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Ecommerce platforms
An ecommerce platform runs the online store, from product pages to checkout.
Overview
What it does
It hosts the storefront, manages the catalog, processes orders, and connects to payments and shipping. Merchants choose between hosted platforms that handle the technology and open-source options that offer more control. The platform shapes every other tool the store uses.
How to choose
Estimate the total monthly cost, including apps, themes, and payment fees. The plan price is only part of it.
Features
Key features to look for
Storefront builder
Themes and an editor for the store design.
Checkout
A fast checkout with multiple payment options.
Catalog management
Products, variants, and inventory.
App ecosystem
Integrations that extend the store.
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