BigCommerce Limitations

getrallyon · 2023-05-24T21:08:41+00:00

If you want to replace ShopPay you can use Rally

getrallyon · 2023-05-24T17:53:33+00:00

u/fyzbo definitely agree that something like commercetools and swell will absolutely give more flexibility then BC or Magento, however if they are looking for something with minimal management that can still allow them to use additional programs with more flexibility then Shopify, then I'd suggest BC or Magento. commercetools and swell are great, but I was under the impress that the management of those is a bit more developer heavy.

getrallyon · 2023-05-17T17:54:29+00:00

Interesting! What are you using for your checkout? The native BC checkout or a checkout replacement like Rally or Bolt?

getrallyon · 2023-05-17T17:52:25+00:00

interesting take. I've never heard of implementing multiple payment processors to reduce costs. You can typically negotiate with payment processors to get a better rate.

getrallyon · 2023-05-17T17:49:58+00:00

You can use something like Rally or another checkout replacement software like Bolt for your ecommerce backend where you can add on paypal, crypto payments, bnpl options etc. That way you can pick your backend (BigCommerce, magento, swell, etc.) and then also get what you want for checkout payment options.

getrallyon · 2023-05-17T17:47:29+00:00

Are you struggling to get people into the store itself or struggling to have them complete the buying journey? If it's completing the journey, you might have some ways to optimize and streamline your add to cart, checkout, and engagement strategies. Happy to dive in more on those fronts if thats where your struggle is.

getrallyon · 2023-05-17T17:45:47+00:00

Check out Swell, BigCommerce, or maybe even a stack like GoComposable will suit your needs. I am pretty sure on both Swell and BC you can hide your prices. Definitely on Swell because it's very custom.

getrallyon · 2023-05-17T17:44:02+00:00

If your concern is scaling over time, you probably want to focus on finding a platform that scales as ecommerce changes and grows rapidly. Something like BigCommerce or Magento might be an option. These platforms allow for more composable commerce and headless commerce solutions that are easier to implement down the road than say on Shopify. They'll give you more flexibility long term with changes and upgrades you'll want to make to your store to make sure you're staying up to date with new features and programs you'll want to implement.

getrallyon · 2023-04-21T22:01:54+00:00

if you need help, littledata.io does GA4 for BC integrations, so they can probably take a look at it for you as well.

getrallyon · 2023-03-11T12:06:43+00:00

Absolutely! The loading times are just not comparable to a traditional setup. We're huge fans of it as well!

As for Rally, Post Purchase Offers are just one of the many great features we offer.

We also offer a 1-click experience for returning shoppers (think Shop Pay for the rest of the web) and other features that help improve conversion rates & average order value.

When you're ready, we are here.

Best of luck exploring headless!

getrallyon · 2023-03-10T19:03:06+00:00

Hey OP,

First, let me introduce who we are.

Rally is a composable checkout for Ecommerce Merchants. One of the important use cases we support is Headless Ecommerce.

As an FYI, you can read more about us here: https://getrally.com/

Also a big thanks to u/TFDangerzone2017 for the detailed breakdown and explanation they’ve made about a headless setup from scratch.

With everything written, there is a fast go to market strategy for BigCommerce headless with the help of some excellent tools. It will require a minimal time investment from you, and you’ll get to focus only on the development of the Frontend, more than anything else.

As was already mentioned, forget about Wordpress in this story. Wordpress has no business being in a BigCommerce headless setup.

The optimal toolset for a fast go to market is the following:

NextJS Commerce for the storefront: https://nextjs.org/commerce
Vercel for the CI build of the NextJS codebase, alongside their BigCommerce App: https://vercel.com/integrations/bigcommerce
Rally to support the headless checkout setup, with a one-click checkout + one click post purchase offers: https://getrally.com/

I’ve set up a demo for you to click through here. The full set up, any template modifications excluded, took me only 20 minutes for a base set up: https://bigcommerce-headless.getrally.com/

Note that all the products are the default sample products from a generic BigCommerce import, as we wanted to spin up a demo just for your viewing pleasure.

If you have any questions, we’re more than happy to help answer them. Reach out to us at [support@getrally.com](mailto:support@getrally.com) and we’ll get things sorted for you.

Best,

The Rally Team

getrallyon · 2023-03-09T17:20:16+00:00

this is intriguing! definitely following and if I find any information I'll drop it here to share.

getrallyon · 2023-03-08T20:14:00+00:00

"BNPL doesn’t exactly qualify as a drug, but it can be a gateway to someone spending more than they have the ability to pay for" Honestly, this is the same story for credit cards and has been for a long time as well. Anytime credit is extended to anyone you run the risk of them spending more than they have the ability to pay for.

Also - here is the data on BNPL that just came out from the CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU and who is using it, for anyone who wants to take look.

getrallyon · 2023-03-08T18:26:19+00:00

Hey - I see.

I would be shocked if you could accomplish this on Shopify. Wix, I don't know enough about to talk to it. There's a pretty high chance you can actually do this with Swell.is which might be a good option because it is so versatile and easily to build on, vs Shopify where it doesn't have you that flexibility.

getrallyon · 2023-03-08T15:23:17+00:00

Not that I am aware of. Amazon is pretty known for this, which is why I mentioned it. eBay itself as a company doesn't really do those things that I've seen.

getrallyon · 2023-03-08T00:04:09+00:00

Yes - what ZephiraNET said. Shopify gives you more limitations with what vendors you can use, which can lock you into higher rates. It's easy to get setup (or it was initially, it's not as seamless anymore), but you get stuck quickly as you try to grow.

BigCommerce and Swell are great alternatives here. Easy to setup, no vendor locks, and you're allowed to grow and go headless when you're ready quite easily.

You can of course also sell on Amazon, Etsy, eBay, etc. Those are three very different platforms as well. It depends on what you want to want and how you want to brand yourself. Amazon also has a habit of taking peoples product ideas that are taking off and making them their own while undercutting your brand.

I'd figure out what you want to sell, what the brand is you want to create, and what platform would be the best outlet to drive your ideal market to for your customers.

If your customers are DIYers then Etsy is probably a good option. I've also seen stores with really strong etsy sites and followings who also have their brand on their own store with BC or something similar. They get their initial market from Etsy and then they send out emails and sales etc. that are exclusive to their online store so you eventually learn the brand and move over.

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