Etsy and Website World both provide a way to sell your handmade products to your customers. They can both accept payments via internet banking and PayPal, charge your customer freight and notify you when an order has been made.
If they can both sell your products and accept payment, which one should you pick? Or should you choose both?
We take a look at the differences between Etsy and Website World to help you choose the best eCommerce platform for your small business.
Etsy is a well-known international eCommerce platform, particularly in the USA and Europe. It is also the 11th most visited eCommerce store in the world. Etsy can also seem like the perfect eCommerce solution for start up craft businesses, especially as you don't need to build your own website. Having your own website though, gives you plenty of advantages over starting an Etsy shop. Let's take a look at some of the specific differences, and why they are important for NZ businesses.
Should you stick with a global marketplace like Etsy to sell your handmade products? Or would you be better off selling them from your own website?
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