Component distributors usually ask which storefront edition fits first — not whether to build at all. Match RFQ-first, online trade, source code, or site-cluster plans to your regions, commerce model, and engineering capacity.
Editions at a glance
- Mall RFQ — catalog + multilingual RFQ, no payments.
- Online Trade — PayPal/cards, membership, stock sync.
- Source Code — full delivery for in-house teams.
- Site Cluster — multi-brand SEO from one admin.
Compare modules on our service plans page or request a quote. See FAQ for rollout questions.
Deep dive
Edition selection is a three-way fit among commerce model, engineering capacity, and target regions. Many distributors jump to payments and memberships before proving catalog SEO — then drown in compliance and stock accuracy. A safer path validates RFQ flows on Mall RFQ first, then upgrades to Online Trade or Source Code with data-backed ROI.
Run selection workshops with sales, IT, and finance aligned: sales owns regions and follow-up tools, IT scopes ERP hooks, finance owns refunds and FX. Document conclusions in the charter to avoid scope creep mid-build.
Related reading
- Mall RFQ Edition starter modules and rollout
- Storefront ROI and cost-per-RFQ math
- Launch milestones and slip risks
Plans & conversion
Compare Mall RFQ, Online Trade, and Source Code scopes, then submit an inquiry with SKU scale, markets, and target go-live date.
Extended FAQ
Q: Can we run RFQ and trade sites on different domains? Yes — Site Cluster Edition reduces double maintenance; keep stock authoritative in one backend.
Q: Is edition assessment billable? Baseline comparison is free; deep ERP/perf studies may be quoted separately.
