Guide

Choosing an ecommerce platform for a small business

An ecommerce platform does more than show products. It takes payments, tracks stock, prepares orders, talks to customers and tells you whether you are making money. Check these points before you choose.

Everything in one place

Every separate tool is one more subscription and data that doesn't connect. Look for a platform that brings together:

  • The store and its domain name
  • Card and bank transfer payments
  • Orders, stock and variants
  • Emails and messages to customers
  • Profit tracking

Hosted, no upkeep

A hosted platform updates itself and handles security and your site's certificate. No server, no plugins to maintain, unlike a WordPress site with WooCommerce.

Made for phones

Most customers shop on their phone, and you will often run your store from yours. Check both the store and the admin on a small screen before you decide.

Numbers that help

Revenue is not enough. Yaliko works out the profit on each order, counting product cost, shipping and payment fees, and shows you which products earn the most.

Customers who come back

Abandoned cart emails, review requests after delivery, customer accounts, discount codes and gift cards: make sure they are included, not sold as extras.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a CMS and a hosted platform?

A CMS like WordPress runs on your own hosting and you maintain it. A hosted platform like Yaliko works straight away and updates without you.

Does Yaliko charge a fee per sale?

No. You pay your plan, and Stripe's fees on card payments.

Can I import my products?

Yes, from a CSV file, or add them one by one.

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