The Definitive ecommerce Platform Guide Edition

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1 Brochure More information from The Definitive ecommerce Platform Guide Edition Description: The Definitive ecommerce Platform Guide will help you select the most suitable ecommerce platform for your business. 102 ecommerce platform solutions are reviewed in scrutinizing detail. Many of today s award winning ecommerce systems can be tailored and customized to meet your online channel requirements, but some are better suited than others because: - Are within your companies budget - Integrates into your existing business systems more effectively than others, - Grows the online channel and is scalable so it grows with your business, and - The staff in your business feel comfortable in managing, supporting and developing the solution What our guide offers you is something of real and measurable value. With the help of our easy to understand guides and images, information written in plain English, and our trademarked pick a platform template, you will within a few hours be able to shortlist the best 2-3 ecommerce platforms which are most suitable to your business strategy. This report is solely focused on finding the right e-commerce platform which suits your business, not comparing ecommerce platforms and ranking them from one to ten. Think of it as a consultant who is hired by your business to select the right platform. You will have the confidence that you have selected the right platform, and that s a great place to start from. Real life business benefits include: - Save time in the technology selection process - Create an effective vendor shortlist - Avoid selecting the wrong product - Budget more accurately - Avoid painful implementation setbacks The selection of ecommerce platforms we have profiled in the report is based on a combination of factors, but are the worlds leading platforms due to: - Platform Capabilities (services / products - Clients on their platforms - Experience and years in business - Expertise (by sector / topic) What you will have at the end are actionable steps that you can put in place straight away. You don't need the generalities and 'fluffy' talks. We will give you the framework that has worked for hundreds of our clients, and will be able to select the right ecommerce solution for your business for today, and tomorrow. Contents: 1 Introduction. 1.1 How to use this Report. 1.2 Real life business benefits. 2 Executive Summary. 3 Overview of the e-commerce Landscape Market Landscape for e-commerce Platforms E-Commerce Platforms by Company Size Typical e-commerce Budget for Online Development

2 3.1.3 Technology Selection Map Elements of an e-commerce Business. 3.2 Types of Platforms and Solutions Hosted Solution Platforms Licensed Solution Platforms Hosted or Licensed Solution Platforms Open Source Solution Platforms Full Service Agency. 3.3 Features Provided by e-commerce Platforms Marketing and Sales features Operational Features System Integration Features and Capabilities Customer Service Features. 3.4 Services Provided by e-commerce Platform Providers Business Services provided by e-commerce Vendors Hosting Services and Support provided by e-commerce vendors. 4 ecommerce Platforms that Suit Your Business Strategy. 4.1 What are you? SOHO Small Business Medium Business Enterprise Level 4.2 Who are you? Business Owner Business Executive Web Entrepreneur Web Developer ISP/Reseller Other / Low Cost / Vertical Niche. 4.3 Where are you now, and what do you really need? Where is your E-commerce business presently? E-commerce platform requirements today E-commerce platform requirements tomorrow (1-3 year horizon) e-commerce Capability Maturity Model 4.4 How much are you investing and what to expect Request for Tender template $0 - $1k Under $10k $10k - $20k $20k - $50k Above $50k. 4.5 PICK A PLATFORM: Next steps and short listing platforms for your business. 5 Suppliers of E-commerce Platforms in 2010 for SOHO, SMALL and MEDIUM Business. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 How to use this guide and Quick Guide? Platform Reviews and how to use it to find the right fit. 5.3 Business Role Quick Guide Summary table of 102 e-commerce platforms Business Owner quick guide Business Executive quick guide Web Entrepreneur quick guide Web Developer quick guide ISP or Reseller quick guide Low Cost or Specific Niche quick guide. 5.4 e-commerce Platforms for Medium and Enterprise E-commerce Platforms. 6 Summary of Major Findings. 6.1 Our top picks for Platforms for SOHO / Small and Medium Business in E-Commerce Platforms to watch closely.

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