As with all things in the technology world things become simpler the longer they are around. I remember when I was in second year university and the Java programming language had just burst on to the scene. Suddenly there was this new technology that no-body (apart from C++ people) knew about was so complicated and it would change the world. It made a difference but looking back now those people who commanded massive salaries made hay while the sun shone. As time went past the pool of skilled expertise grew and so did the tools and tips with it.
Falling in line with this theory is that of e-Commerce. No longer is this a specialised skill which you have to pay through the back teeth for. In fact most competent developers can download one and modify it for use pretty quickly and you can even go so far as using a fully built system such as those provided by eBay or various hosting providers. There is still real art in the best designed systems however in terms of its suitability for purpose, integration with other systems and specifying exactly what can be built and when. We've found that our dedication to meeting the clients needs and understanding the business processes along with a clear specification helps to define expectations on both sides.
It's good to see a well built e-Commerce site whether it is developed by us or by someone else. With more tools and highly skilled staff the barriers are truly dropping and businesses thinking about entering this arena should talk to a consultant as soon as possible.
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