eCommerce Systems 101 - SaaS vs. Installed Part 2

In last week’s post, we reviewed a simple approach to defining installed software versus software-as-a-service and looked at some examples. In this post, we are looking at some common things to keep in mind from each primary stakeholder’s point of view.

eCommerce Systems 101 - SaaS vs. Installed Part 1

In this two-part series we’ll explore how the decision to use an installed software product for your eCommerce system instead of software as a subscription service, or vice versa, and how it can impact the project requirements as well as stakeholders in marketing, operations and IT. This time, we start with a simple approach to defining installed software versus software-as-a-service and looking at some examples.

A Revolution... in Page Load Times

 On March 7th, 2012 Apple debuted its latest version of the iPad to the public.  One of the most talked about upgrades, especially in the web world, is the retina display.  Like the iPhone 4 and 4S that came before it, the new iPad sports four times the resolution as the previous generation. 

Finding Security in Open Source

Open source software hasn't stopped growing in popularity since the days of Unix and the Free Software Movement. Since then, the idea of open source has taken on more than just software.

A Crappy App... You Know, for the Holidays!

Is Holiday shopping getting you down? Are you still wondering what to get your boss? Or maybe that guy in the cubicle next to you who continually insists on clearing his throat no less than 75 times a day? We thought you might be, and we’re here to help with the O3 World Gift-O-Matic.

Want More Sales? Give Your People Tools.

Despite tight budgets and the still-lethargic economy, over the last couple months we’ve heard the same goal consistently show up as a top priority across a number of industries and company sizes: attracting and retaining top talent. Specifically, sales and business development folks.

Di Bruno Bros. Retrospective: Delicious New Magento Features

When we launched www.DiBruno.com we were excited to receive many kudos from the Magento development community, a mention on the blog, and a nod from some folks in Magento Inc’s Sales and Training departments. It was clear to those in the know that our installation was heavily customized, and many of the features we implemented weren’t native to Magento. In order to properly convey Di Bruno Bros’ branding and in-store experience and leverage existing marketing channels and brand assets, we either extended existing features or straight up high-jacked the Magento API and created 100% tasty, brand new components.

How Much Experience Do You Have in Our Industry?

When we’re engaging with potential new clients, right in the middle of that sometimes awkward, always fascinating learning phase, there are always lots of questions. It’s a lot like being on a first date.

Drupaldelphia Recap

Drupaldelphia 2011 has come and gone, and a couple weeks ago a few members of our development team had the chance to soak up a bunch of info, make some great connections, and even put back a couple drinks with other members of the Philly dev scene. There were tons of great workshops, panels, and discussions, but one particularly stood out to our staff.

E-Commerce Best Practices: How Do You Like to Shop?

So here’s the setup:

You’re in the checkout line at the local grocery store. Your basket is full with most of the stuff you came for and even though you didn’t end up with exactly what you wanted and know you’re forgetting something, you’re just ready to get out and get on with your day.