How to choose which online store tool is right for your business

There are many options for adding a store to your Web site.

To display your merchandise, you'll need to choose between options like eBay, Yahoo Store or a custom tool.

If you plan to process credit cards, you'll need to decide between options like PayPal or getting your own Merchant Bank.

Online store owners typically make a choice based on 1) how much control they want over the look of the store and 2) price.

This Building an Online Store grid provides an overview of your options and for each option shows: the amount of control you have over the look of your store, what's included vs. what you'll have to pay for, and how much each feature will cost.

View the Building an Online Store (PDF) grid to help you decide which tools you should use to build an online store for your small or growing business.

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