Deciding which website platform to embark with can be a daunting task. That’s why we are here to help you determine whether it is WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, or Wix, that will suit your business best.

WordPress: WordPress is an open source website developing platform which powers 37% of all websites on the internet today. WordPress is best suited for growing and larger businesses that want greater control over their website appearance and features. By working with Big Red Jelly, we will handle the most daunting elements of site using WordPress such as the hosting, security, and development. Our team of WordPress Experts will help develop your site based on your business needs and feedback. Big Red Jelly Web Support plans will also cover site edits, performance updates, and security maintenance, so you won’t have to worry about the technical aspects of your site after launch.

WooCommerce: Currently powering 29% of all eCommerce websites, WooCommerce is an eCommerce plug in built for WordPress. Therefore, if you have chosen to build your site on WordPress and now need to add a store to your site, WooCommerce is the best solution for adding this functionality. Our experts at Big Red Jelly can get your site equipped with WooCommerce, and design your store to look exactly as you imagined.

Shopify: Similar to WooCommerce, Shopify is also an eCommerce platform. It is known as a SaaS (Software as a Service). Shopify takes the more technical aspects of website developing such as hosting, security, and themes and handles these aspects for you at the price of a monthly fee. Varying plans with Shopify can provide features for businesses of any size. If you are less experienced in web development or prefer simplicity in set up and maintenance, Shopify will be the best choice for your online store. Jelly Web Services can help you design your store and learn to manage your business in Shopify.

Wix: Wix is and easy-to-use website building platform that bundles together hosting, domains, security and other technical aspects of web development so that anyone, regardless of development experience, can create a website. If you lack web development experience, yet want to handle changes and updates to your website post-launch, Wix will be the best solution to ensure ease of use.

The first task for any new website is to secure a domain name. We will help you to find a domain name that represents your business at a price that is right for you. Next, you will choose a hosting plan with Jelly Web Services, ensuring that your site will have quick speeds and impenetrable security. After that is the fun part, we will work with you in developing your site to meet your needs and vision. We will implement the online tools that best suit your business. Post-launch, Jelly Web Services can also assist you in website maintenance and edits.

Sometimes business growth calls for new digital features and capabilities. Your original website platform may not be enough to satisfy these changes and you find yourself needing a new website platform. Jelly Web Services will take the stress out of switching website platforms. Your site’s files, data, and aesthetic will remain intact while we switch you over to whichever platform you choose.

Wordpress and WooCommerce are open source platforms, meaning that there are no costs associated with downloading, installing, and using these platforms. However, purchasing your domain, hosting, and using different themes will cost money. Wix and Shopify are SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms which will incur a monthly fee based on the needs of your business. In addition to a free service, currently Wix’s plans are: Combo – $16/Month, Unlimited – $22/Month, Pro – $27/Month, and VIP $45/Month. Shopify’s plans are: Starter – $5/Month, Basic $29/Month, Shopify $79/Month, Advanced $299/Month, and Shopify Plus ~ $2,000/Month.

Yes! Our team is exceptionally skilled when it comes to all of these platforms and web design and would be happy to help you get started. Schedule a free consultation call to learn more about our services and how we can help your small business grow.

No problem! While we can work with almost any hosting company, we highly recommend transferring your hosting to our recommended partner, Pressable. When you transfer your hosting to our team, you ensure that your site is more closely monitored, with little downtime should a problem arise. Unlike larger hosting companies, our US-based team is accessible almost 24/7, ready to offer our expert support.

It’s easy to do a domain transfer, and the perks are worth it! Transferring your domain requires at least a year domain registration with the new registrar and about 1-2 weeks to transfer the domain, however your domain is fully safe during that time. Once transferred, you gain access to domain forwarding and masking, locking, status alerts, and more. Learn more about domain transfer here

Yes, combining website platforms can be an effective approach for a business. A business looking for more control over their website that has opted for a site built on WordPress will be able to use WooCommerce to integrate an online shop into their WordPress site. If you prefer the interface of Shopify but the customization of WordPress, a Shopify button can be used on your WordPress site to direct users to purchase on Shopify. Many multiple platform approaches exist, however your specific requirements will determine which route to take.

Wordpress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and Wix cover a wide variety of needs, user ability, functions, and price. Any business or professional can find a plan that meets their needs and budget amongst these four platforms. The Jelly Web Services Team are experts in these platforms, and can help to achieve your goals in whichever platform you choose.