Woo Express (WooCommerce) vs. Shopify in 2024 for Beginners!

With the arrival of Woo Express, there is finally a version of WooCommerce that competes directly with Shopify. This beginner-focused video walks through the core differences and evaluates the pros and cons of each ecommerce platform. Discover which option may be best for your needs as you get started!
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
- Platform comparison - Woo Express vs Shopify
- Pricing comparison
- Examining new store setup process on both
- Adding a product demo on Woo Express and Shopify
- Key takeaways for ecommerce beginners
- Final verdict - which platform is best for beginners?
Deciding between Woo Express and Shopify for your first online store? This video breaks down what exactly Woo Express offers and how it differs from standalone WooCommerce.
We showcase navigating the admin dashboard and initial product listing steps across Woo Express and Shopify. While both platforms now provide turnkey experiences out of the box, we look at their key differences for customizations, fees, and capabilities long-term.
In the end, we evaluate whether Shopify's restrictions or Woo Express's flexibility make either choice better suited for new ecommerce merchants just starting their journeys.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Woo Express vs Shopify
0:29 Platform Comparison
2:04 Pricing Comparison
2:45 Woo Express New Store Setup Demo
4:30 Woo Express Product Listing Demo
7:38 Shopify New Store Setup Demo
8:15 Shopify Product Listing Demo
10:34 Pros & Cons for Beginners
11:30 Final Verdict
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[@Barn2Plugins]

Does Woo Express pose a real threat to Shopify's market dominance? Let us know your thoughts!

[@abubakrjajja]

Really informative 😮

[@Barn2Plugins]

Hi there. We're glad that you found this video informative. Thanks! - Keza

[@miguelcortes6901]

Can I have affiliates in my woo express store? Can you explain how that works? Thank you!!

[@Barn2Plugins]

Hi @miguelcortes6901. Thanks for asking! Yes, you can set up an affiliate program on your Woo Express store using WooCommerce extensions such as Affiliate For WooCommerce or Affiliate Suite. For more information, you can visit each plugin's support page. I hope this helps! If you're interested in one of our plugins, you can reach us at our Support Center (barn2.com/support-center/). Thanks!
~ Adrian

[@jackfrost8377]

Can wooexpress shut you down like the known shopify dreaded deactivation email from shopify?

[@Barn2Plugins]

Hi, @jackfrost8377. WooExpress does not seem to have a specific policy regarding the deactivation of stores similar to Shopify’s. You may consider reaching out to their support for further clarification. Thanks!
~ Adrian

[@jackfrost8377]

Wooexpress is SaaS, just like Shopify, so I thought it would result the same, but thanks for clearing it up, from what I've gathered is Wooexpress is SaaS, and Woocomerence is a stand alone.@@Barn2Plugins