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.

Shopify vs SureCart: Which is Better for Your Business?

shopify vs surecart

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

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)

how to buy a shopify store

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.

Best Fonts for Ecommerce Stores: What We Found from 10,000+ Designs

best fonts for ecommerce

After looking at over 10,000 ecommerce stores in our design gallery we found a pattern: fonts matter for conversions and brand. The stores that stood out didn’t just look good—they were clear, readable and used typography well.

We looked at the top 3,000+ ecommerce website designs to see what fonts successful small businesses and industry leaders use. Here’s what you need to know to choose the right font for your store.

I tried and Tested Shopify vs Launch Cart: My Verdict for 2025

Ready to dive into the lucrative world of ecommerce? First, you’re going to need the right platform. Shopify and Launch Cart are two popular “all-in-one” options, promising merchants everything they need to build, launch, and manage an online store.

Shopify is personally my favorite ecommerce platform, and clearly, I’m not alone in thinking it’s excellent – after all, Shopify powers more than 5 million stores globally. Shopify is versatile, scalable, and packed with ever-evolving features.

But Launch Cart boasts that it’s America’s “preferred ecommerce platform”, and it offers built in print-on-demand services.

So – how do these two platforms stack up? Let’s find out.

Kittl vs Placeit: Which Design Tool is Best for Your Business?

kittl vs placeit

Ultimately, the answer to that question all depends on what you’re looking for.

If you want an easy-to-use and affordable toolkit for creating everything from logos to versatile product mockups, videos, and social media images, Placeit is a great pick.

If you’re looking for advanced AI-powered design tools, on the other hand, intuitive collaboration tools, and an ever-evolving roster of features, Kittl is the better choice.

Still uncertain?

This head-to-head comparison based on my hands-on experience testing the features and capabilities of both tools should help you make the right choice.

My Placeit Review for 2025: I Look at Features, Pricing, and More

placeit review

Let’s face it, designing great visual assets for your brand, from logos, to product mockups, videos, and social media assets isn’t easy.

In fact, this time-consuming and expensive process can cause major headaches for a lot of emerging brands.

That’s where platforms like Placeit come in.

Placeit, by Envato, is a cloud-based design platform that basically gives you all the tools you need to create crucial visual assets, without any designer skills.

Instaindex Shopify App Review: Is it a Must-Have for AI-Powered Search Engines?

instaindex shopify app review

When you’ve been in ecommerce for over 10 years you learn one hard truth: if your pages aren’t indexed they don’t exist. Search engines can’t rank what they don’t know about and that means lost traffic, sales and growth for your store.

I’ve spent years fighting slow indexing, submitting URLs manually or waiting weeks for search engines to catch up with my updates for ecommerce products.

That’s why I was interested when I heard about Instaindex, a Shopify app that uses the IndexNow protocol to send updates directly to search engines like Bing.

Ecommerce Design Mistakes to Avoid: My Adivce for 2025

ecommerce design mistakes to avoid

I’ve been collecting the best ecommerce designs on ecomm.design for years. I’ve looked at thousands of websites, picked apart ecommerce design decisions and showcased the ones that really work.

One thing’s for sure: many online stores make the same mistakes that kill their sales.

The good news is most of these mistakes are easy to avoid once you know what they are.

And today I’m going to share the biggest ecommerce design mistakes I see over and over again – and how to fix them.

Whether you’re on Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce or SureCart this is for you.

Looka Pricing: My Honest Take On Why Premium Plans Beat The $20 Basic Package

looka pricing

Looka offers four pricing options depending on your branding needs. The Basic Logo Package costs $20 for a single PNG logo file. The Premium Logo Package is a one-time payment of $65, providing high-resolution files and full ownership.

For more comprehensive branding, the Brand Kit Subscription costs $96 per year, while the Brand Kit and Web Subscription is $129 per year, including a website with basic functionality.

I’ve Reviewed Tailor Brands in 2025: Pricing, Plans, Key Features & More

tailor brands review

I’m so excited to dive into this Tailor Brands review, and look at a platform that’s changing the way businesses approach branding and marketing.

This one stop shop has all the tools you need to create and manage your brand without needing external help.

I love that Tailor Brands is an all in one platform that covers logo design, website creation and social media asset generation.