5 Tips on How to Choose the Best eCommerce Development Company

Having an online presence is not a choice but a necessity. The current competition is high when it comes to both brick and mortar, and online eCommerce sphere. With the eCommerce market ready to grow 60% this year, there is no reason to sit back and relax.

The main objective of any firm is to not only get online fast but do it in the best possible way. In reality, it is not possible for any firm to build the eCommerce platform without any experience or team. Either they need to build their own team of developers or hire an eCommerce development company.

In this article, we will help you choose the best eCommerce development company. All the tips will help you narrow down your requirement and make the right choice. So, without any delay, let’s get started.

1. Look for the reviews and testimonials

The first thing that we recommend to do is check out the companies’ testimonials and reviews. They will be your first stepping stone when choosing the best out there. It gives you a signal whether you should go forward or not.

For example, if you find a company that has mediocre or bad reviews, it is no doubt a skip. However, don’t get fooled by excellent reviews or testimonials. Almost all the companies have excellent testimonials and reviews. It is a common practice to do paid reviews and testimonials, and as a user, it is hard to understand which one is real or fake. Once, you are satisfied, it's time to do more research.

2. Experience and Portfolio

eCommerce development is a complex trade. It requires expertise and experience to pull it off. That’s why as a business, you need to be sure that the development company that you are going to hire have the required expertise. To do so, you need to check out their portfolio. See what they have developed until now.

If they did projects similar to your vertical, you are all good! If they didn’t, you can always strike a conversation and ask them if they can work on your idea.

You also need to be wary of their technical expertise. Learn about which modules or tools they use or have knowledge in. You can also ask them questions if needed. If you see a positive response from their side, then chance are that they know what they are doing.

3. Interaction and Communication

Communicating your ideas, requirement and expectation are essential for the success of the project. To do so, you need to be extremely careful when choosing an eCommerce app development company. Ask them how and when they are going to communicate. This will open more dialogue and let you learn about their communication pattern. You may also want to ask about which communication tools they prefer, and the availability of the day. A good company will be reasonable in their approach and will never make things hard for you. They will be ready to adjust if there is a time-zone difference or even hire a person to take care of the communication altogether. If you can keep things clear from the start, you will have fewer disputes, better delivery times and great product development cycle.

4. Strategy and planning

A project has to go through a lot of things. That’s why you need to strategize and plan way early. Any good eCommerce company will be eager to share ideas, strategies or plans. They will also share cost estimates with you that will help you gauge your project better.

However, don’t expect anything from them without your input. The communication has to be both ways. The plans should also contain proper coordination between the customer and company executive.

If you plan it right, you will be able to customize your project accordingly. It will also help you further develop your project in future.

5. Deadlines and Time Frame

Time is money. And, that’s why you should be clear about the timeframes and deadlines. To make sure that you hire a competent company, be clear up front. Set proper deadlines and penalties if possible.

Any company that knows what they are doing will be clear in their approach and will also maintain deadlines and timeframes. If you have a tight timeframe, you may want to ask the development company to hire more developers. If they are serious, they will go forward for your recommendation or at least offer a different solution.

So, what do you think about the tips? Is there something that should have been included? Comment below and let us know.

About the Author

Siya Carla is Senior Business Development Executive at Finoit Technologies, a leading custom software development company which makes ideas into reality by providing unique design and services.

Siya Carla is Senior Business Development Executive at Finoit Technologies, a leading custom software development company which makes ideas into reality by providing unique design and services.