What Is eCommerce Platform?

Definition: An eCommerce platform is software that enables businesses to sell products and services online, providing features like product catalog management, shopping cart, payment processing, order management, and customer accounts.

eCommerce Platform Explained

Popular eCommerce platforms include Shopify (hosted, easy to use), WooCommerce (WordPress plugin, self-hosted), Magento/Adobe Commerce (enterprise, self-hosted), and Odoo eCommerce (integrated with ERP). When connected to an ERP like Odoo via ECOSIRE connectors, eCommerce platforms enable automated inventory sync, order processing, and financial reconciliation.

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