
Guides
How to Start a Business in the UK
23 June, 2025•15 mins
When small businesses first dip their toes into the world of online selling, they often use Shopify or WooCommerce as a platform. So we’re going to take a look at the pros and cons of both services and ask which platform might be best for you. Right now in the UK there are approximately 125,000 live online stores using WooCommerce and Shopify. So which one should you use? It comes down to personal preference and a few other factors: speed to market, personalisation, help and support and (yep, this is a big one) price.