TOP TEN ONLINE MARKETTING SITES







The 7 Best Online Shopping Websites

Buy things on the internet with these online stores

by Stacy Fisher
Updated November 14, 2019
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Online shopping websites are all over the place. A quick search will list more than you can count, but which online stores are actually the best?
Below are our picks for some of the best online shopping websites. You can find all sorts of things between these seven, from books and clothes to movies, handmade items, jewelry, tech...you name it.
Convenience is one of the best benefits of online shopping, and that's exactly what you'll get with these popular stores. So sit back and click through these sites to find that thing you've been wanting to get but haven't had time to leave the house for. Or, just have some fun with it and see which deals you can catch.
Looking for shopping sites that specialize in groceries? See our list of the best online grocery shopping websites. There are also some really great auction sites and social shopping websites out there.

Our Top Picks

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Amazon

What We Like
  • Dependable delivery and customer service.
  • Prime members qualify for free shipping and other perks.
  • Frequent deals.
What We Don't Like
  • The mobile website is especially tedious to navigate.
  • No bidding system for online sellers.
With millions of offerings to choose from, Amazon has evolved from a small bookstore to a mammoth internet presence. The company not only brings you millions of items from its own warehouses but also from sellers all over the world who can upload their own wares for sale.
That makes it possible for you to compare prices at a glance from a host of stores and individual sellers. Amazon also has made it even easier to shop for things you purchase often using the Dash button.
Amazon is the giant of online shopping; more people shop here than at any other online shopping site. Don't just go straight to Amazon to shop, though; use a rewards site to be sure you're taking advantage of cash-back offers from Amazon.
The Amazon website is accessible from a computer through the link below, but also via the Amazon app.
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eBay

What We Like
  • Find some obscure items for cheap.
  • Great avenue for getting rid of unwanted stuff.
What We Don't Like
  • Delivery times depend on the reliability of the seller.
  • Selling items can be a time consuming process.
Originally started to supplement a Pez collection, eBay has grown into the world's largest online auction site. You can find pretty much anything here, and even you can become an eBay seller to get some cash for your unwanted items.
If you're looking for a collectible, this is the first shopping website you should check, but you'll also find brand-new items. eBay offers a wide variety of categories ranging from appliances to video games. They also have seasonal gift guides and a Daily Deals page.
You can use a variety of filters such as brand, price, size, color, features, and consumer ratings and reviews to sift through your search results. Plus, the advanced search capabilities on eBay make it easy to locate items with free shipping, new or used products, and Buy It Now items versus things being auctioned off.
All in all, eBay's reputation as a great bargain-shopping destination ensures its consistently high ranking among shopping sites.
eBay can be used from a browser or with the eBay app.
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Etsy

What We Like
  • Find figurative and literal gems not seen anywhere else.
  • Saves artists the hassle of creating their own websites.
What We Don't Like
  • Customer service can be hard to get a hold of.
  • Takes a hefty cut of sellers' profits.
Etsy is a global marketplace that offers goods from incredibly talented artisans around the world. Anything from homemade soap to crystal necklaces and caramel apples can be found here, and often good deals, too.
You won't find the latest blockbuster movie on Etsy, but you can certainly find innovative crafts made by people in their homes that you can purchase to express your inner geek/fan/artist.
Etsy is also a great way for people who craft marketable items to make a little money on the side; setting up your own storefront on Etsy is easy and provides a lot of potential exposure. 
Like these other shopping sites, Etsy is available from the Etsy app and the desktop website.
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Google Shopping

What We Like
  • Perfect for quickly comparing prices across the entire crawlable web.
  • Extensive search filters tailored to individual products.
What We Don't Like
  • Search rankings are determined by advertising dollars rather than your specific query.
  • Paying for a premium Google listing isn't an ideal way for small retailers to make money.
One of the most overlooked and quite powerful ways to shop at multiple popular stores at once is with Google Shopping. Just type whatever you're wanting to order online, and Google will show results from dozens of stores.
You can filter the results by category, store, price, brand, type, features, and delivery estimate, and depending on the product, other options like screen size might be another filterable criteria.
Google Shopping is also helpful if you want to see only the products that are available near your location. Some items can be bought directly from Google, too, and might support Quick checkout for speedy purchases.
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Overstock.com

What We Like
  • Runs regular promotions and sales around holidays.
  • Unique ways to browse for products.
  • Club O members are entitled to price match guarantees and other deals.
What We Don't Like
  • Customer service receives mixed reviews.
  • Extend warranties come with lots of exceptions.
Ever wondered what stores do with the stuff they over-order? Overstock.com is one answer to that question.
This shopping website holds tons of items in categories like furniture, home improvement, outdoor, rugs, apparel, kitchen, and many other departments. Visit the home page to see featured sales, top deals, and unique ways to shop, such as by room or style.
Once you're viewing all the items from a search or other section of the site, there are tons of relevant filtering options. For example, if you're looking for kitchen and dining room tables, you can filter them by price, shape, seating number, materials, color, base type, brand, finish, features, discount percentage, rating, and more.
The Overstock.com app lets you shop online from your phone or tablet, but it's equally usable from their website.
Overstock.com is one of the few major retailers that let you pay with Bitcoin.
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Zappos

What We Like
  • Customer service responds rapidly and reliably.
  • Free returns on items you decide you don't want.
What We Don't Like
  • Sometimes products arrive in generic boxes rather than their original packages.
  • Selection is mostly limited to apparel.
Zappos originally started with just shoes but has since expanded to offer all sorts of items, everything from women's apparel to kids' clothing, accessories for men, and handbags.
The website is organized well with Women, Men, Kids, Brands, Departments, and Sale being the major menu items. Within each of those sections are relevant subsections to drill down to what you want.
There's also a page dedicated to Zappos Adaptive, which includes shoes, clothes, and other items built with a specific function in mind to make using them easier. There are easy on/off shoes, slip-ons, pull-on pants, magnetic jackets, medical wear, and more.
The Zappos online store is known in the shopping industry for its exemplary customer service, with many customer-submitted stories of Zappos' employees going above and beyond to make sure their experiences are good.
You can access Zappos from their mobile app or the website link below.
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Wish

  • Direct shipping from China allows for unbelievably low prices.
  • Set up custom notifications for certain products and deals.
What We Don't Like
  • Deliveries don't always arrive promptly.
  • Has been known to deliver the wrong item.
Known by many as a cheap online shopping website, Wish is the place to go if you're looking for extraordinary deals and interesting finds. If you can deal with the occasional long waits to get your item, the deals might be worth it.
Some of the categories you can browse through include hobbies, toys, gadgets, home decor, fashion, bottoms, shoes, and phone upgrades.
Blitz Buy is a section of this online shopping website where you can spin a wheel to get money off your purchase. Also, be sure to see the Express page for items that ship faster than the rest.
Due to its cheap prices, you'll quickly find that Wish is an online shopping website that's easy to spend loads of time on. Grab the Wish app for an even easier time shopping.iCraft –   You can sell knit items, jewelry items, and home decor via this global marketplace and gift shop. There is a one-time setup fee of $25. You also choose a monthly selling subscription to sell your handmade items on iCraft Gifts.Made It Myself  – It is a free marketplace that allows you to sell your handmade items online. You can create an account for free but pay listing fees and commissions on sales.

NEXT SET OF ONLINE MARKETTING SITES
  • DaWanda – You can sell your handmade items via this online marketplace. DaWanda has separate sites for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch languages.
  • eCrater – If you are a seller, you can set up your own online store for free on eCrater. You can also import an eBay store into eCrater.
  • Folksy – Folksy is a U.K. based marketplace where you can sell handmade crafts as well as your art.
  • Misi –  Misi is a U.K. based marketplace online for selling handmade crafts and art. It lets users set up a shop for free. Sellers are charged small fees for listing their items and commission on each sale.
  • Bonanza – Bonanza allows crafters to list their handmade items and sell them online. It allows the sellers to have their products automatically published to major buying channels like Google shipping.
  • Meylah –  Meylah is an e-commerce platform where crafters can sell their handmade products online.
  • iCraft   – iCraft is an online marketplace for selling only handmade items. The site offers three different plans ranging from $5 to $15 per month to list and sell your crafts but charges no commission on sales.
  • Shopify   – You can set up your own e-commerce shop on Shopify to sell your handmade crafts online. You have complete control over your shop and sell your items yourself. Shopify provides you with everything you need to get your own online shop up and running such as domain name, hosting, professional templates, user-friendly interface, and other tools to manage your shop. You can try Shopify for free for 14 days.
  • eBay – eBay is the largest and greatest online auction site online where people can buy and sell all kinds of different products, including handmade crafts. You can set an auction starting price on your items or choose a “Buy It Now” amount. Selling fees can vary.
  • Aftcra  – Aftcra is a place to sell American handmade crafts. It is free to set up a shop on the site and sell your handmade items. Sellers only pay a 7% fee each time an item sells.
  • Articents – This is a very inexpensive marketplace that allows you to make your own storefront to sell your handmade crafts online. They charge only a $5 monthly fee. There are no listing fees or commissions.
  • Self-hosted Site  –  Crafters can create their own craft store online by having a domain name for their shop or store, secure hosting, and e-commerce functionality. Watch my video tutorial on how to set up a free website on YouTube.

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