Shopify vs Etsy vs Squarespace 2024: Let’s Battle It Out!

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To get into ecommerce, you’ll need an online platform to host your products. So here I'll compare three very different solutions: Shopify, Etsy, and Squarespace.

Don't have time to read the whole review?

Here’s a brief summary:

Use Shopify to build a scalable online store with access to a wide range of eCommerce features.

Use Squarespace to showcase lots of imagery in the best possible light, and if beautiful web design and customization freedom is your priority. 

Use Etsy if you sell handmade items (physical or digital) and want to keep your business simple. Etsy is perfect for side hustles or testing a market's potential.

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How to Transfer Your Domain to Shopify (2023)

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Transferring a domain from one registrar to another always seems so complicated. It shouldn’t be. In this guide, we break down the necessary steps on how to transfer a domain to Shopify, without any of the complications you might find elsewhere.

We provide an in-depth tutorial on how to transfer a domain to Shopify from most domain registrars, hosting companies, and website builders. Then, we go into specifics, like how to transfer a domain from Squarespace, Wix, and GoDaddy.

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How to add Twitter Feed to Shopify Website

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Learning how to add a Twitter feed to your Shopify website enables your brand to showcase its social presence on pages like your homepage, blog, and even product pages.

The great part about embedding a Twitter feed on your website is that it automatically updates Twitter content on your website, meaning you don’t have to copy over posts from your Twitter page.

In addition, a Twitter feed is an excellent way to inject a significant amount of imagery on your website; many brands use Twitter galleries or feeds to serve as their homepage image galleries.

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How to Fix Shopify Duplicate Content

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In this article, we explain how to fix Shopify duplicate content because, although much of your duplicate content may be purposeful, you want to get rid of the clutter that could hurt SEO rankings.

Duplicate content: it can happen to almost anything, from blog posts to product URLs, and category pages to website tags. This is particularly true with ecommerce platforms like Shopify.

Online retailers often sell multiple versions of the same product and may move product pages across different categories. As a result, duplicate content may appear on various unique URLs.

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Shopify vs Pietra (2024): Which is Best for Your Business?

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Shopify vs Pietra: Which tool should you be using to build your online store?

In this article, I'll compare Shopify and Pietra by diving into a comparative analysis of their features, usability, and overall offerings.

We'll examine how each platform serves its users and stack them against each other to assist you in determining which could be the foundational tool for your online business success.

Quick verdict:

Shopify currently stands as perhaps the most well-known store building tool on the market today. It’s flexible, versatile, easy to use, and brimming with an ever-evolving range of features. However, while countless organizations develop their stores with Shopify, it’s far from the only option.

Pietra, while perhaps slightly lesser-known, is designed for the next generation of store owners. Not only does it provide everything you need to build an incredible store in one place, but it supports multi-channel selling, dropshipping, and fulfilment too.

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How to Add Apple Pay to Shopify: Your Step-by-Step Guide

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Once upon a time, visiting a Shopify store—or any ecommerce outlet—meant that customers had to drag out their wallets. It was a cumbersome process. Browse an online store, pull out the credit card, enter in 16 digits into the payment gateway, and hope that you didn’t get one wrong.

And from a business perspective, this was a horrible way to do things. After all, reducing buyer friction should be the name of the game.

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Shopify Card Readers: Options to Pick and How to Get One

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In this article, we’ll explore all the Shopify card readers available. We’ll also dive into how to get a card reader from Shopify. 

For retail stores, there are two highly functional and reliable Shopify card readers to consider. You could opt for a third-party card reader, but Shopify provides options already configured with its Shopify POS software, making them easier to set up and integrate with the rest of your business.

Not to mention, Shopify card readers are affordable (allowing merchants the opportunity to purchase several of them without breaking the bank) and mobile (giving retailers more options for roaming the floor, browsing your product database from anywhere, and even accepting payments from places like the curb). 

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7 Best Free Shopify Alternatives for 2024

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If you’re looking for some free Shopify alternatives, you’re in the right place.

According to our research, Square Online is the best choice if you're looking for a free alternative to Shopify, because of its generous free plan, and Ecwid came in second as since it has a functional free plan that allows you to sell across multiple platforms.

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