If your site is built on WordPress, and you’re looking for a worthwhile online shopping cart plugin to create a WordPress
WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) in use online today; it’s powerful, easy to implement, and easy to use — just like Ecwid. But how can Ecwid help with my WordPress
Ecwid provides secure and
Does WordPress Have E-Commerce? And Is Woocommerce Part of WordPress?
These are two questions that are asked quite frequently. And yes, WordPress does have their own
Now, while the plugin is free to use, unless you are a coding expert or developer, the software can be difficult to use. And in some cases, businesses hire out to help build their store. If you decide to use WooCommerce, here are few of the additional costs you could see:
- Hiring a web designer
- Purchase of additional plugins for optimized store functionality
- Web Hosting
- Expanded marketing features
WooCommerce might not be the best free online store for
Is a WordPress Website Good for E-Commerce Beginners?
WooCommerce can be difficult for beginners, and most merchants require a developer to set up, maintain, and update their store, as well as provide extra support. Ecwid is designed to let any merchant easily set up their store — no developer or technical knowledge required. Let’s take a look at a few of the differences.

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Cloud-Based solution
It is difficult for merchants to back up their stores on WooCommerce, often requiring an outside vendor to manage. As a hosted cloud solution, Ecwid backs up all store data so it’s safe if a site goes down — plus, we give merchants a backup storefront so they can keep selling.
Omnichannel selling
WooCommerce requires additional 3rd party plugins (typically at a cost) for many of their features and sales channels. Ecwid has
Data security
As mentioned, Ecwid is a PCI DSS Level 1 Certified Service Provider, ensuring all payment and transaction data is secure. WooCommerce stores are not secure by default, making merchants reliant on their host and additional security features.
Site builder compatibility
WooCommerce only works with WordPress, locking merchants into their platform. Ecwid integrates seamlessly with WordPress — but also with any other CMS or site builder. If you decide to move to a new website, or add your products to partners’ sites or blogs, your Ecwid store will travel with your business wherever you need it to.
No worries with updates
Updates serve to improve user experience, but sometimes even a minor theme change can result in something breaking. Ecwid updates don’t require any developer intervention, plus Ecwid shares resources to accompany each update and help understand the changes. And if something needs to be fixed, you’ve got a whole team working for you. With WooCommerce, you’ll have to identify and fix the problem yourself.
Superb support
No matter how easy the solution, little help never hurts. Especially, if you have no experience with websites and online stores. You can get support directly from Ecwid in your dashboard, but in case with WooCommerce, you have to figure out setting up and running an online store on your own.
If you already use WordPress as your sitebuilder, a great and easy solution is using the Ecwid plugin instead to build an
With WordPress, you can use the Ecwid plugin on the Forever Free plan which gives you up to 10 products — that’s right, FOREVER! Some developers will actually tell you, they like the Ecwid plugin for a number of reasons. Read why this developer actually prefers Ecwid!

A customer review of Ecwid
Don’t take our word for it, read more reviews to hear firsthand how merchants prefer Ecwid for WordPress
By the way, if you already have a store on WooCommerce, you can easily migrate it to Ecwid
How Do I Create an E-Commerce Website With WordPress and Ecwid?
If you have a WordPress website and are looking to start selling online, we’ve compiled a quick guide to get your store up and running smoothly and quickly. And by the end you’ll know how to create an online store with WordPress and Ecwid.
Getting Started With Ecwid Plugin for WordPress
To get started, simply search for Ecwid in the Plugins section of your WordPress backend.
If your site is
Creating an Online Store and Connecting It to WordPress
Once your Ecwid plugin is installed, you’ll need to get your Ecwid account in order if you haven’t previously done so. Signing up for Ecwid is free and easy and can be done in a matter of minutes.
If you already have an Ecwid account and store, you can connect them to your WordPress site at this time in a snap. If you have any doubts, simply register through Ecwid.com.
Setting up Your Ecwid Store on Your WordPress Website
Now the fun begins! Let’s walk through how to build an ecommerce website step by step.
To start setting up your Ecwid store on your WordPress site, go to your product catalog where you can do the following:
- Upload your product pictures
- Add product descriptions
- Set tax rates and shipping zones
- Set order email notifications
- Add 45+ popular payment methods
- Connect to 50+ helpful apps to manage your store
- Make your product descriptions
SEO-friendly and much more.
Visit the Store settings popup to adjust the Appearance tab, which allows you to set up the look and feel of your store. Here you can edit things like the number of products to be displayed per page, or the entire layout of your store. There is also a section to pick what category displays by default.
Try out different options to see what you like the best. Ecwid is 100% responsive, so it will look great on any screen size, regardless of which view you choose.
Adding E-commerce Blocks to Your Pages
If you have no coding skills, you can use WordPress’
After you install the Ecwid
You can add a whole store homepage, categories menu, product cards, Buy buttons, the search and filters page, and other
Read more about each of ten Ecwid’s
Managing the Online Store
You can specify things pertaining to products, shipping options, payment options and more. To access these choices, go to the WordPress shopping cart backend and click Dashboard. Also, here you can fill the inventory, track your store’s statistics and access customers’ profiles.
While you can manage your Ecwid store from your WordPress backend, there are other options as well. You can make operational decisions from your Ecwid account, or even from Google Play and iOS apps. You might not always be at your computer, but chances are your phone is not far away, enabling you to make changes on the go.
Advanced Ecwid Settings
Now that you’re familiar with the basic settings of a WordPress online shopping cart, let’s delve into some of the more advanced settings you have access to.
- Adaptable design: Ecwid adapts your online store colors to any theme you use for your WordPress site. Thanks to that, your Ecwid store looks like it’s been a part of your website since day one
- Single
sign-on : Integrating singlesign-on means your customers will not have to sign up/login to their account in order to make a purchase through your website. That is only available to paid users. - If you want even more control over the look of your store, Ecwid allows for full customization by means of CSS.
Extensions
Adding extensions to your Ecwid storefront makes your life easier when it comes time to market and ship your products out the door. If you’re looking to add more functionality to your WordPress shopping cart, there are extensions like Zotabox which gives you a package of 20+ promotional sales tools for your website.
Mobile web browsing is a driving force all over the world today. While responsive themes and friendly online stores are a great first step, having an app that lives on your customers’ phones is even better. App development can be expensive, but not for Ecwid merchants.
The ShopApp extension will automatically build you a personalized app that your customers can download and use to order your products from their pockets.
There are also a number of integrations with services like MailChimp (to help you promote your WordPress shopping cart). Ecwid plugs into 71lbs, which helps monitor and guarantee your items get to your customers on time. You can check out the full list of apps and extensions in the Ecwid App Market.
Do you want to see what your WordPresse-commerce site could look like? Find more examples on this page.

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Conclusion
Ecwid is a powerful
Even the most amateur entrepreneur can build a modern
The best part? You can plug Ecwid into almost any existing website and try it