Today, we’re going to be comparing two popular eCommerce solutions – Shopify vs Etsy. When it comes to deciding between this pair, you need only ask yourself one thing: Do I need a platform, or do I need a marketplace? You see, for most people, a basic solution isn’t going to work long term.
But, who said any entrepreneur is thinking long term? Lots of online business people are what many would consider “moonlighters”. During the day they’re working 9-5 (“to stay alive” and all that), but come nightfall they’re dedicated to their side hustle.
And a lot of people like to make money while performing tasks in areas they’re passionate – like making handmade artsy gifts. Such people are usually operating on a small scale, which means that a marketplace is exactly what they need.
But other people, well, they may be moonlighters right now, but they’re working hard to turn their hobby into a fully-fledged, sustainable enterprise run in daylight hours. And so, a marketplace isn’t gonna