Author: Bogdan Rancea

Bogdan Rancea

Bogdan Rancea is the co-founder of Ecommerce-Platforms.com and lead curator of ecomm.design, a showcase of the best ecommerce websites. With over 12 years in the digital commerce space he has a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for great online retail experiences. As an ecommerce tech explorer Bogdan tests and reviews various platforms and design tools like Shopify, Figma and Canva and provides practical advice for store owners and designers. His hands on experience with these tools and his knowledge of ecommerce design trends makes him a valuable resource for businesses looking to improve their online presence. On ecomm.design Bogdan writes about online stores, ecommerce design and tips for entrepreneurs and designers.

Articles Bogdan has written:

Shopify Editions Winter 2026: Key Updates, Features, and What They Mean for Your Business

Bogdan Rancea
Ecommerce News Shopify

Shopify Editions Winter 2026, known as the “Renaissance Edition”, marks a major strategic shift for the platform. It’s no longer just a place to build a store, it’s now a network for selling products across AI chats, social channels, marketplaces, and personalized apps. The features rolled out in this release push the boundaries of what’s possible in ecommerce automation, personalization, and scale.

If you're running an ecommerce business, here’s what you need to know about the biggest updates, what’s new in AI, and how this release can give you a serious edge.

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Linktree vs Carrd: Which Link-in-Bio Tool Works Best for eCommerce?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

Linktree and Carrd are two of the most popular tools for creating simple, single-page websites — often used as “link in bio” pages for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

But if you’re running an eCommerce business, the choice between the two can affect your conversions, user experience, and how customers interact with your products.

I’ve spent hours using both platforms across multiple projects, from digital product launches to Shopify-powered stores.

In this review, I’ll share everything I’ve learned so you can decide which tool is the right fit for your store.

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Best Gelato Products to Sell on Shopify: What to Add to your Catalog in 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

Creating your own POD brand with Shopify and Gelato might be insanely easy, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things merchants struggle with occasionally.

Probably the biggest initial hurdle? Choosing the right products to sell. 

One of the reasons I’m so fond of Gelato is that they offer sellers a brilliant range of products you can pretty much guarantee are going to be high-quality, premium prints, sustainable clothes, tech accessories, and more. But if you’re new, it’s easy to get stuck with decision paralysis. 

That’s why I’m sharing my advice, based on market data, and years of testing print on demand vendors, to help you choose the top products worth selling right now. 

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How to Start a Thrift Store: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

Starting a thrift store might seem overwhelming at first, but once I understood how to structure it like an actual ecommerce business, everything started clicking.

Whether you're planning to launch a niche vintage boutique, an online consignment shop, or a general secondhand store, this guide will walk you through every step I followed to set up a profitable thrift store online.

I'll cover sourcing, pricing, platforms, legal requirements, inventory systems, and even marketing strategies.

If you're looking for a side hustle or full-time resale business, here’s how I built mine from scratch—without needing massive upfront investment.

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Best Zazzle Alternatives to Try in 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Print on Demand

Zazzle has become the go-to option for people with creative ideas and those looking to sell custom products.

It's got a massive product catalog, a pretty powerful design editor, and access to a global marketplace. But as many people have discovered, Zazzle isn't always the best long-term solution – especially for those who want to build a real, scalable e-commerce business.

If you've found that Zazzle's limitations are getting in the way of your business growth then you're not alone.

From being restricted in how you can brand your products to those lower than average profit margins, sellers are moving on to platforms that give them more control, flexibility and earning potential.

I've personally looked into the best Zazzle alternatives when it comes to print quality, how fast they can get products to customers, price transparency, integrations and the overall seller experience.

Whether you're building your own personal brand or looking for a more hands-off way to make some extra cash, this list should help you find the right fit for your business goals.

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Best Composable Commerce Platforms: My Top Picks for 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Ecommerce

I've spent more than 200 hours getting my hands dirty with the biggest and best composable commerce platforms out there, and let me tell you – the options are staggering.

From platforms that offer a ton of power through their APIs, to ones that make it super easy to get up and running with their plug-and-play flexibility, these are the tools that let serious ecommerce brands build the exact online store they need, without being tied down by inflexible software.

Whether you're looking to scale fast, managing online shops across multiple regions, or just need a whole lot more control over your tech stack, these platforms have got you covered.

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Top Small Business Fulfillment Centers: Our Picks for 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Fulfillment

Finding the right fulfillment centre as a small ecommerce business isn't easy because most of them don't have your best interests at heart.

Some are built for the big boys, others are a minefield of hidden fees, long contracts or massive monthly minimums.

That's why I ended up spending over 50 hours researching and comparing the top options designed specifically for small brands – so you don't waste your precious time on the wrong provider.

Below are our top picks for the best small business fulfillment centers of 2026, based on a range of features our small business owners really care about: pricing, ease of use, customer service – and whether or not they're actually suitable for small brands like yours.

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Best Ecommerce Platforms for Creators: Top Picks for 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

Whether you're a course creator, designer, coach, or TikToker, turning your audience into a business all boils down to one thing: how easy it is for people to actually buy from you.

The best ecommerce platforms for creators are the ones that eliminate all the hassle and give you the tools to start selling from out of the box – without having to write a single line of code or cobble together a bunch of random tools.

After testing out dozens of different tools, I've cleaned down the list to the seven best ecommerce platforms designed to help creators monetize their skills and get paid faster in 2026.

Here's what they offer, what they cost, and who each one is best suited for.

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