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Displaying 3 items of Commerce Today with the tag "ecommerce platforms".
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Episode 136: The Real AI Disruption
August 12th, 2025 | 18 mins 40 secs
ai coding agents, ai disruption, business strategy, claude code, commerce today, cost reduction, developer tools, ecommerce development, ecommerce innovation, ecommerce platforms, faster deployment, joshua warren, linkedin debate, medusa, platform selection, shopify
In this week’s episode of Commerce Today, host Joshua Warren dives into a heated debate from LinkedIn: is Shopify losing its edge in ecommerce? Inspired by insights from Nicklas Gellner of Medusa, the episode explores a bold new thesis—that AI coding agents like Claude Code are the true disruptors, not just threats to developer roles. Joshua shares firsthand experiences showing how these tools are reshaping ecommerce development, slashing costs and accelerating project timelines. Tune in to discover how AI is shifting the platform landscape and what it means for your business strategy.
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Episode 85: Escaping the Legacy Trap: Hidden Costs of Outdated Ecommerce Systems
August 20th, 2024 | 18 mins 31 secs
business growth, business optimization, custom cms, digital stockholm syndrome, ecommerce platforms, ecommerce transition, modern alternatives, outdated systems, platform evaluation, technology upgrade
In this episode of Commerce Today, we dive into the hidden costs and challenges of clinging to outdated ecommerce platforms. Inspired by a recent conversation with a company still using a custom-built CMS from 2011, we introduce the concept of "Digital Stockholm Syndrome"—when businesses become so dependent on their old systems that they struggle to imagine a better way forward. If your ecommerce platform feels more like an obstacle than a solution, this episode is a must-listen. We’ll walk you through evaluating your current system, exploring modern alternatives, and planning a smooth transition to a platform that drives growth.
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Episode 27: Adobe Commerce Cloud vs. Magento Open Source: Choosing the Right Ecommerce Platform for Your Business
April 25th, 2023 | 18 mins 9 secs
adobe commerce cloud vs magento open source, ecommerce platforms, scalability
In this episode, we dive into the world of ecommerce platforms and compare Adobe Commerce Cloud and Magento Open Source. Join us as we explore the benefits and limitations of each platform and help you determine which one is right for your business.