Quick Answer: W3bstore is a niche ecommerce platform that focuses on helping brick-and-mortar stores go digital with a “shared cart” multichannel system.
It’s not the most flexible tool I’ve used, but for retail-first businesses looking to connect physical and online operations, it offers a unique angle.
I’ve tested 50+ ecommerce platforms in my time, from Shopify to niche POS hybrids. W3bstore isn’t a mainstream name, but it does something different—and that caught my attention.
Kooomo is a cloud-based ecommerce platform aimed at brands and retailers looking for serious scalability, built-in enterprise features, and international reach—all without needing dozens of third-party apps.
After testing the platform across multiple client projects and demo stores, I found Kooomo to be powerful but not for the faint of heart.
Quick answer: Kooomo is best for mid-sized to large businesses that sell across multiple channels and countries.
It's not the most beginner-friendly option, but its enterprise-level feature set makes it a hidden gem for businesses ready to scale globally.
A black ambulance with police sirens. Yes, you’ve read that right. Now, imagine it and let the whole idea sink in.
Sounds strange, right?
Ok, well, think about this too. A hospital bed with red bedding.
osCommerce is one of the oldest open-source ecommerce platforms, launched in 2000.
One of the first solutions to allow you to sell online without a fully custom built website. Unlike modern hosted platforms like Shopify, osCommerce is self-hosted, you need to install it on your own web server and manage everything from setup to security.
While it’s still maintained, many newer platforms have taken over the ecommerce space.
Shopify, WooCommerce, Wix have taken the lead with user friendly features, built in security and modern templates.
So does osCommerce still hold up? I spent time testing it in-depth to break down pricing, features, ease of use, customization, SEO, and alternatives—so you can decide if it’s right for your business.
For smaller online stores, the Ambassador referral software probably hasn't been on your radar. It doesn't have a direct Shopify or Bigcommerce app, and the main customer base seems to be large companies like Logitech, Zillow, and Hulu. That said, plenty of lesser known brands are also utilizing the referral software, and there are integrations with platforms like Shopify (even though you can't get them in the public app stores).
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This ActiveCampaign review assesses its features, pricing, and the overall functionalities that would fundamentally be relevant to your business.
It’s cheap. And most importantly, super effective.
Welcome to the world of email marketing.
If you’ve used this channel long enough, you probably recognize its sheer power at generating leads. As a matter of fact, 80% of retail business owners agree that email marketing is their principal customer retention driver.
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Skrill has an interesting history. I've had some merchants ask me whether or not it's a scam. Let's be clear–I can be certain it's a legitimate payment processor. However, it does have some problems with transparency–especially in the United States.
And you're going to find that the fees are often less than desirable. However, this is often because Skrill does take on risk by supporting merchants that aren't supported by PayPal and other more popular processors. So, in this Skrill review, we'll learn about this interesting company and whether or not you should consider it at all.
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When it comes to running an e-commerce site, having a good search engine is key to users finding what they’re looking for quickly. That’s where Doofinder comes in. As a flexible and AI powered search tool Doofinder is designed to enhance the search experience by giving fast, relevant and personal results to online shoppers.
Whether you want to boost sales, improve user experience or get deeper into customer behaviour Doofinder has a whole suite of features that will transform your website’s search. In this review we’ll go through its features, ease of use, pricing and how it compares to the competition in the e-commerce search space.
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