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Let’s save B2B for Phase 2

The proverbial face palm happens a few times a year when a client or prospect quickly states:
“Let’s save B2B for a later phase”
There is an understanding that during project planning, a brand or manufacturer needs to decide how scope will unfold, and budget or timeline are determining factors. For companies looking to transform both their direct-to-consumer experience and digital B2B sales, we often hear this same statement about pushing B2B commerce to a later date.

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Owning Our Estimates

So your boss has this great idea and needs you to make it happen. She wants to add a feature to your storefront but you have no idea how to do it. It's time to turn to your Support team at Binary Anvil.

Here at Binary Anvil, we pride ourselves on our meticulous process and transparent estimates. When you bring us your idea, we swing into action to make it a reality. Here's a glimpse into how we make it happen:

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Early Adoption of New Technologies with Adobe Commerce: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, staying ahead of the curve is essential for businesses aiming to thrive in competitive markets. Adobe Commerce stands as a prominent platform offering robust solutions for online retailers. However, like any innovative technology, early adoption of Adobe Commerce-related technologies comes with its own set of pros and cons. In this article, we'll explore the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of early adoption in Adobe Commerce’s ecosystem.

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What to Expect When Building a New Website

Creating a new online site is not a small endeavor. Every one of the clients we've worked with approaches the process thoughtfully and thoroughly. There is a budget for the site build, a target on when it should be launched, and a list of features that are needed. However, there is typically one thing our clients don't have... Any experience going through the process of building a new E-Commerce site. Fortunately, our team has had fantastic success walking clients through this process and delivering a shi…

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A Comparative Analysis of Drupal and Adobe Commerce for E-commerce Solutions

When it comes to building robust and feature-rich e-commerce websites, businesses often find themselves at a crossroads when choosing the right platform. Two popular platforms are Drupal and Adobe Commerce (formerly known as Magento). In this post, we will deep dive into the strengths, weaknesses, and key features of both platforms to help businesses make an informed decision based on their specific requirements.

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Ensuring Smooth Functionality: Pages to Test on Adobe Commerce Sites

Adobe Commerce is a powerful e-commerce platform that empowers businesses to create robust online stores. However, to deliver a seamless shopping experience, thorough testing is essential. In this blog post, we'll explore the key pages that require testing on Adobe Commerce sites. 

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Caching 101: Adobe Commerce Answer to Lightning-Fast E-commerce

In the digital world where time is of the essence, speed and efficiency are imperative to deliver a good online user experience. Many digital platforms like Magento 2, a leading e-commerce solution, incorporate a technique known as caching to enhance performance and improve user satisfaction.

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Demystifying Adobe Commerce Indexers

Adobe Commerce, the popular e-commerce platform, is truly a marvel with its rich features and adaptability. But, like a stage production, some of its most essential elements work behind the scenes, out of the spotlight. One of those key players is indexers, the unsung heroes of Adobe Commerce!

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Who done it? Finding and Using Adobe Commerce admin Action Logs (Admin reports)

Your images disappeared from your website's home page. A customer placed an order for an item they shouldn't have access to and upon investigation, you learn that their customer group mysteriously changed. An order was canceled and no one on the customer service team seems to know why. All of a sudden hundreds of orders with free shipping are coming in and there is no current promotion running. You have probably encountered one of these scenarios or a similar one, in your career in eCommerce. It can be a…

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Managing Scope Change Throughout Your Project

Making changes in the middle of an e-commerce project can be stressful and daunting.  Where should you start if you want or need to adjust the scope or add a new feature? What are some methods that might help navigate introducing change during a bustling e-commerce project? In this article, we'll briefly discuss some ways to stay on top of changing scope throughout a project the right way. 

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She's an admin, he's an admin, everyone's an admin! - How to control admin access in Adobe Commerce

The Adobe Commerce admin panel gives the user near total control of your website(s); from customer data, marketing campaigns, and advertising content to the ability to process customer orders. Throughout a website's lifecycle, a surprising amount of people will need access to the admin panel for a variety of reasons. Some of them will need it for a short-term basis like a 3rd developer troubleshooting an issue, and some of them only need it for specific cases like your in-house product or customer service…

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Fixed-Cost E-Commerce Projects: The Clear Choice for Project Control

The e-commerce industry is a rapidly evolving landscape, where staying ahead of the competition requires efficient project management and strategic decision-making. In this dynamic environment, successful execution of projects can make all the difference between triumph and failure. In this article, we’ll compare the fixed-cost waterfall and time and materials approaches to project management within the e-commerce sector, while highlighting the unique advantages of fixed-cost projects in e-commerce ventur…

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