Feature Set:  

Volusion is packed with all the right features. Volusion’s website design tools come with 70 design templates, the ability to utilize large pictures with smaller thumbnails, and all sorts of customization. If you want a completely unique site, you can use web developing software, or hire Volusion’s custom design team to make you an original design. Another nice feature is the ability to integrate QuickBooks data with your eCommerce site.

Volusion will help you host your eCommerce site if you don’t already have one, and supports FTP, file transfer protocol, which allows you to easily transfer pictures, files, and even videos to Volusion’s hosting server. However, the 2GB monthly allotted bandwidth, though sufficient, seems small compared to some other services we reviewed.

Ease of Setup:  

Volusion is a great option for beginners, and their setup process is no exception. If you already have a domain name, it’s easy to transfer it over. Or you can simply embed the store right on your already existing webpage.

The 14 day free trial is a great way to check out what Volusion has to offer, and everything you put on your site can be transferred over if you purchase one of their plans.

Ease of Use:  

Even after getting your eCommerce site up and running, maintaining it can be a chore. Volusion makes the upkeep and day-to-day maintenance easy. Volusion is web-based so you control everything on the internet rather than through software loaded on your computer. Volusion developers continually improve their software and provide free updates. All your existing store information is safe when upgrading.

Keeping an eye on your store’s performance is also easy with a host of administrative tools to track inventory, traffic, and sales. And you can do it all in real-time.

Volusion Bronze allows you to sell up to 100 different products with all sorts of variants (color, size). If you have need for more products or more monthly bandwidth you should consider one of their alternative plans.

Fraud Protection:  

Volusion is dedicated to keeping you and your customers safe. They offer a secure SSL encrypted site and are PCI certified. Also, during credit card processing they will only display the last four digits of the credit card number. Their shopping cart includes automatic crash protection, and also allows you to block certain IP addresses if you feel they are a threat to your site.

Volusion also requires that customers enter the CVV2 code printed on the back of the credit card to assure that they actually have the card in hand.

Help/Documentation:  

While setting up and using Volusion for your eCommerce business is quite simple, it’s nice to have useful help and support close at hand. Volusion provides free live telephone support all day, every day. You can also access live support through e-mail or online chat.

Volusion also has several other useful tools, including video demonstrations, an online demonstration with a sample store, a large FAQs section, and even a wiki and a blog.

Volusion is more than just a shopping cart. Volusion is a great one-stop eCommerce solution, packed with great features, an easy interface, and super support. The web interface is extremely easy to use, which translates into an easy site for your customers to navigate. Volusion will help you host, build, maintain, and hopefully profit from your online eCommerce business.