eStore (not to be confused with eShop) is a WordPress shopping cart plugin that was designed to enable users to sell digital products. Aside from the focus on digital products, what differentiates this shopping cart solution is the crazy amount of literature that the author has created for it. There are pages upon pages of documentation.
In this review, I have investigated the different aspects of this product.
Ease of Use and Installation
Because eStore specializes in a single objective (selling digital product), it is easy to understand and setup. Managing your products through eStore’s menus feels intuitive.
As for installation, it is also very straightforward. You simply copy the files and activate the plugin just as you would do with any other WordPress plugin. However, the author provides installation documentation and instructions as a cautionary measure. Also, the author is happy to install the plugin for you and test everything for $20. You can purchase the installation service from the checkout page.
Selling of non-Digital Products
While eStore is designed specifically to help you sell digital products, you can still use it to sell regular, tangible products. But in this case, you may not be too happy with the available shipping options.
Documentation and Support
As stated earlier, the author of this plugin is PROLIFIC. He writes lots of instructional content and makes video tutorials. You can access all of the documentation from the product’s page.
As for support, the author has a long history of dedicated and timely support. You can get support in the eStore support forum, or by posting in the comments section of any relevant page, or by contacting the author directly.
Pricing
Unlike most other plugins, eStore has only one simple license that entitles you to unlimited installations of the software on all websites that you own. The license is priced at an affordable $29.95.
Refund Policy
Unfortunately, the author doesn’t provide refunds. The author believes that once you purchase the software, it’s yours. Make use of the comprehensive demos and documentations to make sure that it’s the right option for you before you purchase.
