eCommerce Strategic Planning

Defining Your eCommerce Future with eCommerce Strategic Planning

Does this sound like the position you are in?....

  1. You are not clear about what the experiences need to look like to drive digital engagement and a higher volume of online transactions.
  2. You are unsure of what eCommerce priorities to focus on.
  3. You do not know if you are on the right eCommerce Platform.

Approximately 90% of businesses worldwide face similar challenges.

The anxiety or lack of confidence that comes from driving the right change in the eCommerce channel stems from the absence of eCommerce-specific strategic planning.

This planning process defines what the eCommerce channel must look and behave like to amplify business-wide growth.

Research proves, the closer the eCommerce channel aligns with business strategy, the greater value it adds.

Greg Randall has perfected and honed an eCommerce strategic planning process that defines your eCommerce roadmap in business language you can understand.

Contact Greg now to discover how this planning process can benefit your business: mobile 0477723474, email greg@commaconsulting.com.au.

You don't know what you don't know

You don't know what you don't know

To help the executive team gain an understanding of what they need to know to drive the eCommerce channel, there is a science to planning which defines two things....

  1. How and why the online channel is performing at its level today
  2. How the eCommerce website needs to look and behave to reach future targets

This eCommerce Strategic Planning defines the gaps. This gap analysis also defines the next list of priorities.

Remember the old saying, "You don't know what you don't know." This process enables executives to identify what they don't know.

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The priorities become clear

The outcome of this planning process is a document defining the eCommerce website's future and clarity around the "low-hanging fruit" short-term priorities.

Included in this planning process are ROI calculations, which articulate the predicted revenue increases that can be achieved if the short-term priorities are implemented.

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Why is the methodology so effective?

The proven planning methodology used is designed to listen to two groups of people...

  1. The business's customer (this drives retention activities)
  2. The target prospect or target consumer a business wants to acquire in the future (this drives acquisition)

To activate the "listening disciplines", core to this methodology, requires multiple sources of data.

Some examples...

  • Behavioural Analytics.
  • Consumer demand research.
  • One-on-one interviews with front-line sales staff and support teams.
  • The analysis of Live Chat conversations, social interactions, and incoming emails.

This perfect blend of qualitative and quantitative data sets provides clarity of the issue.

There are two other sources of information that inform the outputs in the final document:

  1. Business strategy
  2. eCommerce best practices

1. Business Strategy:

What does the Executive team and the Board want the business to look like in the future to reach targets?

This strategic context influences decision-making and prioritisation of how the eCommerce channel must evolve, producing alignment between digital and physical channels.

2. eCommerce best practice:

How can all these changes be implemented to work effectively?

eCommerce best practices are the glue that bonds everything together. If best practices are not embedded in all recommendations, none of the changes will come to life in a way that adds business value.

Greg Randall has authored 5 books on eCommerce/Digital best practices.

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What others had to say

Testimonial by Catherine Scheider Omni Executive Levi's

"Greg's data-led approach, references best practice and resulted in a an actionable and comprehensive review"

Greg’s approach to coaching was enhanced by his depth of knowledge in eCommerce. His skill set covers not only frontend applications but also technical functionality. His approach is data-led, references best practice and resulted for our business in an in-depth and comprehensive review, that was highly actionable.

Catherine Scheider
Omni Executive Levi's
Testimonial by Jeremy Krause Chief Innovation and Disruption Officer Global Retail Brands

"Greg researches issues, articulates a plan and executes with efficiency, making him in a class of his own"

Greg is the ultimate superhero when it comes to understanding the world of e-commerce. His rigorous ability to research the issue, articulate a plan and execute with timeless efficiency makes him in a class of his own.Greg's detailed strategic review empowered the business to implement quick wins and determine a priority list to take our offering to the next level. His professionalism and global experience backed by the data, allowed us to set realistic goals measurable by a solid ROI.

Jeremy Krause
Chief Innovation and Disruption Officer Global Retail Brands
Testimonial by Bridget Harding Head of eCommerce Bed Bath & Beyond

"Greg's expertise in digital strategy and executing change is the reason why we are growing."

Greg’s ability to execute his strategic plan sets him apart from all other consultants. His comprehensive understanding of eCommerce and how eCommerce technology must operate to create amazing online experiences is why the execution of the change project is considered to be a huge success.The performance of our online channel is performing beyond expectations and well ahead of industry standards. This could not have been achieved without Greg.

Bridget Harding
Head of eCommerce Bed Bath & Beyond