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Big0 delivers enterprise-grade e-commerce solutions for the world's largest and most sophisticated online retail market—the United States, representing over $1 trillion in annual online sales. We combine deep expertise in leading e-commerce platforms (Shopify Plus, Magento Commerce, BigCommerce) with comprehensive knowledge of US-specific requirements including PCI DSS compliance, multi-state sales tax, domestic shipping logistics, and payment processing regulations.
Our e-commerce solutions serve retailers across all categories—fashion, electronics, home goods, health & beauty, automotive, and specialty retail—with particular strength in omnichannel strategies connecting online stores with physical retail locations across American shopping landscapes.
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Shopify Plus Enterprise Solutions Shopify Plus is the platform of choice for high-growth US brands and enterprise retailers requiring scalability, reliability, and speed-to-market. We implement advanced Shopify Plus features including automation workflows, dedicated cloud infrastructure, wholesale channel, multi-store management (up to 9 expansion stores), and unlimited API calls. Custom checkout experiences, advanced discount engines, and integration with US-specific services (Klaviyo email marketing, Yotpo reviews, Recharge subscriptions).
Magento Commerce (Adobe Commerce) Implementation Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) powers complex B2B and B2C operations for large US enterprises requiring maximum customization. We develop sophisticated catalog management, advanced pricing rules, B2B quote systems, customer segmentation, and multi-warehouse inventory management. Integration with Adobe Experience Cloud for comprehensive digital experience platform. Ideal for retailers with 10,000+ SKUs, complex pricing, and sophisticated business rules.
BigCommerce Enterprise Development BigCommerce combines SaaS ease-of-use with enterprise capabilities serving mid-market and enterprise US retailers. Superior out-of-box B2B features, native multi-storefront capabilities, and no transaction fees make it compelling for growing businesses. Strong SEO foundations and headless commerce capabilities. Integration with leading US business systems including NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, and Salesforce.
Custom E-commerce Platforms For unique business models requiring complete control, we develop custom e-commerce platforms using modern technology stacks (Next.js/React, Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails). Microservices architecture supporting massive scale, sophisticated pricing engines, and unique customer experiences. Examples include subscription boxes, custom product configurators, and marketplace platforms.
Headless & Composable Commerce
Headless Commerce Architecture Decouple frontend presentation from backend commerce functionality enabling omnichannel excellence. API-first approaches using Shopify Storefront API, BigCommerce GraphQL API, commercetools, or Magento GraphQL. Frontend flexibility using Next.js, Gatsby, Nuxt.js delivering blazing-fast performance and superior SEO. Backend commerce engines handle product catalog, cart, checkout, and order management.
Composable Commerce Stacks Best-of-breed approach combining specialized services: commercetools or Fabric for commerce engine, Contentful or Sanity for CMS, Algolia for search, Stripe or Adyen for payments, Klaviyo for marketing automation, and Segment for customer data platform. API orchestration and integration layer ensuring cohesive experience.
Progressive Web Apps (PWA) App-like shopping experiences on web browsers with offline capabilities, push notifications, and home screen installation. Google's progressive web app standards delivering near-native app performance without app store distribution. Critical for mobile commerce which represents 60%+ of US e-commerce traffic.
US Payment Processing Integration
Stripe Integration Stripe dominates the US online payment market with 50%+ market share among internet businesses. We implement Stripe Checkout, Payment Intents API, recurring billing, marketplace payments (Stripe Connect), and buy-now-pay-later (Affirm, Klarna via Stripe). Advanced fraud detection with Stripe Radar and PCI compliance through Stripe's SAQ-A eligible solutions.
PayPal & Venmo Integration PayPal and Venmo (PayPal-owned) are essential for US checkout conversion. PayPal present in 70%+ of US consumer wallets. Implementation of PayPal Commerce Platform, PayPal Credit, Pay in 4, and Venmo checkout. Fraud protection through PayPal's sophisticated risk models.
Square & Shop Pay Square payment processing for unified online and in-person commerce, particularly strong for retail businesses with physical locations. Shopify's Shop Pay delivers industry-leading checkout conversion with stored payment information and accelerated checkout across Shop Pay network.
Digital Wallets: Apple Pay & Google Pay Apple Pay and Google Pay implementation essential for mobile conversion optimization. One-touch checkout reducing friction and cart abandonment. Apple Pay particularly important for iOS users representing 55%+ of US smartphone market.
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Integration with BNPL providers booming in US market: Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay (Block-owned), and PayPal Pay in 4. Average order values increase 30-50% with BNPL options. Particularly effective for higher-ticket items ($200+) across fashion, electronics, and furniture categories.
Multi-State Sales Tax Compliance
Economic Nexus Management Navigate post-Wayfair economic nexus landscape requiring sales tax collection in states where you exceed thresholds (typically $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions annually). Continuous monitoring of sales volumes across all 50 states (45 states plus DC have sales tax). Automated nexus tracking and registration recommendations.
Automated Tax Calculation Integration with Avalara AvaTax, TaxJar, or Vertex providing real-time sales tax calculation across 10,000+ US tax jurisdictions (states, counties, cities, special districts). Product taxability rules varying by state (clothing tax-exempt in some states, digital goods treatment varies, food taxation complexity). Origin vs. destination sourcing rules by state.
Marketplace Facilitator Laws Understanding marketplace facilitator laws where platforms like Amazon, Walmart Marketplace, and eBay collect tax on behalf of sellers. Coordination between direct sales (you collect tax) and marketplace sales (platform collects tax) for accurate reporting.
Sales Tax Reporting & Filing Automated sales tax reporting with breakdown by jurisdiction, exemption tracking (resale certificates, tax-exempt entities), and filing preparation. Integration with tax filing services or export to accountants. Audit defense support for sales tax audits.
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USPS, UPS, FedEx Integration Real-time shipping rate calculation and label generation for major US carriers. USPS competitive for lightweight packages and residential delivery, UPS and FedEx for commercial and time-sensitive shipments. Negotiated rate integration for enterprise shippers. Address validation using USPS Address Verification Service.
Regional Carrier Integration Integration with regional carriers offering competitive rates in specific regions: OnTrac (Western US), LaserShip (Eastern US), LSO (Midwest). Hybrid services using regional carriers for last mile (UPS SurePost, FedEx SmartPost) reducing costs for lightweight residential deliveries.
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment Leverage Amazon's fulfillment network for non-Amazon orders (Fulfillment by Amazon Multi-Channel). Ship orders from your Shopify, Magento, or custom store using Amazon's warehouses and delivery network. 2-day delivery to major US markets. Inventory stored in Amazon's distributed warehouse network.
3PL Integration Integration with third-party logistics providers (ShipBob, Deliverr, ShipMonk, Red Stag Fulfillment) offering distributed warehousing across US regions (East Coast, West Coast, Central). API integration for real-time inventory visibility, order routing, and tracking. Essential for fast delivery promises (2-day shipping) without Amazon.
Delivery Promise Optimization Intelligent delivery date calculation based on warehouse location, carrier service levels, and destination ZIP code. Realistic delivery estimates improving customer satisfaction and reducing "where is my order" inquiries. Integration with project44 or Narvar for predictive delivery dates.
Omnichannel Retail Solutions
Buy Online Pick Up In Store (BOPIS) BOPIS capabilities connecting e-commerce with physical retail locations. Real-time inventory visibility across store locations, curbside pickup options, and in-store fulfillment workflows. Critical during pandemic and remaining popular with 50%+ of US shoppers using BOPIS services.
Ship from Store Utilize retail locations as mini-fulfillment centers for online orders. Expands delivery coverage, reduces shipping costs and delivery times, and optimizes inventory across channels. Store associate picking workflows and inventory allocation between store sales and online orders.
Endless Aisle & Clienteling In-store tablets or kiosks allowing customers to order products not available in specific location. Store associate tools showing complete catalog, customer purchase history, and personalized recommendations. Integration with Square, Lightspeed, or other US retail POS systems.
Unified Commerce Platform Single view of customer across all channels—online, mobile app, physical stores, phone orders, and social commerce. Consolidated customer profiles, cross-channel promotions, and unified loyalty programs. Integration with retail POS, e-commerce platform, and customer data platform.
Conversion Rate Optimization
A/B Testing & Experimentation Systematic testing of product pages, checkout flows, promotional messaging, and site layouts using Google Optimize, Optimizely, or VWO. Data-driven optimization improving conversion rates by 15-40%. Testing informed by US consumer preferences and shopping behaviors.
Checkout Optimization Streamlined checkout reducing cart abandonment (US average 70%). Guest checkout options, address autocomplete, saved payment methods, mobile-optimized flows, and trust signals (security badges, money-back guarantees). Express checkout options (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay).
Product Page Optimization High-quality product imagery (multiple angles, zoom, 360° views), detailed specifications, customer reviews and ratings (Yotpo, Bazaarvoice), size guides with fit recommendations, and recently viewed items. Video content increasing conversion 30%+.
Personalization & Recommendations AI-powered product recommendations using collaborative filtering and behavioral data. Personalized homepage content, email recommendations, and cart recovery. Integration with Nosto, Dynamic Yield, or custom ML models. Recommendation engines driving 10-30% of revenue for mature retailers.
Marketing & Customer Acquisition
Google Shopping & Performance Max Google Shopping campaigns essential for product discovery with visual product listings. Performance Max campaigns (replacing Smart Shopping) using Google's AI across Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube, and Discover. Product feed optimization for Google Merchant Center.
Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram Shopping) Social commerce integration with Facebook Shops and Instagram Shopping. Dynamic product ads retargeting site visitors with products they viewed. Advantage+ shopping campaigns using Meta's machine learning. Influencer collaboration tools and creator partnerships.
Email & SMS Marketing Klaviyo or Attentive implementation for sophisticated email and SMS marketing. Abandoned cart recovery (recovering 10-15% of abandoned carts), post-purchase flows, win-back campaigns, and VIP customer nurturing. SMS growing rapidly in US with open rates >90%.
Affiliate & Influencer Marketing Integration with affiliate networks (CJ Affiliate, Rakuten, Impact) and influencer platforms. Commission-based partnerships driving customer acquisition. Micro-influencer strategies particularly effective for US millennial and Gen Z audiences.
E-commerce Security & Compliance
PCI DSS Compliance Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance essential for accepting credit cards. Level 1 compliance (processing 6M+ transactions annually) requires annual assessment by Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). Most merchants achieve PCI compliance using payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal) enabling SAQ-A (simplest compliance level) by avoiding card data touching your servers.
FTC Regulations & Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission regulations including CAN-SPAM Act (email marketing consent and unsubscribe), Mail/Internet/Telephone Order Rule (shipping timelines and refunds), and endorsement guidelines (influencer disclosure requirements). Clear refund and return policies meeting consumer expectations.
CCPA & State Privacy Laws California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act compliance for e-commerce sites serving California customers (essentially all US retailers). Consumer rights implementation: data access requests, deletion requests, opt-out of data sale, do-not-sell links. Expansion to Virginia VCDPA, Colorado CPA, and other state privacy laws.
ADA Website Accessibility Americans with Disabilities Act digital accessibility requirements. WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance reducing lawsuit risk (e-commerce sites are frequent targets of accessibility lawsuits). Screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, color contrast, and alt text for images.
USA Regional E-commerce Expertise
San Francisco Bay Area: Direct-to-Consumer Innovation Epicenter of DTC e-commerce innovation with brands like Allbirds, Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club pioneering new models. Expertise with venture-backed consumer brands, subscription models, and performance marketing. Strong ecosystem of e-commerce technology vendors and growth marketers.
New York City: Fashion & Lifestyle Commerce Fashion capital of America with concentration of apparel, beauty, and lifestyle brands. Expertise with seasonal collections, size/fit complexity, and influencer marketing. Integration with wholesale channels and department store partnerships.
Austin: Fast-Growth Retail Technology Rapidly growing e-commerce scene with technology-forward retailers. BigCommerce headquarters located here. Strong in health/wellness, outdoor, and Texas-based brands. Lower operational costs than coastal cities while maintaining access to technical talent.
Miami: Latin American Market Gateway E-commerce serving US Hispanic market and Latin American shoppers. Multilingual stores (English/Spanish), international shipping to Latin America, and cultural customization. Payment methods popular in Latin markets.
Chicago: Retail & Distribution Hub Geographic center making it ideal for warehousing and distribution. Traditional retail headquarters (Walgreens, McDonald's) and catalog/mail-order heritage. Expertise with inventory-intensive categories and wholesale operations.
Platform & Technology Stack
E-commerce Platforms - Shopify Plus (best for fast-growing DTC brands, $2,000/month+) - Magento/Adobe Commerce (best for enterprise complexity, $20,000-100,000/year) - BigCommerce (best for mid-market B2B/B2C, $400-3,000/month) - WooCommerce (best for WordPress ecosystem, variable costs) - commercetools, Fabric (headless commerce APIs)
Payment Gateways - Stripe (50%+ US market share) - PayPal/Venmo (consumer preference) - Square (unified online/offline) - Authorize.net (enterprise) - Braintree (PayPal-owned, advanced features)
Marketing & Growth Tools - Klaviyo (email/SMS marketing leader) - Google Analytics 4 & Google Ads - Meta Business Suite - Attentive (SMS marketing) - Yotpo (reviews and loyalty)
Shipping & Fulfillment - ShipStation (multi-carrier shipping) - ShipBob, Deliverr (3PL fulfillment) - Amazon MCF (Amazon fulfillment) - EasyPost (shipping API aggregator)
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Platform selection depends on business size, complexity, and resources. Shopify Plus ($2,000/month+) is ideal for fast-growing DTC brands needing rapid deployment, excellent mobile commerce, and extensive app ecosystem—brands like Allbirds, Gymshark, and Fashion Nova use Shopify Plus. Adobe Commerce/Magento (typically $20,000-100,000 annually with hosting/development) suits complex catalogs (10,000+ SKUs), sophisticated pricing rules, and B2B operations—large retailers like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Procter & Gamble use Magento. BigCommerce ($400-3,000/month) serves mid-market needing B2B features without transaction fees. WooCommerce (WordPress-based) for content-commerce hybrid sites. Platform costs are 10-20% of total e-commerce technology spend—consider payment processing (2-3% of revenue), apps/plugins ($500-5,000/month), development, and hosting.
Post-Wayfair (2018 Supreme Court decision), you must collect sales tax in states where you have "economic nexus"—typically $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions annually (varies by state). Process: (1) Nexus monitoring: Track sales by state monthly, register for sales tax permit when you exceed thresholds; (2) Tax calculation: Implement Avalara AvaTax ($100-500/month), TaxJar ($19-999/month), or platform-native solutions (Shopify Tax, BigCommerce Tax) for real-time calculation across 10,000+ US tax jurisdictions; (3) Exemption management: Maintain resale certificates for B2B customers using CertCapture or TaxJar; (4) Filing: File returns monthly/quarterly/annually (frequency varies by state and volume)—can be automated or handled by accountant. Marketplace facilitator laws mean Amazon/Walmart collect tax on marketplace sales. Cost: $3,000-10,000 annually for mid-size retailers including software and compliance services.
Essential payment methods for maximum conversion: (1) Credit/debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover (represent 60% of online transactions); (2) PayPal: 70% of US consumers have PayPal accounts, essential for trust; (3) Digital wallets: Apple Pay (critical for iOS users, 55% of US smartphones), Google Pay; (4) Buy-now-pay-later: Affirm, Klarna, or Afterpay for orders $200+ (increases AOV 30-50%); (5) Venmo: Popular with millennials/Gen Z. Payment processing costs: Stripe/PayPal ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, BNPL providers 2-6% + $0.30. Displaying multiple payment options increases conversion 10-15%. Consider Shop Pay if on Shopify (accelerated checkout improving conversion). ACH/bank transfers for high-ticket B2B transactions (lower fees ~0.5-1%).
Competing with Amazon requires strategic fulfillment: (1) Distributed inventory: Use 3PL providers (ShipBob, Deliverr, Flexport) with warehouses on both coasts (East and West) and ideally Central US—enables 2-day ground shipping to 90%+ of US; (2) Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment: Store inventory in Amazon's network, fulfill non-Amazon orders through their system ($5-10 per order depending on size); (3) Regional carriers: Supplement UPS/FedEx with regional carriers (OnTrac, LaserShip) for faster, cheaper delivery in specific regions; (4) Ship from store: If you have retail locations, fulfill online orders from stores creating distributed fulfillment network. Costs: 3PL fulfillment typically $5-12 per order depending on size/weight vs. Amazon MCF $5-10. Transparent delivery promises (show estimated delivery before checkout) more important than blanket "2-day shipping"—customers accept longer delivery for smaller brands if expectations are set correctly.
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance is mandatory for any business accepting credit cards. Compliance level based on transaction volume: Level 1 (6M+ transactions/year) requires annual assessment by Qualified Security Assessor, Level 2-4 (fewer transactions) complete Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs). Simplest approach: Never touch card data—use payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Braintree) with hosted payment pages or tokenization qualifying you for SAQ-A (shortest questionnaire, ~15 questions). This is how 90% of online businesses achieve compliance. If you handle card data on your servers (not recommended), you need full PCI compliance: encrypted storage, secure networks, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, detailed security policies—annual costs $20,000-50,000+. Annual PCI compliance validation required even with SAQ-A. Non-compliance risks: $5,000-100,000 monthly fines from card brands, liability for fraud losses, potential loss of card acceptance.
Mobile represents 60%+ of US e-commerce traffic but lower conversion than desktop—optimizing mobile checkout is critical. Key strategies: (1) Guest checkout: Allow purchase without account creation (accounts reduce mobile conversion 25-40%); (2) Digital wallets: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay enable one-touch checkout bypassing form entry; (3) Autofill & autocomplete: Address autocomplete using Google Places API, credit card scanning, autofill support for saved browser data; (4) Minimal form fields: Request only essential information, single-column layouts, large touch targets (44px minimum); (5) Progress indicators: Show checkout steps and current position reducing abandonment; (6) Trust signals: Security badges, money-back guarantees, customer reviews visible on checkout; (7) Mobile-first design: Thumb-friendly button placement, readable text (16px minimum), adequate white space. Test checkout on actual devices (iPhone 13/14/15, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel) not just browser emulation. Mobile checkout optimization can improve conversion 20-40%.
Top US e-commerce talent markets: San Francisco Bay Area leads with concentration of DTC brands, Shopify Plus partners, growth marketing agencies, and technical talent—highest costs ($150,000-250,000 for senior e-commerce developers) but deepest expertise especially for headless commerce and custom platforms. New York City strong in fashion/lifestyle e-commerce, Shopify development, and creative/UX talent ($130,000-200,000). Austin emerging as cost-effective alternative with BigCommerce ecosystem, growing DTC scene, and strong technical talent ($110,000-170,000). Los Angeles strong in fashion, beauty, and influencer-driven brands. Miami growing e-commerce scene serving Latin American market. Chicago traditional retail heritage with technology transformation expertise. For agencies/development firms, also consider nearshore options (Mexico, Costa Rica) offering US time zones at 40-60% cost reduction while maintaining quality. Remote work has distributed talent—many successful e-commerce agencies operate distributed teams across multiple cities.
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