Business model changes platform fit
The same platform can be excellent for one model and awkward for another because fulfillment, billing, catalog and customer-account requirements change.
Model the workflow
Trace a customer order from product discovery to payment, fulfillment, support, returns and repeat purchase. Platform gaps become easier to spot.
Keep the stack lean
Only add apps or external systems when they solve a defined requirement. Complexity compounds as a store grows.
Next useful step
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