Resources

Free and inexpensive options for getting started.

DIY Websites

Site builders that can also be used to take orders

Service Name
Website
Cost
Description
Wix
wix.com Free (ad-supported), or $11+/mo
Squarespace
squarespace.com $12+/mo
Shopify
shopify.com $29+/mo

DIY Websites

Site builders that can also be used to take orders

Wix Free (ad-supported), or $11+/mo
Squarespace $12+/mo
Shopify $29+/mo

Business Email

Service Name
Website
Cost
Description
Gmail
gmail.com Free (ad-supported)
Not recommended for business use, but a great budget option.
Google Workspace
workspace.google.com $6/user/mo The paid, ad-free version of Gmail. Includes Drive (docs/spreadsheets) & other Google products.
Email Forwarding
new.eatfresh.tech/pricing $5/mo for 3 aliases, or $10/mo for up to 10 aliases A budget-friendly alternative for when you need multiple, separate addresses.

Business Email

Gmail Not recommended for business use, but a great budget option.
Cost: Free (ad-supported)
Google Workspace The paid, ad-free version of Gmail. Includes Drive (docs/spreadsheets) & other Google products.
Cost: $6/user/mo
Eat•Fresh Email Forwarding A budget-friendly alternative for when you need multiple, separate addresses.
Cost: $5/mo for 3 aliases, or $10/mo for up to 10 aliases

Taking Orders

Service Name
Website
Cost
Description
Google Forms
docs.google.com/forms Free
Use with your Gmail or Google Workspace account. Must collect payment separately.
Square
squareup.com Free, if using Square for payments
Paperform
paperform.com $15+/mo Integrate with your Stripe or Paypal account to collect payment within the form.

Taking Orders

Google Forms Use with your Gmail or Google Workspace account. Must collect payment separately.
Cost: Free
Square Cost: Free, if using Square for payments
Paperform Integrate with your Stripe or Paypal account to collect payment within the form.
Cost: $15+/mo

Payment Options

Flat-rate payment processors for collecting payments online without a physical card

Service Name
Website
Cost
Description
Stripe
stripe.com 2.9% + 30c
Paypal Business
paypal.com/us/business 2.9% + 30c
VNDR
vndr.com

Shipping Services

Flat-rate payment processors for collecting payments online without a physical card

Service Name
Website
Cost
Description
ShipStation
shipstation.com
GoShippo
goshippo.com
VNDR
vndr.com

Payment Options

Flat-rate payment processors for collecting payments online without a physical card

Stripe 2.9% + 30c
Paypal Business 2.9% + 30c
Square 2.9% + 30c