Author: Bogdan Rancea

Bogdan Rancea is the founder and lead curator of ecomm.design, a showcase of the best ecommerce websites. With over 12 years in the digital commerce space he has a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for great online retail experiences. As an ecommerce tech explorer Bogdan tests and reviews various platforms and design tools like Shopify, Figma and Canva and provides practical advice for store owners and designers. His hands on experience with these tools and his knowledge of ecommerce design trends makes him a valuable resource for businesses looking to improve their online presence. On ecomm.design Bogdan writes about online stores, ecommerce design and tips for entrepreneurs and designers.

Best Store Design Apps for Shopify (2025)

By Bogdan Rancea  /  March 4, 2025

Your Shopify store’s design can make or break your sales. A clunky, outdated layout? Customers bounce. A sleek, high-converting design? They stay, browse, and buy.

I’ve spent over 10 years in eCommerce, analyzing what makes online stores succeed—and what makes them fail. As the curator of eComm.design, I’ve reviewed and featured some of the best-designed, highest-converting online stores out there.

And here’s the truth: great design isn’t just about making your store look good—it’s about making customers trust you, stay longer, and buy more.

If you want to build a Shopify store that’s not just visually appealing but actually drives sales, the best apps to use are PageFly, Shogun, GemPages, EComposer, LayoutHub, Tapita, and Beae.

Whether you need drag-and-drop customization, mobile-first templates, or SEO-friendly designs, these apps give you the tools to create a high-converting store—without coding. 🚀

Here are the best Shopify store design apps that’ll help you create a store that not only looks great but also drives more sales.

Surecart Review: A New Approach to WordPress Ecommerce

By Bogdan Rancea  /  March 3, 2025

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I launched my first online store (what feels like a lifetime ago), using everyone’s favorite website builder at the time: WordPress.

Although WordPress isn’t designed for ecommerce, it does offer access to plugins that make it possible to sell products and services online.

The only problem? Most of these plugins are notorious for being clunky, difficult to use, and packed with expensive “add-on” fees that can quickly eat into your profits.

Fortunately, Surecart saw the obvious gap in the market here, and devised a solution: the ultimate WordPress ecommerce plugin.

Ecommerce Website Best Practices: Expert Advice on UX & Design

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 28, 2025

As an eCommerce professional, I’ve seen firsthand how UX and design directly impact conversions. A poorly designed website can frustrate visitors, slow down sales, and even hurt your brand’s credibility.

On the other hand, a well-optimized shopping experience removes friction, builds trust, and encourages repeat purchases.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the most effective UX and design strategies that I’ve used to help eCommerce brands improve engagement, streamline the buying process, and increase revenue.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Using Squarespace Blueprint AI

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 27, 2025

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If you’ve read my previous articles, or spent some time browsing this website before, you’ll already know I’m a sucker for great web design.

That’s one of the reasons why Squarespace is one of my favorite website builders – even if it doesn’t have the same powerful ecommerce tools as Shopify.

Squarespace has always had a great reputation for offering some of the most stunning website templates, and the simplest design tools around.

Now – however – the company is taking its design strategy to the next level, with the upgraded “Blueprint AI” solution.

I Tried and Tested Shopify vs Adobe Commerce: My Verdict for 2025

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 25, 2025

If you’re planning on launching an ecommerce store, you’ve probably heard of Shopify, and Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento). Both of these tools have an excellent reputation among online merchants, and I consider both to be powerful tools in their own right.

So, which should you choose?

Personally, I’d always recommend Shopify is the go-to choice over Adobe Commerce. It’s a flexible, easy-to-use, and low maintenance solution with exceptional scalability.

Adobe Commerce has some great sales features, and limitless customization options, but it’s a lot tougher to use for beginners (and it can be more expensive too).

Here’s my head-to-head comparison of both platforms, based on genuine hands-on experience, to help you make the right choice for your company.

Wix vs ClickFunnels: Which is Best for Your Business?

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 24, 2025

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Wix vs ClickFunnels: Which is right for you?

I’ve spent more than a decade helping other ecommerce companies build websites, scale their brands, and increase their revenue.

One thing I’ve noticed? No matter how experienced an entrepreneur is, most have trouble choosing the right tools and platforms for their needs.

The trouble is, so many solutions (like Wix and ClickFunnels) offer similar things, from website builders, to marketing tools and ecommerce capabilities. The good news? Choosing between Wix and ClickFunnels is a lot easier than you might think.

Although both of these platforms have overlapping features – they serve very specific needs and use cases. With this comparison, I’ll show you how you can make the right choice for your company.

Shopify vs Shopify Plus: Which Do You Need?

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 19, 2025

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The main difference between Shopify and Shopify Plus? Price and scalability.

Shopify’s standard plans range from $5 to $399 per month, catering to small and mid-sized businesses. Shopify Plus starts at $2,300 per month, designed for enterprises with higher sales volumes and complex needs.

With Shopify Plus, you get unlimited staff accounts, advanced B2B features, custom checkout options, priority support, and deeper API integrations—things you won’t find in standard Shopify plans.

If you’re running a small store, standard Shopify is more than enough. But if you’re scaling past $1 million in revenue, Shopify Plus offers the flexibility and power to grow without limits.

Storenvy vs Shopify: Which is Best for Sellers?

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 12, 2025

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I consider Shopify to be one of the best ecommerce platforms available. It’s certainly one of the most scalable and flexible tools, thanks to its omnichannel selling capabilities, ease of use, and range of ever-evolving features.

Storenvy is a slightly more beginner-focused solution. It’s basically a “social marketplace” where people can sell products alongside competitors, but there are limited options to build a memorable brand with this platform.

I put both solutions to the test to bring you this comprehensive comparison guide.

Shopify vs SureCart: Which is Better for Your Business?

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 11, 2025

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Shopify vs SureCart: Which is better?

The answer might be simpler than you think. Ultimately, if you’re looking for a complete omnichannel commerce solution, Shopify is the platform I’d always recommend. It’s versatile, flexible, and its constantly evolving (it even features some great AI tools).

SureCart, on the other hand, really only makes sense if you want to add ecommerce functionality to an existing WordPress website, and don’t want to deal with the hassle of WooCommerce.

It’s not an all-in-one website builder and ecommerce platform, but it does deliver ecommerce features.

Here’s everything you need to know to make the right choice.

I Tried and Tested Wix vs Tilda: Here is my Favorite

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 6, 2025

wix vs tilda

If you’ve ever considered building your own website, whether it’s to promote a business, or launch an online store, you’ve probably heard of Wix and Tilda.

Wix is easily one of the most popular “all-purpose” ecommerce website builders around, promising exceptional ease of use, and a wide range of features.

Tilda has fewer ecommerce features than Wix, but it excels in offering companies a platform where they can build a beautiful, professional-looking website in minutes.

It’s also one of the few website builders to offer an entirely free plan.

So, which option should you choose?

How to Buy a Shopify Store (2025 Step by Step Guide)

By Bogdan Rancea  /  February 5, 2025

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To buy a Shopify store find a reputable marketplace, check the store’s revenue and traffic, negotiate the price and use Escrow for a safe transaction.

Platforms like Flippa, Empire Flippers and FE International sell Shopify stores but you need to check profit margins, customer base and marketing strategies before buying.

Always ask for Shopify dashboard access, Google Analytics data and supplier agreements to avoid scams.

Buying a Shopify store can save you months of work compared to starting from scratch but if you buy the wrong store you can lose money fast.

Many sellers inflate their numbers with fake sales, bot traffic or unsustainable ad campaigns.

That’s why proper research is key—if you verify the financials, traffic sources and profitability you can takeover a business that’s already making money.

This guide will walk you through the exact steps to find, evaluate and buy a profitable Shopify store and avoid common mistakes.