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Jan 26 2025
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.

PlatformListing Fees (Annual)Transaction Fees (Annual)Payment Processing Fees (Annual)SSL/Setup Costs (Annual)Subscription Costs (Annual)Google Merchant Ads (Annual)Total Annual CostSavings Using Self-Hosted (WebsiteLynx)
Self-Hosted (WebsiteLynx)NoneNoneStripe:£31.87
PayPal:£39.78 (average: ~£35.83)		£120 (domain + hosting + SSL)£0£0£255.83£0
Amazon Pro PlanNoneReferral fees: 15% (£149.93)~£31.87 (Amazon Pay: ~2.9% + £0.20 per transaction)£25 (SSL included in hosting)£29.99/month (£360/year)£600£1,316.80£1,160.97
Etsy (Etsy Plus)£0.16/listing × 50 = £8Transaction fees: 6.5% (£64.97)~£31.87 (Payment: ~3% + £0.20 per transaction)£0 (SSL included by Etsy)£8.53/month (£102.40/year)£600£807.24£651.41
Shopify AdvancedNoneNone£1.5% + £0.25 per transaction: £14.99 + £12.50 = £27.49£0 (SSL included)£259/month (£3,108/year)£600£3,735.49£3,579.66
Wix Business (VIP)NoneNone~£31.87 (Wix Payments: ~2.9% + £0.20 per transaction)£25 (SSL included in hosting)£37/month (£444/year)£600£1,100.87£945.04
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Jan 26 2025
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.

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May 18 2023
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.

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May 23 2020
Zoom Meetings Being Implemented on Websitelynx

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Can anyone remember a time before Covid-19? As the coronavirus outbreak drags on, it’s up to us small business owners to get through the storm and make the best of, well, a pretty sucky situation.

These are challenging times, sure. But like anything else, with the right tools, and the right strategy, you can keep your business going even when a vicious, invisible, and zombie-like virus threatens to shut you down.

Sounds too good to be true? What if we told you that you already have these very tools right at the palms of your hands? We can Implement ZOOM on your website, no need to worry about unncessary Face to Face contact and social distancing with your clients

Thanks to recent integration with Zoom, you can now move your entire business to the safety of the online universe, and add online video appointments to your list of services. How about that.

What is Zoom?

Let us explain
A Cloud video conferencing services company that opened shop in San Jose, California in 2011. It provides an easy, intuitive remote conferencing service that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat, webinars, and mobile collaboration.

Zoom video conferencing

While Zoom was doing great even before the coronavirus outbreak, the new reality of social distancing and remote work has skyrocketed their popularity to the point that their stock has jumped more than a 100% (!) since February.

The reason? Everybody’s online right now. Family and friends, professores, teachers, students, doctors, coaches, consultants, lawyers – we all want to stay connected and Zoom is the app that keeps us all together.

Zoom video conferencing

How to Get Started With Online Video Appointments

Our integration with Zoom means you can now offer and sell online video appointments as easily as you were used to selling in-office, face-to-face appointments in the Pre-Coronian era.

All you need to do to get started is connect your Zoom account to your web account.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

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Feb 23 2020
Bounce GMail

Bouncing an Existing Email

1 Gmail, open the email you want to bounce.

2 Click the Block button.

3 Select the “Reply with…” option.

4 Make sure “Fake Bounce-Back” is selected in the dropdown that pops up.

5 Click “Send response”

Hope this helps with those annoying emails !

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Apr 26 2019
Spring 2020 Amazing Discount

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WAS £950
NOW £300
Full Professional ecommerce Business Package PROFESSIONAL PACKAGE
(WITH PRODUCTS TO SELL AND COMPLETE SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION)INCLUDES OVER £50 WORTH OF EXTRAS AND A FREE MARKETING HANDBOOK FOR YOUR SITE

*** Complete Installation of a content management system for you to log in, access  and change the content of your website pages
*** FREE www.YOURWEBSITE.co.uk DOMAIN NAME (worth £14.99)
*** FREE 12 MONTHS WEBSITE HOSTING (worth £79.99]
*** FREE CLICK AND COLLECT SYSTEM BUILT IN
*** FREE  commerce configuration system, e.g., wanna sell t, shirts small medium large? We enable you to have “product variables” on your site
*** UNLIMITED PRODUCTS and PRODUCT CATEGORIES and STOCK MANAGEMENT features
*** Up to 3 x FREE emailaddress@yourwebsite.co.uk email address (accessable on an iPhone or an Android mobile phone).you can have separate email addresses for support, sales or contact, to give you
*** Configure Permalinks and optimize blog for Search Engine Ranking
*** Install TWITTER and FACEBOOK onto your website so when you post it appears on your site
*** Setup a Contact form with CAPTCHA for spam protection
*** Setup basic security
*** Install Your Theme of Choice and Colour Palettes
*** UNLIMITED VOUCHERS for your customers
*** TESTIMONIALS  Publish rave reviews for your products or services
*** QUICK 7~14 day turnaround !
*** SALES REPORTS & VISITOR REPORTS
*** CUSTOM SHIPPING RULES for local, Europe. worldwide with pricing for different locations.
*** DIGITAL DOWNLOADS (Music, PDF etc]
*** Submit Site to Google, Yahoo and other major search engines.
*** Admin Panel for you to log in and instructions on how to download the iPhone/Android app so you can update from an iPhone or an iPad and keep your site updated on the move
*** PLUS:CUSTOMISED HEADER ADDED TO YOUR SITE >; your own logos accepted.
*** YOUR SITE MAP CREATED FOR YOU AND ADDED TO GOOGLE.
*** WEB SITE OPTIMISATION PACKAGE INSTALLED AND LINKED TO A GOOGLE ACCOUNT SO YOUR SITE WILL SHOW UP IN SEARCH ENGINE RESULTS
*** PAYMENT INTEGRATION ADDED TO YOUR SITE >;>;>;>;>; SO YOU CAN ADD PRODUCTS AND TAKE MONEY BY DEBIT, CREDIT CARD or PAYPAL!

Professional Package Price Was: £950

NOW only £300

One price – One solution

SEND AN EMAIL FOR DETAILS

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Mar 30 2018
Facebook – check who has your data

Though Facebook is fairly transparent about what kind of data apps are able to access when you connect them to your profile, granting permission on an indefinite basis only requires a couple of taps. And until now, users might reasonably expect that simple personality quizzes or one-off games weren’t being used to create a complex network for the purposes of voter manipulation.

In other words, it’s a good time to check in.

Here’s how to check your app settings on Facebook:
– On desktop, click the downward facing arrow in the upper-right side of your News Feed. Then, click “Settings.”

– From there, tap “Apps” in the left-hand sidebar.

– On mobile, tap the icon showing three stacked lines. The icon is on top of your screen if you’re using the Android app, and it’s on the bottom if you’re on iOS.

– Then, tap “Settings.” You may need to scroll down a bit to find it. Tap “Account Settings,” then scroll down and tap “Apps.”

– Finally, tap “Logged in with Facebook” to see the services accessing your account.

Once you’re here, you’ll be able to see all of the apps you’ve logged into with Facebook. A lot of them, like Airbnb or Amazon, are probably fine! But others should give you pause. For example, this embarrassing Pokemon personality quiz I took years ago:

It has access to a ton of my data, including your relationship status, friend list, and birthday. Needless to say, I clicked “Remove App” to get rid of it.

I don’t remember taking this quiz—or, tragically, which Pokemon I am—though Facebook would reasonably say I opted into it and am therefore responsible for any data I hand over to it. But I signed up for it a long time ago, likely when I was intoxicated, and who knows what it’s taken from me since then.

So: Take as much responsibility for yourself and your data as you can, because it impacts your friends, too. Dig through your connected apps. Remove some of them if you must. And hey, maybe think about deleting Facebook all together.

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