The multimillion-dollar eCommerce industry is growing by leaps and bounds in Australia. When it comes to making the online business, a success an online business owner needs to take many things into consideration. And one of the most important aspect of any online business store is picking the right eCommerce platform.

People starting an eCommerce business may feel overwhelmed by the different types of online platforms that seems to offer the same services. However, the platforms differ in terms both in terms of price and functionality. Some ecommerce sites do not require separate hosting, however you can hire a professional hosting company. Here we will take a look at the most popular eCommerce platforms that offer the best deal for online businesses.

Shopify

Shopify is a hosted eCommerce platform that does not require you to purchase a separate platform. The big upside of the eCommerce store is that the availability of add-on apps that greatly extend functionality of the online store. However, a downside of the eCommerce platform is that it offers limited ability to customize the interface.

Magento

Magento has been considered the best online platform for eCommerce sites. The online platform is used by major e-commerce companies due to greater flexibility in customizing the site. The only drawback of this platform is that creating and customizing the site requires hiring a professional website designer which adds to the cost of operating the store.

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