DevOps for eCommerce: 9 Ways to Improve Checkout Speed and Stability
Most eCommerce checkouts break down when they’re needed most during peak traffic, product launches, or high-stakes promotions. They directly affect your revenue and brand trust, but they are more than just technical glitches. That’s why eCommerce DevOps is no longer optional. It helps development and operations teams deliver a checkout experience that’s consistently fast and stable. A Catchpoint article highlights that a single second of page load delay can lead to a significant drop in conversions. Specifically, a one-second delay has been found to reduce conversions by up to 7%. This underscores the fact that website speed and stability are not just technical issues but important business metrics, particularly in the competitive online retail landscape. In this blog, we’ll break down the most common checkout bottlenecks that slow down eCommerce transactions and explore 9 practical DevOps strategies that help teams improve checkout speed and reduce costly cart dropouts. Understanding...