How to Write an Ecommerce RFP
Select your best ecommerce platform as efficiently as possible
Your RFP is your best chance to get the information you need to make the right platform decision efficiently
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to help buyers make the best purchase decision as efficiently as possible by collecting all the information they require from all prospective vendors. It is the buyer's opportunity to compare multiple vendors' responses to a set of specific questions in a consistent format rather than relying on the disparate information and formats typically provided by marketing materials.
Planning and writing the RFP is also a natural time to think through your business, evaluate your strategy and opportunities and determine what you require of your platform in order to succeed and grow online.
This paper presents a clear process for:
- Evaluating your business
- Determining your requirements
- Writing an RFP that will help you make the best decision
- Evaluating the vendors' responses
