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Ecommerce website CMS

Ready-made CMS platforms allow you to quickly launch an online store without high costs. Popular options include Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and PrestaShop, each with its own limitations.

Commercial CMS is ideal for affordable online stores. However, for long-term projects, developing a custom CMS from scratch is often more effective.

An online store can be built using  a ready made CMS or a custom admin system. The first option-easier and more affordable, while a custom system is more secure, flexible, and suited for large projects.

The CMS should match business needs, rather than forcing business processes to fit the platform. Key requirements include:

  • Multi-functional
  • Fast and secure
  • Scalable.

Shopify is a cloud-based e-commerce platform that allows you to quickly build an online store without complex technical work.

Steps include:

  • Creating a store on Shopify
  • Choosing and configuring a theme
  • Adding products and building a catalog
  • Integrating payment systems
  • Setting up shipping options.

As an e-commerce platform designed for online stores, Shopify has certain limitations and can involve significant costs.

  • Limited and expensive apps
  • Costly advanced plans
  • Transaction fees
  • Limitations in custom functionality
  • Limited availability of Shopify specialists in Armenia.

1C-Bitrix is a CMS platform for online stores that allows quick project launch. However, custom development from scratch provides more flexibility for tailored solutions.

Key factors:

  • Project complexity
  • Custom functionality needs
  • Website speed and scalability
  • Budget and ongoing maintenance.
Last update 24-04-2026