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B2B websites, how they are different and how to make them successful
When planning and designing a new B2B [Business to Business] website, it is essential to consider your target market and who your users will be. Are you selling to businesses or a consumer? If you have determined your target customers are business organisations, then it is time to start planning to build a site that 100% services them – offering…
3 methods of Hubspot payment integration for B2B business
At Inbound in 2021, Hubspot announced the launch of Hubspot Payments, an end-to-end payment solution built to deliver smooth and enjoyable B2B eCommerce experiences. The Hubspot payment suite is built on and powered by Stripe. Not long afterwards Stripe became more involved offering another connection. Although not quite “fully integrated” the Stripe integration allows you to “bring your own payment”…
BigCommerce Integration with Sage 100 ERP Software. A game-changer for B2B?
BigCommerce has announced a new partnership with Sage. Sage is a leader in accounting software and many B2B businesses choose to use it to power the back office of their business. Being able to integrate a storefront on BigCommerce into Sage will provide merchants with an end-to-end solution. Are you looking for other BigCommerce integrations? Browse them here A strategic…
Latest Magento Security Updates & Version Information
Current Version: Magento Open Source 2.4.5 Instead of the Magento Security Center, individual security issues & updates for Adobe Commerce and Magento Open Source will now be documented in Adobe’s Security Bulletin. A full list of security updates is available here: Security Updates for Magento Latest Bulletin Bulletin ID Date Published Priority APSB22-48 October 11, 2022 3 Affected Versions at Risk Adobe…
We’re experts at integrating Magento and OrderWise and here’s proof
Who are OrderWise and what’s our relationship with them? OrderWise is an ERP, an enterprise resource planning system, create by Wise software. This software is suitable for large-scale organisations to manage stock, orders, piercing and delivery of goods and services within their ecosystem. We were introduced to OrderWise when asked to integrate with their systems during a website build, and…
The Best Payment Gateways for Magento 2 (updated for 2022)
There is such a large number of payment providers, merchants and aggregators on the market, that choosing the right payment gateway for your Magento 2 store isn’t easy. Before we look into the best options for your store, it is important to understand how people like and want to pay for goods & services online. Globally shoppers prefer to use…
The Third Party Cookie Ban: What eCommerce Merchants Need to Know
If you’re an eCommerce merchant, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the third party cookie ban by now. And if you haven’t, it won’t be long before you do. That’s because Google has finally put a deadline on their browser Chrome blocking third party cookies – January 2023. So what does this mean for your business? We know this…
The Distance Selling Act: How to Protect Your Business with B2B eCommerce Terms and Conditions
Not many B2B eCommerce businesses know that selling from an online store is governed by the Distance Selling Act, a consumer legislation enacted by the Consumer Contracts Regulations. If not fully understood and adhered to, this can pose a problem for B2B eCommerce businesses. As the name suggests, consumer protections are put in place to protect the consumer and ideally…
The best way to do colour attributes in Magento 2 with my top 3 layered navigation recommendations
What is layered navigation and faceted search? Layered navigation in Magento 2 allows your users to sort their search results based on attributes, like price range, colour or category. Often it’s titled ‘Shop by’ and found left of the search results. This is also sometimes called faceted search as you can filter items by their different facets. Sounds simple right?…
How To Improve Your Magento Site Speed: 10 Tips
Before we look at how to improve your Magento site speed, it is vital to know why speed is so important. Understanding the value and benchmarks will help you understand how to budget and prioritise this type of work. A slow store means lost sales and unhappy customers We live in a world of increasing connectivity and choice. Websites users…
Apply consumer email marketing tactics to a B2B eCommerce store and crush your competition
Your customers will likely be in a constant battle to stay on top of the numerous emails landing in their inbox and it makes it very competitive for brands to get attention. Whereas B2B email marketing is historically straight-to-the-point, B2C email marketing uses a range of tactics and has become more strategic in its approach. We face a tightrope walk…
The awesome power of an Atomic Design Methodology
Atomic design is a methodology creating the smallest elements first and reusing them to save time and increase consistency.