General questions about Cuborio

Cuborio is an Italian CMS (Content Management System) designed by computer engineers that allows you to create and manage e-commerce intuitively, with advanced tools for customisation, online sales and integration with external services.

Cuborio offers a unique balance between ease of use and flexibility, with advanced features that do not require technical expertise. It is also optimised for the Italian and European markets, with multilingual support using artificial intelligence, automated VAT and integrated logistics solutions.

E-commerce or electronic commerce is the sale and purchase of goods/services online.

Mainly, it is possible to create B2B (business to business) and B2C (business to consumer) eCommerce, C2C (consumer to consumer), C2B (consumer to business), multivendor marketplaces, mCommerce, qCommerce, dropshipping and booking commerce.

Amazon is a B2C and C2C multivendor marketplace (with third-party sellers).
Starting an e-commerce business

  1. Choose your product/niche.
  2. Select a platform (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Cuborio, etc.).
  3. Set up payments, logistics and marketing.

From a few hundred pounds (dropshipping) to thousands (own warehouse).

  • VAT number (if professional).
  • E-commerce platform.
  • Payment methods.
  • Marketing strategy.

If you exceed the hobby limits (approximately £5,000/year), it becomes a continuous and habitual online sales activity and you need a VAT number by law.

From a few days (ready-made solutions) to weeks (customised configuration).

Functionality and customisation

Yes! Cuborio offers modern responsive templates and a drag-and-drop editor to modify layouts, colours, fonts and much more, without the need for code. For advanced requirements, you can use custom CSS/HTML.

Yes, you can create products with infinite variations (e.g. sizes, colours, materials) and manage your inventory in an advanced way.

Of course! Cuborio supports the sale of physical products, digital products (downloads), subscriptions, and services.

Payments and security

Cuborio supports major gateways such as PayPal, Stripe, Satispay, bank transfers, and credit cards. It is also possible to integrate local solutions (e.g. Nexi) or instalment payments.

Yes, Cuborio includes SSL certificates, data encryption and tools for compliance with European privacy regulations (GDPR).

Logistics and orders

Yes, you can set up multiple shipping points, calculate costs based on weight/destination, and integrate couriers such as DHL, Bartolini, or GLS.

The centralised interface allows you to track orders, manage returns, print labels and send automatic notifications to customers.

Prices and pricing plan

Cuborio offers flexible, clear, one-off costs/investments with no sales commissions. Costs vary depending on the features required (e.g. how many payment systems need to be integrated, warehouse and accounting connectors, electronic invoicing, etc.).

Is a video call on the back end and free functionality available?

Yes, you can try Cuborio for free with the assistance of one of our technicians, who will show you the features and ease of use step by step in a free, recorded video call.

Migration and support

Yes, the Cuborio team offers tools and assistance to migrate products, customers, and orders from platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento.

Support via chat, email and telephone in Italian, as well as detailed documentation and video tutorials.
SEO and marketing

Absolutely! It includes automatic search engine optimisation, SEO-friendly product listings, meta tag management, customisable URLs and integration with Google Analytics.

Yes, Cuborio supports coupons, time-limited discounts, email campaigns (with integration with Mailchimp or native tools) and cross-selling promotions.

Scalability

Yes, the infrastructure is scalable and designed for e-commerce with thousands of products and traffic spikes without slowdowns.

Contact our team!

E-commerce platforms

It depends on your needs:

  • Shopify (easy, paid).
  • WooCommerce (flexible, on WordPress).
  • PrestaShop/Magento (for experts).
  • Cuborio (in Italian, fully customisable)

From £29/month (basic plan) + transaction and theme costs.

Domain + hosting (from £45-180/year) + extensions (variable).

With WooCommerce (but you need a paid domain and hosting) or freemium solutions such as Wix.

Costs and Management

  • Hosting (5-500 £/month).
  • Software licences (if necessary).
  • Marketing (advertisements, SEO).
  • Shipping.

How much does it cost to maintain an e-commerce business?

From £50-100/month (basic) to thousands for high volumes.

~3.4% + £0.35 per transaction in Europe.

From £80/month (Google Ads/Facebook Ads) to unlimited budgets.

Logistics and payments

You can use couriers (BRT, DHL, UPS) or dropshipping services (without a warehouse).

BRT, DHL, UPS for domestic shipments; international couriers for exports.

Yes, among the best are Cloppy.it, Packlink, Paccofacile, etc.

The main payment gateways for eCommerce are: cards, PayPal, Stripe, bank transfers, BNPL (e.g. Klarna).

Performance and marketing

  • SEO.
  • AIO.
  • Ads (Google/Facebook).
  • Email marketing.
  • Offers and discounts.

(Completed orders / Total visitors) × 100

Market and statistics

Over 300,000 (and growing).

Approximately 15% of SMEs (source: Politecnico Milano).

Over €80 billion (2024).

Professional figures

E-commerce Manager.

They manage sales, marketing, logistics and digital strategy.

Web agencies, freelancers or independently with no-code platforms.