Easy way to convert wordpress into ecommerce store ?

Discussion in 'eCommerce' started by bordello, Jun 4, 2013.

  1. #1
    Hello

    What is the easy way to convert wordpress into an ecommerce store ?
    I have a wordpress website with articles in it but would also like to integrate it into ecommerce site ,,,

    any recommendations what plugins to use ?

    Thanks
     
    bordello, Jun 4, 2013 IP
  2. Lavonta

    Lavonta Active Member

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    http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/easily-turn-wordpress-blog-ecommerce-site/
    I think that this article could be helpful for you. There are many likes and sharings. Anyway, I think that it is best to do it with a business that has this type of service, though. It would save your time, and that business would advertise your online store for you too.

    http://www.markettheme.com/ - "Turn Wordpress into an online store in 5 minutes or less..."
    http://www.shopify.com/ - well-known ecommerce company

    (I don't get any commission from them.) :)
     
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  3. energetic

    energetic Well-Known Member

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    any free of charge solution ?
     
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    efranda Greenhorn

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    woocommerce is most popular plugin to add shopping cart to your blog
     
    efranda, Jun 4, 2013 IP
  5. Lavonta

    Lavonta Active Member

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    I think that there are free methods, but I don't recommend you to use them at all. If you want to succeed in your business, you need to invest. No business could be successful without investment! However, just the investment is not enough, but you also need to invest on the right thing. I have to say that the investment with the e-commerce service company is worth investing because your business is still fledgling. Starting an e-commerce store is a crucial step, so you should not just try to save money even on this step. The storefront could attract a lot of people even those who are not interested in your products. The e-commerce service company could help you and even advertise for you for free as your store would be in its store network. It would save a lot of your time, and you could focus on more important sides of your business. I just read the thread below a few hours ago, and it's really eye-opening! I hope this helps.

    https://forums.digitalpoint.com/threads/why-i-prefer-ecommerce-over-other-types-of-internet-marketing.2646698/
     
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    sanket Active Member

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    Yes. Woocommerce is best. and you will find lot of plugins for same.
     
    sanket, Jun 6, 2013 IP
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    ColorVila Greenhorn

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    Try ColorShop, a free eCommerce WordPress plugin, another solution to change your wordpress site to eCommerce store.
    http://wordpress.org/plugins/colorshop/
     
    ColorVila, Jun 7, 2013 IP
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    Qwezar Greenhorn

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    Yup, woocommerce seems to be the best option out there.
     
    Qwezar, Jun 7, 2013 IP
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    gkuang2 Active Member

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    I am currently using cart 66, its pretty good. Has everything i need and very simple to use. Never used woocommerce, might want to check out both to see which one best fits you.
     
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  10. bordello

    bordello Notable Member

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    Hey can you please send me url of your store ? I want to see how you customized it ?
     
    bordello, Jun 11, 2013 IP
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    There's excellent wordpress eCommerce themes/functions on Themeforest.

    They're generally priced at around $50 but the functionality is incredible compared to any free theme you might find.

    Link to Themeforest.
     
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    Kumar3535 Peon

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    Hi all,
    To those who are interested in setting up their eCommerce site, why not find out more on how to do so at the BE YOUR OWN BOSS: ONLINE event?
    http://www.skillhippo.com/byob
    Exclusively to all entrepreneurs & eCommerce enthusiasts!
     
    Kumar3535, Jun 16, 2013 IP