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Though it may seem easy to build an E-commerce solution with the number of options available today, it becomes bewildering to figure out which shopping cart software best meets your needs. Indeed, there is no single “one-size-fits-all” ecommerce platform solution. Each one is built to entertain only certain pre-assumed business needs and goals. But, if you are realistic with your specific online storefront needs, there is clearly the one that can be the best fit for you.
The advancement in the ecommerce technology and the rising competition among online stores have raised the expectations that people have around these platforms. Today, it’s not enough just offering the standard features for the online web store. Mobile friendliness, social media integration, search engine optimisation and customer support have become a fundamental need of an online store today.
Based on these factors and the understanding of what’s required to open a successful online storefront, we have shortlisted two platforms that will work for most businesses i.e. Magento and Shopify. They both have some advantages and disadvantages. For instance Shopify has user friendly interface and on other hand Magento has wide range of plugins to choose from. In the end it depends upon your level of technical capabilities on the internet, budget and your preferences and needs.
