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Woocommerce, Shopify or CardPayGO

So you’re thinking of starting an online store? Or maybe you’re rethinking your current hosting platform? Either way, two of the biggest players when it comes to the ecommerce game are WooCommerce and Shopify . Each with their own perks, it might send your head spinning trying to choose between them so we’re here to clear things up and answer the question of ‘WooCommerce or Shopify’ for you.

https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/woocommerce-vs-shopify/

If you are looking for a omni-channel solution that included Card Acquiring with a Payment Gateway, check out CardPayGO. They have a built in eCommerce platform and some of the lowest industry rates.

What is a valid domain name?

When choosing a domain name for the first time, it isn’t always easy to know what’s right and wrong. itscrap.com seemed like a great choice for a company selling scrap IT components, but in practice…

But ensuring a domain name is valid? Well, that’s a lot easier. To make a valid domain name you need to meet a strict set of naming conventions and a name validation process. Then, and only then, is a domain name truly valid.

https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/what-is-a-valid-domain-name/

Long domain names vs short domain names

Choosing a domain name can be difficult, but we’re here to help you make the right decision. As well as choosing the right domain extension like .com or .co.uk, the length of your URL matters too. Did you know that choosing a long or a short domain name can affect everything from user experience, SEO, and website performance?

https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/long-domain-names-vs-short-domain-names/

How much does a website cost?

Whether you’re launching an ecommerce brand, building a portfolio or looking to move your project online, one of the first hurdles you’ll encounter is how much to budget for your website. Working out the ballpark cost to build a website can be pretty daunting if you’re new on the scene – from sorting your SSL certificate to choosing a CMS, there’s a lot of different factors to juggle. So with this in mind, here’s our guide to all the key costs you need to factor into your budget right from the get-go when planning your website project.

https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-uk/

How to create a business email

Creating an email for your business is an important (and exciting!) step for any new organisation. Not only will a branded email address look more professional, and signify credibility, but unifying all your employees under a single email domain can do wonders for improving the connectivity of your team. But what’s the best way to go about creating one? Put simply, it all comes down to email hosting.

https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/how-to-create-a-business-email/

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