How To Setup SFRA In Salesforce B2C Commerce Using Business Manager?

In this blog post, we are going to discuss the process of setting up SFRA in Salesforce B2C Commerce.

Salesforce Commerce is a well-known platform for running e-commerce sites. Salesforce B2C Commerce supports three ways to run your e-commerce. The first method is SiteGenesis, the second method is SFRA, and the third method is the PWA kit. 

However, we can use its Headless architecture to create Mobile Applications. Among these options, SiteGenesis is the old architecture and is not preferable. SFRA and PWA Kit are the most commonly used architectures.

What Are The Benefits Of SFRA In The Salesforce B2C Commerce?

SFRA, which stands for Storefront Reference Architecture, is a framework used in Salesforce B2C Commerce to build and customize e-commerce websites. There are several benefits associated with using SFRA in Salesforce B2C Commerce:

Rapid Development

SFRA provides a pre-built foundation for your e-commerce site, including templates and components. This accelerates the development process, allowing you to launch your online store more quickly.

Responsive Design

SFRA is designed with mobile responsiveness in mind. It ensures that your website looks and functions well on various devices, improving the user experience and potentially increasing sales.

Customization

While SFRA offers pre-built components, it also allows for extensive customization. You can tailor your website to match your brand’s unique requirements and design preferences.

Scalability

Salesforce Commerce Cloud is known for its scalability, and SFRA leverages this by providing a structure that can handle high traffic volumes and growing product catalogs. This is essential for businesses aiming to expand their online presence.

Improved Performance

SFRA optimizes website performance, ensuring fast page load times and a smooth shopping experience. Faster load times can lead to lower bounce rates and higher conversion rates.

Security

Salesforce B2C Commerce Cloud is built with robust security features, and SFRA inherits these security measures. This helps protect your customers’ sensitive information and maintains the trust of your online shoppers.

SEO-Friendly

SFRA includes features that are beneficial for search engine optimization (SEO). This can help your website rank higher in search engine results, driving more organic traffic to your site.

Integration Capabilities

SFRA seamlessly integrates with other Salesforce products and third-party applications, allowing you to leverage the full Salesforce ecosystem for marketing, customer service, and analytics.

Community Support

SFRA has a strong community of developers and users who share best practices, tips, and solutions. This community support can be invaluable when customizing and maintaining your e-commerce site.

Upgrades and Maintenance

Salesforce provides regular updates and maintenance for SFRA, ensuring that your website stays up-to-date with the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements.

Analytics and Insights

SFRA allows you to easily integrate analytics tools, providing you with valuable insights into customer behavior and sales trends. This data can inform your marketing and sales strategies.

Multi-Site Support

SFRA supports the creation of multiple storefronts or websites within a single instance, making it suitable for businesses with diverse product lines or regional markets.

How Many Ways Are There To Set up SFRA In Salesforce B2C Commerce?

There are two ways to do this:

1. The first one is using the site import option provided by the business manager. 
2. The second one is to Set up SFRA in Salesforce B2C Commerce using a GitHub repository.

Let’s Jump to the first method

1. Log in to your Salesforce Commerce Cloud business manager. 
2. Go to the administration and find the Site Import and Export section under Site Development.
3. Click to open the page. 
4. Then in the import section, select Storefront Reference Architecture Demo Sites
5. Click on the import button. 
6. There are several options available, but for now, we will continue with the Storefront Reference Architecture base. 
7. Select this option and click on Deploy. 
8. This will start deploying SFRA sites with dummy data. 
9. You can track the progress in the status section. 
10. It may take a few minutes to complete the whole process. 
11. After completion, you can check the site as it is live now.

You can also check out our YouTube video of detailed steps for the first method to set up SFRA in Salesforce B2C Commerce.

So here we have discussed the first method to install the SFRA. 

We shall cover the second method in the upcoming videos and blogs. 

So Stay Connected!

Conclusion

SFRA in Salesforce B2C Commerce offers a robust platform for building and managing e-commerce websites. Its combination of pre-built functionality, customization options, scalability, and security features can help businesses create successful and user-friendly online shopping experiences.

If you still have any queries, you can reach us at [email protected] or get our Salesforce Commerce Cloud Services. For any customizations Raise a ticket.