The right platform isn’t the prettiest one. It’s the one that protects your money from fake orders, makes shipping easy, and doesn’t take a cut of every sale. Here’s a 5-point checklist to compare any e-commerce platform before you sign up.
- Fake-order protection: block rules and a blacklist.
- Shipping: zones and rates you set yourself.
- Payment: cash on delivery plus online payment.
- Commission: zero beats any percentage.
- Switching: you can move your products easily.
Point 1: Fake-order protection
Every fake order means two-way shipping on your bill. Ask the platform: what do you do to reduce fake orders?
On StorkPlus (Growth plan) you can:
- Set auto-block rules with a limit and time range you choose.
- Add phone numbers, emails and addresses to a blacklist.
- Review suspicious orders before you ship.
Point 2: Flexible shipping
- You should be able to set shipping zones and the price for each one yourself.
- On StorkPlus you create shipping methods, zones and rates from the dashboard.
- Need a direct link to your carrier? We build it on request.
Point 3: Payment methods
Cash on delivery alone isn’t enough. Prepaid orders rarely come back. StorkPlus has:
- Cash on delivery.
- Paymob for cards and wallets in Egypt.
- Stripe for international payments.
Point 4: Commission and the real cost
Many platforms take a percentage of every sale. Do the math:
- 2% of EGP 100,000 in sales = EGP 2,000 every month.
- That cut grows as you sell more.
StorkPlus has zero commission on every plan, plus a free plan to start.
Point 5: Easy switching and setup
If you already have a store, you should be able to move your products without re-entering them. Read how to open your store in 15 minutes.
Quick checklist
Before you sign up with any platform, make sure it has:
- Fake-order protection with auto rules and a blacklist.
- Shipping with flexible zones and rates.
- Cash on delivery and online payment.
- Zero commission on sales.
- A bot that answers customers and takes orders.
FAQ
What are fake orders?
Orders from people who never plan to receive them, so you pay the shipping and the return. They’re one of the biggest sources of loss with cash on delivery.
How does StorkPlus protect my store from fake orders?
On the Growth plan you can set auto-block rules, blacklist suspicious phone numbers, emails and addresses, and review flagged orders before shipping.
Is StorkPlus connected to shipping companies?
You set your own shipping methods, zones and rates in the dashboard. A direct link to your carrier is built on request.
What should I ask before choosing a platform?
The commission on sales, fake-order protection, the payment methods available, and how easy it is to move your products.
