I am a 30-year veteran of computer programming and I've been building commerce-driven websites longer than most people have had an email address.
I've seen a lot of peojects over the years, and to be honest with you, a majority of them have been ill-conceived, poorly-managed or commercially unviable.
Sometimes I've had to "toe the company line" and follow business or technical plans I wasn't super happy about. But by working "pro-bono" in a personal and direct capacity I can be a great deal more candid and flexible with my advice!
These days I work for a large ecommerce system integrator specializing in a variety of platforms and technologies that gives me the ability to offer people the flexible solutions they really need. If it turns out that I can help you in some commercial capacity that's great, but I'm also happy just to provide free guidance or to make a referral to someone that has specific knowledge in your area of need. After 30 years I have many friends across the entire ecommerce landscape!
So if you have questions regarding online commerce, whether they be general or specific, give me a call and let's see if I can help!
Although I have worked on a wide range of platforms and technologies, these days I prefer Magento for most scenarios where the growth strategy requires more flexibility or control than many SMB solutions.
Of course, requirements are key and nobody can make such a recommendation without knowing the rest of the story. When selecting a platform we'll be sure to discuss the rest of your technology stack, how you operate and who you connect with. The answers to most technology questions start of with the phrase "it depends!"
I am happy to recommend other products and solutions. Sometimes Magento is too much for a company at a certain growth stage, and perhaps something like Shopify or Big Commerce is more appropriate.
Even though Magento is well-capable as an enterprise solution, sometimes an offering like Hybris or XXXX can deliver more proven capabilities in certain scenarios. I believe in matching requirements to platforms, not the other way around. Let's hear what you have going on and I'll be sure to keep an open mind!
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Call me today! I love helping companies big and small achieve their goals with powerful "keep it simple" strategies that sell more with less. I love working with everyone from budding entrepeneurs to seasoned, enterprise-level ecommerce operators. I'm sure I have some helpful advice just for you! Feel free to call, email or use the contact form below.
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Make sure you are picking the right platforms, technologies and integrations to get the job done. Don't just buy what someone is selling. "Know before, not after. Requirements matter!"
Do you have the right people involved? Is your team well-equipped to succeed? Do you have visibility into the process? Maybe you prefer to use your own staff or send work offshore?
Is your commerce plan cost-appropriate for the expected return? Are you biting off more than you can chew? Is budget being wasted on endless talking and meetings, not work?
The road to hell is paved with good intentions! How are you defining success, and can you measure progress against it? Or do you have to wait until it's too late to see what you get?
I am eager to help connect people with good ideas and strategies to maximize growth. If I can't help you with your specific area of concern I will be sure to find someone who can! Try reaching me during business hours, and if I don't pick up in the first try, plese try again or leave a message. You can also contact me via the form on this page or email me at:
Advice@CommerceTodd.com
Architects connection business and technology using requirements as their guide. This mixture of art and science relies not on prediction with a "crystal ball" but a keen intuition and a proven process of steering projects towards success.
Most shops allow projects to become complex or bloated without considering the alternatives in the bogger picture. Simple architecture is more stable and performant with lower operational costs. No extra points for writing the most code!
Seeing a system for the first time late in a project results in having to "pull and ace out of your sleeve" on launch day. Proving solutions in the beginning can accelerate sucess with more frequent feedback cycles and a higher degree of accuracy.