--- title: Shift4Shop eCommerce Blog (51) description: eCommerce Blog by Shift4Shop (51) --- [![eCommerce Blog](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4-blog.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/) [![shift4shop logo](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hubfs/shift4shop/shift4shop-Black.png) |Blog](https://blog.3dcart.com/) [Sign Up](https://www.3dcart.com/freetrial.htm?utm_campaign=Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog-cta&utm_content=free-trial-cta) [Subscribe](https://blog.shift4shop.com/page/51#subscribeBlock) # eCommerce Blog [eCommerce Marketing](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-marketing) | 12 min read ## [6 Secrets of Persuasion That Will Help You Sell More](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-secrets-of-persuasion-that-will-help-you-sell-more) By [Vijay Khandekar](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/vijay-khandekar) [September 01, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-secrets-of-persuasion-that-will-help-you-sell-more) [6 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-secrets-of-persuasion-that-will-help-you-sell-more#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Six-Principle-of-Persuasion.jpg?width=12&name=Six-Principle-of-Persuasion.jpg)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-secrets-of-persuasion-that-will-help-you-sell-more) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-secrets-of-persuasion-that-will-help-you-sell-more) The power of persuasionseparates the successful from everyone else. Persuading others isn’t luck or magic - it’s a science. Persuasion is important, and well worth learning, for every human being and not just marketers or sales reps. It is a part of our daily lives. From persuading our families to go out to eat, persuading friends to go out for a movie or persuading interviewers in a job interview, it is pervaded in our lives. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/6-secrets-of-persuasion-that-will-help-you-sell-more) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Hurricane's Potential Impact on 3dcart](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hurricane-potential-impact-on-3dcart) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 30, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hurricane-potential-impact-on-3dcart) [43 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hurricane-potential-impact-on-3dcart#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-496976306.png](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-496976306.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-496976306.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hurricane-potential-impact-on-3dcart) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hurricane-potential-impact-on-3dcart) During hurricane season, many storms cross the Caribbean, that requires us to keep close watch on its possible impact to South Florida and 3dcart's offices. With this in mind, we want to ensure all our users that our team is prepared for this situations and even in the case we're affected by a storm, our service wouldn't be interrupted.  [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hurricane-potential-impact-on-3dcart) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/seo) | 4 min read ## [5 common SEO problems online stores should fix right now](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-seo-problems-online-stores-should-fix-right-now) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [August 30, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-seo-problems-online-stores-should-fix-right-now) [5 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-seo-problems-online-stores-should-fix-right-now#comments-listing) [![ThinkstockPhotos-87357252.png](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-87357252.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-87357252.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-seo-problems-online-stores-should-fix-right-now) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-seo-problems-online-stores-should-fix-right-now) The internet is a noisy place. How does your online store stand out from the competition? We frequently see online stores grapple with the discovery phase of marketing their websites. It can take time for your store to gain enough traction for potential customers to find you. A little patience can go a long way for your store. That and a whole lot of optimization. If you find drawing in customers is taking too long, you might be committing some of the cardinal SEO sins, and you’ll want to take\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/5-common-seo-problems-online-stores-should-fix-right-now) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Social Media](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/social) | 2 min read ## [Power your Social Media Marketing with Facebook Dynamic Ads](https://blog.shift4shop.com/power-your-social-media-marketing-with-facebook-dynamic-ads) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 23, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/power-your-social-media-marketing-with-facebook-dynamic-ads) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/power-your-social-media-marketing-with-facebook-dynamic-ads#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook_logo.png?width=12&name=facebook_logo.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/power-your-social-media-marketing-with-facebook-dynamic-ads) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/power-your-social-media-marketing-with-facebook-dynamic-ads) Anyone into internet advertising has come across conflicting information about the effectiveness of Facebook ads. The great news for marketers everywhere is that Facebook advertising is alive and well, and has vastly improved in its targeting capabilities. Plus, the highly-anticipated 3dcart Version 8 release has a built-in integration for the powerful Facebook Dynamic Ads. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/power-your-social-media-marketing-with-facebook-dynamic-ads) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/seo) | 8 min read ## [What Makes the Best eCommerce Platform for SEO?](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-makes-the-best-ecommerce-platform-for-seo) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 21, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-makes-the-best-ecommerce-platform-for-seo) [5 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-makes-the-best-ecommerce-platform-for-seo#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-493335634.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-493335634.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-makes-the-best-ecommerce-platform-for-seo) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-makes-the-best-ecommerce-platform-for-seo) SEO is such an important factor in online marketing today that good SEO features are an absolutely crucial part of any website. When building an online store, you need to be sure that your eCommerce platform supports all the features that will let you implement SEO best practices. But what makes an eCommerce platform great for SEO? We reached out to several SEO professionals for their input. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/what-makes-the-best-ecommerce-platform-for-seo) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Customer Service](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/customer-service) | 3 min read ## [How to Write Product Information to Minimize Returns to your Online Store](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 18, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-516073900.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-516073900.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store) Put yourself in the following scenario: you're shopping online for a new [shirt](https://www.3dcart.com/ecommerce-website/how-to-build-a-t-shirts-ecommerce-website.html). You find one you really like, and check the product information. It doesn't say much, but you know your size and the pictures look good, so you go ahead and order. A few days later, your new shirt arrives and you remove it from the packaging to try it on. It's a little larger than you expected, but maybe it will shrink in the wash. Actually, it doesn't seem to be cotton— it's a little itchy. What blend of fabrics is\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-write-product-information-to-minimize-returns-to-your-online-store) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Apps & Integrations](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/apps-integrations) | 1 min read ## [New with Version 8: 3dcart Integrates with Houzz](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-houzz) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 16, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-houzz) [2 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-houzz#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/house-rsz.png?width=12&name=house-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-houzz) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-houzz) You may have heard of [Houzz](http://www.houzz.com/), a platform and community for homeowners, home remodeling, and design. Founded as a means of bringing homeowners and professionals together, Houzz is also a successful platform for merchants selling home décor, furniture, supplies, and more— everything needed for a home. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-houzz) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Apps & Integrations](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/apps-integrations) | 2 min read ## [Give Your Customers on iOS a One-Touch Checkout with Apple Pay](https://blog.shift4shop.com/give-your-customers-on-ios-a-one-touch-checkout-with-apple-pay) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 09, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/give-your-customers-on-ios-a-one-touch-checkout-with-apple-pay) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/give-your-customers-on-ios-a-one-touch-checkout-with-apple-pay#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/applepay.png?width=12&name=applepay.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/give-your-customers-on-ios-a-one-touch-checkout-with-apple-pay) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/give-your-customers-on-ios-a-one-touch-checkout-with-apple-pay) We at 3dcart are very pleased to announce that in **Version 8** we have added Apple Pay to our ever-growing list of integrated payment processors. Now, 3dcart merchants and their customers alike can benefit from the convenience of a safe, secure, one-touch checkout process. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/give-your-customers-on-ios-a-one-touch-checkout-with-apple-pay) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/seo) | 8 min read ## [Biggest SEO Challenges faced by eCommerce Retailers](https://blog.shift4shop.com/biggest-seo-challenges-faced-by-ecommerce-retailers) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 07, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/biggest-seo-challenges-faced-by-ecommerce-retailers) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/biggest-seo-challenges-faced-by-ecommerce-retailers#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-638124590.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-638124590.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/biggest-seo-challenges-faced-by-ecommerce-retailers) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/biggest-seo-challenges-faced-by-ecommerce-retailers) Search Engine Optimization is one of the most important parts of eCommerce, but also presents significant challenges. Any business owner knows they're going to encounter problems and obstacles along their journey to success, but thankfully we can look to the strategies that prosperous businesses have in place. This is true for all aspects of eCommerce, including SEO. In this article, we'll hear from some successful eCommerce merchants about the specific challenges they've faced in the realm of\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/biggest-seo-challenges-faced-by-ecommerce-retailers) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Apps & Integrations](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/apps-integrations) | 2 min read ## [New with Version 8: 3dcart Integrates with Australian zipPay](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-zippay-australias-favorite-payment-gateway) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [August 02, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-zippay-australias-favorite-payment-gateway) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-zippay-australias-favorite-payment-gateway#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-480514241-rsz.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-480514241-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-zippay-australias-favorite-payment-gateway) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-zippay-australias-favorite-payment-gateway) 3dcart is always on the lookout to expand its growing list of [over 100 integrated payment processors](https://www.3dcart.com/ecommerce-payment-gateways.html), and as part of our exciting Version 8 upgrade we've added several new integrations including [zipPay](https://www.3dcart.com/payment-gateways/zippay.html), a very popular [payment gateway based in Australia](https://www.3dcart.com/payment-gateways/australia.html). [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/new-with-version-8-3dcart-integrates-with-zippay-australias-favorite-payment-gateway) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [SEO](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/seo) | 10 min read ## [SEO Mistakes that Can Harm your Rankings](https://blog.shift4shop.com/seo-mistakes) By [Jimmy Rodriguez](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/jimmy-rodriguez) [July 31, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/seo-mistakes) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/seo-mistakes#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/seo-rsz.png?width=12&name=seo-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/seo-mistakes) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/seo-mistakes) SEO — Search Engine Optimization — is a critical part of today's marketing efforts, and yet many online sellers miss the mark. This is partially because there's so much information out there, and a lot of it is outdated. Google is the leader when it comes to determining best SEO practices, and they're [always implementing changes](https://moz.com/google-algorithm-change) to ensure only the best content reaches the top of search results. The side effect of this is that tactics that used to be quite effective are now not only outdated,\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/seo-mistakes) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 2 min read ## [Achieve Lightning-Fast Mobile Page Speeds with AMP for Product Pages](https://blog.shift4shop.com/achieve-lightning-fast-mobile-page-speeds-with-amp-for-product-pages) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [July 26, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/achieve-lightning-fast-mobile-page-speeds-with-amp-for-product-pages) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/achieve-lightning-fast-mobile-page-speeds-with-amp-for-product-pages#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ThinkstockPhotos-636811242-rsz.png?width=12&name=ThinkstockPhotos-636811242-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/achieve-lightning-fast-mobile-page-speeds-with-amp-for-product-pages) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/achieve-lightning-fast-mobile-page-speeds-with-amp-for-product-pages) The AMP Project was started by Google with the goal of enhancing the Internet with attractive, mobile-ready pages that load instantaneously. In the name of high performance and [blazing-fast loading speeds](https://www.3dcart.com/lp/ecommerce-university/what-is-page-speed/), 3dcart Version 8 introduces AMP to product pages on 3dcart stores. Plus, Google favors AMP-ready pages, especially when searching on a mobile device, meaning better rankings for your products! [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/achieve-lightning-fast-mobile-page-speeds-with-amp-for-product-pages) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Conversion Optimization](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/conversion-optimization) | 4 min read ## [How to use your 3dcart store for more sales – These 2 affordable ways](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-use-your-3dcart-store-for-more-sales-these-2-affordable-ways) By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [July 21, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-use-your-3dcart-store-for-more-sales-these-2-affordable-ways) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-use-your-3dcart-store-for-more-sales-these-2-affordable-ways#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/laptop-money-rsz.png?width=12&name=laptop-money-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-use-your-3dcart-store-for-more-sales-these-2-affordable-ways) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-use-your-3dcart-store-for-more-sales-these-2-affordable-ways) Being at the forefront of democratising e-commerce and enabling online sellers to open, operate and scale their businesses, 3dcart offers various apps that online sellers can use to, but not limited to: [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/how-to-use-your-3dcart-store-for-more-sales-these-2-affordable-ways) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 2 min read ## [Invite Your Customers to Speak Up with 3dcart Product Reviews](https://blog.shift4shop.com/invite-your-customers-to-speak-up-with-3dcart-product-reviews) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [July 19, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/invite-your-customers-to-speak-up-with-3dcart-product-reviews) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/invite-your-customers-to-speak-up-with-3dcart-product-reviews#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stars-review-rsz.png?width=12&name=stars-review-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/invite-your-customers-to-speak-up-with-3dcart-product-reviews) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/invite-your-customers-to-speak-up-with-3dcart-product-reviews) One of the greatest benefits of shopping online is having tons of information at your fingertips. Consumers can access product specifications, compare pricing, and gather enough details to make knowledgeable purchase decisions. By far, the most commonly sought-out information is found through reviews left by other customers. In fact, an overwhelming majority of customers read online reviews (over 90%) and 88% rely on customer reviews to help them decide on a purchase. As you can see from these\[...\] [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/invite-your-customers-to-speak-up-with-3dcart-product-reviews) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [eCommerce Features](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/ecommerce-features) | 2 min read ## [Easily add eCommerce to Your Website with the 3dcart Buy Button](https://blog.shift4shop.com/easily-add-ecommerce-to-your-website-with-the-3dcart-buy-button) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [July 12, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/easily-add-ecommerce-to-your-website-with-the-3dcart-buy-button) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/easily-add-ecommerce-to-your-website-with-the-3dcart-buy-button#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/buy-button-rsz.png?width=12&name=buy-button-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/easily-add-ecommerce-to-your-website-with-the-3dcart-buy-button) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/easily-add-ecommerce-to-your-website-with-the-3dcart-buy-button) One of the most exciting new features of 3dcart Version 8 is the [3dcart Buy Button](https://www.3dcart.com/buynow.html), an embeddable widget that lets you quickly add eCommerce to your existing blog or website. With only a few clicks, you can generate a block of code that can be placed anywhere on any site that gives you access to edit HTML and add JavaScript, including many popular platforms like Wordpress, Squarespace, Tumblr, [Weebly](https://www.3dcart.com/comparison/weebly-review.html), Blogger, Virb, and more. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/easily-add-ecommerce-to-your-website-with-the-3dcart-buy-button) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Shipping & Fulfillment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/shipping-fulfillment) | 4 min read ## [PackageBee Review](https://blog.shift4shop.com/packagebee-review) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [July 10, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/packagebee-review) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/packagebee-review#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PackageBee%20Header.png?width=12&name=PackageBee%20Header.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/packagebee-review) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/packagebee-review) 3dcart is currently partnered with over 200 eCommerce companies, and we're constantly on the lookout for outstanding partners that can bring innovative solutions and services to our customers. [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/packagebee-review) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Shipping & Fulfillment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/shipping-fulfillment) | 2 min read ## [Special FedEx Discounts for 3dcart Merchants](https://blog.shift4shop.com/special-fedex-discounts-for-3dcart-merchants) By [Guest Author](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/guest-author) [July 06, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/special-fedex-discounts-for-3dcart-merchants) [0 Comments](https://blog.shift4shop.com/special-fedex-discounts-for-3dcart-merchants#comments-listing) [![](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fedex-rsz.png?width=12&name=fedex-rsz.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/special-fedex-discounts-for-3dcart-merchants) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/special-fedex-discounts-for-3dcart-merchants) Did you know 3dcart merchants can get exclusive discounts on [FedEx](https://www.3dcart.com/shopping-cart-software/fedex.html)® shipping and business services through the FedEx Advantage® program? With free enrollment, and no minimum shipping requirements, this could be the easiest decision you’ve made all day. **All you have to do is sign up, and you’ll get the speed and reliability of FedEx at discounted prices. It’s as simple as that.** [Continue Reading...](https://blog.shift4shop.com/special-fedex-discounts-for-3dcart-merchants) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Web Design](https://blog.shift4shop.com/topic/web-design) | 14 min read ## [3dcart's Core Templating Engine is the Ultimate in eCommerce Web Design](https://blog.shift4shop.com/core-template-framework) By [Christianna Cannon](https://blog.shift4shop.com/author/christianna-cannon) [July 05, 2017](https://blog.shift4shop.com/core-template-framework) [1 Comment](https://blog.shift4shop.com/core-template-framework#comments-listing) [![3dcart-themes](https://blog.shift4shop.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3dcart-themes.png?width=12&name=3dcart-themes.png)](https://blog.shift4shop.com/core-template-framework) [**](https://blog.shift4shop.com/core-template-framework) Starting an online business is much easier than it used to be, but web design for your eCommerce store can still be challenging. It's possible to be both a business owner and a developer with design skills, but even then, your valuable time is better spent running and growing your business. That's why [eCommerce website templates](https://themes.3dcart.com/) are available for a variety of platforms so you can build a great website without specialized knowledge. 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