In a Nutshell
pros
- The store builder interface is very easy to navigate
- You keep more profit in your pocket!
- While costly, they produce results
cons
- Premium services can be very expensive for a small-business owner
- Should be included and not an expensive option
- You learn where things are, but not how they work
The whole thing is set up with you in mind. Everything is designed for total integration with a number of different shopping carts, stores and payment processing options. There are even options which allow customers to easily and quickly promote their business using facebook and other social media tools.
Feature List
Website Building Features
The 300+ templates offered by Volusion.com make it very easy to get started building your new website. These are categorized according to industry, along with several generic ones. All of them can be easily customized in terms of color scheme, look and design to create the perfect set-up for your business.
Adding your own products is also a simple matter. Just point and click, and then supply the description along with photos. You also have the option to automatically re-size and adjust any pictures which are added. Our reviewers also loved the ability to add videos and use flash animation.
Additional Features
The best thing about Volusion may indeed be the level of integration which can be accomplished. The site builder will work together quite easily with a number of popular storefronts, shopping carts and payment processors. You can even connect your QuickBooks software, making inventory management, payment collection and order processing almost entirely hands-free processes.
Additional tools allow customers to include an unlimited number of products, add extra space to their accounts and even easily promote their business through facebook and other social networking sites. Don't forget to take advantage of the free 14-day trial and 24/7 support.
Pricing Concerns
There are four different pricing plans to choose from with Volusion. They all offer essentially the same services, with the main differences being the amount space allowed and the number of products which your online store will hold. The following table summarizes the various plan options.
Every plan offers a number of additional services, including no set up fees, no transaction fees, 24/7 support and the ability to engage in mobile commerce.
Customer Support & Service
Volusion offers customers some excellent support options. First, every paid customer is given access to their 24/7 support team. They can help you with any kind of technical issue or problem that you may encounter. Of course, everything is laid out so nicely and explained with very clear and detailed instructions that you are unlikely to have such an issue. Nevertheless, it is nice to know it is here. There is also an option to engage in live chat. This is really cool, knowing that help is only a click away! The support team is knowledgeable and speaks English!
