Elliot, a modern, mobile-first, no-code e-commerce platform, is democratizing online selling. This episode reveals Elliot's vision to simplify multi-channel sales for businesses of all sizes, announcing a pivotal shift to a free SaaS model (excluding payment processing) and an open-source platform as of April 1st, 2020. This move is designed to empower entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses by significantly lowering the barrier to entry for robust e-commerce capabilities.
Key takeaways
Elliot differentiates itself by offering a no-code, mobile-first approach to e-commerce, allowing businesses to sell across diverse channels with ease.
The platform is shifting to a free SaaS model, making its comprehensive e-commerce features accessible to a broader range of businesses, only charging for payment processing.
Elliot is open-sourcing its entire platform, fostering a community-driven development environment and allowing for greater customization and integration opportunities.
Businesses can gain early access to new features and engage directly with the Elliot team by joining their WhatsApp group.
Elliot's strategy challenges established e-commerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce by focusing on accessibility, flexibility, and a community-centric development model.
EP208 - Elliot CEO and Founder, Sergio Villasenor Sergio Villasenor (@sir_gee_ohhhhh) is the CEO and Founder of Elliot. Elliot is a modern, mobile first e-commerce platform that describes itself as: "The easiest way to sell there, there, there too, yes there & yes all the way over there. No-code e-commerce platform for every there & where you want to sell." In this interview with Sergio, we get a great overview of Elliot's features, what sets it apart, and what their vision for the first is. Sergio also breaks some news about the platform. As of April 1st, they will offer a free SaaS version (except for payment processing fees), and will open source the entire platform. You can join Elliots WhatsApp group by sending a message to 347-715-0728, and get early access to new features. Don't forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. Episode 208 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday, February 20th, 2020. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis, and Scot Wingo, CEO of GetSpiffy and Co-Founder of ChannelAdvis
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Elliot differentiates itself by offering a no-code, mobile-first approach to e-commerce, allowing businesses to sell across diverse channels with ease.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
The platform is shifting to a free SaaS model, making its comprehensive e-commerce features accessible to a broader range of businesses, only charging for payment processing.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Elliot is open-sourcing its entire platform, fostering a community-driven development environment and allowing for greater customization and integration opportunities.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Businesses can gain early access to new features and engage directly with the Elliot team by joining their WhatsApp group.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Elliot's strategy challenges established e-commerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce by focusing on accessibility, flexibility, and a community-centric development model.
