There are A LOT of options for setting up an online store, but Weebly’s new eCommerce feature may be the simplest option I’ve seen and the best value for the money.
Weebly has been a solid website builder for years offering a simple DIY option for people to create an affordable website. Read my full Weebly Review here.
Now with their updated eCommerce option, they offer a sophisticated and simple way for people to sell products on their Weebly website. See how it works in my overview video below. For a more in-depth overview, get something to eat and watch the hour-long video from Weebly at the bottom of this post.
Weebly makes it surprisingly easy to create a high-quality website, blog or online store. Over 40 million people use Weebly to bring their unique ideas to life.
One of the biggest pains about selling online is the need to piece together several different services to get a complete functional website. Weebly simplifies the process by putting everything in one package. Weebly eCommerce has the following things to allow you to setup your online store quickly:
Weebly Ecommerce is made for small to medium-sized online stores that want to start selling online quickly. There’s no complicated setup or maintenance involved. Therefore, it’s perfect for beginners and users that don’t want to get lost in technical details. Part 1 of the create a weebly ecommerce site tutorial where i show you how to build the site. Create subpages add photos slideshows etc Subscribe! Many more small business tutorials coming soon.
- Hosting included
- Easy to use website builder and store builder
- SSL for secure checkout
- Simple integration with Paypal, Stripe, and Authorize.net for accepting payments
- Built-in shopping cart
If you’ve spent any time investigating selling online, you’ve probably discovered it’s not free. You’ll encounter fees for SSL, domain, hosting, payment gateways, credit card processing, transaction fees, and more.
Weebly offers everything you need to sell online in one affordable plan. Weebly does have a free option for people who just need a basic informational website, but if you want to take advantage of their eCommerce features, you’ll need an upgraded plan (Starter, Pro, or Business) which starts at under $5/month. You can read my other post on Weebly Pricing and Features.
That monthly fee will be paid to Weebly and covers hosting and access to their website builder software which includes eCommerce. There are other costs to consider when operating a Weebly eCommerce site:
- Merchant processing fees – This may depend on the merchant account you use. Currently, Weebly eCommerce links up with Stripe, Paypal, or Authorize.net. The processing fees will usually be around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. This cost is usually the same regardless of whether you use Weebly eCommerce or some other option to create your online store.
- Transaction fees – Weebly charges a 3% transaction fee for eCommerce sellers on their Starter and Pro plans. You’ll have to upgrade to the Business plan (about $20/month) to remove that transaction charge. If you do $700+ in sales per month, it’s worthwhile to upgrade to the Business plan since you’ll save more than the cost of the upgrade.
- $7 monthly Weebly fee
- $14.50 Paypal fees (2.9%)
- $3.00 Paypal transaction fees
- $15 Weebly transaction fees
- TOTAL FEES = $39.50 = 7.9%
This percentage cost can vary a lot depending on your sales volume but it’s a benchmark for average small sellers. Sellers with higher volumes over $1,000 per month will probably have their total costs be under 5%.
Do you think Weebly eCommerce is a good fit for your online store? What features are the most important to you?
If you’re wondering if Weebly eCommerce is a good fit for you, feel free to comment below and ask me questions. I’m happy to answer as best I can.
Overview
The Weebly eCommerce platform offers an easy to use web builder to create and grow your online store at an affordable rate. Customers can choose from four different plans that offer different levels of features to meet the needs of your business. The Business and Performance Plans offer the best features including unlimited products, zero transaction rates, inventory management, coupons, checkout from your domain, and digital goods.
Features
Weebly offers the basic features you need to get your online store up and running. With Weebly, you can sell your products, showcase best-sellers, offer coupons, and efficiently process orders. The advanced Performance Plan also allows you to announce promotions or discounts with email marketing. The Weebly eCommerce platform includes templates that you can easily customize with the drag and drop builder. You can also manage your business on the go with Weebly Mobile Apps.
Payment Options
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Weebly allows you to accept payments from major credit cards with Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, or Square. All transactions will be secured with a 128-bit encrypted connection. Keep in mind that the cheaper plans charge a 3% transaction fee. The Business and Performance Plans do not charge a transaction fee.
Plans and Pricing
In terms of eCommerce, Weebly has four options. Small or new businesses can purchase the Starter Plan for $8 per month annually. The Starter Plan includes a free domain, $100 Google Ads credit, drag and drop builder, a 3% transaction fee, up to 10 products, and checkout on Weebly.com. The Pro Plan costs $12 per month when paid annually and charges a 3% transaction fee with up to 25 products and checkout on Weebly.
The Business Plan offers fully integrated eCommerce for small businesses and stores at the affordable rate of $25 per month paid annually. It includes a free domain for one year. The Business Plan has zero transaction fees, unlimited products, checkout on your domain, digital goods, inventory, shipping and tax calculator, coupons, SEO, lead capture, and SSL security.
The Performance Plan offers advanced eCommerce features and email marketing for $49 per month when paid annually. In addition to the features offered in the Business Plan, the Performance Plan comes with real time shipping rates, SEO, lead capture, abandoned cart emails, and gift cards. Plans comes with a 100% Happiness Guarantee, or in other words, a 30 day money back guarantee.
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Customer Support
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You can get in touch with Weebly directly by phone, email, or online contact form. Weebly hosts active social media pages on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, and Instagram so you learn more how to use their site. In terms of our site, the Business and Performance Plans including a community forum, chat and email support, and phone support for your online store.