Powerful solutions to stay ahead this shopping season.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest opportunities to maximize sales and advance your eCommerce game. With the right tools in your arsenal, you can turn these peak shopping days into massive wins. Whether you're running a BigCommerce website or using Shopify, the right strategies and apps can help you stay efficient and grab every potential sale. This year, don't just survive these peak days—thrive. Now, let’s take a look at the tools that will help you make the most of every opportunity!

BigCommerce Apps to Max Out BFCM Sales

BigCommerce is your all-in-one solution for both B2C and B2B eCommerce, allowing you to manage multiple stores and cater to international customers from one platform. To increase your sales this BFCM, check out these essential apps that will take your BigCommerce shop to the next level.

Nosto

Nosto transforms your BigCommerce website design by personalizing the shopping experience for every customer. With real-time adjustments, you can improve engagement and sales with ease.

• Onsite Product Recommendations: Tailor suggestions based on real-time buying behavior.
• Onsite Content Personalization: Customize site elements like banners and copy for individual visitors.
• Facebook & Instagram Ads: Boost social media impact with dynamic, personalized ads.

Pricing ranges from 2.5% to 4% of Nosto's sales. Start with a 14-day free trial—no credit card needed.

Bold

Bold revamps your BigCommerce website design with high-converting, customizable checkout solutions. Create a checkout sequence that increases conversions and keeps customers coming back.

• One-Page vs. Multi-Page Checkout: Choose the format that best suits your needs to increase conversion rates.
• Branded URL: Maintain brand consistency and customer trust with a custom checkout URL.
• Stored Accounts: Reduce cart abandonment by allowing secure credit card storage.

Custom pricing includes a 0.50% transaction fee. Start optimizing your checkout today to achieve higher sales and customer loyalty.

Netsuite

Amplify your e-commerce store with MyIntegrator’s NetSuite-BigCommerce Integration. Connect these powerful platforms to streamline order management, inventory, and finances.

• Real-Time Sync: Keep data up-to-date across systems to avoid errors and stock issues.
• Multi-Location Inventory: Sync inventory levels in real-time and support BOPIS.
• Order & Invoice Module: Manage orders, invoices, and payments in one place.

Starting at $99 per user per month plus a $999 monthly licensing fee. Get started today to optimize your operations and increase customer satisfaction.

Sage

Integrate BigCommerce with Sage 100 ERP to revolutionize your e-commerce setup. This connection lets you manage B2C and B2B storefronts while synchronizing your online and back-office operations.

• Real-Time Updates: Sync orders, invoices, and customer info for accurate data management.
• Custom Account Management: Tailor price lists and account hierarchies to fit customer needs.
• Advanced Payment Options: Use flexible payment methods and invoice management.

Start with the package at $4.75/month, discounted from $19.00. With Sage 100 integration, transform your e-commerce experience and drive efficiency.

Zoho

Integrate BigCommerce with Zoho CRM to optimize your customer management and sales processes. This integration automates data transfer, increasing efficiency without any coding.

• Automatic Sync: Easily transfer data between BigCommerce and Zoho CRM.
• Customizable Workflows: Tailor workflows and reports to fit your business needs.
• Easy Implementation: Get started quickly with minimal learning and adaptable contracts.

Try Zoho CRM free with no credit card required. Standard pricing starts at C$19/user/month. This integration will upgrade your CRM capabilities and refine your sales process.

Shopify Apps to Master the BFCM Game

Shopify powers businesses to sell anywhere with straightforward pricing and a unified retail point of sale. To get the most out of Shopify during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, check out these tools to improve your sales and operations.

Privy

Add excitement to your Shopify store with Privy to grow sales through email and SMS marketing. You don’t need specialized Shopify designers. You can easily create popups and automated messages to convert visitors into customers.

• Drag-and-Drop Editor: Design emails with ease using pre-built templates.
• SMS Marketing: Automate texts for cart reminders and after-signup follow-ups.
• Custom Popups: Use various display options to grow your email and SMS lists.

Start with Privy from $12/month. Enjoy a free trial to see how it can help your Shopify site perform better.

Pickeasy

Pickeasy simplifies scheduling for store pickups and deliveries. Easily set order deadlines, blackout dates, and delivery rates to fit your needs.

• Multi-location support: Manage deliveries and pickups across multiple sites.
• Customizable scheduling: Set order limits, blackout dates, and specific time slots.
• Adaptable delivery options: Include curbside, in-store, or delivery based on your requirements.

Free for up to 20 orders per month. Perfect for grocery stores, florists, bakeries, restaurants, and more. Upgrade options are available for higher-order volumes.

Afterpay

Attract and retain Millennial and Gen Z shoppers with Afterpay. This payment option lets your customers pay in 4 installments over 6 weeks or monthly payments over 6-12 months. It’s free to install and connects you with a global customer base.

• Increase Sales: Encourage larger purchases and better conversions with varied payment plans.
• Lower Risk: Get paid upfront and reduce fraud and customer acquisition costs.
• Grow Loyalty: Connect with younger shoppers by offering flexible payment options.

Pricing involves a variable and fixed fee per transaction.

Judge.me

Use Judge.me to collect and display unlimited product reviews with ease, helping you grow sales with trusted social proof. Build credibility and engage customers with beautiful reviews.

• Collect unlimited photo and video reviews automatically.
• Display star ratings, store reviews, and carousels to attract shoppers.
• Sync with Shopify, Meta, Google, and push reviews from Amazon, Etsy, etc.

Judge.me offers a Forever Free plan that includes unlimited review requests, social push, SEO snippets, and more, with no limits on reviews.

Rewind

Rewind offers automatic, real-time backups so you can always protect and restore your Shopify store's most important data. Prevent lost revenue with easy data recovery and additional protection tools.

• Automatic real-time, daily, and on-demand backups for products, themes, and full stores.
• Quickly restore individual items or recover your entire store with bulk restore.
• Prevent downtime with Rewind Protection Suite's monitoring and automated testing.

Rewind's standard subscription starts at $9/month with a 7-day free trial. It includes daily backups, unlimited file storage, and one year of history.

Conclusion

To succeed this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the right apps can significantly improve your eCommerce operations. From automating marketing with Privy to safeguarding your data with Rewind, these tools simplify your processes, increase sales, and improve customer satisfaction. 

Many of the apps we've highlighted are available for both Shopify and BigCommerce, so you can optimize your store no matter the platform. 

Now is the time to take action, explore these apps, and prepare your store for peak performance. If you need help, Arctic Leaf has extensive experience as both a Shopify and BigCommerce Agency, and is ready to assist in building a strong BFCM foundation!