Webshop integration with Drupal
The answer to this question: We perfectly met this challenge, by developing a modern and an individually programmed store system.
In addition to implementing the relaunch with Drupal, a specialized store software was used. The need to integrate two systems into the website entails considerable costs, which extend to the design, implementation and long-term maintenance and servicing of the two software products.
Leading store systems are complex and often monolithic software solutions that cause difficulties in terms of scalability, maintenance and the continuous integration of additional functions. This complexity places high demands on the implementation of requirements and leads to correspondingly high costs.
For obvious reasons, inexpensive second-tier store systems available on the market were not an option.
Store extensions or additional modules of content management systems (CMS) for the integration of stores often end up having functional limits, are throttle performance and can, under certain circumstances, impair the stability and expandability of the system. The choice of a suitable store system therefore requires a thorough evaluation of the requirements and a careful analysis of the store software to be used.
Web design and concept of an online store
We took a completely different approach for the relaunch of the BKI 's new website.
To begin with, further developments were made to the existing corporate design to give the website a modern and appealing aesthetic. The new design is characterized by a lean and airy layout, which also underlines the user-friendly impression of the overall system.
By doing this, a uniform appearance and a consistent user experience could be realized across the entire platform.
None of the leading shopping systems were used; instead, the required store functionalities were developed individually as a front-end application.
This meant that the online store could be implemented as an extremely user-friendly system that enables smooth interactions, avoids annoying page reloads and thus offers a modern and positive user experience throughout the entire shopping process.
While all the requirements were implemented precisely, the front-end application of the web store does not contain any functionalities that are not needed in the project. This not only ensures optimal performance and cost-benefit ratio, but also enables individual expandability without the limitations of standard software.
Customized frontend store
A significant advantage of this solution is, of course, that there are no additional costs to operate and maintain the site.
During the development of the system, a conscious effort was made to ensure that BKI employees also go through a user-friendly experience when operating the system. Thanks to our specific implementation, the administration of the CMS and the web store is possible without additional training or in-depth knowledge.
Flexible role management within company accounts also allows for efficient access control. This makes it possible to precisely define and adapt specific role rights within the platform.
In addition to digital and analogue products, licenses can also be sold and managed via the store system. This license management allows the BKI to assign token-based rights to customers to license their software products. This solution not only allows for higher security levels, but also more efficient licensing.
In addition, a connection to customer management and ERP system was integrated via a REST API. The connection between the systems allows customer data and order information to be used in real time, reducing manual data entries and associated errors. Automated processes enable faster and more precise processing of orders, stock levels and customer inquiries.
Result and feedback
All in all, customers, partners and employees gave extremely positive feedback about the website relaunch and praised the numerous improvements introduced in the course of the relaunch.
The comprehensive improvements and implementations have helped the BKI to record a significant and stable increase in sales via the website, which impressively underlines the path taken and the innovative implementation by FUF.
Individual development of a webshop with Drupal
Here is a summary of all advantages:
- Individually developed Drupal online shop
- Frontend technology for maximized user experience
- Low maintenance costs and low-maintenance implementation
- Customized development for the integration of existing systems
- Significant increase in sales through coordinated store development
- Lower service requests due to better product presentation