features a greater hindrance or help?
What is m-commerce? Definition and types explained
Mobile commerce (m-commerce) is buying and selling through a mobile device - but what does that look like? We explain the meaning and types.
What is online ordering? Definition, types and examples
What is considered online ordering? How does it work? We look at the meaning, types and methods of ordering products and food online.
Ecommerce trends during Covid-19 – key statistics to consider for 2021
We summarise key statistics for ecommerce sales during Covid-19. How are retail and hospitality affected? What's in store for the future?
Shopify vs. Wix: strong ecommerce platforms with important differences
What's better: Wix or Shopify? We compare the ecommerce plans, website builders, pricing and more and find that they're quite different.
How to take good product photos that increase online sales
Want to take product photos that increase your sales online? Just got an iPhone or other smartphone? Create beautiful shots with these tricks.
Instagram for Business: how does it work and is it a good idea?
Is an Instagram Business Account worth it? What's required to use it? We explain how it works and consider if businesses should get one.
How to start your side venture on Etsy: 10 important steps
Want to open a shop on Etsy? We help you through the first steps to start your side venture as a UK seller, with tips and info about fees.
What is a WhatsApp Business account? Should you get one?
What's the meaning of a WhatsApp Business account and would it be useful for your business? Does it cost anything? Here're how the account works.
Is click-and-collect here to stay post-pandemic?
Click and Collect has saved many businesses during Covid, but is it just for lockdowns or the long term too? We look a the stats and trends.
BigCommerce review UK: website builder designed to scale your business
Is BigCommerce too 'big' for a small business? Let us review pros and cons for online merchants in the UK.
SumUp Online Store Starter review: extremely fast setup, but too basic?
SumUp lets even non-techies build an online shop in few easy steps straight from the SumUp App - but is it too basic? We put SumUp ecommerce to the test.
EKM ecommerce review: top support and well-balanced features
How does EKM hold up as an ecommerce platform? This UK-based online store comes with extra support and features to elevate sales.
Squarespace online store review: beautiful designs for simple ecommerce
Squarespace commerce plans are for online stores with a visually stunning theme, but are features too limited and charges too high?
Shopify vs Square: online retail or versatile tools – which is better?
What's better: Shopify or Square - or both? Compare the big differences in fees, payment systems, POS and online store features.
BigCommerce vs. Shopify: similar plans, but payments can be deal-breaker
Shopify and BigCommerce have very similar ecommerce plans, but payments can get pricey with the wrong choice.
Multichannel vs. omnichannel – what’s the difference?
What's the meaning of omnichannel vs multichannel retail? We look at definition, examples and the combined ecommerce and in-store approach to sales.