eCommerce Platforms that Won't Break the Bank

B2C Partners Recommends Online Storefront "Catalysts" for Small Businesses

Kingston, Mass. (PRWEB) October 15, 2008 -- B2C Partners (www.b2cpartners.com), a firm that helps online retailers with technology evaluation and vendor selection, today released a new list of eCommerce platforms that won't break the bank. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking for a new eCommerce technology, the list of more than 50 providers is based on B2C Partners' extensive industry experience helping retailers with technology evaluation and selection.

Many retailers looking to launch an online presence are faced with a challenge -- they are often strapped for resources, under-staffed and looking for the best available solution for their needs within a short timeframe. Many retailers are overwhelmed with options and don't know where to begin.

"Not everyone has the potential to drive $5 million in online sales out of the gate. So where do they turn?" said Bill Mirabito, founder and principal at B2C Partners. "There are many eCommerce platform 'Catalysts' designed specifically for the small- and mid-sized market. Unlike enterprise solutions that require a million dollar budget or tens of thousands in recurring monthly fees, the SMB focus of "Catalyst" solutions deliver more limited features with simpler deployment options that are very affordable. Some open source options are even free."

Below is B2C Partners' list of SMB eCommerce platforms that won't break the bank:

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Amazon Services

asknet

Beanbasket

bx.com

ChannelAdvisor

CommerceV3

Competitive (C2)

DminSite

GoECart

Infopia

InstanteStore

LaGarde

Mountain Media

NetSuite

Network Solutions

Nexternal Solutions

Onestop

ProfitCenter

Prosodie

ProStores

Shopify

ShopSite

StoreFront

StoresOnline

sysIQ

Tachyon Solutions

TELLUS

TorreyCommerce

Unified Marketplace

UniteU

Virid

Volusion

Warp 9

WebJaguar

WebLinc

Yahoo! Stores

Zoovy

1ShoppingCart

3d Cart

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AbleCommerce

ARS ecommerce

BV Software

CRE Loaded

Devix

eMart

Everest Software

Mainstreet Commerce

Magento

Miva Merchant

osCommerce

VantageCart

X-Cart

Not all eCommerce technology vendors are alike. Some, such as Onestop and Virid, offer a full range of professional services. Others, such as ChannelAdvisor and NetSuite, are an eCommerce bolt-on to their core services. Amazon, Yahoo and ProStores are extensions of massive shopping portals. And packages solutions like osCommerce and Magento are virtually free to download, install, and configure on your own.

For more information or to schedule a briefing with B2C Partners, please visit www.b2cpartners.com

About B2C Partners

Bill Mirabito is founder and principal analyst at B2C Partners. For more than a decade, Bill has managed ebusiness activities, both as a marketer and technologist. Most recently, he covered ebusiness products and services as senior retail analyst at Forrester Research. In 2006, Bill founded Sunfitters, an online specialty retailer with which he remains involved. He previously held product marketing positions at Demandware and Akamai Technologies - with primary focus on retail solutions. Bill also consulted for BJ's Wholesale Club, where he led the retailer's first ebusiness initiatives and later served as IT executive for online commerce.

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