Starting An Online Store

Selling at auctions is great and can be profitable, but if you really want to take things to the next level you should open up an online store.  The internet has evolved so fast in the last few years and starting an online store these days couldn’t be easier!  There are any number of ecommerce software solutions you can purchase to start your own store.  There are also online hosting solutions where you do not have to buy or install any software.  We have listed our top choices below for both ecommerce software and for the hosted (ASP) solutions where you don’t need to install any software.

Top Online Store Software

1. Oscommerce - OScommerce is a great open source online store solution.  If you are not familiar with open source it basically means it’s free! 
2. X-Cart - XCart from Qualiteam Software is another great online store solution.  This store software is mature and very easy to install and use right out of the box.   
3. ShopsitePro - ShopsitePro is consistenly rated high as one of the best online ecommerce software solutions.  You will find great documentation, features, and it is very easy to install and use.

Top Online Hosted (ASP) Store Solutions

1. Yahoo Stores - Yahoo offers a great solution for selling online with all the features you’ll ever need.  With a brand like Yahoo you just can’t go wrong!
2. Prostores - Prostores offers a mature online store solution.  All the bells and whistles you’ll ever need while selling online are available.
3. MonsterCommerce - Although a little pricier than some of its competitors, MonsterCommerce offers a great platform for selling on the internet. 

You really can’t go wrong with any of these online store solutions.  But take your time and shop around for what will work best in your situation.  There is really no need to spend a lot of money up front and most of the starter plans are perfectly fine.  Once you get some traffic and sales coming in you can always upgrade.  We wish you the best of luck and happy online selling!