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When launching an online store, businesses often face a crucial decision: Shopify vs WordPress with WooCommerce? Both platforms offer powerful e-commerce solutions, but their flexibility, customization, and scalability set them apart.
At DOOD, we've helped businesses like Bain Marie and Monsieur CHATTÉ build high-performing online stores using WordPress + WooCommerce, unlocking limitless possibilities while integrating seamlessly with essential business tools. Let’s compare these two platforms and see why WordPress + WooCommerce is the ultimate choice.
With WordPress + WooCommerce, businesses have full control over design, features, and functionality. DOOD custom-built Bain Marie’s website to reflect its premium food service, allowing unique layouts, custom product displays, and an intuitive shopping experience.
🔹 Custom Design Freedom – No theme limitations; tailor your site exactly as you envision.
🔹 Extensive Plugin Library – Add unique functionalities, from advanced filtering to AI-driven recommendations.
🔹 Seamless Brand Identity – DOOD’s web design services ensure that your store perfectly aligns with your brand.
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Shopify offers attractive themes, but customization is limited unless you pay for advanced features or hire a Shopify developer. Businesses looking for unique branding might find Shopify’s design structure restrictive.
👉 Winner: WordPress + WooCommerce – Unlimited design possibilities with complete creative control.
WordPress is open-source and free, with only hosting and plugin costs. Bain Marie and Monsieur CHATTÉ expanded their e-commerce operations affordably, keeping costs low while scaling efficiently.
🔹 Lower ongoing costs – No mandatory monthly fees.
🔹 Flexible growth – Scale up with no expensive platform limitations.
🔹 Own your website – Unlike Shopify, there are no platform lock-ins.
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Shopify requires subscription fees ($29–$299/month) and transaction fees if you don’t use Shopify Payments. Expanding features requires costly third-party apps.
👉 Winner: WordPress + WooCommerce – More cost-effective, with no hidden fees.
Monsieur CHATTÉ uses WooCommerce’s SEO flexibility to optimize content and product visibility. With Yoast SEO integration, WordPress provides complete control over meta tags, page speed optimization, and keyword strategies.
🔹 Advanced SEO help you rank higher.
🔹 Content marketing & blogging built-in for organic traffic growth.
🔹 Optimized for performance with speed enhancements and caching.
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Shopify has SEO-friendly features, but URL structures and customization options are limited. Many advanced SEO tools require paid apps.
👉 Winner: WordPress + WooCommerce – More control over SEO for better search rankings.
WooCommerce supports PayPal, Stripe, credit cards, bank transfers, and even crypto—with no extra charges beyond payment processor fees.
🔹 Monsieur CHATTÉ integrates local and international payment gateways for seamless transactions.
🔹 Supports one-time purchases, subscriptions, and memberships.
📌 We handle payment integration for your site
Shopify charges transaction fees (0.5%–2%) unless you use Shopify Payments, limiting payment flexibility.
👉 Winner: WordPress + WooCommerce – More payment freedom with zero extra fees.
With WooCommerce, your site belongs to you—no restrictions, no platform dependencies. Bain Marie enjoys complete ownership over its online store, data, and customer interactions.
🔹 Full control over data and hosting.
🔹 Move your site anytime without losing data.
Shopify owns your website's backend, meaning migration is difficult. If Shopify changes pricing or policies, you’re affected.
👉 Winner: WordPress + WooCommerce – Full autonomy and ownership.
While Shopify is beginner-friendly, WordPress + WooCommerce is the best choice for businesses needing full customization, better SEO, cost efficiency, and control over their platform.
At DOOD, we specialize in designing powerful e-commerce websites using WordPress & WooCommerce, ensuring businesses like Bain Marie & Monsieur CHATTÉ have complete flexibility and ownership over their online success.
✅ Want an e-commerce store that grows with your business? Contact DOOD today!
