Why Migrate from Magento 1 to Magento 2

At the end of 2015, Magento released their new platform Magento 2, leaving many merchants facing the decision whether to move from Magento 1 to the new platform. Some merchants immediately replatformed to Magento 2 or another option like BigCommerce or Shopify Plus. However, fast forward a few years and many merchants are still trying to decide what to do.

With an End of Life deadline of June 2020 now quickly approaching, this article will help merchants understand the benefits of migrating to Magento 2 and why you should consider the move off of Magento 1 sooner than later! (more…)

How to Choose an eCommerce Integration Solution

It can be time consuming and costly to continue to operate your business with disconnected systems. You might feel overwhelmed with the constant need to hand-key orders, shipping/tracking information, inventory updates and more between your eCommerce platform like Magento, Shopify or BigCommerce and ERP or POS system.

There’s got to be a more efficient way to operate out there. And luckily, there is! Today, merchants have a range of solutions to choose from that connect their eCommerce platform and backend systems to automate critical processes like order fulfillment.

eCommerce platform integration projects can be a big undertaking though. Picking the right integration approach and partner is crucial to the project’s success. Mismanaged projects can end up being too complicated, time consuming and waste thousands of dollars without you ever experiencing a solution that just works. And while you’re trying to figure out, your customer experience continues to suffer resulting in poor satisfaction ratings, increase in customer service tickets, and lost sales. Your reputation is on the line!

Whether you’re looking to integrate for the first time or replace an existing integration solution, we’ll compare three different approaches for how to integrate and what to look for an ideal eCommerce integration solution. (more…)

Essential Tips to Make Your eCommerce Business Successful

(This is a guest post from our friends over at Finale Inventory,  a cloud-based, multichannel inventory management software for eCommerce.)

Running an eCommerce business is both a daunting and rewarding task. A lot goes into building, growing, and managing a business whether it exists online or as a brick and mortar entity. However, eCommerce businesses take a little extra to thrive in today’s digital world. eCommerce businesses are not “new” by today’s standards, but they are still a business model that is being learned and improved by entrepreneurs the world over.

With this in mind, how can you make your own business as successful as it can be? Not only are there a lot of other businesses to compete with, but you want your business to be more than just successful. You want it to have staying power, monetary growth, and a strong following as time goes on. So, how can you ensure that your eCommerce business is successful and more? The following are some essential tips to keep in mind that can make positive, lasting differences. (more…)

Search & B2B eCommerce Success

(This is a guest post from our friends over at Hawksearch, a search platform that leverages advanced machine learning and pattern analysis to identify the best search experience to deliver to both your B2C and B2B users.)

The eCommerce industry has had explosive growth in the past few years. Ad Week recently stated that millions of dollars of business are conducted every 60 seconds on today’s eCommerce websites. While B2C online selling is still ahead, the great news is that B2B eCommerce is growing exponentially every year. In fact, B2B eCommerce is rapidly becoming a critical marketing channel for many industries, including manufacturing and distributors. There is no question that B2B eCommerce will create the opportunity for these businesses to see significant sales and revenue growth.   

Selling online for B2B companies such as manufactures and distributors has really changed the way business gets done, especially when compared to traditional methods. In this blog, we are going to look at how B2B businesses can really benefit from eCommerce and how companies can harness the latest technology to achieve real online success. (more…)

13 Trends for eCommerce in 2019

(This is a guest post from our friends over at Shipmonk, a pick, pack, and ship fulfillment solution for eCommerce.)

eCommerce is evolving at a rapid pace. If you want to continue boosting sales and conversion rates over time, it’s important to stay ahead of the latest online shopping trends. In this article, we’ll cover 13 top trends for eCommerce in 2019. Read on to learn what they are and how to implement them in your online business. (more…)