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:

7 Best Shopify Art Stores for Inspiration in 2024

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Shopify

For businesses and persons in the art, craft and related industries, Shopify can provide a versatile and robust solution for building a user-friendly online art store.

It is especially important for such stores given the important role visuals and experiences play in driving their customers to convert.

While Shopify does have the tools needed for the job, first-time online art store founders may have a difficult time envisaging the best way to get things to work.

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Squarespace vs Shopify vs GoDaddy: The Ecommerce Showdown for 2024

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Shopify

When you’re ready to launch your store online, you need an eCommerce platform that will display your product beautifully and let buyers make purchases without any hassle.

And for that, today we have the top contenders: Squarespace, Shopify and GoDaddy.

All of them will help you create a robust online presence that you can use to sell your products. But of course, there are differences in these platforms. If you’re a new merchant and have been considering these three services, this article is for you.

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Printify Pop-Up Store Honest Review: Yay or Nay?

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Articles Print on Demand

If you have a creative edge, use it to make money with Printify. You can place your design on products and sell them to earn profits.

Printify Pop-up Store is completely free to use. All you have to do is upload your design to their system. You don’t even have to stock up on inventory. Whenever you get an order, Printify will print and deliver – it’s as simple as that.

All you need is a design. Once you have it, you can create mockups for selling print on demand products like t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, bags, phone cases, and others.

Printify creates an online storefront and gives you the URL that you can publish for promotion.

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6 Best Online Banks in Germany [2024 Guide]

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Articles

If you’re on the hunt for the most reliable and best online banks in Germany, you’re in luck. There are plenty of great options to choose from, offering everything from exceptional credit card rates, customizable debit card options, and mobile banking.

With an online bank, you can easily manage your money from anywhere, access unique financial services, and even run your business more effectively in Europe.

Since we know how difficult it can be for entrepreneurs to find the right banking services in Europe, we’ve done the hard work for you.

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What is a Side Hustle? (Plus Ideas to Start Your Own) (2023)

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Articles

What is a side hustle, and why is it such a popular concept these days?

The concept of earning a little extra money on the “side” of your primary job or 9-to-5 career is nothing new.

For as long as people have struggled to make ends meet with a traditional income, we’ve searched for ways to increase our earning potential.

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HubSpot vs Salesforce: A Side-by-Side CRM Comparison for 2026

Bogdan Rancea
Articles CRM Software

Every growing business hits a point when the sticky notes and shared spreadsheets stop keeping up. Leads slip through, the same customers get three emails from three different people, and someone says: “Maybe it’s time we picked a proper CRM.”

Most start with two names: HubSpot and Salesforce.

Quick Verdict

HubSpot has built its reputation on being friendly, fast, and genuinely unified. You get a single dashboard where marketing, sales, and service finally talk to each other.

Salesforce, on the other hand, is the bulldozer. Enterprise through and through. You can bend it to do almost anything, but you’ll need the time (and often the admin budget) to get there.

By 2032, analysts expect the CRM market to push past $262 billion. That kind of growth shows choosing the right system is more important than ever. So here, I’ll be putting years of reviewing skills into action, to help guide you towards the best choice.

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20 Best Shopify Dropshipping Store Examples for 2024

Bogdan Rancea
Articles Shopify

Today, we’re looking at the best Shopify dropshipping store examples, for a behind the scenes insight into what you can accomplish with your own Shopify site and a dropshipping solution.

After all, one Shopify is one of the most flexible and versatile builders on the market for companies investing in dropshipping. With a huge range of plugins to choose from, you’ll have no problem automating your website’s logistics and fulfilment processes.

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