As a savvy eCommerce business, you’re fully aware that website performance matters in the digitized, instant-gratification world in which we live. Improved web performance impacts an increase in pages viewed, products viewed, cart conversions, and revenue. Take a moment to consider this – 53% of mobile users abandon sites that take longer than 3 seconds […]
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5 Steps to Build a Business Case for Re-platforming: Part 5
When evaluating any technology solution for your business, the two biggest questions to address with the decision maker(s) are: “How much is this going to cost, and when will see a return on our investment?” As you build the business case for your eCommerce re-platforming project, you’ll need to look at the big picture to […]
Integration: Why It’s a Top Priority for Commerce Re-platforming
If you’re making plans to re-platform your commerce business in 2017, you’re not alone. Fifty-four percent of eCommerce executives stated that re-platforming is a top priority over the next 12 months, according to Forrester. Choosing a feature-rich commerce platform that will help you achieve current and future business goals is important. However, you also need […]
Infographic: Your Blueprint to eCommerce Re-platforming
Whether you’re building a house or a skyscraper, the blueprint is essential. You must have a plan in place so you’re building the structure on a solid foundation. (Of course, you also have to have the right team in place to execute on the plan.) This analogy is also applicable for your digital commerce business. […]
Top eCommerce Trends to Watch in 2017
By 2018, eCommerce will surpass 10% of total retail sales in the U.S., according to Internet Retailer, and this steady growth is expected to continue to 2020. In a recent webinar hosted by Magento, one of our digital commerce partners, I learned about the top trends that are influencing eCommerce growth: mobile, social, and global. […]
5 Steps to Build a Business Case for Re-platforming: Part 4
When evaluating digital commerce platforms, it’s important to establish baseline metrics around your customers, sales, and capacity. Setting these benchmarks will support another aspect of your business case – defining success metrics and key performance indicators. Step 4 – Outline success metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) Success isn’t defined by time, costs, or how […]
Magento Gaining Ground Among eCommerce Platforms
Internet Retailer recently released its report, 2017 Leading Vendors to the Top 1000, which ranked Magento among the top eCommerce platforms in 30 technology categories. Most notably, Magento was ranked the number one vendor in the following categories: eCommerce platform Content management Mobile commerce Order management Additionally, Magento is the platform of choice among B2B […]
Six Commerce Platform Capabilities You Need to Evaluate
Whether you’re upgrading to a new commerce platform or choosing one for the first time, you need to closely evaluate the technologies that will help you achieve your objectives and grow your business. In a previous blog, we outlined the importance of establishing clear goals and objectives that focus on your customers and their experience. […]
5 Steps to Build a Business Case for Re-platforming: Part 3
When deciding to invest in a digital commerce platform, you have to take your future business growth into consideration rather than focusing solely on the technology to fill your current feature gaps. If you base your decision 100% on technology, how will this affect business goals, such as increasing revenue, reducing service costs, or improving […]
Webinar: Four Best Practices When Choosing a Commerce Platform
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” I’m not talking about the upcoming holiday season – I’m referring to budget season! As you’re making plans for next year – especially around investing in your digital commerce platform – this is the perfect time to think strategically about the future of your online commerce. 54% of […]
Creating The Path Forward for eCommerce Re-platforming
How is your eCommerce business doing? Has your business matured and you’ve realized your existing technology can’t meet your future business growth? Or, is your platform provider(s) making the push to upgrade to a new release? Either way, most businesses re-platform every two to three years, according to Forrester. In this same study, eCommerce executives […]
5 Steps to Build a Business Case for Re-platforming: Part 2
When constructing a house, you want to make sure that you have blueprints drawn up by a reputable architect and that it’s built on a solid foundation by contractors who will do a quality job. You can apply this analogy for your digital commerce business. Not only do you need a solid platform, but you […]