So, you're on the hunt for the best D2C Shopify alternative? Well, you're not alone! With the D2C market in India projected to skyrocket to $100 billion by 2025 (yes, you read that right), the stakes are higher than ever. And while Shopify might be the go-to for many, it’s not always the magic wand that works for every business. Rising costs, scalability issues, or simply the need for something more advanced – we get it, sometimes it’s just...
As we enter the final quarter of 2024 and begin planning our growth strategy for 2025, it's the perfect time to reevaluate our eCommerce platforms and consider a Shopify Plus alternative to better support future growth.
While Shopify Plus has been a popula...
Why Indian Enterprises Need A Shopify Alternative
India's eCommerce market is set for a massive boom, with projections indicating it will be worth $300 billion by 2030 (source: Statista). This rapid growth has driven many enterprises to explore full-features ecommerce platforms that can create a unique ecommerce ecosystem for their brand.
While many initially chose Shopify, its limitations have increasingly led businesses to explore
As Indian enterprises increasingly explore eCommerce, many face the challenge of efficiently managing both B2B and D2C operations. While Shopify has been a popular choice, its limitations in handling the complexity of these dual models make it less ideal for fast-growing businesses. That's where Shopify alternatives for managing B2B and D2C businesses step in to offer better solutions tailore...
As B2B eCommerce grows rapidly in India, many enterprises are discovering that Shopify, though good for B2C, may not meet all the unique demands of B2B businesses. Whether it's due to limitations in customization, pricing structures, scalability, or localization issues, businesses are looking for Shopify Plus alternatives that can give more tailored solutions for Indian B2B companies.
As Indian B2B companies seek mo...
Is Shopify really the best fit for your enterprise?
Now that we are entering the last quarter of 2024 and gearing up for 2025, it might be time to take a hard look and start exploring Shopify alternatives for Indian enterprises.
As your business grows, your eCommerce platform should be able to keep pace, right? Imagine growing rapidly on Shopify and then being hit by challenges that force you to search Shopify alternatives.
Well, this is the story of many enterprises in India.
While Shopify has built its reputation as a go-to option for many, it often leaves enterprises fee...
In today’s fast-paced world of ecommerce, businesses need enterprise ecommerce platforms that are not only flexible and scalable but also future-ready to keep up with ever-changing customer demands.
Sure, Shopify is a big name in the industry, but let’s be honest— forums and help groups are full of queries searching for the best
If your enterprise B2B business has been successfully running its online brand store for a while, you might consider multi-store ecommerce as the next step in your growth strategy. Whether you are planning to add new products by onboarding new distributors or growing to new domestic and international markets, building a multi-storefront B2B marketplace is an idea worth considering.
Multi-store ecommerce enables you ...
When enterprise brands build a B2B marketplace, it is not just an additional sales channel.
Instead, the wholesale multi vendor marketplace becomes the platform that sets your brand for strategic growth and innovation.
But to unlock new opportunities and build a successful B...
Well, the age-old adage, “Know your customer” has never rung truer!
In the fast-paced ecommerce world, B2B marketplaces seek to forge deeper relationships with their clients.
But how do you connect with your customers?
How do you create a B2B marketplace website that is user-friendly?
Wonder what is the secret sauce for boosting B2B sales?
B2B Marketplace: Ecommerce...
Wonder what separates the good from the great in the world of B2B ecommerce?
Hint: It is no more about making that initial sale on your B2B marketplace.
Okay, let us break to you -
It’s about building lasting relations that ensure repeat purchases and
Every B2B marketplace has sellers.
But, the most successful wholesale marketplace is one that can entice, attract, and accelerate growth by successfully bringing onboard competitors’ sellers.
The thought of welcoming powerhouse sellers from competitors might likely have been on your brand’s agenda while planning strategic business growth.
The actual execution, however, neve...
Maintaining a consistent flow of sales is indeed crucial for success in the competitive B2B world.
With an enterprise brand it becomes even more crucial to offer a perennial flow of orders for all your sellers and distributors.
Slack and dry sales periods can be quite challenging to navigate, often requiring innovative strategies and the right timing to overcome.
Need...
You have a successful B2B marketplace and commissions are rolling in steadily.
Your wholesale marketplace is on the right track for sure!
But what’s going to be your next strategic move?
How do you plan to amp up your earnings and profit?
In the fiercely competitive B2B landscape, depending solely on vendor commissions is no longer enough to stay ahead of the curve.
To unlock the full poten...
Your B2B marketplace (with your distributors as sellers) is officially up, running and thriving.
Going digital was BOLD!
Leveraging the distributor ecommerce model has modernized your business and is paying rich dividends.
What next?
Well, it is time to make your brand ...
The diverse linguistic landscape and the booming economy of India offer a vast playground for businesses seeking growth and expansion.
When you embrace multilingualism in your B2B marketplace in India, you can tap into the treasure trove of opportunities.
Right from fostering customer relationships to unlocking new markets, the advantages are boundless.
So why l...
Interesting things are happening in the B2B marketplace ecosystem.
For starters, building a distributor marketplace website has become a norm for B2B companies.
Secondly, securing a brand presence in the staggering $20.9 trillion B2B market where B2B ecommerce is forecasted to grow at a...
How do you envision making your B2B marketplace successful?
Wonder what’s the next big step to make your B2B marketplace platform stand out?
Well, to race ahead of your competition, you need to stay atop the customer buying preferences. So Are you aligned with your customer’s expectations?
But what exactly are the enterprise ecommerce t...
If the idea of launching your white label marketplace has long been on your brand’s to-do list, this is the time to consider the launch on a priority basis.
Wonder why?
For starters, the current ecommerce landscape is poised for innovation and expansion.
Secondly, buyers actively seek the convenience and diversity offered by marketplaces, presenting an ideal scenario to solidify your brandi...
Is your current B2B sales strategy not yielding results?
Worried about the slack sales season?
Don’t know what is the winning formula to skyrocket sales for your B2B wholesale marketplace?
Well, the success mantra is TIMELESS, give your customers what no one else gives them.
In the competitive digital world, where every business is vying for attention, the whole gameplay i...
B2B2C Ecommerce is the game-changer business model for enterprise brands.
Wonder why?
Well, there are many reasons but the 2 most important ones are:
- The B2B2C business model combines the goodness of B2B and B2C to give enterprises access to a wider market and ...
When the entire Indian B2B industry is veering towards the online ecommerce route, is your B2B company still tethered to selling offline?
Well, staying behind is no more a choice today.
As the Indian B2B industry is rapidly adapting to online sales channels, it's time you build an online store for your B2B company as well.
Wondering what way to take to hop on the ecommerce bandwagon?
How to align your brand to the needs of your customers?
Well...
The sales ecosystem has spilled over to craft a new model - B2B2C ecommerce.
Ecommerce is expanding to new markets and sectors creating widespread disruption. And business-to-business-to-consumer setup is the engine behind the crazy growth of many enterprises.
With different channels merging, and newer solutions coming up, it has been tough for enterprise bran...
The business-to-business ecommerce sector is no less than an ocean of opportunities, all you have to do is ride the wave by building your B2B marketplace. After all, you also want to set your business on a journey of exploration and growth. Don’t you?
Building your online presence with a B2B...
With B2B apps rapidly becoming the preferred sales channel in the wholesale ecommerce landscape, it's just the right time to build and leverage mobile apps for your B2B brand.
Ever wondered what makes mobile apps so highly demanded?
Yes, you guessed it right!
It is the comfort they offer.
And the way it helps you implement data-driven, real-time
B2B ecommerce buying is not a linear graph.
The B2B buyers today look at a diversified shopping experience that treats them just like a B2C customer.
Yes, 80% of B2B buyers expect the same buying experience as they get while shopping from a B2C business.
Well, attracting, converting, and retaining buyers on your B2B ecomme...
With the changing rules of ecommerce, it has certainly become tough to sustain the market.
And you are unknowingly limiting your growth by selling just to B2B or just to B2C.
What’s the way forward then?
What if we say you can transform your business by leveraging the B2B model to eventually sell to the end customers?
Wonder how?
Enter - ...
B2B2C ecommerce is a lucrative but tricky business model to maneuver!
Thanks to many myths circulating in the business-to-business-to-consumer ecommerce ecosystem, brands are hesitant to leverage the business model despite knowing it can be their ticket to success.
But here we are, debunking all the myths and going down straight on the facts on how to establish a conversion-oriented
If there is one business model that has translated into crazy growth for many enterprise brands, it is - B2B2C ecommerce.
Look around and there is proof galore!
Brands like Nykaa, Urban Company, BigBasket, or any of our go-to brands are nailing the B2B2C model, making the enterprise ecommerce battle even more INTENSE and INTERESTING.
Gone are th...
A flourishing enterprise marketplace is a reason to be happy. But is it reason enough to stick to the very same business model for eternity?
Certainly not!
The ecommerce landscape is witnessing tectonic shifts. Brands are using market insights and improved supply chains to build hybrid business models that quickly disrupt the market.
Gone are the days when just being a B2B market leader was enough to...
Can you run your ecommerce business without building your marketplace apps?
Certainly not!
And your B2B marketplace is no exception!
Yes, to engage and convert your B2B buyers, you need to build the marketplace apps, the channel most loved by your clients.
Wondering what makes us say so?
Look for yourself:
Gone are the days when shopping on a B2B online marketplace meant browsing through a glued together site with minimal aesthetics and a complex ordering process.
New age enterprise ecommerce solutions for wholesale buying are a mirror image of their cousin B2C marketplace.
Wondering how?
Well, the most remarkable one is...
The top two trends of the rapidly evolving Business-to-business industry are;
- Ecommerce is the way to make your B2B business future-proof ( 90% of B2B organizations have moved to digital selling)
- Brands with a B2B on...
The B2B marketplace business model has emerged as a winner for enterprises, sellers and customers in the post-pandemic rapidly evolving business landscape.
Wondering how?
With 80% of the B2B sales expected to be done online by 2025, and B2B marketplace sales set to register a 71% growth from 2019 to 2027, it’s clear customers prefer buying online more than ever before
Ecommerce sales...
COVID-19 disrupted our lives and radically changed healthcare and diagnostics markets worldwide. While telemedicine brought doctors to our homes, digital diagnostics services made it easy to validate and accurately diagnose ailments. With pathology samples getting collected from patients’ doorsteps and results available online in digital format it became easier for patients to a...
The pandemic outbreak preeminently accelerated digital adoption in recent years.
But how can enterprises capitalize on the market boom?
Well, B2B ecommerce is the road to the future for enterprises planning to chart a northward chart!
Wondering what makes us say that?
Let us look at some B2B ecommerce figures for 2023:
Did you know that the cross-border ecommerce market value is expected to reach $ 4 trillion by 2027?
Surprising right?
Well, there's no second-guessing the fact that ecommerce is thriving all around the world.
And online marketplaces have a big role in this growth.
Wonder how?
Let us take you through the maze of
The COVID disruptions and crisis response to the unprecedented situations established the B2B marketplace model as a clear winner for business owners, sellers and enterprise customers.
Reports from Gartner and DHL suggest that 80% of B2B sales will be done online by 2025. Interestingly, global B2B multi-seller websites reported 5.3X growth in sales from 2020 to 2022. Also, B2B marketplaces have registered 7.2X faster gro...
Of the many disruptions of COVID-19, one of the few positive ones was the hypergrowth of online pharmacy and telemedicine.
Necessitated by the demands of the unprecedented times, the wholesale pharmacy and healthcare segment needed to react quickly to the fast-changing dynamics of the situation. The most significant pain point of mobilising resources in such times was the fragmented and largely offlin...
B2B E-commerce is an unstoppable juggernaut.
Research suggests that 80% of B2B sales will be done online by 2025. A figure worth taking note of!
Add to this the fact that B2B ecommerce sales are set to register a 71% growth from 2019 to 2027.
...Online B2B marketplaces have revolutionised the B2B landscape in India. While digital adoption and mobile penetration have accelerated B2B ecommerce growth, the one factor that brought B2B traders, suppliers and distributors to mainstream ecommerce was the advent and success of B2B marketplaces like Udaan, Alibaba, IndiaMART etc.<...
The ecommerce industry has grown leaps and bounds in recent years. And with the COVID push, each and every industry moved to the online market, reshaping the future of ecommerce for good.
Well, with a new year round the corner and digital selling showing no signs of slowing down, it would be interesting to understand, evaluate and implement the latest
Ahh — those never-ending sales cycles on B2B marketplaces.
It can be so frustrating trying to move potential customers along, only to have them stall at some point along the way.
Every B2B enterprise has experienced the frustrations of a long and arduous sales cycle at some point in its journey. There are a lot of moving parts, an...
Have you come across a multi store ecommerce brand? We bet you have.
Yes, Amazon is one giant multi store ecommerce enterprise that has influenced the lives of buyers across the world. With separate stores for different locations, like amazon.in for India, amazon.co.uk for UK and so on, and millions of users on each, Amazon has successfully proved the worth of a multi store marketplace combined with the goodness of multi vendor set-up.
Curious to know more about the
When you are planning to scale your enterprise brand to a wider audience, the one business model that just fits right is the multi vendor marketplace.
With the growing popularity of online marketplaces and one success story after the other, it is natural for ent...
B2B2C Ecommerce - Changing the rules of business for Enterprise Brands
Traditionally, when we thought about the business models for enterprise brands, the choices were binary. Brands either operated on the B2B model or they served end consumers through the B2C model. Many businesses still operate the same way. But for many others, the siloed business models were no longer viable and more importantly profitable.
With B2B ecommerce projected to be worth $20.9 trillion by 2027, this is the most opportune time for enterprise brands to build their own B2B ecommerce software solutions. However, choosing the right B2B ecommerce platform for their requirements needs to be a well thought decision that helps brands to stay in tune with the latest B2B trends.
Buyers are no longer asking for omnichannel presence from brands. They are moving away from brands that fail to offer it!
From online stores to mobile apps to their favourite social platforms and wearable devices or traditional brick and mortar stores; the modern ...
Does your enterprise ecommerce brand have an enormous volume of site visitors, but only a tiny percentage of them are converting into customers? Despite promoting products on multiple channels and plunging money in various campaigns, does your monthly conversion still suck? If yes, then probably you are not personalizing your