Our Approach

Outcomes matter more than deliverables.

We focus on diagnosing constraints, reducing complexity, improving leverage, and building systems that last—not checklists of tasks or feature requests.

How we think about ecommerce

Diagnosis before prescription

Most stores don't need more features—they need clarity on what's actually broken. We start by understanding the system before proposing solutions.

Systems over symptoms

Quick fixes often create new problems downstream. We address root causes, not visible symptoms, because lasting improvement requires structural change.

Leverage over effort

Not all improvements are equal. We identify the changes that unlock the most value with the least ongoing complexity.

Maintainability over cleverness

Brilliant solutions that nobody can maintain are liabilities. We build systems that your team can understand, modify, and extend.

Long-term partnership

Ecommerce systems evolve. Having a partner who understands your history, your goals, and your constraints makes every decision easier.

FAQ

Questions about our approach

How we think differently about ecommerce consulting.

How is this different from working with an agency?
Agencies typically operate with account managers, junior staff, and templated processes. We function more like a senior consulting partner—experienced practitioners who do the actual work. You get direct access to expertise, not layers of communication. Our goal is solving problems, not filling billable hours.
What does 'systems thinking' mean in practice?
It means we look at how all the pieces of your store interact—design, code, apps, data, operations—rather than optimizing one element in isolation. A conversion problem might actually be a navigation problem. A performance issue might stem from app bloat. We trace symptoms to root causes.
How do you diagnose what's actually wrong?
We start by understanding your business goals and current constraints. Then we examine the technical architecture, user experience flows, and operational processes. We look for patterns—where friction accumulates, where complexity compounds, where effort doesn't translate to results. This diagnostic work informs everything else.
Do you only work on big strategic projects?
Not necessarily. Sometimes the highest-impact work is targeted and focused. We've helped stores make significant improvements through well-chosen smaller interventions. What matters is whether the work addresses real constraints. We're not interested in busy work at any scale.
What if we already have a development team?
We complement internal teams rather than compete with them. Often, we provide strategic direction and architectural guidance while your team handles implementation. Or we tackle complex problems that need specialized expertise while your team focuses on day-to-day operations. The arrangement depends on your team's strengths and capacity.
How do you measure success?
We define success metrics at the start of each engagement based on your actual business goals—not vanity metrics. That might be conversion rate, average order value, page performance, development velocity, or operational efficiency. We track what matters and course-correct based on real results.

Let's talk about what's actually limiting your growth.

No pitch decks. No package presentations. Just a thoughtful conversation about your store, your goals, and whether we're the right fit.