WordPress storefront, Ecwid-hosted store

Ecwid Premium refers to paid plans used with the Ecwid shopping cart add-on for WordPress. The add-on connects your website to a store hosted by Ecwid, where store data is managed. Gutenberg-compatible blocks and widgets let you place store content on your site. You can also display the same store on other sites, blogs, social sites, and marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Google Shopping.

Plans vary by product count, ecommerce functions, and support level. Premium plans are intended for stores that need more functions and preferred support as their operation grows.

Manage products, orders, and sales channels

Use the store control panel to manage products, clients, orders, and inventory. Payment options include PayPal, Stripe, and more than 70 other methods. Ecwid’s iOS and Android apps let you manage products and sales, track inventory, accept payments, and use a mobile device as a point-of-sale station.

Store data synchronizes between the WordPress shopping cart, Facebook store, and other online storefronts. Ecwid works with selling on Facebook and Instagram, and syncs products, customers, orders, and inventory between the WordPress and Facebook storefronts.

Shipping, taxes, and store operations

Shipping integrations with carriers including USPS, UPS, FedEx, Canada Post, and Australia Post can calculate rates automatically. Tax setup is available in a few clicks, with automated calculations for the United States, Canada, and EU VAT. TaxJar integration delivers automatic sales tax reporting and filing in the United States.

Ecwid hosts store data and provides regular backups, upgrades, and security updates. The service handles software updates, security patches, and server maintenance. Ecwid is a PCI DSS Level 1 certified shopping cart service, which helps stores meet the security requirements of their bank.

Extensions and storefront display

The platform includes hundreds of extensions and an API. Integrations include TaxJar for tax automation, ShipStation for fulfillment, and LiveChat for customer support. Storefronts adapt to smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs, and smart watches.

Connect and place the storefront

1. Install the Ecwid shopping cart plugin in WordPress and connect an Ecwid account or make one.
2. Add products, then configure payment methods, shipping, and taxes in the store control panel.
3. Add the storefront to your WordPress site and use the available widgets or Gutenberg-compatible placement options to present store content.

To add store categories to site navigation, open Appearance > Menus and add the “Store with Categories Menu” item. The store sitemap option for categories and product pages is available to paid Ecwid visitors.