E-Commerce Platforms: Powering Online Shopping Experiences
E-Commerce Platforms: Powering Online Shopping Experiences Online shoppers expect fast, secure, and convenient experiences. The platform behind a store shapes every step—from product search to checkout. A good choice depends on size, goals, and how much control you want over design and data. There are different kinds of e-commerce platforms. Hosted or SaaS options like Shopify and BigCommerce run on the provider’s servers and handle updates for you. Open‑source choices like WooCommerce, Magento, and PrestaShop give more control but need your own hosting and more setup work. Many teams also use headless or hybrid setups to separate front-end from back-end, letting designers work on the storefront while developers manage orders and data. ...