The Platform: Websites
Built to browse.
Built to buy.
Every Bibliopolis storefront is a complete online shop — refined over more than two decades of bookselling, responsive on every device, and ready to sell the moment you launch.
Storefront
Everything a customer sees, out of the box.
All storefront features are included with every website plan — Octavo Quickstart and Folio alike. No tiers, no add-ons, no surprises.
Two paths to launch
Template or custom design: which is right for you?
Our ecommerce solution can be tailored to the needs of all kinds of booksellers. We pride ourselves on delivering stylish, effective website design at an affordable cost.
Our templated framework lets us launch your personalized website quickly and affordably. You bring the vision; we bring the developer experience. We build the layout, then train you to maintain it fully yourself.
Buy Octavo — $699For shops needing bespoke design, custom feature engineering, or integrations with new and in-print book retailers. Folio gives you access to our full professional design team — or brings your own designer into the process.
Request a DemoCustomer experience
Over 25 years of refinement.
The standard shopping cart experience has remained largely unchanged across the industry. Our software hasn't. The latest platform is the result of more than 25 years of testing, iteration, and customer feedback — delivering the best user experience to date.
We regularly introduce customer-centric features: saved carts, automated abandoned cart reminders, and new-listing notifications that help sellers build lasting loyalty.
Mobile-ready
Optimized for every device.
Built on Bootstrap, the industry standard for responsive web development, every Bibliopolis website adapts intelligently to desktop, smartphone, and tablet. Your customers get an optimized shopping experience wherever they browse.
Mobile commerce is no longer optional. Every feature — search, cart, checkout, account management — works flawlessly on any screen size.
Third-party integrations
Connected to the tools you use.
From payment processors to email marketing and marketplace routing — Bibliopolis connects seamlessly with the services your business already depends on. Includes built-in Constant Contact tools for email list-building directly from your site.
Platform depth
Built for the long haul.
From search visibility to regulatory compliance, the platform handles the infrastructure so you can focus on the books.
Found by Google.
Built-in SEO using Google sitemaps, rich snippet markup, and structured data ensures your site is properly indexed. Integrate with Google Analytics for full traffic visibility and reporting.
500+ domains managed.
We manage DNS for over 500 domains — maintaining records on our servers or optimizing existing A, CNAME, TXT, MX, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configurations wherever they're hosted.
WCAG & GDPR ready.
All platform updates are reviewed for WCAG accessibility compliance. Customer accounts are designed to comply with GDPR, and we keep pace with the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
Book a free consultation and we'll walk you through the full platform — or set you up with a demo login to explore it yourself.