{"id":5216,"date":"2023-05-02T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digicommercegroup.com\/insights\/?p=5216"},"modified":"2023-07-29T12:24:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T12:24:10","slug":"why-headless-is-the-right-choice-for-companies-doing-international-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digicommercegroup.com\/insights\/why-headless-is-the-right-choice-for-companies-doing-international-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Headless the Right Choice For Cross-border eCommerce?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Going global? Planning for Cross-border eCommerce? If so, then you must have asked yourself what are the key features you “Must Have” in your online store to enable your business to grow internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cross-border eCommerce is simply the online selling of goods<\/a> <\/strong>to consumers in different countries. Thus, you will definitely realize that both Multi-Language and Multi-Currency are the main two key headless features that are a “Must-Have” on your online store in order to meet your customers’ needs and be able to grow your business internationally.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be realistic, these two features can either make or break your business on a global scale. If you intend to launch in new markets. Then a headless platform is a way to go. Headless commerce is such a flexible platform that scales efficiently with your business. It allows you to implement new features without incurring significant technical issues. In addition to scalability, it improves your storefront functionality. and will not only allow you to grow globally but also will boost dramatically your conversion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 2022 Statista study showed that cross-border eCommerce was projected to account for 22% of eCommerce shipments<\/strong>,<\/a> of physical products. In 2016, the cross-border eCommerce market share was 15 percent! No doubt, China, and the Asia Pacific will become the largest cross-border eCommerce region for both imports and exports. We can see that today 2023, both B2B & B2C customers are exploring new markets like the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus, if you want to reach out to your international customers, then you need to communicate with your customers in their preferred native language. Likewise, when you allow your customers to pay with the currency of their choice and choose their preferred mode of payment. You will more likely have a long-term business relationship with your customers. And who doesn\u2019t want customer loyalty and extended business relationships? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cross-border eCommerce International business & Headless Commerce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Deciding on cross-border eCommerce<\/a> is a significant decision for any business, and it starts with understanding the potential benefits it entitles. Let us dive more into the key benefits of having both Multi-Language and Multi-Currency features on your eCommerce online store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi-Lingual Feature Benefits for your Cross-boarder eCommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Multi-Lingual Feature Benefits for your Cross-boarder eCommerce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n