If you’ve ever thought, “I want to tweak my checkout page, but I’m scared I’ll mess something up,” you’re not alone. The BigCommerce checkout is intentionally locked down for good reason: it’s one of the highest-converting checkouts in the industry, and a single change can disrupt that delicate balance. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with the default look and feel. There are safe ways to customize your BigCommerce checkout — both simple and advanced…
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When launching a BigCommerce store, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to stick with a free theme or invest in a premium one. On the surface, free themes seem like an easy way to save money, but depending on your store’s needs, that savings might cost you in lost conversions or extra development work down the road. Here’s my take after working with hundreds of BigCommerce merchants. Free Themes: Budget-Friendly but Limited…
Category pages often get overlooked, but they play a huge role in how shoppers browse your store and decide what to buy. Done right, they can significantly improve click-through rates, time on site, and even conversion. Done wrong? They’ll frustrate customers and leave money on the table. Here’s what I recommend including on your BigCommerce category pages to create a more conversion-friendly experience based on what I’ve seen work across hundreds of stores. Layout Basics:…
I get this question a lot, especially from clients who see there’s an update available for their theme and wonder if they should apply it. But theme updates aren’t always as straightforward as they seem. Let’s break down what these updates actually mean, how they work in BigCommerce, and when it makes sense to invest the time and effort in updating your store’s design. What Happens When a Theme Is Updated? When you first install…
Duck Soup E-Commerce, a leading e-commerce development agency specializing in BigCommerce solutions, is proud to announce its official recognition by Vendorland as one of the Top BigCommerce Development Companies for 2025. This honor places Duck Soup E-Commerce among the most trusted and innovative technology partners in the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape. Vendorland, a globally recognized B2B marketplace and review platform, annually evaluates hundreds of service providers to spotlight those that consistently deliver exceptional results, technical expertise,…
If you’re in the middle of evaluating e-commerce platforms, it can be hard to cut through the noise. Everyone claims to be “the best,” every platform has its loyal fans, and at a glance, they all kind of look the same. But they’re not. And picking the wrong one can lead to serious frustration (and sometimes a full rebuild) down the road. I’ve worked with hundreds of merchants across all kinds of platforms, and in…
One of the things I appreciate most about BigCommerce is that it doesn’t try to be all things to all people. It’s not pretending to be your ERP, CRM, email platform, and PIM — and that’s a good thing. Instead, BigCommerce focuses on doing the e-commerce part really well, while giving you the flexibility to connect the tools you actually use to run your business. In this post, I’m walking through some of the most…
If you’re running a high-traffic store — or planning to scale into that territory — your e-commerce platform starts to matter a whole lot more. You’re not just looking for something that “gets the job done.” You need stability. You need flexibility. And you need something that won’t choke during Black Friday or fall apart every time your catalog grows. I’ve worked with plenty of enterprise and fast-scaling merchants who’ve hit major roadblocks with platforms…