Ecwid by Lightspeed is a hosted cloud commerce platform used by hundreds of thousands of merchants in 175 countries, 50 languages and offers the easiest way to add an online store to any website, social site or multiple sites simultaneously. With Ecwid, you get everything you need to start selling online in minutes. Easily embedded into any web presence and leading POS systems, you can market, merchandise and sell products and services from multiple online stores with mobile management and point-of-sale integration anywhere at any time. Start selling now with Ecwid!
Ecwid by Lightspeed (ecwid.com) has 430 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5.
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ecwid.com
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ecwid.com
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IT & Communication
Location
New York, New York
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2026
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An Exceptional Exemplar of Excellent Customer Support
I have been running my online store using Ecwid for just over two years now and I am still in awe of the exceptional, top-notch quality of their services, especially their customer support.
Every time I've contacted Ecwid's support team, I've been greeted with kindness, patience, and professionalism. Their assistance tends to exceed mere problem-solving. Instead, it feels like they endeavour to uplift the overall experience of their clients - a performance that truly reinforces their commitment to customer satisfaction.
From setup questions to technical glitches, Ecwid's support team was always there to guide me through it. They've not only provided immediate resolutions but have also equipped me with useful preventive tips for similar issues in the future. What's commendable is that with each interaction, their support seemed to outshine the already high standard they set during the previous encounter.
However, Ecwid is not just about superlative support. The platform itself is easy to navigate, enabling efficient management of my e-commerce store. They've essentially reduced the technical jargon into easy-to-understand language, clearing the path for my business to thrive online.
In a nutshell, my experience with Ecwid by Lightspeed has been nothing short of exceptional. They have a stellar product complemented by sterling customer service. I wholeheartedly recommend Ecwid to anyone looking to make their mark in the e-commerce world.
Every great company is built on customer service, and in my book, Ecwid deserves the highest accolades for their relentless dedication to their customers.
ME
Melissa
I love using Ecwid!
I love using Ecwid! Only challenge is how to make bulk sale for more than one item, but great tools, easy shipping integrations (I’m in Canada), and fair costs. Great app, easy to use. Makes everything easier! 🙌
NI
Nigel
I wholeheartedly recommend ECWID
I wholeheartedly recommend ECWID. I've been using ECWID for several years now for students to pay for their acting classes. It's very easy and straightforward to manage.
The android app is handy too to see sales and check instantly if a student has paid their fees.
RP
Robert P.
The BEST company to host your site
The BEST company to host your site! I cant say enough good things about Ecwid. Better than any company out there, by far. Try it out and you will be extremely happy!
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SY
Overall, happy with Ecwid.
Overall, I like the platform. I use the Venture plan and use Ecwid only for processing payments, I use a custom website for my business. I do find that they tend to nickel and dime for extra features/reports and are lacking some features that I could use but for the price, I am content.
Response from Ecwid by LightspeedFeb 22, 2024
Hi there,
This is Jamie, Ecwid by Lightspeed Customer Care Team.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I understand your concern regarding the limitations of our Venture plan. I’m sorry that some of the features you're after aren't in there.
In terms of our pricing plans, I'd like to highlight that they are designed to cater to a diverse range of businesses, from small businesses to larger ones. The structure ensures that users can make the most of features tailored to their specific business needs.
Yet, I'm excited to share that we are considering introducing a customizable plan that allows you to build your own. Essentially, you can choose the features you need and only pay for the ones you select. For instance, you can pick and choose the specific features that suit your preferences. At the moment, there's no specific timeframe for the implementation. If this option becomes available, we will include it on our plans and pricing page at: https://www.ecwid.com/pricing
For now, you can write to us at [email protected] so we can check workarounds for the features that you'd like to add to your store. We'll be glad to assist you there!
Thanks again and we look forward to hearing from you!
PT
Plumber T.
Unbelievable customer support
Our business started with Ecwid. The customer support is beyond amazing. The whole platform is getting better and better exponentially.
If you are starting an ecommerce store then there is definitely not a better platform out there. I tried all of them so I would know.
TE
Thanuja E.
Exceptional Customer Service from ECWID!
I've been using ECWID for some time now, and I must say, their customer service is truly outstanding. From the moment I reached out with a query, they've consistently demonstrated a level of professionalism and friendliness that's rare to find. What sets them apart is their willingness to go above and beyond to resolve any issue, even those beyond their immediate scope.
Whether it's a technical hiccup or a question about optimizing my store, they handle it with expertise and a customer-first attitude. It's evident they genuinely care about their users' experience.
JM
Jason M.
The Facade of Ease: Unpacking the Ecwid Reality
As far as the actual customer service delivered by the agents at Ecwid, it would be a 5. However, in terms of the company and how they market the 'ease' of it all, along with the wonderful things you can do with your business, they would only score a 1.
Ecwid's content marketing is super slick, but they are very careful to only market the headline or hook. I am on the business plan with a few added extras, which means I've upgraded twice. I've just been informed that I can have a maximum of 10 pages, which is poor for any site that's been upgraded twice. I'm told the unlimited plan gives me 100 pages. And do not be fooled by the 'Unlimited Products' or '2500 products' on the upgrades, you will need way more than 10 pages at 2500 products!
Every aspect of Ecwid's operation seems designed for revenue generation. Yes, the customer care is good, but you'll never have all the important features you really need as you start your website/business. The URL structures are a mess, making it difficult for search engines to read. This works great for Ecwid when you don't get sales, as they have a marketing partner on standby to boost your sales. They are optimized for one thing only: generating revenue. They might be fine if you have 2 or 3 products and work from your kitchen table, but that's about it. They will never be the right platform for a store that wants to scale quickly. Remember, there's nothing in it for Ecwid if you scale.
Tonight we start the process of scoping out another platform unfortunately, disappointing for us after months of hard work setting up and a dreadfully poor customer experience from those making the decisions at Ecwid. I hope you are listening as your customers and your customer care teams dealing with the issues, deserve better than you are delivering!
Response from Ecwid by LightspeedJan 26, 2024
Hi!
This is Liana from Ecwid by Lightspeed Customer Care team. Thank you for such a detailed review and feedback about Ecwid!
I am terribly sorry about all the difficulties that you have faced and I would be glad to assist you with them.
Currently we have an idea of making it possible to customize your paid plan subscription. In case you need only one feature from a higher plan such as adding more than 10 pages to your Instant Site or increasing the allowed quantity of products in your store, it will allow you to pay for those features separately without upgrading the whole subscription . Yet there is no estimated time for arrival. So I have added your vote to the waiting list. If there is any news – I will notify you via email.
At the moment, if you want to increase the amount of pages on your website, you can create a custom website using any preferable site builder platform and add your Ecwid store there. Ecwid can be added to your custom website with desired amount of pages by pasting the ready store code to the backend of your site builder or using a plugin that is available for the most popular site builders like Wordpress, Wix and others.
Here is the article that will provide you with more detailed information on how to add Ecwid to any website: https://support.ecwid.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004678945-Ecwid-for-any-website
Also, your current Business plan subscription has a lot of features that might help you to improve the SEO ( Search Engine Optimization) of your website. For example, it is possible to add custom meta tags to product, category and Instant Site pages, verify your website with Google, add the sitemap of your site and enable 301 URL redirects. All of these features will improve the search results of your website without changing the URL structure.
If you want to learn more about all the possibilities of improving the SEO of your website, please check the following article: https://support.ecwid.com/hc/en-us/articles/207100509-Improving-SEO-for-Ecwid-site-and-store
I hope it was helpful. In case you decide to continue using Ecwid service, feel free to reach out to me by sending your questions and concerns to the following email address: [email protected] .