If you’re a small business owner trying to choose the right e-commerce platform, you might’ve looked at BigCommerce and thought, “That’s probably too much for me.” I get it — the name sounds enterprise-y. But don’t let it fool you. BigCommerce isn’t just for massive brands with giant budgets and complicated catalogs. In fact, I’ve helped plenty of small businesses use BigCommerce to launch or grow their stores — without drowning in tech or overspending.…
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One of the first questions I hear from merchants is: “How much does BigCommerce cost compared to Shopify or other platforms?” It’s a fair question — but also a tricky one. Because pricing isn’t just about the monthly plan fee. It’s about the real cost of running your store day-to-day, month-to-month, and year-over-year. In this post, I’ll break down how BigCommerce pricing actually works, how it compares to Shopify and others, and what to consider…
If you’re trying to decide between BigCommerce and Shopify for your online store, you’re not alone. I’ve worked with hundreds of merchants over the years, and this is one of the most common crossroads they face. Both platforms are popular, powerful, and capable of supporting a growing e-commerce business. But they’re not the same — and choosing the wrong one can cost you time, money, and a whole lot of headaches down the road. This…
The homepage of your e-commerce store serves as the digital front door to your business. A well-designed homepage sets the tone for your brand, provides visitors with a clear understanding of your store’s offerings, and encourages further engagement. To create a great homepage, you need to balance aesthetics with functionality. This will ensure that users can easily navigate and find relevant information while being drawn to high-priority actions such as browsing products or making a…
If you’re using a SaaS e-commerce platform like Shopify or BigCommerce, you have a variety of tools at your disposable for designing your store. Most design options will be in your theme settings, where you can choose colors, select fonts and configure your store’s basic layouts. SaaS platforms make it fairly easy to customize your design, however it’s easy to get carried away. Like many things, less is more when it comes to e-commerce web…
When it comes to establishing a successful online store, selecting the right platform is crucial. BigCommerce has emerged as a flexible e-commerce platform that gives businesses of all types a solid foundation for growth. However, implementing BigCommerce effectively can seem overwhelming to someone who is new to the platform. This raises an important question: should you work with a BigCommerce agency to launch your store? In this blog post, we’ll explore the significant considerations surrounding…
If you’ve been a BigCommerce merchant for a while, you know that the platform has never had a great way for store owner’s to easily control their design. Previously, you could use Marketing Banners, but they were limited. You has to assign them to specific pages, so they couldn’t be displayed sitewide. In addition, you really needed to know HTML in order to create any sort of complex design using them. Thankfully, BigCommerce listened and…
If you’re planning to migrate your e-commerce website to a new platform, maintaining your SEO should be a top priority. A poorly executed migration can harm your organic rankings, but with the right strategies, you can minimize risks and even see improvements. Let’s review how a site migration can impact SEO and the steps you can take to maintain SEO during a site migration. How a Site Migration Affects SEO Changes in URL structure Even…
