I'm in a bit of a bind! After accidentally messing up my company's website, I need to get it fixed urgently. I'm trying to create a minimalist ecommerce product website. Right now, I don't need a shopping cart or checkout integration, but I would like to connect it with QuickBooks Online in the future. For now, it should function as a catalogue to showcase products and prices.
I like the design and feel of sites like www.edwardcuming.com and mfpen.com. Ideally, I want a homepage with three product category pages featuring around 20 products each. Individual items don't need their own pages; they can just be displayed with a small photo, SKU, description, and price all on one page. I'll also need standard footer pages like terms, shipping info, and a contact page.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? If you had to build this using a no-code or low-code platform, where would you start? I'm currently using Wix, but I'm not happy with it since it's slow and buggy. Also, what kind of budget should I expect for getting a site like this built? The content will need to be edited daily by staff who don't have any coding skills. Thanks a ton!
4 Answers
Shopify is a great option for something straightforward. If you're not tech-savvy, go with a platform that has everything pre-built for you.
You might also want to check out Shopify Lite or Webflow. Both are good for a simple catalogue site. Biela can be useful too if you plan on adding some custom features later on.
I’m actually a software contractor. If you want, we could set up a meeting to discuss this further!
Just a tip: always work on a test site instead of your live site! It saves a lot of headaches in the long run. Trust me on that one.
Absolutely! If you're just starting out, it's so much easier to use a pre-built solution.