3 Questions to Ask when Choosing an e-Commerce Solution

Choosing an e-Commerce solution can be a daunting task. There are so many options out there and we understand that it can quickly get confusing and overwhelming. Whether you’re embarking on an exciting e-Commerce journey or you’re looking to switch your limited solution to a more efficient one, there are some things to consider that can help you make your decision.

We’ve likened the decision making process to choosing a sewing machine.

I want to know if I can do it all.

Success starts with a plan. We should ask ourselves: What do we want our e-Commerce website to do? How do we get something to do what we want it to do? We all question whether or not a solution can effectively do the job, no matter what it is. For a sewing machine, you need to know that it can handle whatever job you need it to do, whether it be a strong tough fabric like denim or a delicate one like silk, or a large quilt or a baby sweater. In e-Commerce, we should look for a nuanced but powerful  solution.

What determines if an e-Commerce solution can do the job?

• Proper, seamless, and tight integration with your ERP system
• Solid architecture that won’t break.
• Ability to align to your business, customer, and industry needs.

As a builder of e-Commerce solutions for Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV, we can’t predict what are your specific needs. We can, however, create a product that will be able to succeed with any number of configurations. Whether you need a flexible B2C webshop to gain a competitive edge or a specialized B2B user-oriented environment, we build you a solution ready for anything.

I want to do many things and do them well. 

Your sewing machine doesn’t do everything with the same needle, thread, and attachment. We have to be able to switch one out for another depending on what we need it to do. In order to do a job efficiently, we have to have the right tool for the right job, saving us time and keeping us focused.

In e-Commerce, features and add-ons are similar to those sewing machine attachments. You already have a NAV solution configured to how you do conduct your business. You need an e-Commerce solution that understands that, is feature-rich, and fits in without disrupting carefully planned business logic and operations. With Nav-to-Net™, you can manage all the components of your e-Commerce webshop from a single environment and features can be customized to adapt to your vision.

One of Nav-to-Net™ features: One Step Checkout

I want to make this decision once. 

This is undoubtedly a big decision that you must make. As you do your research and gather opinions from a number of sources, it is a time-consuming and stressful process. Because this is an ordeal, albeit important, you really only want to go through this once. If you choose poorly, you will have to go through the whole process again.

Your best case scenario? One and done. Just like shopping for a sewing machine, you don’t want several to do one job, nor do you want to constantly buy new machines to keep up with the work that needs to be done. This can be applied to running your e-Commerce business.

If you’re focused on building your business and navigating the lay of the e-Commerce land, you don’t want to faff about with multiple technology issues. Requiring extra resources, hours in set up, configuring, planning, it will cost you time, effort, and money. This is where we focus on the longevity of the solution and what kind of support you can receive as technology advances. Can your e-Commerce solution react to these changes well?

Nav-to-Net™ is the responsive and integrated solution that can anticipate future projects and trends. You can implement simple upgrades and take advantage of new features without uprooting your business operations. A long-lasting solution will be able to withstand multiple changes and adapt to new technology and e-Commerce trends. A solution tightly integrated with Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV also allows you to stay with the same ERP system. While building on your familiarity with the product, we also learn more about your company, how you do business, and can tailor Nav-to-Net™ to better serve your needs as well as your customers.

So to recap, the 3 things to look for in an e-Commerce solution are:

• Power and flexibility to do any job
• Multitude of features and customization options
• Longevity in a technologically advanced solution

With these 3 things in mind, you’re on your way to making a more informed decision that is right for you and your business.

 Is Nav-to-Net™ the solution for you? Request a demo and find out! 

Talk to us if you have any questions about your e-Commerce situation.

Visit our website to see how we can support you every step of the way. www.dvp.net