Five Things To Consider when Selecting an eCommerce Solution

Five Things To Consider when Selecting an eCommerce Solution

Developing a successful website or app can be a formidable challenge. But developing a site that facilitates transactions? That can add layers of complexity not every business team is prepared to handle.

ecommerce-solution-hosted-ipad-tablet-technology-touch-smallBut why allow that wrinkle to complicate your plans? Partnering with a design/development team that has deep expertise delivering eCommerce solutions should help allay most concerns.

For a start, consider some of the items we focus on as we get started on an eCommerce project:

  1. “Hosted” Solution?
    Hosted eCommerce solutions solutions can make things easier to set up at first. But the ability to customize the way it operates on a detailed level are limited. The hosted route might be perfectly adequate for many novice sellers. But if there’s a chance you’ll need to provide a more robust and customized shopping experience down the line, consider a software-based version that you can customize. Ultimately, there will be less disruption and fewer headaches.
  2. Tech Platform?
    Is there a technology preference? Do other key aspects of your business leverage particular computer languages such as Ruby, .PHP, .NET or Perl/CGI? This can be a big factor.
  3. Flexible/Mobile Responsive?
    Will your chosen eCommerce solution support multiple sites and stores, if ever needed? Will it work flawlessly on mobile devices?
  4. Customizable?
    Are extensions or modules available to customize options within the solution?
  5. Support?
    Is community support for the platform plentiful or scarce? That can dramatically impact how fast issues can get resolved once your eCommerce shop is up and running.

ecommerce-solution-money-card-business-credit-card-50987-smallThe Spark Creative team can lead you through the process of developing a powerful, effective, eCommerce-enabled business-to-consumer website in an organized, purposeful way.

“There are dozens of eCommerce platforms available to run a Web store, and with so many choices, it’s hard to decide which one to use.” —SitePoint

ecommerce-solution-mobile-responsive-hand-apple-iphone-smartphone-smallDon’t forget the importance of smart phones and tablets, either. “Just a few years ago mobile commerce wasn’t so important. But now every good eCommerce platform should make selling on a smartphone or tablet simple.” —Armando Reggio.

The Spark Creative team can help guide your decisions regarding eCommerce solutions. We’ll help you make sure it’s just the right shopping cart solution for you before we begin. Don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Sources may include:
8 Questions before You Choose an Ecommerce Platform in 2015, Armando Roggio, Practical Ecommerce
How To Choose the Ecommerce Platform for Your Small Business, Kristi Hines, Kabbage
How to Choose the Best Ecommerce Platform, Jon Jordan, Atlantic BT
What eCommerce Platform to Choose? Expert’s Opinion, Alex Flow, Monster Post