7 Apps That Will Improve Your BigCommerce Web store

(This post was last published on January 6, 2015. It has been updated for accuracy and completeness.)

BigCommerce is one of the most popular ways for small businesses to sell products online, and it offers robust ecommerce tools out of the box. That said, users can also take advantage of hundreds of add-ons, customizations, and apps to supplement the platform’s core features and take their ecommerce strategies to the next level.

In this article, we’ll cover seven of the most effective apps for BigCommerce users. These cover everything from A/B tests to omnichannel marketing and live chat support. Adding apps to your BigCommerce approach gives you the opportunity to craft a unique customer experience that will resonate with your audience

How to Prepare for an eCommerce Project with an Agency

(This is a guest post from our friends over at Trellis, a full-service eCommerce agency providing cutting edge solutions for bold B2B & B2C brands.)

Welcome to our brief “how-to” guide on engaging an eCommerce digital agency for software design, development, and other agency services. This guide is designed to help prospective eCommerce agency clients get the most out of their agency engagements and relationships, while ensuring they are an ideal client in their own right.

BigCommerce vs Magento: Picking the Right eCommerce Platform for Your Business

(This post was originally published on November 16, 2017. We’ve updated it for accuracy and completeness.)

BigCommerce and Magento are two leading eCommerce platforms. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to switch platforms, it’s tough to decide between them.

This article compares BigCommerce and Magento to help you choose the right platform for your business. (more…)

Shopify Competitors: A Comparison of Shopify Alternatives

(This post was originally published on February 24, 2015. We’ve updated it for accuracy and completeness.)

Since 2006, Shopify has evolved from a start up to one of the fastest growing eCommerce platforms with over 800,000 active stores. However, Shopify isn’t the only platform that’s turned heads over the past several years. It’s easier than ever for merchants to set up online storefronts and there’s a multitude of shopping cart software options to choose from – whether you can write code or not.

Choosing the right eCommerce platform for your online business can be a bit overwhelming. So, we’ve put together this guide for merchants considering Shopify for the first time or looking to move elsewhere. (more…)

BigCommerce Integration: Are You Ready to Automate Your Online Business?

As eCommerce sales continue to climb, online sellers are looking for ways to revamp their operations to keep up with growing sales volumes. Do you spend most of your time just trying to keep up with order processing between BigCommerce and your other systems?

If this problem resonates with you, you’re ready to consider integrating your BigCommerce storefront with your financial, ERP, POS or 3PL systems to automate your online business. Learn more about the top signs that you’re ready for integration and how to pick the best integration solution for BigCommerce. (more…)