ActiveShop
The e-commerce platform for kiwi side-hustles
If you're a kiwi looking to start an online ecommerce store, you might be looking at platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce or SquareSpace.
But the sting is you have to pay for their plans in US dollars! The fees are expensive and you have to pay whatever they demand, forever, you cannot leave.
So here is a better option:
ActiveShop; designed and developed by kiwis for kiwis!
Why choose ActiveShop for selling online?
- Affordable set-up options: Platforms like Shopify say it is free to setup leading to people assuming it won't cost them anything. Sure, they don't charge you, but unless you're very computer savy, it's unlikely you're going to be able to set it up yourself. We know because we get frequently asked to help set them up for people! We offer several set-up cost options so you know exactly what the cost to you will be.
- Affordable plans in NZD: Unless you're selling large volumes of high profit goods and use all the extra features like POS integration, you'll get absolutely CRUSHED by eCommerce plans priced in USD. As of the time of this article the USD is 44% higher than the NZD. So when you multiply that on their very expensive plans — it's an awful expense to have to cover before you can actually make any money. And although the exchange rate fluctuates — it will never be in your favour if you're in New Zealand.
- Free to Roam: Most eCom platforms trap you in, you cannot leave their system or their fees. We know some people don't realise this because we get asked to help move Shopify sites to our hosting facility, but it can't be done. This means you're at mercy to pay whatever they decide without any alternative choice. With ActiveShop, we want you to host with us — but if you want to leave you're free to go! In fact, we will even package up your website files for you. (Payment plans must be completed).
- Local Expertise, Tailored Solutions: Working with kiwis is always better right? We understand each other, we're awake in the same timezone. If you need support we have a dedicated team here you can speak with. ActiveShop is customisable so if you want us to build on it, add functions or customise it better for you — we're right here!
ActiveShop features
- Product management Create as many product categories as you need. Select products to be featured or on-sale. Create product options. Manage brands. Tag associated products.
- Shipping Options Manage different regions for product shipping and different shipping sizes for products and free shipping thresholds. Specify couriers.
- Stripe Payment Gateway Simple, pay-as-you-go pricing. No setup fees, monthly-fees, or hidden fees for payments. 2.7% + NZ$0.30c for domestic cards. 3.7% + NZ$0.30 for international cards.
- Payment Log Keep track of all your sales and payment history via the ActiveShop payment log.
- Pages and Forms Create, edit and manage your own website pages and customer forms.
- Customer Accounts Give your customers their own login for repeat purchases.
View our plans
Simple and easy to follow plans. All come with the same fully-featured eCommerce ActiveShop platform.
ActiveShop Starter
Set up cost = $1000+gst
Hosting plan 24 months = $100+gst p/m*
*Then standard $60+gst p/m rate applies.
All costs are in New Zealand dollars.
ActiveShop Grow
Set up cost = $2000+gst
Hosting plan 12 months = $100+gst p/m*
*Then standard $60+gst p/m rate applies.
All costs are in New Zealand dollars.
ActiveShop Pro
Set up cost = $4000+gst
Standard Hosting = $60+gst p/m*
*No fixed term. Site is transferable at any time.
All costs are in New Zealand dollars.