{"id":10695,"date":"2026-08-20T00:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T21:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstidea.gr\/blog\/e-commerce\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T13:34:18","slug":"e-commerce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"eCommerce Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<main class=\"firstidea-curated-archive archive-variant--commerce\" data-curated-archive-page=\"ecommerce\"><section class=\"curated-archive-hero\"><div class=\"site-container curated-archive-hero__grid\"><div class=\"curated-archive-hero__copy\"><nav class=\"breadcrumbs breadcrumbs--dark\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a><span>\/<\/span><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/\">Insights<\/a><span>\/<\/span><span>eCommerce Insights<\/span><\/nav><p class=\"eyebrow\"><span><\/span> eCommerce Insights<\/p><h1>eCommerce decisions for the catalogue, the sale and what happens next.<\/h1><p>Practical thinking for both the commercial and technical sides of an online store, from platform choice to daily operations.<\/p><a class=\"button button--aqua\" href=\"#archive-collection\">Explore the collection <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"archive-artifact archive-commerce-flow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>COMMERCE FLOW<\/span><ol><li>PRODUCT<\/li><li>CART<\/li><li>ORDER<\/li><li>OPERATE<\/li><\/ol><mark>ONE CONNECTED JOURNEY<\/mark><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"curated-archive-scope\"><div class=\"site-container\"><div class=\"internal-section-heading\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\"><span><\/span> Editorial scope<\/p><h2>Three lenses for better digital decisions.<\/h2><\/div><p>Guides to eCommerce, WooCommerce, OpenCart, catalogues, checkout, integrations, B2B and dependable store operations.<\/p><\/div><ol><li><span>01<\/span><strong>Catalogue &amp; customer journey<\/strong><\/li><li><span>02<\/span><strong>Checkout, data &amp; integrations<\/strong><\/li><li><span>03<\/span><strong>Operations, B2B &amp; growth<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section><section class=\"curated-archive-collection\" id=\"archive-collection\"><div class=\"site-container\"><div class=\"internal-section-heading\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\"><span><\/span> Latest articles in this topic<\/p><h2>Evidence, context and practical choices.<\/h2><\/div><p>The collection is updated from the canonical WordPress content model.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"curated-archive-grid\"><article class=\"curated-card curated-card--insight\"><a class=\"curated-card__visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/ecommerce-website-cost\/\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ecommerce-cost-en-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Five eCommerce development factors converge into a clear scope and comparable proposal\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ecommerce-cost-en-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ecommerce-cost-en-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ecommerce-cost-en-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ecommerce-cost-en.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><span>eCommerce development &amp; budgeting<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-09-13T23:44:39+03:00\">13 Sep 2026<\/time><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/ecommerce-website-cost\/\">How much does an eCommerce website cost? A practical scope and budget guide<\/a><\/h3><p>A practical guide to eCommerce website cost: what shapes a proposal, what it should include and how to compare two quotes without overlooking essential work.<\/p><a class=\"curated-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/ecommerce-website-cost\/\">Read article <b aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197\ufe0e<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"curated-card curated-card--insight\"><a class=\"curated-card__visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/how-to-connect-eshop-erp-xml\/\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/eshop-erp-xml-integration-en-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"eShop connected with ERP, supplier XML data and order flows\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/eshop-erp-xml-integration-en-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/eshop-erp-xml-integration-en-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/eshop-erp-xml-integration-en-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/eshop-erp-xml-integration-en.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><span>eCommerce integrations<\/span><time datetime=\"2026-08-31T19:22:49+03:00\">31 Aug 2026<\/time><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/how-to-connect-eshop-erp-xml\/\">How do you connect an eShop to ERP or XML? A practical guide to products, stock and orders<\/a><\/h3><p>A practical guide to connecting an eShop with ERP, API or XML: products, pricing, stock, orders, validation, monitoring and controlled rollout.<\/p><a class=\"curated-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/how-to-connect-eshop-erp-xml\/\">Read article <b aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197\ufe0e<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"curated-card curated-card--insight\"><a class=\"curated-card__visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/skroutz-or-independent-e-shop-which-model-will-perform-better-in-2025\/\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/skroutz-vs-independent-eshop-en-768x432.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Comparison of Skroutz Marketplace and an independent eShop as distinct sales channels\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/skroutz-vs-independent-eshop-en-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/skroutz-vs-independent-eshop-en-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/skroutz-vs-independent-eshop-en-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/skroutz-vs-independent-eshop-en.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><span>eCommerce Strategy<\/span><time datetime=\"2025-09-29T06:42:35+03:00\">29 Sep 2025<\/time><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/skroutz-or-independent-e-shop-which-model-will-perform-better-in-2025\/\">Skroutz or an independent eShop? Which model fits your business?<\/a><\/h3><p>Skroutz Marketplace, an independent eShop or a hybrid model? A practical decision framework covering cost, margin, data, operations, SEO and long-term commercial value.<\/p><a class=\"curated-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/skroutz-or-independent-e-shop-which-model-will-perform-better-in-2025\/\">Read article <b aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197\ufe0e<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"curated-card curated-card--insight\"><a class=\"curated-card__visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/how-to-increase-orders-on-my-e-shop-in-2025-complete-guide\/\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/increase-eshop-orders-en-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Editorial eCommerce journey from product discovery to completed and repeat orders\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/increase-eshop-orders-en-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/increase-eshop-orders-en-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/increase-eshop-orders-en-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/increase-eshop-orders-en.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><span>eCommerce Growth<\/span><time datetime=\"2025-08-02T21:54:36+03:00\">2 Aug 2025<\/time><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/how-to-increase-orders-on-my-e-shop-in-2025-complete-guide\/\">How to increase eShop orders: a practical conversion guide<\/a><\/h3><p>A practical guide to more profitable eShop orders through funnel diagnosis, product pages, checkout, SEO, acquisition, retention and a 30-day plan.<\/p><a class=\"curated-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/how-to-increase-orders-on-my-e-shop-in-2025-complete-guide\/\">Read article <b aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197\ufe0e<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"curated-card curated-card--insight\"><a class=\"curated-card__visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/woocommerce-vs-opencart-which-eshop-platform-should-you-choose\/\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woocommerce-opencart-platform-fit-en-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"WooCommerce and OpenCart comparison across content, catalogues, operations, integrations and ownership\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woocommerce-opencart-platform-fit-en-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woocommerce-opencart-platform-fit-en-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woocommerce-opencart-platform-fit-en-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/woocommerce-opencart-platform-fit-en.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><span>eCommerce Strategy<\/span><time datetime=\"2025-07-04T22:58:55+03:00\">4 Jul 2025<\/time><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/woocommerce-vs-opencart-which-eshop-platform-should-you-choose\/\">WooCommerce or OpenCart? How to Choose the Right eCommerce Platform<\/a><\/h3><p>WooCommerce or OpenCart? Compare business fit, content, catalogues, B2B, integrations, performance, total cost and migration risk before choosing a platform.<\/p><a class=\"curated-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/woocommerce-vs-opencart-which-eshop-platform-should-you-choose\/\">Read article <b aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197\ufe0e<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"curated-card curated-card--insight\"><a class=\"curated-card__visual\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/opencart-everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-powerful-ecommerce-platform\/\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/opencart-commerce-chassis-en-768x576.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Modular OpenCart architecture for catalogues, orders, customers, payments, shipping, ERP and SEO\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/opencart-commerce-chassis-en-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/opencart-commerce-chassis-en-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/opencart-commerce-chassis-en-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/opencart-commerce-chassis-en.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><div><span>OpenCart &amp; eCommerce Architecture<\/span><time datetime=\"2025-03-27T13:18:30+02:00\">27 Mar 2025<\/time><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/opencart-everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-powerful-ecommerce-platform\/\">OpenCart: Everything You Need to Know Before You Choose It<\/a><\/h3><p>A complete OpenCart guide to catalogues, B2B, multistore, extensions, integrations, SEO, performance, upgrades, cost and existing-store takeover.<\/p><a class=\"curated-card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/blog\/e-commerce\/opencart-everything-you-need-to-know-about-a-powerful-ecommerce-platform\/\">Read article <b aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197\ufe0e<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"curated-archive-context\"><div class=\"site-container\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\"><span><\/span> Next step<\/p><h2>From useful reading to a clear next step.<\/h2><p>The archive explains the decisions. The related service page shows how Firstidea turns them into an implementation plan.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"button button--dark\" href=\"\/en\/e-shop-development\/\">Explore eCommerce development <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197\ufe0e<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><\/main>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guides to eCommerce, WooCommerce, OpenCart, catalogues, checkout, integrations, B2B and dependable store operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":38,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-global","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10695","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10695","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10695"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10695\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10696,"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10695\/revisions\/10696"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/38"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.firstidea.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}