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Keep your ecommerce app ahead of the competition

From idea to launch and beyond, we help ecommerce businesses harness the right technology to create experiences that delight users.

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Why thoughtbot for ecommerce?

Whether you're an entrepreneur or an established business, thoughtbot offers tailored engagements to help you:

  • Understand user needs
  • Explore a new technology
  • Uncover innovation opportunities
  • Remedy a product gap
  • Wow investors
  • Turn an idea into a roadmap
  • Mitigate risk
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Working with the thoughtbot team has been a real pleasure. This project was highly iterative, and the team was always extracting feedback from key stakeholders at our business and baking it into the process.

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Jordana Kier
Co-Founder, LOLA

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technology

Make the best tech decisions with confidence

We focus on creating scalable architectures, impactful solutions, and clear plans that create fans and drive results. We offer tailored solutions using tools like

  • Frontend: Hotwire, React
  • Backend: Ruby on Rails
  • Platforms: Shopify, Magento
  • Payments: Stripe, PayPal
  • Analytics: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Hotjar, Kissmetrics
  • Mobile: React Native
  • AI: Open AI, Gemini, custom
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thoughtbot has a team of senior developers who can come in and get running on any project you need with great perspective and process, without being dogmatic. They start making an impact immediately.

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Becky Segal
VP of Engineering, Bark

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Moving quickly and strategically

The right project based on your stage, needs, and goals.

Tap into over 20 years of product design and development expertise. thoughtbot has a trusted approach for Discovery work that lets you effectively go from idea to product roadmap in less than 4 weeks. And go from idea to MVP (Minimum Viable Product) in as a little as 12 weeks.

How we help ecommerce companies succeed:

  • Early Stage: Clarify your value proposition, validate ideas, and de-risk the business.
  • Growth Stage: Optimize for scalability and performance.
  • Mature Businesses: Leverage data to innovate and remain competitive.
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What does success look like for your ecommerce project?

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