Overview
You can set up an eCommerce store on your DreamHost hosting plan with several software options: Ecwid, a cloud-based platform, or WooCommerce, an open-source WordPress plugin — and other options such as Magento, Shopify, and Zen Cart. This article describes how to quickly set up an eCommerce site.
Which eCommerce software can I use?
Ecwid and WooCommerce can be used to turn your website into an online store. See this article for a comparison.
What is 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.
What is 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.
What other eCommerce software can I use?
There are several other popular software options you can consider for setting up an eCommerce site. See the following articles for more information:
