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BigCommerce Consultants: The Key to a Successful Launch

If you’re planning a new store launch on BigCommerce or a migration to BigCommerce, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed. There’s a lot to keep track of and do – products, content, design, settings and more. You may be hiring a developer or doing it yourself. Either way, BigCommerce consultants can be a tremendous help in making your launch go smoothly, reducing stress and minimizing launch delays. Let’s look at what they do and…

5 Tips for a Successful BigCommerce Migration

If you aren’t happy with your current e-commerce platform, you may be considering a migration to BigCommerce. From the security of a hosted SAAS platform to the plethora of features and functionality that BigCommerce provides, moving your website to BigCommerce can lead to increased sales and easier store management. But like any big project, migrating your website can have risks if you don’t do it properly. I’ve helped dozens of merchants migrate to BigCommerce from…

BigCommerce V3 Shared Options Compared to V2

In my previous posts in this series, we’ve looked at the general differences between BigCommerce’s V2 and V3 product experiences. We’ve also examined how V3 options, variants and rules compare to V2. In this post we’ll be looking at V3 shared options and how they differ from the traditional shared option sets available in V2. V3 Shared Options Cannot Be Assigned In Bulk The biggest change store owners will notice with V3 shared options is…

BigCommerce V3 Options, Variants and Rules Compared to V2

Now that you have an idea of the general differences between V2 and V3, it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty. The biggest differences between BigCommerce’s V2 and V3 product experiences can be found in how options function. Options are a major part of many store owners’ product management, so understanding these differences is critical if you’re considering an upgrade to V3. No More Option Sets First off, V3 options are no longer tied to…

BigCommerce V2 vs V3: Overall Differences

Now that you’ve read the initial BigCommerce V2 vs V3 post, let’s look at the basic differences between them. They are both functional and design related. This post will cover these general V2 vs V3 differences that store owners should be aware of if considering an upgrade. Left Navigation Instead of Top Navigation Tabs The most obvious change from V2 to V3 is the navigation placement. In V2, you can navigate through the various product…

BigCommerce V2 vs V3: What’s it all About?

If you’re a BigCommerce store owner, you may have heard people talking about “V2 vs V3”. These labels refer to the two unique product experiences that BigCommerce currently offers. New stores, and ones that were created in the last year or so, have the V3 product experience. Older stores have the V2 product experience. Why Does V2 vs V3 Matter? Some newer apps will only work if you’re on V3. And the new multi-storefront functionality…

Highlighting Some Favorite BigCommerce Website Designs for #PortfolioDay

It’s a new year, which means reflecting on all the projects I completed last year and the many amazing clients I had the pleasure of working worth. With Portfolio Day coming up this week, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite BigCommerce website projects, not just from 2021, but from the past few years. Cornucopia Popcorn Custom Website Design First up is Cornucopia Popcorn, which was of course fun because…

4 Affordable Ways to Increase BigCommerce Store Sales in 2022

Every BigCommerce store owner wants to increase their sales. But sometimes you’re limited by your budget, whether that’s because you’re a startup or small business or because of expenses you’ve made for other business needs. However, there are several budget-friendly ways to increase e-commerce sales, no matter how much you have to spend. As we move into the new year, here are my top four recommendations for increasing BigCommerce store sales in 2022 without breaking…