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1. ArthurCatigbe
   Member
   Posted 8 months ago #

   Hey all,

   I'm interested in using WordPress as an e-commerce platform and I was wondering what everyone's opinion on it was. Do you guys feel that the current WordPress e-commerce offerings are good enough for large stores? How do you feel it compares to the other more popular e-commerce platforms such as Magento? I'm starting a project soon, so your opinions would be very helpful.

   Also, I know this question is a little more specific but, with the current e-commerce plugins available, can you use any WordPress theme or does it have to be specifically compatible with the plugin?

   Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

2. Ipstenu
   Half-Elf Support Rogue & Mod
   Posted 8 months ago #

   You can use almost any theme. I believe the big plugins are pretty compatible.

3. Tim S
   Member
   Posted 8 months ago #

   Hi ArthurCatigbe,

   WordPress is a great product and a wonderful Content Management System. However, keep in mind it is not a e-commerce software. I'm aware of some plugins that help you set up an e-shop in WordPress, but you may not get all the functionality you would out of a third party e-commerce software.

   You could set up the front of the site in WordPress and power the e-shop with another solution such as cubecart, magento, or OSCommerce. Then you have the best of both worlds, a great dynamic-content driven website, and a large store front for your website.

   I hope this sheds some light on your situation.

   Thanks!

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