Bluehost vs. WordPress vs. Shopify

Bluehost or WordPress or Shopify?

Shopify provides merchants with unlimited bandwidth and commerce capabilities to run an online or brick-and-mortar store, and has a reliable uptime.

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Why choose Shopify over Bluehost and WordPress

Key features
Free trialBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
24/7 supportBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
Sell online and in-storeBluehost
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Shopify
Business capitalBluehost
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Shopify
Custom domainBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
SEO featuresBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
HostingBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
Sell worldwideBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
Multi-currency supportBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
Mobile-friendlyBluehost
WordPress
Shopify
Fraud protectionBluehost
WordPress
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Integrated checkoutBluehost
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Shopify
Integrated fulfillment networkBluehost
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Email marketing toolsBluehost
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App StoreBluehost
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Mobile app for merchantsBluehost
WordPress
Shopify

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7 things Shopify can do vs. Bluehost and WordPress

Provide commerce features

Shopify was built to make commerce better for everyone. Since it was designed for commerce, you’ll find everything from a POS system, high-converting checkouts, sleek store themes, and more. WordPress was originally built for blogging, so its commerce features are included as plug-ins. Bluehost was built as a hosting provider.

Guarantee reliable uptime

Unlike Bluehost and WordPress, Shopify guarantees a reliable uptime. Since promotional events can lead to a high volume of sales, you’ll want to ensure that your website will be able to withstand the volume. Shopify is built for high traffic volume. WordPress doesn’t provide hosting. Bluehost’s reliability is dependent on which plan you choose.

Offer integrated POS system

Bluehost vs. WordPress: which provides a better POS system? Actually, neither platform offers a first-party POS system at all. Fortunately, Shopify is a commerce platform with its own POS system that seamlessly integrates with your online store so you can get a quick snapshot of your business’ performance.

Ensure PCI DSS compliance

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) ensures that any platform that processes debit and credit card transactions does so securely. Shopify is certified Level 1 PCI DSS compliant, meaning your website can process secure transactions from day one. However, you’ll need to manually make your website PCI DSS compliant if you’re on Bluehost or WordPress.

Give unlimited bandwidth

Which platform has better bandwidth: Bluehost or WordPress? WordPress doesn’t provide hosting, so it doesn’t provide bandwidth. Bluehost offers unmetered bandwidth, which has bandwidth limits. Shopify provides unlimited bandwidth and unlimited storage, so you can add as many products, images, and files to your website as you need.

Share mobile app for shoppers

Since neither Bluehost nor WordPress specialize in commerce, Shopify is the only platform to offer a mobile app for shoppers, called Shop. You’ll be able to browse products from Shopify stores on the app so you can buy from local businesses hosted on Shopify.

Include built-in checkout

Unlike Bluehost and WordPress, Shopify offers a built-in checkout, where you can process transactions securely on your website. You’ll be able to sell products on your website from day one, with no additional plug-ins.

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FAQs

Bluehost vs. WordPress: which has better hosting?

WordPress doesn’t provide hosting, so when comparing the two, Bluehost would have better hosting. However, Shopify’s hosting offers unlimited bandwidth and storage and guarantees a reliable uptime.

Bluehost vs. WordPress: which is better for ecommerce?

Neither Bluehost nor WordPress were built as a commerce platform. Their commerce features were added later. For WordPress, you’ll need to install a plug-in. On Bluehost, commerce features are limited. Shopify provides an exceptional range of both online and offline commerce capabilities for running an online store. As a store owner on Shopify, you’ll be able to add an unlimited number of products, provide gift cards, use Shopify POS, and much more.

Bluehost or WordPress: which is better?

Bluehost is a good hosting provider. WordPress is an excellent content management system (CMS) for bloggers. Shopify is an exceptional platform for those looking to run an online or brick-and-mortar business. Depending on the type of business you’re running, one platform may be better than the other. For instance, if you’re building a dropshipping business, you’ll likely want to use Shopify.

Page last updated: January 24, 2022

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