
Ecommerce that sells
With Columbia Road, you sell better – by turning ecommerce into real commercial impact.
ecommerce projects delivered
businesses helped to grow with ecommerce
ecommerce experts
End-to-end ecommerce expertise
Strategic advisory
Align ecommerce strategy with business goals through pre-studies, digital sales vision development, platform evaluations, project leadership, and interim ecommerce product ownership.
Implementation
Build and deploy scalable and future-proof ecommerce solutions, such as B2C webshops and B2B portal business cases, from architecture and CX design to custom development, platform configuration, and integrations.
Conversion-driven ecommerce website design
Craft seamless customer journeys and optimised user experiences designed specifically to maximise conversions.
Continuous development and optimisation
Improve ecommerce website performance by leveraging customer data insights and the latest technologies to enhance revenue growth, conversions, and customer loyalty.
“In the future, a webshop will represent just a fraction of a company's overall ecommerce presence. Forerunners are already enabling personalised purchasing experiences across all customer touchpoints. Success depends on combining thoughtful service design with carefully planned, fit-for-purpose architecture.”
Matti Liski, Managing Consultant, Digital Commerce

Ecommerce is more than an IT project
Whether you're looking to enhance your current platform or start a new sales channel, we make ecommerce manageable, effective, and profitable. We don't just promise results; we collaborate closely, optimise processes, and help your investment deliver genuine value. Explore our ecommerce capabilities below:
We're technology agnostic at heart and comfortable with any platform, legacy solution or custom code, whether optimising, managing or thoughtfully transitioning away from them. We know ecommerce technology inside out and stay ahead of the curve to confidently support you in future-proofing your solutions.
Our goal is always to choose and fully utilise the best platform for your unique needs while keeping disruption to your operations at a minimum.
Leading VR's web design toward a seamless customer experience
Read moreWe've worked with various ecommerce platforms, mastering a selection that aligns with diverse business needs. We're continually investing in building our expertise with carefully selected, best-of-breed platforms. This ensures we deliver future-proof solutions tailored to your business needs, driving sustainable, long-term growth.
We're committed to helping you select or build the ideal solution for your business.
One experience across multiple markets – scalable ecommerce that tells a story
Read moreWhether you're tackling specific bottlenecks hindering sales, revamping your entire ecommerce setup or want to enable a commercial omnichannel future, we can support you every step of the way. If composable commerce is the right choice, we'll help you maximise its potential from strategic planning and implementation to continuous growth and conversion optimisation.
We understand ecommerce involves complex environments where seamless data integration across systems like PIM, ERP, CRM, and IMS is critical. Our approach emphasises simplicity, reliability, and accuracy, from data quality and mapping to efficient integration using best-in-class tools.
Digital sales transformation for a global engineering company
Read more- B2B ecommerce
- B2C ecommerce
B2B ecommerce and commercial portals
Key misconceptions for B2B ecommerce
Many B2B companies still hold onto outdated assumptions when it comes to ecommerce. Common misconceptions include:
- The belief that complex products or services don’t translate well to online channels
- Great user experience isn't a priority for B2B buyers: if the product is good, it should sell itself
- Legacy ERP or ecommerce platforms make agile, customer-focused sales too challenging
How we turn B2B ecommerce into success
We help B2B companies break through these barriers and turn ecommerce into a true revenue driver, not just a neglected platform or cost centre. Our approach is based on four pillars:
- A strong focus on delivering excellent end-customer experiences
- Deep understanding of the processes unique to B2B commerce
- Proven expertise in transforming legacy architecture into modern commercial engines
- Simply making complex B2B services sellable online
Cooperation with Columbia Road was excellent. We managed to go from initially recognised customer needs to first real sales in just a few weeks.
Erkka Lilja, Head of Process Digitalisation, Lindström Group
Consumer ecommerce and omnichannel
Driving digital commerce success for brands and retailers
We help bridge physical and digital commerce, offering:
- Ecommerce growth strategies for retailers and brands
- Building and scaling direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecommerce solutions
- Commercially successful ecommerce renewal
- Advanced ecommerce design, including accessibility and personalization
- Data-driven growth tactics such as conversion optimization and A/B testing
- Seamless omnichannel integrations across customer service, CRM, PoS, CDP, apps, and more
Building ecommerce for long-term success
We focus on key success factors in ecommerce, including:
- Enabling efficient, scalable ecommerce processes
- Equipping ecommerce teams with the right tools and insights
- Creating seamless order channels that drive conversions
- Knowing when composable commerce adds real value
- Supporting cross-functional collaboration between business, tech and design
- Aligning ecommerce operations with commercial and customer experience goals
We have been very happy with our cooperation with Columbia Road. The scalable ecommerce solution they provided enables us to respond quickly to consumer demand and expand to new markets in a matter of days - without compromising the Moomin brand.
Jonas Forth, Director Of Retail and Franchising at Moomin Characters
Fresh from the press
Ready to build the foundation to sell better?
At Columbia Road, we make ecommerce work in real-world conditions, ensuring your business achieves long-term growth and success.
Let's build your ecommerce foundation together.
Elli Pyykkö
Managing Consultant
+358 40 753 8948
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Maija Typpi-Häkkinen
Principal Consultant
+358 50 566 2819
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