Online shop using bluehost.com

[alqassam]

just checking if this tutorial and using bluehost.com to set up an online store in SA is a good idea.

http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-start-an-online-store/

 

[NullHypothesis]

There are two popular eCommerce platforms that we recommend: Shopify or WordPress + WooCommerce.

Yes. Shopify if you a newbie. It will be more costly but less hassle.

 

[NullHypothesis]

Here is a local site running Shopify according to their Flippa listing they doing close to R40k a month selling nail accessories.

 

[alqassam]

Shopify is $29 pm
Wordpress is $9 pm

 

[alqassam]

Is bluehost.com reliable and trustworthy? Il figure out the tech stuff

 

[SYNERGY]

Is bluehost.com reliable and trustworthy? Il figure out the tech stuff

Message me...

 

[chopsky]

Shopify is $29 pm
Wordpress is $9 pm

Wordpress is $0 pm, but why do you want to host with Bluehost?
There are a vast number of local hosting companies, offering all the same features as BH, at very affordable ZAR rates.

 

[alqassam]

Wordpress is $0 pm, but why do you want to host with Bluehost?
There are a vast number of local hosting companies, offering all the same features as BH, at very affordable ZAR rates.

Just looked easy to set up.

Just need an easy way to build the site

 

[NullHypothesis]

Is bluehost.com reliable and trustworthy? Il figure out the tech stuff

Just looked easy to set up.

Just need an easy way to build the site

The author of that article is a Bluehost affiliate, and Bluehost pays out good commissions for referrals. Most hosts using cPanel will have one click installs whether via Softaculous or via a cPAddon. It may not be WP + WC together but once you have WP installed its a matter of searching for, installing and activating the WC plugin. But to answer your question I cannot vouch for their reliability as I have never used them.

 

[Idiosyncratic]

Just looked easy to set up.

Just need an easy way to build the site

I don't see any reason why you can't opt for a local host instead... You'll save a lot in the long run and almost all hosts have a quick install option for WP.

 

[alqassam]

Ok so synergy sorted be out. His been a great help. +1 for rep

 

[Hosehead]

So a pal wants a hosted ZA online shop but pal is not tech minded
Where to look ?
Someone quoted her R2000 to set up online shop.
From what I can see i am confused

 

[Idiosyncratic]

So a pal wants a hosted ZA online shop but pal is not tech minded
Where to look ?
Someone quoted her R2000 to set up online shop.
From what I can see i am confused

R2000 to build a online shop site? There's no ways said pal is gonna get what they're after unless it's some charity making the site

 

[Hosehead]

R2000 to build a online shop site? There's no ways said pal is gonna get what they're after unless it's some charity making the site

Sorry it was 15k total with 2k "to get going" whatever thst is

 

[ruckfall]

I would go with a local host if you're in South Africa. As mentioned by NullHypothesis, the author is using affiliate links. I use Elitehost for my dot com website. They offer unlimited bandwidth and storage, and their prices are very reasonable. Also customer service is speedy and excellent.