What is your development approach like?

Our development approach is characterized by adaptability, flexibility, predictability, and practicality, specifically tailored for eCommerce. This approach allows us to minimize the risks associated with scope, time, and cost. Drawing from years of experience across various industries, we've learned how to defy the staggering industry average of 97% project failure rates. We offer two distinct development approaches: Agile and Hybrid, providing clients with options that best suit their needs.

Do you provide services to agencies and SaaS providers?

Absolutely, we do. MAKDigital caters to a diverse clientele, encompassing not only Direct Clients but also Agencies and SaaS providers. Our expertise spans various industry verticals, including B2B, B2C, SMBs, Marketplaces, Startups, and large enterprises. We offer our services to both digital and print agencies and extend our support to SaaS providers, including ERP, CRM, Gateways, and more.

Is it possible for you to devise an eCommerce strategy for my business?

Absolutely, our team of experts at MAKDigital excels in creating tailored, all-encompassing strategies that are uniquely designed to fit your business. What's more, we can even go a step further by developing a 3-year roadmap for your business. MAKDigital's eCommerce roadmap serves as a comprehensive three-year strategic plan, mapping out your company's future trajectory and the necessary actions to achieve your objectives.

Can you offer guidance in selecting the ideal platform for my business?

Certainly, MAKDigital is well-equipped to assist you in identifying the most suitable eCommerce platform for your business, taking into consideration your specific requirements and market dynamics. Additionally, we offer a range of services, including the integration of cutting-edge features into your online store, building a custom store from the ground up, and providing SEO optimization tailored to your needs.

How can I determine the most suitable eCommerce platform for my business?

Choosing the most suitable eCommerce platform for your business is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your online success. To determine the right platform, consider the following factors: Business Needs and Goals, Budget, Ease of Use, Scalability, SEO-Friendly and Flexibil

How can I determine the most suitable eCommerce platform for my business?

Selecting the perfect eCommerce platform for your business involves conducting an objective evaluation of your business and its unique requirements. Once you've identified all the necessary functionalities and features that need to be implemented on your website, our experts can guide you in narrowing down the best eCommerce platforms that align with your business needs.

What measures are taken to maintain the SEO strength of an eCommerce website after migration?

Migrating an eCommerce website can have a significant impact on its SEO strength if not executed carefully. To maintain and even improve SEO rankings after migration, we take several measures before, during, and after the migration process. SEO is an ongoing process, and it may take some time to regain or improve your rankings after migration. Consistency, quality, and attention to detail are key to maintaining the SEO strength of your eCommerce website.

What is MAKDigital's method for confirming the correct execution of SEO preservation?

To validate the accuracy of our SEO preservation efforts, we employ a thorough evaluation process. This entails closely monitoring the performance of your eCommerce store on the new platform. We meticulously assess factors such as ranking, impressions, click-through rates, and other relevant metrics to ascertain the effectiveness of our SEO tactics. This evaluation provides our SEO specialists with valuable insights into how your website is performing following the migration. Additionally, we continuously monitor Google Search Console and Google Analytics to gain a comprehensive overview of your eCommerce store's performance. Based on the gathered data and results, we are prepared to make necessary adjustments and improvements to further optimize your SEO strategy if required.

Client

Springbok-Puzzles.com Volusion to BigCommerce Headless Migration

Jigsaw Puzzles | Launched 07/09/21

Springbok Editions was founded in 1963 by Robert and Katie Lewin, revolutionizing the industry with their jigsaw puzzles. They provide high quality puzzles in a varying degree of shapes and sizes. Springbok was running their website on an outdated eCommerce platform, and that is why they decided to work with MAK Digital Design to completely redesign their eCommerce store to be headless, using BigCommerce API alongside Gatsby.

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Concept

Before Springbok Puzzles began their website redesign project with MAK Digital Design, they were running their store on the outdated Volusion platform. Not only was their website painfully slow, but the previous design also felt extremely cluttered and hard to navigate. What they needed more than anything was a modern website built with high quality performance, and an updated design that fit their brand.

MAK Digital Design started from square one, building their website using the BigCommerce API in conjunction with Gatsby to ensure the highest performance possible. Along with the lightning-fast speeds, MAK also completely redesigned their store; the redesign included a new homepage, new category pages, new product pages, as well as new information pages. The redesign of the site was done with a "mobile first" mentality, using responsive design technology each page should be useable from any screen medium. Being built in a headless environment allows for seamless transitions between all pages, ensuring that users never have to deal with long loading times. With a new user interface, their website is also easy to navigate, making it easier for customers to quickly find what they’re looking for.

Their new, completed website gives customers a much better, and much faster experience, while also having a more professional feel. The journey from homepage to checkout is arguably the most seamless we have ever built, and that is all thanks to the headless approach that we took.

Springbok Puzzles Home, Category and Product page templates.

Custom Templates + Webpages:

Services Completed:

Applications & Integrations:

Rewind Data Backups & Security
Searchanise search
ShipperHQ
Shopper Approved Reviews
Headless React Build using BigCommerce API
Ship Station
StoryBlock.io for Content Management
Vimeo for Video Content

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Home Page
Category Page
Product Page

Redesign

We are proud to announce the successful redesign of the Springbok-Puzzles.com BigCommerce website design. As a leading digital marketing company, our team was tasked with not only redesigning the eCommerce website but also building its new headless architecture to run off of. The goal was to create a seamless and user-friendly experience for Springbok Puzzles' customers that would ultimately increase conversions and improve overall functionality.

Our team worked tirelessly to ensure that the new website was not only aesthetically pleasing but also optimized for speed and ease of use. We implemented a new headless CMS architecture that allowed for greater flexibility in content management and customization, resulting in a more personalized experience for the user. Additionally, we improved the website's search functionality and overall navigation, making it easier for customers to find what they are looking for and complete their purchases.

Overall, the redesign of Springbok-Puzzles.com was a great success. We are proud to have been a part of this project and look forward to continuing to work with Springbok Puzzles to improve their online presence and drive business growth.

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Custom Features & Functionality

Complex Mega Navigation
Custom API integration with Searchanise
Custom API integration with Shopper Approved
Custom component for easy product bundling
Custom filtering using Searchanise API
Custom headless Integration with StoryBlock.io
Custom Integration with Vimeo
Custom up-sell side cart component
Headless React Build

Solution

As you can see in the image taken from Google PageSpeed Insights, this is the kind of website speed you can expect from going the headless route whilst utilizing the React JavaScript library. Every ranking factor took less than a second to load, which is substantially faster than Google’s recommended 2-3 second load speed.

We at MAK recommend you check out the website for yourself to see just how snappy it feels. Say goodbye to long load times and users bouncing from slow websites. Whether you’re navigating the category pages, or attempting to add an item to your cart, all actions are as close to instantaneous as you can reasonably get. Using BigCommerce API alongside Gatsby is a build combination we highly recommend if your main concern is your websites performance, which not only affects user experience, but your SEO as well.