I'm working on creating an e-commerce website for a bakery as a personal project, mainly to gain experience and enhance my resume. I've done some mock sites over the years, but this is my first serious attempt. I plan to handle most of the front-end development, and I'm looking at using a checkout system like Stripe or Square. I'm also in need of guidance on hosting options. What additional steps should I take to ensure the site is effective and appealing?
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If you want something straightforward, consider using platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce. Building all the transaction history, order management, and product inventory from scratch can get really complicated. You'd be better off using those tools instead of coding everything on your own.
I get that. I’m trying to keep it simple at first and then expand as I go. I’ll definitely look into those options you mentioned!