Why SmartSite is a Better Solution than open source.
Build Your Site
Ability Commerce has built successful websites for ecommerce retailers for over a decade. Our experienced team will guide you through every step of the process. Open source asks you to bet your business on bargain code and freelancers.
After Purchasing open source code you’ll have to hire a private programmer to figure out how to make this generic code work for you, input your information and keep it running--while your staff figures out how to run it.
Go live in 90 days with SmartSite. Our implementation team works with your staff to custom build your site, import your product data and give you the look and feel you want in your web store. We’ll even train your staff to run it.
No Hidden Costs
Ability SmartSite is a time tested turn-key ecommerce solution at an affordable price. If custom programming is needed, it will be included in your price quote. Open source asks you to commit to endless custom programming.
The true cost of Open Source is hidden in the development hours.Many customizations in front end (templating) and backend (bridges, integrations) and more will be needed on an ongoing basis. Web developers have high hourly rates.
Your costs are presented upfront with SmartSite. Our web development team will work with you to analyze and assess your needs. You will be presented with a comprehensive quote that includes all of your costs before the work begins.
Fitting Your Needs
Experienced Ability Commerce web developers will evaluate your needs and custom create whatever tools you need to improve your website and your business. Open source provides you with code that can't be molded to everyone's needs.
Open source is one-size-fits all. When you run across something that doesn’t fit your company. Your programmer will have to try to find a way to make a square peg fit into a round hole or lose that feature.
Like a work of art, each SmartSite is custom created for your needs. Designed with your products and your customers in mind. Our web developers work with you to create a site that will increase your web sales.
Finding the Answers
When you have a production stopping issue in your web store, you need answers now. Ability Commerce’s experienced support team offers answers 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Open source asks you to pose questions to other users in their forum.
When you have a question about open source, you'll sift through forums trying to piece together advice from other users who may or may not know the answer to your problem.
Help is just a phone call away with SmartSite support team When you have a question, our excellent support team offers as much assistance as you need; not just during the implemention, but whenever you need it.