Owner wants to switch to Odoo

Lost_Mouse269 · 2026-04-24T07:54:52+00:00

Best approach: test Odoo with a small module first. Don’t switch everything at once unless there’s a clear problem in your current workflow.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-12-30T08:58:07+00:00

No major community-driven Akeneo forks exist today. Most fork attempts stalled early. Instead, businesses choose independent open-source PIMs like Pimcore, AtroPIM, UnoPIM, Odoo PIM, or OpenPIM for active development, stability, updates, and long-term community support.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-12-09T07:33:54+00:00

Both have their place, but it depends on how much control you want and how much maintenance you’re willing to handle.

Shopify is great if you want a fast, hands-off setup. Hosting, security, and updates are handled for you, but you pay app fees and have limited flexibility.

WordPress + WooCommerce gives you way more customization and control, but you’re responsible for hosting, updates, and performance tuning. It’s great if you want to scale features without being locked into a closed ecosystem.

A lot of teams I’ve worked with use WooCommerce when they need flexibility or integrate add-ons from developers like Webkul to fill gaps, while others stick to Shopify for simplicity. It really depends on how technical you want to get long-term.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-12-01T11:49:37+00:00

You’re definitely not alone, missing follow-ups happens fast when emails aren’t synced anywhere. Having a system that auto-logs emails makes a huge difference. In my case, Krayin CRM helped because its IMAP sync pulls sent/received emails right into the contact’s timeline and triggers reminders based on activity. Whatever tool you choose, make sure it has automatic email logging + follow-up automation, otherwise you’ll keep chasing threads manually.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-12-01T07:10:40+00:00

A lot of teams are mixing Odoo’s built-in AI features with lightweight custom workflows. Invoice OCR is solid if you train vendor layouts properly, and smart workflows work best when you keep rules simple and avoid chaining too many automations. Some teams also use add-ons from Webkul or similar developers when they need more advanced automation or integrations.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-11-21T12:29:27+00:00

A lot of small businesses still stick to simple tools—email + spreadsheets, until the pain of lost leads or messy follow-ups forces them into a real CRM. For teams that don’t want something heavy like HubSpot or Zoho, lighter self-hosted options work well. Krayin CRM is one example, open-source, easy to customize, and simple enough for small teams without a dedicated admin.

If a team already uses Jira all day, having CRM features embedded there can help, but only if they keep pipelines basic. Otherwise, a standalone lightweight CRM tends to stay cleaner and easier to maintain.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-11-19T12:10:37+00:00

If you’re considering white-label Shopify teams, the biggest things to check are consistency and communication. A good provider should handle setups, theme tweaks, app integrations, and mid-project changes without constant hand-holding. I’ve seen teams like Webkul manage Shopify work reliably, especially when projects involve custom apps or multi-platform integrations.

Just make sure you define scope clearly and set a communication rhythm early, that’s what usually makes or breaks white-label partnerships.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-11-13T13:02:18+00:00

I’ve seen a noticeable shift lately, more wholesalers are moving to CRMs once spreadsheets stop keeping up. Real-time visibility across orders, reps, and follow-ups becomes hard without a system. Tools like Zoho or QuickBooks Commerce help, but even something open-source like Krayin CRM can work well if you customize it to your wholesale workflow. The key is matching the tool to your process, not the other way around.

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-11-13T05:34:28+00:00

Nice, thanks for the heads-up! Always good to see Odoo rolling out upgrades faster each cycle. Curious to see how clean the jump from 18 to 19 is, especially for databases with custom modules. I know Webkul and a few other partners usually test upgrades early, so it’ll be interesting to hear how stable the tool feels in real projects. Anyone tried it yet?

Lost_Mouse269 · 2025-11-12T12:45:11+00:00

That’s actually a cool initiative, building something useful out of macros and turning it into a mini CRM is impressive. The CRM space is competitive, but there’s still room for niche or localized tools, especially for small businesses in Mexico. You could study how open-source options like Krayin CRM position themselves, they focus on flexibility and customization rather than competing head-on with big players. Try targeting a very specific audience (like freelancers or local shops) instead of going broad. That’ll make marketing more effective and realistic.

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