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I’ve tried a few ecommerce systems in my time and I’ve often been quite surprised with the results that I get from certain systems. There really is something for everyone in the ecommerce arena, from free systems that will cost you just a small hosting fee up to bespoke ecommerce platforms where the budget isn’t really the question . . . It’s all about features, service and support.

Quite often you’ll find that the lower end, open source ecommerce systems will offer many features of the enterprise systems, however what you’ll lack is the high quality service and support that a more advanced developer can offer you. The open source systems such as ZenCart, oScommerce and Magento are easily available with many hosts who provide a quick one click install solutiuon so that you can have a very basic ecommerce stall set up within half an hour or so.

The Magento system is particularly good and if you can find an experienced developer you could have something that will suit you from beginner to expert. Many high-end, high-value ecommerce stores are now using Magento as a basis for their ecommerce platform. I mean, essentially, the route you choose will come down to personal choice and how comfortable you are that your provider can do everything you need so take a good look around and find a supplier that you’re comfortable with.

Tags: Ecommerce