WHY we are the cheaper and best option 2025 UPDATE

1. Shopify Advanced Plan:
   • Subscription Cost: Updated to £259 per month, totaling £3,108 annually.
   • Payment Processing Fees: For online transactions using Shopify Payments, the fee is 1.5% + £0.25 per transaction. For 50 transactions at £19.99 each, this equates to £14.99 (1.5% of £999.50) plus £12.50 (£0.25 × 50), totaling £27.49.
2. Total Annual Cost for Shopify Advanced: Now calculated as £3,108 (subscription) + £27.49 (payment processing) + £600 (Google Merchant Ads) = £3,735.49.
3. Savings Using Self-Hosted (WebsiteLynx): Compared to Shopify Advanced, the savings are £3,735.49 – £155.83 = £3,579.66.

These updates reflect the most recent pricing for the Shopify Advanced plan. If you have further questions or need additional adjustments, feel free to ask.

Why Us

Why Self-Hosted (WebsiteLynx) is the Cheapest and Best Option:

• Significantly Lower Costs:
  • With a total annual cost of just £155.83, WebsiteLynx is far cheaper than Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, and Wix, which can cost anywhere from £807 to £3,735 annually.
  • No Google Merchant Ads fees as it’s included for free, saving £600 per year compared to other platforms.
• No Hidden Fees:
  • No listing fees, transaction fees, or platform-imposed surcharges.
  • Payment processing fees are minimal and only apply to Stripe or PayPal at industry-standard rates (~2.9% + £0.20 per transaction).
• Freedom to Scale:
  • Unlike subscription-based platforms, WebsiteLynx doesn’t penalize businesses as they grow or sell more products. Other platforms add higher costs with additional features, increased sales, or higher-tier plans.
• Complete Ownership:
  • You have full control over your website, domain, and hosting without being locked into any platform’s ecosystem.
  • Avoid reliance on platforms that may change their pricing structures or terms unexpectedly.
• Inclusive Features:
  • Includes SSL certification, hosting, and Google Merchant Ads integration within the hosting package, making it an all-in-one solution.
  • No additional fees for expanding features or functionality, which can become costly on Shopify or Wix as your business grows.
• Flexibility and Customization:
  • Allows complete design and functionality customization, which can be limited on other platforms without expensive plugins or developer fees.
  • Ideal for building a unique, branded experience for customers, unrestricted by templated designs or marketplace constraints.
• No Commission or Surcharges:
  • Platforms like Amazon (15% referral fee) and Etsy (6.5% transaction fee) eat into your profits. WebsiteLynx ensures that you keep all your earnings, aside from standard payment processor fees.
• Long-Term Savings:
  • Over time, the low fixed cost of self-hosting generates substantial savings, particularly for businesses planning to scale or sell more than 50 products per year.
• Transparent Pricing:
  • Unlike other platforms, WebsiteLynx doesn’t surprise you with additional costs for advanced tools, features, or increased product listings.
• Ideal for SMEs and Startups:
  • Perfect for businesses on a budget or just starting, offering professional-grade tools without breaking the bank.

In summary, Self-Hosted WebsiteLynx is the most cost-effective solution for businesses looking to grow and maintain complete control over their e-commerce platform. It eliminates hidden fees, provides more flexibility, and ensures your profits are maximized while minimizing operational expenses.

Websitelynx don’t hold payments so, see how Shopify Uses Payments to Hold eCommerce Sellers Payments

Shopify is using payments to dictate terms to eCommerce sellers. With websitelynx, Thankfully, sellers now have another choice
— Read on www.gettrx.com/shopify-uses-payments-ecommerce-sellers-hostage/

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At websitelynx We can get you online and break the chains for you

At websitelynx We can support you and help you retrieve and keep more of your sales, rather than you using 3rd parties like Amazon, Shopify and Etsy, contact us today to see how we can help you. In addition, If you are looking for marketing opportunities then please contact our sister site at diante

or if you need help, training, understanding websites and the process of adding products and onsite assistance then please contact us through our training site

Book Free ConsultationWe are committed to getting back to where small business owners have a way forward of using services that don’t take Money continuously by subscription for using 3rd party services.

We offer free consultations too at websitelynx

WHAT DO I GET WITH A FREE websitelynx WEBSITE CONSULTATION?

Free advice that is tailored to what you want!
We want to share our expertise and help our fellow businesses following the COVID-19 situation. Everything is costing more and more and we need to support small business so if you have burning SEO or web design questions? Just get in touch, We’ll then allocate a free 10-minute call with you to discuss. After that, we may follow up with helpful links or propose additional help and improvements, if required.

All too often we speak to clients who have had bad experiences with a web design company or freelancer. The most common complaint is that the end result didn’t match their expectations. This is usually down to a lack of consultation or communication before the project even begins.

We take the time to discuss your project at length with you, prior to any formal agreements or work taking place. Understanding your requirements, the needs of your business and your end goals is key to ensuring the solution we design or build not only meets your expectations, but hopefully exceeds them too.

What does the websitelynx ecommerce consultation include?

A website design consultation typically involves having a virtual meeting.
During the consultation we learn about your business, including the strengths and weaknesses of your current online offering. It is only by understanding your business, its position in the market, your competitors and what you would like to achieve online that we can create a bespoke solution to meet your needs and help put you ahead of your competitors

Don’t just imagine it …. Let’s build the dream & better ecommerce together

Quite often we meet with potential clients to discuss potential business ideas or new services they wish to offer online. Sometimes it is only by speaking to them that we can fully realise the things we can do

Are you ready to take your business to the next level and create a truly impactful online presence?

We understands that clear goals are the foundation of successful web development. That’s why we offer a free consultation to get to know you and your business, so we can tailor our designs to perfectly meet your needs.

With websitelynx, during our consultation, we’ll dive deep into your business, exploring your strengths and weaknesses, your positioning in the market, and what you hope to achieve online. Through this process, we’ll work alongside you to develop a bespoke solution that perfectly embodies your brand, ideas and achieves your goals.

We believe in empowering our ecommerce clients to make confident decisions with the advice we can give. There’s no high-pressure sales pitch here – just a passionate expert who is dedicated to helping you succeed. So why wait?

Contact us today and let us help you take your business to new heights.

Small firms fear going bust as Amazon extends wait time for sale proceeds | Small business | The Guardian

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— Read on amp.theguardian.com/business/2023/aug/08/small-firms-fear-going-bust-amazon-extends-wait-time-sale-proceeds

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We can get you online and break the chains for you

SEO Spam = SEO Scam: Beware Unsolicited Email Pitches

When you receive an unsolicited email from a self-described SEO expert – beware. Odds are you’ve been contacted by an email spammer/SEO scammer.
— Read on vitaldesign.com/digital-marketing/search-engine-optimization/seo-email-scam/

PSA – Site Safety Alert

Is your site safe?

PSA: Attackers Actively Exploiting Critical Vulnerability in Essential Addons for Elementor

On May 11 2023, Essential Addons for Elementor, a WordPress plugin with over one million active installations, released a patch for a critical vulnerability that made it possible for any unauthenticated user to reset arbitrary user passwords, including user accounts with administrative-level access. This vulnerability was discovered and responsibly disclosed by security researcher Rafie Muhammed.

Google Chrome Security Update

Google Issues Warning For Billions Of Chrome Users

Google confirmed the vulnerabilities on its Chrome blog post, revealing 30 new security flaws have been discovered in Chrome, seven of which it says pose a ‘High’ threat level to users. They affect Chrome on Windows, macOS, Linux and mobile. 

Use After Free (UAF) attacks continue to be the best path for cracking Chrome. 11 of the 30 new Chrome vulnerabilities are via UAF (a memory exploit). This method of attack has now breached Chrome security over 65 times in 2022. 

To protect users, Google has released Chrome 101.0.4951.41 which will “roll out over the coming days/weeks” but you can beat the queue by forcing Chrome to manually check for the update:

1. Click the three dots in the top right corner of Chrome
2. Click Settings > Help > About Google Chrome. 
3. Wait for Chrome to find and install the update.
4. When prompted, restart Chrome 

This last step is crucial and Chrome will not be protected until you do. 

Google recently admitted that the number of successful zero-day hacks of Chrome and other browsers and platforms is rising. Big tech companies are increasingly working together to combat this growing threat though, to be successful, it also requires due diligence from users. So go beat the queue and force Chrome to update right now.

Book Free Consultation

We offer Completely FREE 15 minute business consultations with a view to how we can help with your business, improving sales, exposure and your web presence

Choose the “location” of either Telephone / Zoom / Facetime for voice or video call meeting
Then choose which service you prefer:

• Website Ideas – which covers e-commerce, sales, SEO, booking systems and data capture
• Strategy / Marketing – which covers everything and anything from promotion to printed materials we can create