I just competed in a Relume Design League match which is basically esports… but for designers.

You get 30 minutes to design an entire website. Clock running. Opponent building. No time to spiral.

Halfway through, you hit the same realization most founders face during a launch:

“…okay, what actually matters right now?”

If you’re starting an ecommerce brand—or planning to scale an existing one—choosing the right platform is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The platform you build on affects everything from how fast you launch to how easily you grow.