Replatforming is a notoriously frustrating process that every digital marketer has learned to dread. Most brands Replatform every two to three years in order to stay competitive, but It is stressful on marketers’ time, budgets, and patience. It requires cooperation and communication across all departments, making it a company-wide endeavor.
But for all the headaches, it can also jump start a brand’s eCommerce sales. In the long-term, replatforming increases efficiency and saves marketing teams money. Budget that was previously being spent on keeping your current platform working smoothly can be spent on producing innovative customer experiences. But in the short term, it can seem like a minefield of problems.
In a report by Forrester Research, 39% of retailers saw a decrease in conversion rates immediately after replatforming. This can certainly be alarming, but only emphasizes the need for total company preparedness. When executed properly, replatforming keeps brands innovating and expanding. In this ebook, we’ll discuss: