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:

Graphy vs Kajabi: Which Platform Wins for Selling Courses Online?

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Articles

Graphy and Kajabi are two popular platforms built for creators selling digital products like online courses, coaching, and memberships. I’ve spent over 150 hours using both platforms inside real ecommerce funnels — and here’s the short answer:

Kajabi is the better choice for serious digital entrepreneurs who want an all-in-one solution with advanced automation, marketing, and premium branding.

Graphy is better for beginners or creators looking for a budget-friendly launchpad with decent monetization tools.

Let’s break it down across pricing, course creation, ecommerce tools, marketing, templates, ease of use, and support — so you can see which one fits your business.

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How to Start a Shopify Store in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

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If you’re living in Spain and want to start selling online with Shopify, you’re in the right place.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through every step I followed to set up my Shopify store legally and practically in Spain. I’ll break down the business setup, how I picked a niche, set up payments, complied with Spanish laws, and launched my store.

Whether you’re a Spanish resident or based elsewhere in the EU but selling into Spain, this will cover everything you need to know.

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Best Brevo Alternatives for Ecommerce in 2025

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Articles Email Marketing

Brevo, formerly known as Sendinblue, remains a strong player in the email marketing space, especially for those looking for affordability and omnichannel features.

It offers email marketing, SMS campaigns, CRM tools, and automation—all under one roof. But it’s not perfect.

Many ecommerce businesses outgrow Brevo quickly due to its interface limitations, lack of deep ecommerce integrations, and occasionally underwhelming deliverability.

Whether you're scaling a Shopify store, managing multiple product SKUs, or looking to improve segmentation, it's important to explore options better tailored to your needs.

Below, we've broken down the best Brevo alternatives specifically for ecommerce stores, based on functionality, pricing, and overall effectiveness.

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Printed Mint Review: My Verdict for 2025

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Articles Print on Demand

Printed Mint stands out in the print-on-demand space with its strong emphasis on white-label branding and product presentation. If you’re building a store with an emphasis on quality and customer experience, this could be the partner you’ve been looking for.

In this review, I’ll cover my full experience using Printed Mint — including real order tests, fulfilment speeds, pros, cons, and whether it’s a good fit for your ecommerce store.

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Printify vs Printd Mint: Which POD Platform is Best?

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Printify and Printd Mint are two of the biggest names in the print-on-demand space — but which one should you use for your online store?

After reviewing dozens of ecommerce platforms and POD providers over the years, I’ve found that Printify is the better choice for sellers who want to scale quickly with a large product catalog and global fulfillment, while Printd Mint is ideal for brands focused on premium print quality and consistent branding.

In this review, I’ll compare both platforms across the key areas that matter most: product selection, print quality, integrations, shipping speed, branding tools, and pricing.

Whether you're just starting out or growing an established store, this guide will help you decide which platform fits your strategy best.

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How to Sell Stickers on Printify: A Straightforward Guide from a POD Expert

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Articles Print on Demand

Quick Answer: To sell stickers on Printify, choose a niche, create your designs, upload them to Printify, and connect your store (like Etsy or Shopify).

Pick a reliable print provider, set your pricing, and optimise your listings with strong keywords and mockups. Start selling with bundles, promote via TikTok or Pinterest, and use Printify to handle fulfilment and shipping automatically.

I’ve been in print on demand for years, helping sellers scale products like t-shirts, mugs, journals — and yes, even stickers. While I don’t personally sell stickers, I’ve helped dozens of sellers get traction with them using platforms like Printify.

So if you're wondering how to actually make money selling stickers with POD, this guide is based on what works — not guesswork.

Let’s get into how to do this properly, without wasting time.

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Alokai Review: My Verdict for 2025

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Articles Ecommerce Reviews

If you’re serious about growing your ecommerce store and want full control over your frontend, Alokai might be exactly what you’re looking for.

I’ve worked with plenty of frontend platforms — traditional and headless — and Alokai stands out for speed, flexibility, and performance. But it’s not for everyone.

Quick answer?
Alokai is perfect for mid to enterprise-level ecommerce brands who are scaling fast, want lightning site speed, and need more freedom than Shopify or BigCommerce themes can offer.

But if you’re a solo founder or running a small store without dev help, Alokai might not be your best bet.

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