Strategy · South Africa·June 2026·11 min read Shopify vs WooCommerce vs 8 other platforms: which is right for your SA store? Everyone has an opinion on the “best” ecommerce platform, and most of them are selling you something. The truth…
Migration · WooCommerce · Shopify·May 2026·12 min read What does it really cost to migrate from WooCommerce to Shopify in 2026? DIY migration tools quote $59. Agencies quote R75,000. Real numbers are usually somewhere in between — and the cost…
Payments · South Africa·May 2026·14 min read The cheapest payment gateway for South African stores in 2026 (real maths, 6 providers) Six providers, three pricing models, dozens of payment methods, and one question every SA store owner eventually asks: which…
Payments · South Africa·May 2026·9 min read PayFast vs Ozow vs Peach vs PayGate: which payment gateway should your SA store use? Four major South African payment gateways. Different fees, different features, different reputations. After integrating all of them on…
South Africa · Industry·Updated May 2026·11 min read The Real State of eCommerce in South Africa (2026) South African online retail reached R96 billion in 2024 and, at about 38% annual growth, roughly R132 billion a year later. It broke…
Media · South Africa·May 2026·3 min read Featured on the Kanoobi Show: eCommerce in South Africa Louw van Riet was featured on the Kanoobi Show discussing the state of South African ecommerce, lessons from 400+ store builds, and where the…
Strategy·May 2026·7 min read Finding eCommerce business ideas The world of ecommerce is rich in opportunity. All you need is the right idea — a flash of inspiration, or methodical research. Here’s how to find one. Everyone wants to build…
Shopify · Sales·May 2026·6 min read Shopify sales channels: growing your eCommerce business Your Shopify store isn’t just one storefront — it’s the central hub for selling on Instagram, TikTok, Google, Facebook, Amazon and more. Here’s how to use them.…
Shopify · Apps·May 2026·6 min read The complete Shopify mobile app review In a world where most ecommerce platforms are still desktop-first, Shopify’s mobile app brings real store management to your phone. Here’s what works and what doesn’t. The Shopify…
Innovation·May 2026·5 min read Augmented reality: take your store to the next level Imagine a customer eyeing a new carpet — instead of guessing, they pull out their phone and place it virtually in their living room. AR is no…
Pricing · Shopify · May 2026 · 7 min read How much does a Shopify store cost in South Africa? (2026 pricing) No fluff, no salesy estimates. Here are the real numbers — Shopify subscription, build costs, monthly running costs,…
Migrations · Shopify · May 2026 · 8 min read WooCommerce to Shopify migration: the honest guide for 2026 After 40+ WooCommerce → Shopify migrations, here’s exactly what to expect, what breaks, what doesn’t, and how to do it without…