The Covid-19 pandemic has put a strain on retailers’ digital capabilities as customers shift from in-store to online purchases. Therefore, it is important to invest in digital channels, particularly by modernising e-commerce platforms in Google Cloud. E-commerce modernisation is a complex undertaking, part of a long-term goal consisting of various phases....
When a business kicks off its search for an e-commerce solution price is almost always one of the deciding factors. While it can be relatively easy to figure out the upfront price or first-year cost of an e-commerce system, the total cost of ownership (TCO) over the life of a...
Continuing our e-commerce series, we’re going to delve into the steps needed prior to starting an e-commerce business. Starting an e-commerce business is no rocket science. You just have to ensure that you’re off on the right track. To begin with, differentiate the pros and cons of a niche-specific store and...
We’re starting a new e-commerce series that will be focusing on the nitty-gritty of doing business online and sharing our thoughts on the best way to do it. To kick things off, we’re going to cover the basics. E-commerce or electronic commerce, in simple terms, means running an online business. It...
According to Statista, e-commerce was responsible for around US$2.3 trillion in sales in 2017 and is expected to hit US$4.5 trillion in 2021. Therefore, the speed and overall performance of e-commerce websites have become a priority for businesses, as more customers go online to do their shopping. An online store...
