If you’re wondering which online store platform you should use, there’s another option from today with the launch of Square Online Store for sellers in the UK.
The aim is to provide SMEs with one cohesive solution for their omnichannel or online-only business. This new offering is the first of Square’s products in the UK to be fully integrated with Weebly, the platform for building a website or online store that Square acquired last year.
Businesses will have the option of a free starter plan (with no monthly subscription fees) and the ability to access integrated tools, including shoppable Instagram galleries, shipping, in-store pickup and more. Square Online Store will also bring extra functionality to restaurants, allowing businesses to offer seamless online ordering from their website, customised pickup times across multiple locations and the option to easily pay ahead for online orders.
There are no monthly fee with a simple charge of 2.5% per transaction. Additional features and transaction rates as low as 2.25% are available in paid plans.
“It’s crucial that sellers are able to reach their buyers on any channel, whether in person, online, or in apps. With the new Square Online Store, we’re excited to integrate Weebly technology and bring the Square omnichannel experience to everything, from retail businesses to restaurants.”
David Rusenko, Head of Ecommerce, Square
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Square Online Store seamlessly integrates with Square’s Point of Sale software to simplify all aspects of your business and keep online and in-person orders, items, and inventory in sync, all in one place.
“This service significantly boosts our offer to UK SMEs and sets us apart from the competition. The Square Online Store integrates smoothly with other parts of the Square ecosystem, allowing you to sell to your customers, wherever they are. And with your items, inventory, orders and sales automatically synced, you can spend less time reconciling, and more time running your business.”
– Melinda Roylett, Head of Square, Europe
