- Do I have to learn anything? No. We build the store, put it online, and run it. You bring the products and the prices, that is it.
- What does it cost? Hosting is a flat $29/mo and a simple store is designed for you from about $500. No surprise fees that jump later.
- Is it better than a marketplace like Etsy? Marketplaces bring shoppers but take a cut of every sale and listing. Your own store keeps more and you own your customers.
- How do I get paid? Customers pay by card at checkout. The money goes to you minus your normal card rate. We set that up for you.
Sell Online Without Learning Anything
Quilts, candles, jam, honey, produce, crafts, the things you already make. We will build you a simple store, put it online, and run it. You bring the products and the prices, and we handle every bit of the technical part. Here is how it works, in plain words.
We build it · $29/mo flat · You never touch the tech
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The honest quick answers
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Your own store vs a big marketplace
Both can work. The table keeps it simple: who brings the shoppers, who keeps the money, and who owns your customers.
| Your own store (Last Hour) | Big marketplace (Etsy, Amazon) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | We do, from about $500 | You list your items yourself |
| Monthly cost | Flat $29/mo | Per-listing and per-sale fees |
| Platform cut of each sale | ✓ None | Transaction fee on every sale |
| Who owns your customers | You do | The marketplace does |
| Built-in shoppers | No, you bring them (and keep them) | Yes, the platform's own visitors |
| Who runs it | We do, real humans | You manage it yourself |
| Who you talk to | US-based people, plain English | Tickets and help centers |
Honest note: marketplaces are a fine place to start because people already shop there. Many sellers use their own store AND a marketplace. The marketplace brings the first customers, and the store lets you keep more and build a following that is truly yours.
Why it matters
What your own online store does for you
- You sell all day, every day. The store is always open, so orders can come in while you sleep, garden, or rest.
- You keep more of every sale. No per-listing fee and no platform cut of each sale. Just your normal card rate.
- You own your customers. When someone buys from you, they are yours to welcome back, not the platform's to re-sell to.
- It looks real. A clean store of your own feels established and trustworthy, to family, friends, and new customers alike.
How it works
Getting online, in four plain steps
- Tell us what you sell. Your products, your prices, and a few photos if you have them. In your own words.
- We build your store. A simple, clean shop that works on phones and computers, with nothing you have to understand.
- We connect the payment part. Customers pay by card, and the money reaches you. We set up the details for you.
- You keep making and selling. When you want a price changed or a product added, just ask us in plain words and we do it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to learn software to sell online?
No. We build your store for you, put it online, and run it. You just bring your products and tell us your prices. Everything technical is handled for you.
What does an online store cost?
Hosting is a flat $29/mo, and a simple store is designed for you from about $500. There are no surprise fees that jump later, and no platform cutting out of each sale the way marketplaces do.
Is selling on my own store better than Etsy or Amazon?
Marketplaces bring their own shoppers but charge for every sale and every listing, and you don't own your customer list. Your own store has no per-listing or per-sale platform fees, you keep more of each sale, and you build a following you own. Many sellers use both.
How do I get paid?
Customers pay by card when they check out, and the money goes to you, minus your normal card processing rate. We set the payment part up for you; you just see the sales come in.
What if I need to change a price or add a product?
You just tell us in plain words and we change it. Nothing happens on your store without you asking. You stay in charge, we do the work.
What if something breaks?
You never have to fix it. You call or email and a real US-based person handles it, usually within the hour. Keeping your store running is our job.
Sources
Marketplace fees change often. The source below is the primary place to verify current figures before quoting them. Our own plan and pricing are on this site's e-commerce and pricing pages.