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048 - Unprepared: Integrations and Building Your Tech Stack with Ryan Lunka

Honest Ecommerce · with Ryan Lunka · January 7, 2021 · 12 min

Summary

This episode emphasizes the critical importance of strategic tech stack development for ecommerce businesses. It covers how to select appropriate tools for initial stages, plan for scalable solutions, and integrate systems efficiently to support growth and avoid costly reworks down the line. Practical advice is offered to help merchants build a robust and adaptable technological foundation.

Key takeaways

Themes

shopify & ecommerce platformsai & automationsupply chain & operations

Topics covered

ecommerce tech stackbusiness scalingsystems integrationplatform selectiondata flow managementapi integration

Episode description

In this video, we talk about things to consider in building your tech stack for your business, choice of tools when starting out, how to support your business when it's time to scale, and so much more! Ryan is the CEO and co-founder of Blended Edge. The technology company helps businesses deploy integration faster and easier in a more cost-effective way. Ryan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlunka/ Ryan’s Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ryan-lunka Ryan’s Blogs: https://www.nchannel.com/blog/author/rlunka/ Website: https://www.blendededge.com/ Honest Ecommerce is a weekly podcast, community & educational resource providing online store owners with honest, actionable advice to increase their sales and grow their business. If you like our podcast, consider subscribing & joining our FREE Facebook group http://honestecommerce.co/

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Consider the longevity and scalability of integration solutions when building your tech stack; don't just solve for immediate needs.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Prioritize tools and integrations that can grow with your business to avoid expensive migrations or re-platforming as you scale.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
When selecting new software, evaluate its compatibility and ease of integration with your existing systems to ensure a cohesive tech ecosystem.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Don't underestimate the complexity of data flow between different systems; plan for robust integration strategies from the outset.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Invest in integration solutions that simplify the deployment and management of various business applications to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead.

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