Which are necessary platforms to build an e-commerce website ?

[huyenlt]

I am going to build an e-commerce website. Which are necessary platforms I need besides an open source such as Magento, Shopify, Prestashop ?

Which open source do you recommend me ? Please explain your recommendation. 

I've been really impressed by magento because I've found some very useful extensions I think I want to add on my website such as Magento 2 One Step Checkout, Magento 2 Wholesale Fast Order, mgento 2 points and rewards, magento 2 request a quote, magento 2 ajax cart   and completely been blown away by its diversity of extensions. What do you think about Magento ? 

Edited October 1, 2019 by huyenlt

[AlexBryan]

There are many platforms where you can build your e-Commerce Website. Some of the famous sites are - 

1- Magento (Recommended)

Magento is acquired by Adobe which is a well-known Company in today's world. The main reason why I am in favor of Magento is that Magento has a very big community who are working for Magento day-night. 

You can get new and updated Themes and Plugins. Magento itself is a little bit difficult for beginners. But after some time it become easy for you.

Magento is more secure than all other Platforms.

I created my Magento Based Online Store from these guys. They are experienced and professional in e-Commerce Development, especially in Magento.

FMEextensoins - https://www.fmeextensions.com

2- Shopify

3- BigCommerce

4- WooCommerce

[JamesBurns]

Top 10 Ecommerce platforms to build an eCommerce website

1. Shopify - Getting up and running quickly
2. Selz - Full-featured drag-and-drop store builder
3. OpenCart - Total customization
4. BigCommerce - To multiple storefronts on one platform
5. 3dcart -Built-in marketing and management features
6. Big Cartel -Smaller stores with custom products
7. WooCommerce -Adding a shopping cart to an existing WordPress site
8. PrestaShop -A free platform
9. Ecwid - selling on social media
10. Wix - Simultaneously creating a store and a blog

[webchefzinfotech]

Try Wix and BigCommerce.

[webmanz]

On 12/19/2019 at 6:20 PM, JamesBurns said:

Top 10 Ecommerce platforms to build an eCommerce website

1. Shopify - Getting up and running quickly
2. Selz - Full-featured drag-and-drop store builder
3. OpenCart - Total customization
4. BigCommerce - To multiple storefronts on one platform
5. 3dcart -Built-in marketing and management features
6. Big Cartel -Smaller stores with custom products
7. WooCommerce -Adding a shopping cart to an existing WordPress site
8. PrestaShop -A free platform
9. Ecwid - selling on social media
10. Wix - Simultaneously creating a store and a blog

Out of that list which do you prefer James?

[SouravSharma]

Choosing the right eCommerce platform is really a daunting decision. So, I'm going to share with you multiple effective platforms on the basis of popularity, overall reputation, features, customer service, pricing, and ease of use.
Here are the necessary eCommerce platforms are Shopify, Wix, Bigcommerce, Squarespace, Weebly, Volusion, and GoDaddy.
Shopify (Best All-around e-Commerce platform)
Overall rating (4.7/5), Ease of use (⅘), Multi-channel integration, payment options available for all except Square
Wix (Great value for money)
Overall rating (4.3/5), Ease of use (3.6/5), No multi-channel integration, Payment option only for Paypal, Stripe and Square
BigCommerce (Best Inbuilt features)
Overall rating (4.2/5), Ease of use (3.3/5), Multi-channel integration, payment option available for all
Squarespace (Best design templates)
Overall rating (4.2/5), Ease of use (3.4/5), Multi-channel integration, Square and Amazon payment options not available
Weebly (The one to watch)
Overall rating (4.1/5), Ease of use (4/5), No multi-channel integration, Apple pay and Amazon payment options not available

[martinsmith]

 Building a successful online business starts with choosing the best ecommerce platform There are so many ecommerce platforms are available

Shopify is the best choice it’s powerful but easy to use.

Wix is even more beginner-friendly, but has less sales tools

Bigcommerce is ideal for fast-growing stores,

Squarespace has the best-looking designs

Weebly  well rounded, but have great benefits for the right business.