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eCommerce Discovery Phase: Lay the Foundation for Success

The discovery phase in e-commerce underpins your business's long-term success. During this phase, our experts study your business and project goals to shape a general vision of the assignment. We ensure a mutual understanding of project tasks, scope, and deliverables. We also prepare a comprehensive execution plan to establish conducive cooperation.

eCommerce Discovery Phase Packages by WebMeridian

Starter Package

2 Weeks
$4,000

The Starter Package covers a preparatory stage and outlines the general plan for project implementation. It grants a deep market understanding and sets milestones for your project. The package includes:
  • Comprehensive business requirements analysis.
  • Identification of target audience and customer personas.
  • High-level market and competitor research.
  • Basic feature list creation and prioritization.
  • Delivery of a concise actionable roadmap for project initiation.
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Advanced Package

4 Weeks
$8,000

The Advanced Package provides detailed market analysis and the product concept, including the core functionality and the prototype building. It encompasses:
  • Detailed business and market analysis, including key industry trends.
  • Comprehensive user journey mapping and customer behavior analysis.
  • Development of a prioritized feature set and technical requirements.
  • Prototyping of core functionalities or wireframes (if applicable).
  • Full risk assessment and mitigation plan.
  • Delivery of a robust project blueprint for successful execution.
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Custom Discovery + MVP

Timeline: Flexible
$5,000 – $50,000

This package transforms your idea into a functional, investment-ready product. Why settle for an MVP that just "exists" when you can launch one that delivers ROI from day one? What you get:
  • Investor-ready, scalable MVP and documentation.
  • Deep discovery and market validation, including competitor and customer analysis, to create a bulletproof strategy.
  • Validated feature set.
  • Custom UX & UI design, optimized for real users, not just theories.
  • Agile development roadmap.
We craft a foundation for growth and funding.
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Unlock Success with Our eCommerce Discovery Phase – Schedule a Consultation

Our experts are skilled in developing successful product discovery solutions for retail. Plan a virtual meeting with our consultant, and we’ll pave your way to a successful product. Through analyzing your business environment, essential processes, tools, and goals, we’ll understand how to deliver optimal results.

Our eCommerce Discovery Phase Services

Business Requirements Analysis

Business Requirements Analysis

A careful analysis of business requirements is a vital phase of product discovery in eCommerce. Together, we assess your tasks and formulate your store’s goals, target community, and primary functionalities. By collecting and investigating your needs, we can build a roadmap for product development, ensuring that the solution will meet your objectives. This process enables us to recognize opportunities, pitfalls, and tech requirements to tailor a scalable and efficient eCommerce product that spurs business growth.

Target Audience and Persona Development

Target Audience and Persona Development

Focusing on the right user community is crucial to your business triumph. At this part of the product discovery phase, we identify your consumers and shape a detailed portrait of your ideal client. This is attained by
analyzing demographics, behaviors, and preferences to draw buyer personas. The created portraits further guide design, content, and marketing strategies. Understanding your users as distinct individuals helps construct an exclusive consumer path, improve engagement, and drive conversions.

Market and Competitor Research

Market and Competitor Research

The retailer product discovery includes
market and competitor research, providing insights into industry trends, consumer aspirations, and competitor strategies. We explore market dynamics, identify prominent players, and discover opportunities to set your store apart. The ultimate goal of this analysis is to enhance your unique value proposition, reinforce pricing strategies, and take a confident stand against the competition. Thus, we establish the strategic premises for your business expansion.

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Feature Prioritization and Scope Definition

Determining the primary features and overall project scope allows us to plan the project and outline a clear roadmap for your solution’s development. Based on your needs, we select the fundamental features to narrow down the focus, attain the desired impact, and optimize development. Understanding the project scope helps effectively administer resources, timelines, and expectations, preventing inconsistencies. As a result, we establish a smooth and expeditious project flow for maximum value.

SEO and Digital Strategy Planning

SEO and Digital Strategy Planning

At the discovery ecommerce phase, we also undertake efforts to ensure your store is optimized for visibility and lasting growth. We explore keywords, competitors, and market trends to craft a personalized SEO plan intended to boost search rankings and organic traffic. The pillars of our digital strategy include content, marketing channels, and consumer engagement. The ultimate goal is to reinforce brand presence, capture the right user community, and spur conversions for continual success.

Wireframing and Prototyping

Wireframing and Prototyping

Before you construct a full-fledged product and introduce it to a vast audience, it’s reasonable to check its performance and functionality. Therefore, we deliver a visual blueprint of your shop’s layout and features. First, the detailed wireframes represent structure and user flow. Then, interactive prototypes help to test and refine the user journey. Eventually, we can identify weaknesses early and polish the final design, aligning it with business goals and consumer aspirations and avoiding costly revisions.

Technical Feasibility Assessment

Technical Feasibility Assessment

Before you start constructing your Shopify retailer store, you should ensure your project’s technical requirements correspond to available resources and capabilities. We assess platform compatibility, external integrations, scalability, and security to reveal potential pitfalls early. This way, our team helps to mitigate risks and optimize development activities. The assessment procedure facilitates smooth implementation and allows you to reach business goals without exceeding budget and time limits.

About Us

WebMeridian is a full-service development agency focusing on Shopify solutions for ecommerce. For over seven years we’ve been crafting innovative and efficient products for our clients, and we are not going to stop. What sets us apart is the combination of tech prowess, domain expertise, and continual pursuit of perfection. With a keen eye on market trends and best practices, we focus on our client’s goals and strive to attain them in the most efficient ways. We adapt the working processes, technologies, and teams to address your needs and guarantee superior quality services, from project discovery to launch and support.

Lay the Foundation for Growth: Consult with Our eCommerce Experts

Make a first step toward your venture’s resilient expansion – contact us to discuss your idea and tasks. We’ll get a general understanding of your business, your existing IT infrastructure, and the potential opportunities to attain your goals. Let professionals accompany you on this path to prosperity!

Why eCommerce Discovery Phase Matters

Clarifies Business Goals

During the discovery phase, we explore your business, requirements, and expectations. This helps to align business goals and conduct comprehensive planning for a compelling and beneficial development strategy.

Reduces Risks

The discovery phase helps to identify potential pitfalls early, shape distinct goals, match features to business demands, and guarantee technical feasibility. This prevents the risks of costly revisions and delays later.

Improves Customer Focus

Throughout the discovery phase, we analyze target communities, create personas, and map user journeys. Thus, we craft a customer-centered, appealing store that delights and engages users.

Optimizes Budget and Resources

Budget and resource optimization is attained through determining clear priorities, setting realistic goals, and identifying core features. This approach minimizes costs and guarantees efficient resource distribution.

Establishes a Clear Roadmap

The discovery phase entails structured planning, including outlining goals, defining key features, and setting timelines. This plan further guides development and ensures a smooth project implementation.

Enhances Competitive Advantage

The discovery phase includes the analysis of market trends and competitors. This allows for revealing underserved areas, discovering opportunities, and filling the gaps with an efficient solution.

Portfolio

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Magento 2 Migration for One of Europe’s Leading Camera-Monitor Manufacturers
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Custom Magento development for music and piano centre in Ireland
ELS-Schmuckwaren
Custom Magento Development for a Jewellery Multi-Shop Platform
Elnaē
Transforming the jewelry online store with pagespeed optimization services.
Reifen-Berg
Magento 2 Migration and Multistore Service for a Cars Parts Distributor
Other Cases
Helping eCommerce Businesses Evolve in the Digital World

Clients’ Reviews

Dominic Foerst, CEO at Web Consulting Agency

“We already worked with WebMeridian, and I knew that they could do any task related to Magento store development in time, and at the highest quality. With WebMeridian, we have smooth communication; they react quickly and solve any issues efficiently. We have already achieved better performance results, improved overall functioning of the store, and fixed small site issues.”

Jonas Carp, CEO at Tischline GmbH

“They stuck to the deadlines and helped us maintain our store and fix all the critical issues. They significantly improved several processes and order handling, removed security issues and improved user navigation experience for mobiles. We saw our sales increase by almost 5,000% in 2020 thanks to WebMeridian.”

Sascha Jaggi, CEO at Jaggi.digital GmbH

“They helped us with eCommerce project development on Shopware. I liked their effective communication and the overall quality of the work that they’ve done so far. They have proven themselves to be a reliable and effective development partner through their superb communication skills and their ability to consistently deliver high-quality work on time.”

Aoife Ryan, Online Sales & Marketing Head at Musical Instruments Store

“They are professional and friendly. WebMeridian showed a high quality of work, provided clear milestones and met all the deadlines. We got a fully-functional eCommerce store and felt good support from the WebMeridian team.”

John Karalis, CEO at Netsteps

“WebMeridian successfully delivered a complex web solution using the Magento framework by the estimated deadline, showing accuracy and professionalism. The team was communicative, as well as very responsive to our needs.”

Gideon Weiler, CEO at RNB

“They are responsive, flexible, and make everything as we want. They have developed the website and accomplished goals set by our company. The project is still going, and we continue working with the team.”
eCommerce Discovery Phase Services FAQs

What is the eCommerce discovery phase, and why is it essential for project success?

The eCommerce discovery phase is a pillar of your project’s triumph. It involves analysis and planning, which lead to defining goals, target community, functionality, and tech requirements. The plan guarantees adherence to business objectives and minimizes risks. A competent discovery underpins a winning ecommerce store.

What are the key deliverables of an eCommerce discovery phase?

Key deliverables of an eCommerce discovery phase include business requirements analysis, shaping consumer segments and buyer personas, conducting market and competitor research, prioritizing features, defining the project scope, setting digital strategy, prototyping, assessing tech feasibility, and planning.

What specific challenges in your business can the discovery phase address?

The discovery phase can help you attain clarity, relevance, and efficiency in crucial areas, including goals, target communities, resource allocation, technical feasibility, and strategic planning.

What criteria are used to prioritize eCommerce features during the discovery phase?

When selecting features, ensure they deliver maximum value, meet the project objectives, and optimize costs. Therefore, the core criteria in choosing the primary features for your shop include business goals, consumer needs, tech feasibility, cost, effect on the user path, and a capacity to elevate conversions.

What is the role of MVP (Minimum Viable Product) planning in the discovery phase?

MVP planning is a paramount step before unveiling the store to a wide audience as it helps establish the vital elements of the solution. Thus, it helps determine the primary features, minimize launch timelines, cut development costs, and accumulate early feedback. Merchants use it to refine and enhance their stores.

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