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Software or Bespoke - the differences

There are several things to consider when deciding whether to go down the software or bespoke route.

Budget - How much do you have to spend?
The more you have the better and more flexible the solution. £5,000 is going to buy more features and more management reporting in the websites backend.

Requirement - What are you looking to do?
If you are looking to sell a simple set of products, don't mind how the credit card payments are made and you are flexible in terms of design, then there is no need to spend thousands - a software solution is the best fit. If however you want to sell more complex products with many variations, have customer account areas with order tracking and invoicing etc., then a semi bespoke or bespoke option would be more suitable.

Future development - Where do you see the site going?
If you are looking for a website to do a job or are looking to test the water, then the less expensive ecommerce option is more suitable. If you are looking to develop the site as demand grows or are looking to integrate it with stock systems etc., then a semi bespoke or bespoke option would be more suitable.

Price comparrison

Software is cheaper but less flexible, bespoke is flexible and more customisable but costs more. Semi bespoke offers a compromise between the two.

Still confused?
As you can see we have a wealth of ecommerce experience and a suite of solutions to fit most requirements. Why not take advantage of a FREE 60 MINUTE ECOMMERCE CONSULTATION following which we will give you a recommendation of the best option and a firm price. Contact us now.

Software
Costs less
Choice of templated designs
Suitable for smaller websites

Semi bespoke
Costs less
Flexible and scaleable
Freedom of design

Bespoke
Flexible and scaleable
Freedom of design
Solution fits the exact business requirement
Suitable for bigger websites