Overview
The following describes how to quickly set up an eCommerce site on your DreamHost hosting plan.
DreamHost software options
Ecwid and WooCommerce can be used to turn your website into an online store. See this article for a comparison.
Ecwid
Ecwid is a cloud-based e-commerce platform designed for small-to-medium-sized businesses. It is easy to set up and integrates seamlessly with existing websites, making it a simple solution to start selling online.
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is a flexible and open-source WordPress eCommerce platform, which you can easily enable by using a plugin on your WordPress site. After you install WordPress, see this general article on how to install a WordPress plugin.
You can also visit WooCommerce's showcase page for more ideas and examples of how you can build a robust eCommerce platform on your site.
Other eCommerce software options
There are several other popular software options you can consider for setting up an eCommerce site. See the following articles for more information: