How To Determine The Best Ecommerce Platform For Your Business
What is the best commerce platform and the best set of technologies for you? This all starts with the business requirements and the objectives of your business. We want to first and foremost understand what you're trying to achieve as a business now and into the future, and align the right technologies and capabilities to achieve that vision.
How Do You Consume Software?
Do You Have IT Staff to Support Your Software?
What Integrations Are Required?
Is SaaS a better fit for your business?
Do you sell B2C, B2B, or D2C?
What products do you sell now and in the future?
Platform Evaluation Tool
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Question 1/18
What ecommerce platform are you currently using?
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Question 2/18
How many ecommerce websites are you running?
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Question 3/18
What is the team size that supports your website?
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How comfortable are you with technology and ecommerce?
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Question 5/18
How do you see your business process?
Complex - We have lots of specific workflows
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Question 6/18
Any Federal or Industry mandates your business must follow such as HIPPA, SOX, FedRAMP?
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Question 7/18
Does your product offering include weapons, pharmaceuticals, or CBD items (THC content is > 0.3%)?
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Question 8/18
What is the maximum number of variations that a product can have?
Product variants are different versions or options of a particular product. They share a common attribute but have specific variations to satisfy the diverse needs and preferences of customers. These variations are a combination of attributes, such as size, color, material, capacity, or any other feature. Each feature contains multiple values. The product variant is a unique combination of several feature values that define the product that you sell or ship to your customers.
Product variants are often used in ecommerce platforms because they make it easier to build and display products. Managing product variants is crucial for businesses as it enables them to expand their customer reach and customize their offerings for various market segments. Moreover, it enhances the shopping experience for customers by providing them with the option to select the specific configuration or style that aligns with their requirements and preferences. Furthermore, product variants play a significant role in inventory management and pricing strategies, as each variant may have a different costs and price
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Question 9/18
How many images do you have for each variant of a product?
None - I use images from the parent product
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Question 10/18
How many facets you envision on category listing page?
Facets are distinct attributes of products that help to classify, sort, and structure product variants. They make searching for products easier by using product attributes as key points. By utilizing product attributes as pivotal factors, facets simplify the process of searching for products. They enable users to refine their product searches by specifying their preferences or criteria related to the desired product variations. Facets play a crucial role in assisting users in making informed purchasing decisions.
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Question 11/18
SEO debt !! - How flexible are you on URL structure?
The URL structure of a website plays a key role in search engine optimization (SEO), user experience, and overall website management. An effective URL structure can make it easier for both search engines and users to understand the content and hierarchy of an ecommerce site. Consequently, it leads to enhanced search engine rankings, an improved user experience, and more efficient site navigation.
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Question 12/18
How complex are your promotions and discount strategies?
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How complex is your B2B offerings?
Business-to-business, also called B2B, pertains to transactions and engagements between two businesses, distinct from interactions between a business and individual consumer (known as Business-to-consumer or B2C). B2B encompasses the exchange of goods and services between two business entities, to advance business objectives rather than personal consumption.
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Question 15/18
How complex is your pricing structure (MAP, Sales, Tier Prices etc.)?
A pricing structure refers to the comprehensive framework employed by businesses to establish and present the prices of their products or services to customers. This framework encompasses the process of determining and displaying prices, considering various factors such as product value, costs, market conditions, competition, customer behavior, and financial objectives. It is a dynamic strategy that continuously adapts to changing market conditions and customer preferences. A well-defined pricing structure is essential for the success of an ecommerce business, as it directly impacts sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. It enables businesses to maximize revenue, maintain profitability, and meet customer expectations.
There are several pricing strategies available, including Cost-Based Pricing, Competitive Pricing, Dynamic Pricing, Value-Based Pricing, Bundle Pricing, Discount Pricing, Subscription Pricing, Tiered Pricing, Free or Freemium Pricing, Psychological Pricing, Minimum Advertised Price (MAP), Geographic Pricing, and A/B Testing.
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Question 16/18
Do you modify your site behind the scenes and auto-publish / schedule them to go-live?
The term that encapsulates the process of preparing content in advance and publishing it at a predetermined time is Content Scheduling. Content scheduling is a feature that revolves around content management, encompassing planning, organization, and timing of releases across various platforms. It encompasses a wide range of content types, including product listings, blog posts, social media updates, and marketing campaigns. The primary objective is to engage potential customers and enhance their overall shopping experience. In the ecommerce business, efficient content scheduling is crucial for establishing and maintaining a consistent online presence, cultivating brand awareness, and boosting sales. Developing a high level of competency requires a meticulously crafted plan and a deep understanding of the target audience. It plays a pivotal role in keeping businesses competitive, fostering customer engagement, and driving sales in the fiercely competitive ecommerce industry.
Yes, we have a workflow for content updates and schedule them
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Question 17/18
How critical is “personalizing the customer experience” for your business?
Personalizing the customer experience refers to tailoring and customizing various aspects of a customer's interaction with an online store to meet their individual preferences, needs, and interests. By adopting this personalized approach, the objective is to enhance the shopping experience by making it more captivating, pertinent, and gratifying, thereby resulting in heightened levels of customer satisfaction, loyalty, and conversion rates. This strategy is data-centric, relying on the collection and analysis of customer data to make well-informed decisions. It necessitates striking a delicate equilibrium between delivering tailored experiences and upholding customer privacy.
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Question 18/18
How many complex integrations you need (ERP, PIM, etc.)?
We recommend BigCommerce
BigCommerce is great for merchants that do not require complex B2B functionality, deep customizations, or a team of developers.
Keep in mind, this is a basic evaluation tool, and we should hop on a call so Kensium can get a better picture of your business.
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We recommend Adobe Commerce
Adobe Commerce is great for merchants that may have or need complex requirements like B2B functionality, deep customizations, or a team of developers.
Keep in mind, this is a basic evaluation tool, and we should hop on a call so Kensium can get a better picture of your business.
Meet with an ecommerce advisor
Schedule 30 minutes with our Director of Ecommerce to discuss your results and business requirements.
We recommend Shopify
Shopify is great for merchants that may have or need complex requirements like B2B functionality, deep customizations, or a team of developers.
Keep in mind, this is a basic evaluation tool, and we should hop on a call so Kensium can get a better picture of your business.
Meet with an ecommerce advisor
Schedule 30 minutes with our Director of Ecommerce to discuss your results and business requirements.
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