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Before making the shift to a composable storefront, it’s worth asking: Is this the right investment for your business? While the benefits include agility, cost savings, and adaptability, there are also important considerations before you make the move.
Here’s a key breakdown to help you navigate the transition:
- How complex is your current setup?
- Will the move deliver a positive ROI?
- How will this impact support and future readiness?
How complex is your current setup?
Over the years, many organizations have built custom features that aren’t part of the standard e-commerce platform. These might include:
- Customized product configurations
- Specialized PDP pages with enhanced product features
- Invoice payment solutions
When transitioning to a composable architecture, these enhancements need to be reworked for an API-first approach, which can require significant effort. That said, some features may already exist within the composable storefront’s standard capabilities, reducing the need for redevelopment.
Treat complexity not as a barrier, but as an opportunity to streamline your architecture and improve efficiency.
Will the move deliver a positive ROI?
Ask whether the investment will generate measurable gains. The reality for many organizations is that the types of changes marketing and business teams want, such as advanced personalization or frequent content updates, require extra development work in a traditional monolithic setup. This often limits how quickly you can respond to customer needs.
By moving to a composable architecture, these barriers are removed. Marketing teams can create and update content more easily, improving efficiency and reducing reliance on development resources.
How will this impact support and future readiness?
Consider how often you need vendor support for your current platform. Also evaluate the benefits of upcoming feature releases that could come with a composable storefront, like built-in integrations, new APIs, or native support for modern technologies such as AI and marketplaces.
By asking the right questions around complexity, ROI, and support needs, you can make an informed decision. For many, the agility, scalability, and adaptability of composable architecture outweigh the initial migration effort.
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