When you’re first looking into SuiteCommerce for your business, there’s a wealth of information to navigate. This guide aims to help you grasp why SuiteCommerce stands apart from other eCommerce platforms.
As you consider SuiteCommerce for your business, there’s plenty to understand. This guide serves as an ideal introduction to help you recognize how SuiteCommerce varies from other NetSuite eCommerce alternatives.
What is SuiteCommerce, and how does it integrate with NetSuite?
Many are familiar with NetSuite as it revolutionizes the cloud ERP landscape. It has maintained its status as the top-rated cloud ERP software for several years and continues to dominate the market. This popularity stems from its robust yet intricate capabilities that empower businesses to achieve remarkable success. What you may not realize is that NetSuite has a dedicated eCommerce platform known as SuiteCommerce. This platform is exclusively available to NetSuite clients due to its seamless integration within the NetSuite ecosystem. A key point to note: you don’t need to integrate SuiteCommerce; the integration is already built in. We’ll delve into this further later on.
What versions of SuiteCommerce are available?
SuiteCommerce is offered in two primary versions: SuiteCommerce Advanced and SuiteCommerce Standard. At first glance, they appear quite similar. However, the main distinction lies in the fact that SuiteCommerce Advanced grants developers greater freedom to modify the source code, allowing for nearly endless customization possibilities. This can be vital for businesses aiming to create a unique online store or implement features that are not typically available.
SuiteCommerce Standard, introduced recently as the premier SuiteCommerce option, still permits many customizations. It's wise to discuss your eCommerce goals when considering this version. A NetSuite commerce partner can provide support during this evaluation to ensure all your needs are met.
What advantages does SuiteCommerce offer?
The foremost advantage of SuiteCommerce over other platforms is its direct connection to NetSuite without the need for any integration efforts. You won’t require third-party integrators like Celigo, nor any custom integration setups. In contrast, platforms like Shopify or Wix necessitate an integration to leverage NetSuite data. With SuiteCommerce, you can directly access all your NetSuite data for use on your online store.
Why should you use Themes, Extensions, and SuiteApps?
NetSuite provides predefined SuiteCommerce themes that might closely align with your requirements, but you can also acquire additional themes through a NetSuite commerce partner.
Extensions offer an extra layer of functionality. For instance, displaying a custom NetSuite record in the ‘My Account’ section of your online store is one way to enhance user experience.
SuiteApps serve as pre-built integrations that sync with NetSuite. For example, Paystand offers a SuiteCommerce SuiteApp that enhances the payment process, allowing users to pay invoices directly via their ‘My Account’ with various payment options.
Bonus Pro Tips:
Utilize the sandbox environment after launching your SuiteCommerce site.
Embrace customizations, as they can greatly improve your business efficiency. Just ensure thorough testing in the sandbox environment.
Explore themes and extensions developed by other companies for ready-made customizations.
Implementations do not require direct use of NetSuite, and partnering with an expert can provide more personalized attention.
Begin crafting your website mockups early, especially if you have an in-house graphic designer. This aids in planning all the features you wish to incorporate on your website. Check out available SuiteCommerce themes for examples.
Consult your NetSuite commerce partner about pre-existing options when you anticipate needing a customization, as this can help reduce costs.
Oracle NetSuite Alliance Partner & Commerce Partner
We hope this article equips you with valuable insights into NetSuite and its capabilities for your business. If you have any questions regarding NetSuite or SuiteCommerce that haven't been covered here, feel free to ask! Versich is a certified Oracle NetSuite Alliance Partner & Commerce Partner, ready to support all types of NetSuite and SuiteCommerce projects, big or small.
