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Magento Development And Design
It’s estimated that eCommerce platform revenue will hit $1.8 trillion dollars annually by 2023 in the U.S. alone! eCommerce web development is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. It doesn’t matter if you’re a small business or a large one, a new one or an old one. If you want a slice, you’re going to need to start selling your products online.
There are hundreds of platforms to choose from, and Optimum7 has years of experience successfully integrating them into our clients’ website.
Optimum7 is an Expert eCommerce Development Company and we work with Shopify, Bigcommerce, Magento, Volusion, Infusionsoft, Netsuite, 3DCart and more. Our talented team of strategists, programmers and marketers can consult you on all of the platforms that will best suit the needs of your eCommerce business.
eCommerce REVENUE MANAGED ANNUALLY
1 Billion Dollars
HAPPY CLIENTS
1000 +
B2B eCommerce LEADS GENERATED MONTHLY
10,000+
+10,000
Happy customers since 2007.
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Why Choose Magento?
Magento is currently the most commonly used eCommerce software in the world with an estimated 20% of all eCommerce stores using Magento. Founded in 2007, Magento was purchased by eBay and X.Commerce before it was sold, again, to Adobe in 2018.
While the recent acquisition by Adobe may mean different product offerings in the future, for now Magento comes in two forms:
- Magento Open Source: Formerly known as “Magento Community Edition,” Magento OS is a free to use platform for you to install on your own server. This means you have to pay for domain hosting, SSL certificate, and other features that come built-in the Magento Commerce software.
- Magento Commerce: Magento Comm is built for large and enterprise level businesses and offers an extensive list of out-of-the-box features. It comes with a hefty price tag, but could be worth it if you are a large company with an in-house development Magento team. There are no standard pricing models for Magento Comm, you must contact them for a quote.
Magento Open Source vs. Magento Commerce
In terms of licensing, the difference between Magento OS and Magento Comm is simple. Magento Open Source is a non-hosted platform and is free to use, while Magento Comm
It should be noted, however, that Magento OS has more than seven features. This screenshot is from Magento, who clearly wants you to purchase their Premium package. We’ll go over some of the other features Magento OS offers later on.
Magento eCommerce Website Pricing
Magento Open Source is free to download and use, but factor in costs such as domain hosting, SSL, and the cost of a Magento web development team or partner agency.
Magento Comm does not come with standardized price packages. While a trial-version does exist, you need to reach out to Magento site and give them your contact information in order to use the trial. That being said, businesses who want to use Magento Comm should expect to pay $15,000-$50,000/year.
Who Should Use Magento Platform?
If you’re a small business looking to break into the eCommerce platform, we recommend using a different platform such as BigCommerce or Shopify, because of the high price-point and difficulty of use.
If you’re a large or enterprise-sized business (b2b and b2c) with successful, established eCommerce operations, Magento might be the right solution for you. Magento is built to handle thousands of products, tons of traffic, and large amounts of sales.
Regardless of whether you choose Magento OS or Magento Comm (Magento enterprise edition), having a Magento web development team on-site or a partner agency is essential.
Magento Websites Features
Marketing
- Coupons
- Customer Groups
- Recently Viewed & Compared Products
- Related Products, Up-Sells & Cross-Sells
- Persistent Shopping Cart
- Send Wish Lists By Email
Admin Features
- Multi-Store Capabilities
- Manage Permissions
- Resources block column
- Bulk Import/Export
- Tech resources
- Create & Edit Orders
- Printing
SEO
- Google Site Map
- Full Customizable URLs
- Metadata tools
Analytics
- Google Analytics
- Business Intelligence Pro Discover
- Built-In Reports Features
- Intelligence Pro Discover Insights
Catalog Management
- Multiple Product Types (virtual, digital, personalized, etc.)
- Unlimited Product Attributes
- Pre-Defined Attribute Sets
- Product Sorting
- Product Images
- Advanced Pricing Rules
Checkout & Shipping
- One-Page Checkout
- Guest Checkout
- Split Orders
- Tax & Shipping Estimates in Cart
- Order Tracking
Our Magento Web Development Process
Strategy & Analysis Services
We begin by analyzing your current business processes to create a well-organized plan that makes sense for your specific business and fits in your allocated budget.
Plan
In order for us to do our work efficiently and to keep you in the loop, we will set up an execution schedule for your Magento web development project.
Mockups
Our team of designers, Magento web developers, copywriters, and marketers will deliver testable mockups to ensure we are on the right track staying within your branding guidelines.
Magento Development Services
Our goal is to make sure our Magento web development experts and programmers provide ongoing support and feedback to make sure your vision is brought to life correctly.
Why Choose Optimum7 for development services?
The team at Optimum7 has a proven track record of creating professional and successful Magento eCommerce websites for clients in all industries. Our clients are delighted with new revenue opportunities by strategically using the targeted digital marketing tools we provide for them. Optimum7 can help your company leverage the power of feature rich Magento by customizing your online shop with all the business needs you desire. We would be elated to bring your company vision to life with our team of expert marketers, copywriters, developers, designers, and programmers.
At Optimum7, we have extensive knowledge and years of experience not only creating feature rich Magento websites but also maintaining them, migrating to and from Magento, and creating custom functionalities specialized for your company. A feature rich Magento website is no easy feat to meet but our certified Magento website development experts have worked on tens of thousands of Magento websites that they know all the processes and more to personalize your eCommerce website according to your brand. You will be able to see the progress we make in real time with testable designs to make sure your Magento store is up to par with the qualities your company holds high.
Custom Development Services for
Magento Website and Stores
Optimum7 has over 40 years of combined experience in eCommerce functionality, design, custom development, and setup. We have worked with independent mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike to deliver Magento stores that exceed business goals. We have built hundreds of websites from the ground up for almost every type of industry.
Our Magento Development Services
Conversion Rate Optimization
A drop in conversions may be due to hundreds of reasons, our team of front end experts and digital marketers are well versed in Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO). Our Magento web developers can go into the backend of your Magento website and diagnose where exactly on your site users are getting stuck or suddenly drop off the page. To bring your conversions back up, our experts can develop custom functionalities such as abandoned cart reminders, pre-checkout upsells and more.
Store Design & Customization
With a UI/UX customized eCommerce website, you will have an advantage over your competitors in promoting product sales and enhancing your customers’ shopping journey. Our designers can develop custom functionalities to add to your Magento website. Our programmers and expert team specialize in bringing your company vision to life by following your branding guidelines. We have designed over 500 custom functionalities for all platforms.
Smart Checkout & App Integration
Magento One Page Checkout allows your customers to purchase items without going through the hassle of multiple checkout pages, the team at Optimum7 can ensure that this feature is working correctly to give your customers the ultimate security. Our team of programmers and developers can integrate profit generating apps into your eCommerce site for increased sales.
Migrations
Want to migrate your store to Magento? The migration process to (or from) Magento website can be quite difficult and time consuming if you do not know how to program. Optimum7 has migrated hundreds of companies to a better performing and cost-effective platform. We have the ability to automate this process so well you won’t even notice when the migration is done.
Magento: Pros & Cons
Pros
- One page checkout
- Library free eCommerce advice
- Allows you to control every facet of your job
- Easy integration with third-party components
- Secure payment gateway integration
- A high degree of scalability with additional extensions and plug-ins
- Buyers are allowed to compare products and review them
Cons
- Requires developer skills to get started
- Customer support is only available to the enterprise package
- Steep learning curve
- Need to be quoted by a Magento development specialist
- Not the platform to use for company owners just trying to launch an online store
- Expensive if you are a small company owner
FAQ - Magento
Development
Is Magento a good platform for an eCommerce startup?
Though Magento is a well known and popular eCommerce platform for thousands of businesses it is not the platform to use if you are trying to get your feet off the ground. While there are similar technologies to enhance user experience, the technology behind Magento is highly specialized and advanced. If you are not experienced in web developing, coding, and designing you will have to hire a team of professionals to help you get started. Otherwise, you have the ability to use Magento U courses for training focused on every role in your business. Most eCommerce startups do not start with wads of cash available to invest in not only an eCommerce platform but also a team of developers.
Essentially, Magento platform is not for eCommerce startups or small businesses. If your team is skilled and able to handle the extensively advanced features of Magento, your company will find out how truly worthwhile Magento can be for an eCommerce platform.
Who is the Magento eCommerce platform best suited for?
Those who use Magento are not only skilled developers and designers they are also businesses that are able to meet Magento’s high fees. If your company is:
- Looking for advanced features and extensions
- Making revenue near the $1 million mark
- Looking to scale toward new opportunities
The Magento Enterprise version of Magento provides hosting, PCI compliance, domain name, customer support, payment processing and more which is best suited for lagers companies rather than smaller ones.
If you have your own development services or have the resources available to hire a team of expert Magento developers you or rather your team will appreciate the “Magento Go” interface. The features and menu items are easy to navigate for a Magento developer and offer great resources to other plugins. Magento customer is driving revenue to the millions due to the immense package of solutions the eCommerce platform offers. Overall, Magento can provide your company with vast amounts of third party tools to improve your online stores and your customer experience. This is only if you can support the high fees and advanced technology used on the platform.
Does Magento offer quality and good-looking themes?
As an open-source company, Magento does not come with many built-in themes. You can find themes of various third-party developers that are good looking and also mobile responsive. There are free themes available on these third-party sites but most are not for companies trying to eventually scale and reach new margins. You will find that most of the themes do come in packages and in these packages, you can find their own sets of advanced extensions. Choose a theme that mirrors your company image and offers the most valuable extensions for your brand.
Because we are living in what it seems to be the prime years of the digital age, there is an increasingly huge market of mobile devices users to reach. If your company is not on mobile you may be losing thousands of dollars in revenue due to the gap of potential clients you are missing out on. Your company site must be mobile responsive and have the same aesthetic appeal as your desktop version. You do not need mobile users to go on your site and abandon it due to slow loading speed, massive images, and unformatted text. When searching for a Magento design it is imperative that you find a mobile-friendly design.
How is the user experience on Magento?
The real key to success on not only Magento but all eCommerce platforms is the user. If your online potential customers are not satisfied with your online store and cannot navigate through it without a problem then it is time to reevaluate your strategy. You not only have to pay close attention to your backend functionality, but also the frontend features your customers will be looking at. Magento has a universe full of features you can add to enhance the user experience, digital marketing efficiency, and mobile friendliness of your eCommerce site. Frontend usability should always be the first priority when developing your eCommerce website, Magento’s enhancing features creates a clear path to effective digital marketing strategy, increased brand awareness, sales, and amplified customer loyalty.
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