We spoke to Paola Masperi, founder of both charity Mayamiko Trust and ethical womenswear label Mayamiko. The charity behind the brand trains disadvantaged people in Malawi and other parts of Africa in creative and transferable skills like tailoring, and then supports them to use those skills through business and finance education workshops and micro-financing.
Blog
Shopify vs BigCommerce: 2025 Comparison
Ecommerce Comparisons
If you're planning to launch an ecommerce store, you'll soon have to face a serious dilemma: BigCommerce vs Shopify – which one should you choose?
Here at ecommerce-platforms.com, we've been living and breathing ecommerce ever since we created the site back in 2012.
We've tested dozens of different ecommerce tools and solutions over the years, which has given us a detailed perspective on what's available out there and what the users are most likely to resonate with.
A Quick HostArmada Review: Your Questions Answered
Articles
Whether you’re a new seller or a veteran ecommerce store owner, you’ll need a high-quality web hosting service. These days there are tons of options on the market, which can make picking the right service for your business somewhat of a daunting task.
So, to help you navigate your way through these murky waters, we’re analyzing one such web hosting provider: HostArmada.
Continue reading “A Quick HostArmada Review: Your Questions Answered”
A Comprehensive Guide to WordPress Pricing in 2023
Articles
WordPress is one of the most popular tools for website building in the world. According to TechJury, there are over 75 million sites using WordPress today.
Clearly, people find WordPress to be a compelling tool for site creation, but is it the most affordable way to get online too? A lot of people know that the WordPress technology is free (and open source), which makes it extremely flexible, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t spend anything on designing a WordPress website. The true cost of your system will depend on a number of different factors.
Today, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about building an ecommerce WordPress website from scratch, and how much it might cost.
We’ll also tell you a bit about how you can potentially reduce the costs of your WordPress site too.
Continue reading “A Comprehensive Guide to WordPress Pricing in 2023”
An Honest WP Event Manager Review
Articles Ecommerce Reviews
WordPress has become one of the most popular platforms for creating websites, and with good reason. It offers a wide range of plugins and themes that can enhance the functionality and design of any website. One such plugin that has gained popularity among WordPress users is WP Event Manager.
In this review, we will take a comprehensive look at the features, pros and cons, installation process, real user reviews, and overall effectiveness of WP Event Manager for event management on WordPress websites.
How to Sell Digital Products on Shopify (Step-by-Step)
Articles Shopify
Selling digital products on Shopify is one of the simplest and most scalable ways to run an online business. You don’t need inventory, fulfilment, or logistics.
Once the files are uploaded and the delivery system is in place, orders can be handled automatically. I’ve set this up for client stores and my own test projects, and the process is reliable when done properly.
In this guide, I’ll walk through the full setup—from creating the product page to testing the delivery process—along with the tools I use and the limitations I’ve run into.
You’ll also find real pros and cons, tips on pricing, and comparisons of the most-used digital product delivery apps.
Continue reading “How to Sell Digital Products on Shopify (Step-by-Step)”
Userlike Review (2023): Everything You Need to Know
Articles
Interested in learning more about Userlike? This Userlike review will tell you everything you need to know about the service.
These days, consumers expect a lot more from their interactions with companies.
The only problem is that adding live chat software to your site isn’t always easy. You could always take the approach of building a chatbot yourself, which means that you get complete control over how the system works. However, this might not be an option for smaller businesses without access to a dedicated developer.
Fortunately, there is an alternative option: Userlike.
Continue reading “Userlike Review (2023): Everything You Need to Know”
The Ultimate Aliscraper Review in 2023
Articles
Any ecommerce store owner that wants to sell high-quality dropshipping products that yield a large profit margin will need to do some digging around.
There are plenty of automated dropshipping solutions around that can help with that. But, it can still feel a bit daunting for the uninitiated.
One such product is AliScraper. Its domain name was only registered earlier back in April 2020, so it’s a pretty new kid on the block. In fact, at the time of writing, it was still in beta testing, and although there are a few five-star reviews out there, information is scant.
