Review of eStore (Click Shop) - Creation of a 2024 shop

AGATA MISTELSKA l E-COMMERCE l 04.07.2024 l 5 MIN

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the eStore platform. We will analyse its main features and explore what makes it stand out from other options on the market.

What is an eStore?

E-shop, formerly known as Click Shop, is a Polish e-commerce platform from home.pl. It is a comprehensive tool that enables entrepreneurs to easily launch an online shop without the need for advanced programming skills.

Basic information

Software type	SaaS
Country of origin	Poland
Year of issue	1997
Access to source code	Partial

Overview of key data - advantages and disadvantages

Price	❌
Individual IP address	❌
Hosting included in the price	✅
Safety certificates	✅
integration with accounting systems	✅
Own domain.	✅
Omnichannel functions	✅
Sharing on social media	✅
Running a blog	✅
Integration with payment systems	✅
Implementation of promotions and discounts	✅
Possibility of selling virtual products	✅
Integration with Allegro	✅
Shipping cost calculator	✅
Basket recovery	✅
Differentiation of product variants	✅
Search and filtering	✅
Returns management	❌
Technical support	✅
SSL certificate	✅
Automatic sitemap	✅
Editable 404 page	❌
Ability to work on page speed in the CMS panel	❌
Simple and rapid restructuring of the structure	✅
Mobile friendly	✅
Internal search engine	✅
Editing of URLs	✅
Editing the robots file	✅
Making advanced technical changes	❌(limited)

The pros and cons of having an eStore in terms of:

SEO: The eStore platform is moderately SEO-friendly. It offers basic options, but lacks the ability to edit the 404 page and work on page speed directly in the CMS panel. Implementation of structured data is possible, but requires knowledge of HTML or SMARTY codes. Implementing advanced technical changes is also possible, but limitations due to the nature of the SaaS platform may affect flexibility in this area.

Maintenance costs: Package prices start from £1,000.

Business scalability: The eStore platform enables easy management of an online shop and support for multi-channel sales from Allegro, Google Shopping and social media. It provides simple integration with payment systems, courier companies and price comparison sites. It offers an option for shopping without registration and SEO support by editing product data. The premium version provides support for higher traffic, full integration with Allegro and 24/7 technical support. The platform is mainly designed for small and medium-sized online shops, so its scalability is limited.

Who is the eStore for?

Shop up to 1000 products	✅
Shop up to 10 000 products	✅
Shop up to 100,000 products	❌
Shop 100,000 products and more	❌

The eSklep platform is ideal for running small and medium-sized online shops.

What sets the eStore apart from the rest?

• Dedicated tutor

As part of the Premium offer, users have the support of a dedicated account manager. The technical support of the eSklep platform is available via a helpline 24 hours a day all year round, which allows entrepreneurs to quickly solve problems related to the functioning of their online shops.

• Many integrations with external systems and tools

The eStore platform offers broad integrations with payment systems (PayPal, Przelewy24, Payu, DotPay), accounting systems, courier companies (InPost, Furgonetka, DPD, DHL, GLS, UPS, Paczka w Ruchu), price comparison services (Ceneo, Skąpiec), auction and sales platforms (Allegro, Facebook, Allani, Domodi, Homebook), social media (Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Google+), and marketing software (Freshmail, SalesManago, GetReview).

• No commission

On the eStore platform, entrepreneurs are not charged a sales commission.

Example of a shop built on eStore

It is worth checking out a demo of the shop before making a decision.

Source: demo.homesklep.pl

Is it worth choosing an eStore: Our opinion

The eStore platform is a comprehensive solution for small and medium-sized shops Internet users who need support in managing their e-commerce business. As part of the premium option, users have access to a dedicated mentorwhich ensures that problems are resolved quickly. In addition, eSklep offers a wide range of integrations with external payment systems, accounting systems, courier companies, price comparison sites, auction platforms, social media and marketing software. No additional sales charges represents a significant financial advantage enabling entrepreneurs to increase their profits.

However, the platform has some limitations on SEO and technical editing issues. Although advanced changes can be made, this requires knowledge of HTML or SMARTY codes. Maintenance costs start at £1,000, which is not affordable for small businesses compared to other platforms. In terms of scalability, The eStore is ideally suited to smaller shops looking to grow their business, but for larger businesses it may not provide enough flexibility and support on a larger scale.

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