E-commerce vs Showcase Website: Which One’s Right for You?

Need a website but not sure if you should go for a showcase site or a full e-commerce store? Don’t worry — you’re not alone.
Let’s break it down simply, so you know which option fits your business, your budget, and your goals.

1.  Showcase website: your online business card 

A showcase site presents your business and services.

It’s not for selling online, but it’s great for attracting clients, showing what you do, and building trust.
Perfect if you:

• Are a freelancer, coach, therapist, local business, restaurant,
• Work locally or by appointment
• Want to be found on Google and look professional online

Typical features:
✅ Home page & service pages
✅ Contact form / booking system
✅ Google Maps
✅ Testimonials or photo gallery

💡 Starting at €368 incl. VAT with NetMarket

2.  E-commerce website: sell online, easily

An e-commerce site lets you sell your products or services 24/7, fully automated. Ideal if:

• You want to sell without replying manually to every message
• You have stock or a product catalog
• You want secure payments on your site

Included features:
✅ Product catalog & variants
✅ Secure payment system
✅ Delivery & invoicing options
✅ Cart + checkout
✅ Promo codes, discounts, stock management

💡 Starting at €1798 incl. VAT with NetMarket

3.  How to decide?

Ask yourself:

• Do I sell something directly, or just offer services?
• Do I want my clients to contact me, or to order on their own?
• Am I ready to manage an online store?
• What’s my budget, and what’s my priority right now?

4.  Start small, grow smart

Not ready for a full store yet?

Start with a showcase site, and add e-commerce later.

At NetMarket, all our websites are evolution-ready — meaning you can upgrade anytime, without rebuilding everything.

👉 Want to get calls and bookings? Go for a showcase site

👉 Want to sell online and take payments? Choose e-commerce

Whatever you choose, we’ve got you covered:

Custom design, clear pricing, full support, and your own dashboards (My.NetMarket + NetPanel).

Visit NetMarket.be to explore our options and launch your next step online!