Finding the right ecommerce implementation partner is not as easy as it sounds. It takes a lot of time and research, but in the end, it will be worth it. Here are some tips on how to find the perfect ecommerce partner for your business:
Determine Your Needs
Before you begin the process of hiring an ecommerce implementation partner, it’s important to determine your needs. What are the goals of your project? What is the budget for this project? How long will it take to complete? Do you have any internal resources who can help with the build-out, or do you need to bring in an agency?
Adobe Commerce’s experts recommend, “When selecting a partner, first determine what kind of experience they have working on similar projects.” If they’ve only worked on small sites with simple functionality and limited inventory requirements, then it’s unlikely they’ll be able to meet all of your needs. Also, consider whether or not they have experience with some of the larger platforms like Magento and Shopify Plus before deciding which one is right for you.
Evaluate The Vendor
Look at the vendor’s website, and make sure they have the right experience. Look at their portfolio to see if they’ve handled similar projects in the past. Adobe Commerce doesn’t have any shortage of projects for you to check out.
Ask for references from other companies that use them as a partner or client. Contact them and find out how well things went when implementing your technology solution with this particular partner. Ask for proof of their claims about what they offer before signing any contracts with them.
Find Someone Who Listens
When searching for an eCommerce partner, make sure you choose someone who listens. A good partner will ask questions to understand your needs and provide a solution that fits your business’s goals. You should also look for someone who can explain the benefits of their solution in language that makes sense to you. Most importantly, don’t settle for someone who simply says, “trust me, we can do this!” They should be able to explain how their solution will work for you and prove it with examples of past implementations.
Decide If You Want An Offshore Or Onshore Partner
In the first stage of your eCommerce implementation, you will learn about many different types of partners and how they can help. You’ll also learn about their strengths and weaknesses.
When it comes to choosing an eCommerce partner, there are two main categories: offshore and onshore.
Offshore partners are usually cheaper because they have a lower cost base in terms of salary and overhead costs; however, they may not be as responsive because it takes more time for them to respond to requests due to cultural differences between their home country and yours. Onshore partners are more expensive but tend to be more responsive because they’re closer geographically (and culturally) if there’s ever a problem that needs resolving quickly.
So, now you know how to hire the right ecommerce implementation partner for your business. It’s not difficult, but it does require some thought and planning. You should start by understanding what sort of functionality you need from your new website or app, then work out how much time and money you have available to invest in making it happen. Once you have these two pieces of information in place, finding a good fit shouldn’t be too hard!
