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Choosing the right ecommerce platform is a crucial decision that can impact the success and growth of your online business. We are here to help.

If you have an existing online store and are thinking about:

  • Developing a new online store

  • Moving to another ecommerce platform

  • Developing a new integration

  • Adding custom functionality

Schedule a call and gain access to 25+ years of online e-commerce experience.

Really? 25+ years of experience?

We processed our first e-commerce transaction 23 years ago.

Then in 2002, we built our first e-commerce store using Visual Basic and Microsoft SQL. Since then, our customers have processed over half a billion ZAR online.

Make use of our experience for your next online project — it’s guaranteed to reduce both costs and risk.

Some Important Factors to Consider When Choosing an eCommerce System

Hosted or Self-Hosted?

Hosted platforms provide hosting as part of the service. This allows you to focus on your website and marketing, while your ecommerce provider handles everything from server management to security updates.

Popular hosted ecommerce platforms include Shopify, BigCommerce, and Wix.

Even with a hosted service, professional agency support remains essential — that’s where we come in.

Pricing and Fees

Some platforms, such as Shopify, charge a fixed monthly fee. Others, like Adobe Commerce, may include licensing or transaction-based costs. Fully open-source platforms such as Magento Community and WooCommerce do not charge monthly fees or take a percentage of turnover.

While open-source systems are more complex to maintain, they offer significantly greater flexibility and ownership.

Customisation and Design

A responsive, visually appealing, and user-friendly website is essential for attracting and retaining customers.

Most ecommerce platforms offer a wide selection of templates, but choosing the right foundation for your store is critical. Experience matters at this stage — and it can make the difference between a store that simply looks good and one that converts and scales.

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