Commerce Today

Episode 149: AI Readiness for E-Commerce: Practical Steps from No Budget to Big Budget

November 11th, 2025  |  23 mins 56 secs

2026 trends, ai agents, ai readiness, ai tools, atlas browser, budget planning, commerce today, content optimization, customer engagement, data organization, digital transformation, e-commerce, e-commerce strategy, holiday season, joshua warren, online shopping, openai, product listings, site performance, usability

This week on Commerce Today, host Joshua Warren shares how e-commerce merchants can get ready for the AI era, whether they have a small or large budget. With the holiday season coming up and the release of OpenAI’s new Atlas browser changing online shopping, Joshua offers practical tips for improving data organization, product listings, and site performance. He also explains how to use AI tools to boost usability, enhance content, and increase customer engagement. Tune in to learn how to make your e-commerce site AI-ready for 2026 and beyond.

Episode 138: Conquering Tech Debt: Lessons from The E-Commerce Growth Playbook

August 26th, 2025  |  10 mins 5 secs

codebase shortcuts, commerce today, deployment paradox, e-commerce, e-commerce growth, hidden costs, joshua warren, online business strategies, platform optimization, reducing tech debt, roi, site performance, sustainable growth, technical debt, the e-commerce growth playbook

In this episode of Commerce Today, Joshua Warren takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked issue of technical debt, sharing lessons from his new book, The E-Commerce Growth Playbook. Using a real-world example and a practical framework, he breaks down how tech debt can quietly drain resources, slow progress, and hurt ROI. Joshua highlights the hidden costs of shortcuts in your codebase, explores the “deployment paradox,” and offers quick wins along with long-term strategies for reducing technical debt. Packed with valuable insights, this episode provides e-commerce professionals with clear, actionable advice to improve site performance and drive sustainable growth.

Episode 116: Shopify vs. Adobe: The New SaaS Showdown

March 25th, 2025  |  14 mins 41 secs

adobe commerce, adobe commerce benefits, adobe commerce cloud service, adobe commerce features, adobe commerce optimizer, adobe innovations, adobe summit, agencies, cloud-based commerce, digital commerce, e-commerce, e-commerce ecosystem, e-commerce strategy, magento, magento future, merchants, online retail, saas, scalability, site performance, total cost of ownership

In this episode of Commerce Today, we break down the key announcements from Adobe Summit, with a focus on Adobe's new SaaS version of Adobe Commerce. We explore the launch details, features, and impact of Adobe Commerce Cloud Service and Adobe Commerce Optimizer, discussing what they mean for merchants, agencies, and the broader e-commerce ecosystem.

Tune in as we analyze the pros and cons of these innovations, their potential to reduce total cost of ownership, improve site performance, and provide greater flexibility in the evolving e-commerce landscape. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of Magento and Adobe Commerce!

Episode 100: Fixing Performance Pain: Magento & Adobe Commerce B2B Composable Commerce

December 3rd, 2024  |  19 mins 40 secs

adobe commerce, b2b e-commerce, composable commerce, cost-effective, costly maintenance, downtime, e-commerce strategy., integration issues, mach principles, magento, reliable solutions, site performance

This episode of Commerce Today tackles common challenges for B2B e-commerce leaders, including slow site performance, downtime, costly maintenance, and integration issues. Discover how composable commerce and MACH principles can deliver a faster, more reliable, and cost-effective solution for your Adobe Commerce or Magento site.