B2B stores usually go sideways before design ever matters. The trouble starts when pricing rules live in spreadsheets, sales reps override orders by email, and customers expect account-specific terms that the store cannot handle cleanly. A solid BigCommerce B2B setup guide starts there – with the operational reality behind the storefront. BigCommerce can support B2B well, but only if the setup reflects how your business actually sells. That means understanding who can buy, what they…
E-Commerce Strategy & Planning
Planning an e-commerce website or trying to figure out your next move? This is where most businesses get stuck.
This section covers the decisions that actually impact your timeline, budget, and long-term growth — from how long a BigCommerce launch takes to what’s involved in a migration, redesign, or platform switch.
You’ll find breakdowns of real-world timelines, common delays, and what to expect at each stage, along with guidance on how to prepare, avoid costly mistakes, and move faster.
If you’re evaluating your options, comparing approaches, or trying to understand what’s involved before you start, these articles will help you make informed decisions and plan your next steps with confidence.
If your sales team is still emailing price sheets, manually keying in wholesale orders, or approving the same customer requests over and over, your B2B ecommerce problem is not traffic. It is process. A solid BigCommerce B2B store setup fixes that, but only if the store is built around how your buyers actually purchase. That is where many projects go sideways. Merchants get excited about features, start configuring the storefront, and only later realize their…
If your Volusion store feels harder to manage than it should, you’re not imagining it. A Volusion to BigCommerce migration is rarely just a platform switch. It’s usually a cleanup project, a UX project, a catalog project, and an operations project bundled into one decision. Merchants who treat it like a simple copy-and-paste job tend to pay for that later in broken data, weak SEO carryover, and launch-week chaos. Why merchants start a volusion to…
TL;DR: Zero-downtime BigCommerce migrations require running both platforms simultaneously — not just faster imports. Lower DNS TTL 72 hours before cutover, set up webhook-based order forwarding during the transition, and map 301 redirects for 95%+ of URLs. The DNS switch takes minutes, but plan for 24-48 hours of dual-platform order management while propagation completes. Why Store Downtime Costs More Than You Think For a store processing $50,000 monthly, every hour offline means roughly $69 in…
Thinking about a redesign for your BigCommerce store? A fresh design can make your site faster, more modern, and more effective at turning visitors into customers. But before you dive in, it’s worth taking a step back. Rushing into a redesign without preparation is one of the biggest reasons projects go off track. This simple checklist will help you organize your thoughts, avoid common mistakes, and make sure you’re ready to get the most out…
If your BigCommerce store feels outdated or isn’t performing as well as you’d like, you might be wondering: Do I need a full redesign, or can I just customize my current theme? Both options can improve your site — but the right choice depends on your goals, budget, and how far your existing theme can stretch. Let’s break down the difference between theme customization and a full redesign so you can decide which path makes…
If you’ve realized it’s time to give your BigCommerce store a facelift, the next question is usually: “How much is this going to cost me?” The honest answer: it depends. A redesign can range from a few hundred dollars for smaller tweaks to several thousand for a full overhaul. What matters most is understanding what drives those costs so you can budget realistically — and avoid surprises. The Price Range for a Redesign A BigCommerce…
One of the first questions store owners ask when considering a redesign is: “How long will this actually take?” The short answer: it depends. A BigCommerce redesign can be as quick as a few weeks or stretch out over a few months depending on how much work needs to be done. The good news is, you have options — and if speed is your top priority, there are ways to get results faster without cutting…
