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:

Prodigi Review: Is This Print-on-Demand Platform Worth It?

Bogdan Rancea
Articles

Prodigi is a UK-based print-on-demand platform that stands out for its high-quality art prints and wide global network of fulfillment partners.

It’s especially popular with artists, photographers, and ecommerce sellers who prioritize premium product presentation and sustainability.

After testing multiple products through Prodigi and comparing it with leading POD competitors like Printful and Printify, I’ve gathered everything you need to know—pricing, quality, features, and real performance—to help you decide whether Prodigi is the right partner for your online store.

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Pirate Ship vs ShipBob: Which One Is Right for Your Ecommerce Business?

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Articles Fulfillment Shipping

Shipping and fulfillment are two of the most important logistics decisions ecommerce store owners need to make—especially as their order volume begins to grow.

After extensively reviewing and comparing both Pirate Ship and ShipBob, it’s clear that they serve very different purposes.

Pirate Ship is a cost-effective tool built for small stores handling their own shipping, while ShipBob is a full-service fulfillment provider ideal for growing brands ready to outsource operations.

In this comparison, I’ll break down pricing, features, integrations, support, and common use cases to help you decide which platform best fits the needs of your ecommerce business.

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Best WordPress Ecommerce Plugins of 2025: Our Top Picks

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Articles

With thousands of WordPress ecommerce plugins available, narrowing it down to the most reliable options can be overwhelming.

After researching and testing dozens of ecommerce plugins first-hand, I’ve picked out the top performers for 2025.

Whether you’re running a full online store, selling digital downloads, managing subscriptions, or building a membership site, these are the WordPress plugins I trust to power your ecommerce business.

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Easyship vs ShipStation: Which Shipping Software Is Right for You?

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Articles Shipping

When it comes to eCommerce fulfillment, shipping software isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a core part of your operational engine.

Whether you’re fulfilling international orders or automating domestic shipments, the platform you choose can affect customer experience, costs, and scalability.

Easyship and ShipStation are two of the top-rated tools in this space, but which one is the better fit for your store?

I’ve tested both platforms extensively across pricing, international capabilities, automation, integrations, and ease of use. Here’s what I found.

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How to Reset Your Shopify Store (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Articles Shopify Shopify Tutorials

If you’ve experimented with Shopify, made mistakes, or just want to start fresh, you might be asking: “How do I reset my Shopify store to factory settings?”

The short answer: there is no one-click factory reset button. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. There’s a manual way to clean out your store so it feels brand new — without opening a completely new account.

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What Is StackCommerce? Complete Review for 2025

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Articles Ecommerce

If you’ve ever scrolled through an article on a site like Mashable or TechCrunch and found yourself clicking on a product deal that looks just like part of the article — you’ve probably come across StackCommerce without even knowing it.

StackCommerce is a native commerce platform.

That means it allows publishers (like blogs and media websites) to sell products directly through editorial content.

Instead of using popups or sidebar ads, StackCommerce integrates shopping into the content itself — so it feels natural, seamless, and trustworthy.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how StackCommerce works, who uses it, and why it’s changing the way people shop online — especially if you run an ecommerce business or a content site.

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Gelato Print on Demand Pricing in 2025

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Articles Print on Demand

 Figuring out exactly how much you’re going to pay to work with a print on demand vendor like Gelato can be complicated.

On top of having to calculate the base cost of products, shipping, and so on, you might need to consider subscription plan options, and extra expenses (like fees for the Gelato Personalization Studio).

I’ve experimented with dozens of different POD solutions, and I can say that Gelato isn’t the cheapest option out there – but that doesn’t mean it’s not great value for money.

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Webflow vs Framer 2025: Which Is Better for Ecommerce?

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Articles

Webflow and Framer are two of the most talked-about visual website builders on the market — but when it comes to ecommerce, which one is actually worth using?

I’ve spent hours using both tools to build ecommerce landing pages, test site speed, manage SEO, and evaluate their capabilities for actual online stores.

Based on that hands-on experience, Webflow is the better choice if you’re building a fully functional ecommerce store.

Framer, on the other hand, shines when you need to build quick, animated landing pages or simple single-product websites.

But without native ecommerce features, it's not suited for businesses looking to grow online sales directly through their site.

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