Consider the ownership issue
Written by Chris Barling
Friday, 25 March 2011 00:00
We have heard horror stories about the treatment that some merchants have received from their ecommerce providers. If you buy a solution that is fully hosted across the net, you are dependent on your provider, and the business that you painstakingly build could be gone in a flash.
This can happen if the supplier has quality or financial problems, or the supplier falls out with you. Check out any problems by searching on the internet before committing your future business to someone that might not be trustworthy. The lower start up costs that you should achieve with a hosted online solution (known as software as a service or SaaS) make particular sense for brand new businesses, but need more careful consideration if you are already established. Look at the longevity and track record of the supplier before making your decision.