Running a business online can be a bit frustrating if you do not have a perfect eCommerce solution that matches Your Business model. Among the eCommerce solutions, NetSuite SuiteCommerce has shown unmatched capabilities in delivering robust functionality in the digital platform. But what exactly is NetSuite SuiteCommerce?
Definition of NetSuite SuiteCommerce
NetSuite SuiteCommerce is a core business component that is designed to deliver advanced eCommerce solutions seamlessly. NetSuite Suitecommerce integrates the traditional business functionalities such as inventory, order management, marketing analysis, merchandising customer service, and financial analysis.
In this blog, we are going to outline the basics of NetSuite SuiteCommerce that you should know before implementing an eCommerce solution for Your Business.
1. SuiteCommerce Is NetSuite’s eCommerce Solution
It is a fact that SuiteCommerce is hosted on the world’s largest platform. NetSuite offers two options for SuiteCommerce namely; SuiteCommerce (SC) and SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA). The two products are different in terms of the capabilities they offer. First, SuiteCommerce Advanced offers businesses access to Source Code. Therefore, you can customize your web store to match Your Business look. Secondly, SuiteCommerce is scheduled to upgrade automatically twice a year just as is the case with NetSuite’s ERP. On the other side, SuiteCommerce Advanced is upgraded manually since it grants source code access to businesses.
2. SuiteCommerce Is NetSuite, Not Integrated Solution
It is very obvious that you will not be integrating the SuiteCommerce solution to NetSuite.This is an added advantage because you will be running your web store on the most reliable platform. Unlike other solutions like Magento which will require customers, taxes, shipping, and items to be stored on separate platforms, SuiteCommerce stores all the data in NetSuite. Literally, NetSuite stores all the data and SuiteCommerce is a tool for displaying the data as well as allowing your customers to buy.
3. SuiteCommerce Runs on Extension Layer
The extensibility layer is a link between the NetSuite extensions which help in the customization of products and the source code. This feature helps both SuiteCommerce and SuiteCommerce Advanced to use the already existing extension or add new extensions to boost the functionality of their web store. As Your Business grows, you will surely need extensions to add functionality to your web store. Some of the extensions you can add include Infinite Scroll, Blog, Product Comparison, etc. However, you should have great knowledge and expertise to determine when, where, and how to create custom extensions.
4. Dedicated User Accounts
The most interesting thing is the “My Account” feature available in both SuiteCommerce and SuiteCommerce Advanced. This feature grants the customers access to pieces of information that include transaction history, purchasing history, quotes, and reordering products. Besides, you can also update their credit cards, and view invoices for B2B clients. Suppose you also want to create a quick quote and allow customers to view them, then you can do that under “My Account”.
5. NetSuite Themes Collection
Every website must be founded on a specific theme. With NetSuite, you will get access to a number of themes that you can use to jumpstart or revamp your web store. You have the option of choosing a theme that suits Your Business’ concept. The Site Management Tool (SMT) can also help you to modify the NetSuite theme and have that complete package of your web store. If you want a custom theme or web store, then you can use Seibert Consulting Group (SCG). However, NetSuite themes are easy and cost-effective to set up.
6. Choose B2C or B2B in SuiteCommerce
In most cases, a website can be viewed as a B2B or a B2C but all users expect to be treated individually regardless of their nature of business. This is because your web store might be dealing with businesses but the users who visit your website on behalf of those businesses want to be treated just like customers. With SuiteCommerce, you have an option to build your website that serves your clients as businesses and customers. In addition, you can use NetSuite’s Personalized Catalog View (PCV) to configure your web store such that you can personalize B2B and B2C views.
Conclusion
Taking Your Business to the next step can only come to reality if you have the right expertise to deliver outstanding solutions. At Seibert Consulting Group, we specialize in delivering modern solutions to businesses that aim at taking full advantage of the eCommerce platform. We always customize our solutions to align with Your Business requirements and goals. Let’s start talking about your project and find out how we can help your business grow. Get in touch with us via our chatbot or email hello@seibertconsulting.com and via our direct line at 760-205-5440.
