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Channel Software, Inc. Unclaimed

B2B eCommerce

www.channelsoftware.com

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Channel Software, Inc. provides a B2B eCommerce platform for distributors and manufacturers, enabling integrated product data, ERP connectivity, and scalable online buying across channels.

Channel Software, Inc. is a United States-based company delivering a B2B eCommerce platform for distributors and manufacturers to grow and scale their business. The organization provides integrated capabilities that connect eCommerce with ERP, product information management, content management, site search, analytics, and mobile access. It operates as a business unit of Cordance Operations LLC and serves industrial distributors and manufacturers, helping them manage product data, catalogs, pricing, orders, and customer accounts across channels while emphasizing security, scalability, and user-friendly experiences.

To empower distributors and manufacturers to grow their business through a secure, scalable, and accessible B2B eCommerce platform that simplifies product information management, order processing, and customer collaboration across multiple channels.

What we offer

WebAlliance eCommerce

Empowers distributors and manufacturers with an all-in-one B2B eCommerce platform for enhanced sales and performance.

www.channelsoftware.com/csx/commerce

WebAlliance PIM

Enhance product data management, improve accuracy, and streamline sales processes across all channels with WebAlliance PIM.

www.channelsoftware.com/csx/product-information-management

WebAlliance CMS

Enhance your B2B digital presence with user-friendly content management tools.

www.channelsoftware.com/csx/b2b-ecommerce-cms

WebAlliance Site Search

Enhance your customer experience with fast, intuitive site search tailored for B2B needs.

www.channelsoftware.com/csx/site-search

WebAlliance Analytics

Gain valuable insights and optimize eCommerce performance.

www.channelsoftware.com/csx/analytics

Market segments

Market size by segment

Growth potential (CAGR)

B2B commerce

36000 Billion USD14.5% CAGR

Capabilities for B2B trade including custom B2B marketplaces, complex pricing and account management, and back-office integrations

Product information management

16.88 Billion USD15.2% CAGR

Capabilities that centralize, enrich, govern, and distribute structured product data as a single source of truth for internal teams and downstream channels.

Content management and web experience

13.9 Billion USD16.2% CAGR

Website builder, blog software, landing pages, and content optimization to manage web presence and digital experiences across the customer journey.

Site search and merchandising

1.8 Billion USD12% CAGR

Personalizes site search, autocomplete, faceted navigation, and merchandising controls to improve product discovery and on‑site conversions.

Commerce analytics and reporting

12 Billion USD13.5% CAGR

Dashboards and customizable reports that track revenue, conversion, average order value, product performance, audience behavior, and site traffic to inform merchandising and operational decisions.

More information about our offering

WebAlliance eCommerce

WebAlliance eCommerce is a B2B eCommerce platform for distributors and manufacturers. It unifies product catalogs, pricing, orders, and customer accounts across channels, integrating with ERP, PIM, CMS, site search, analytics, and mobile access. The platform supports multi-site catalog management, secure payments, and scalable growth, designed for complex B2B buying workflows, personalized pricing, and efficient back-office integration.

  • Streamline Business Processes
    Integrate with existing business systems to enhance operational efficiency and minimize manual data entry.
  • Maximize Operational Efficiency
    Seamlessly integrate ERP systems to ensure real-time data access, optimizing inventory and pricing management.
  • Tailor Checkout Process
    Customize the checkout experience to meet individual client needs, improving satisfaction and conversion rates.
  • Order Anywhere, Anytime
    Enables customers to place orders, track shipments, and manage accounts on the go, enhancing accessibility.
  • Manage Product Data Efficiently
    Easily oversee and update product information, ensuring accurate pricing, descriptions, and availability across multiple sales channels.
  • Automate Tax Compliance
    Utilize Avalara to ensure tax calculations are accurate and comply with various tax laws, reducing manual burden.
  • Accelerate Large Orders
    Enable customers to easily place bulk orders, enhancing efficiency during busy purchasing periods.
  • Gain Business Insights
    Utilize data to drive strategy and improve operational efficiency, aiding in informed decision-making.
  • Monitor Performance Seamlessly
    Utilize real-time analytics to gain actionable insights into audience behavior and sales metrics, allowing for informed decision-making.
  • Enhance Customer Experience
    Empower customers with customized account management options, including unique pricing and access levels to improve satisfaction.
  • Facilitate Quick Purchases
    Allow customers to make purchases without creating an account, increasing conversion rates, especially for new buyers.
  • Simplify Pricing Inquiries
    Allow customers to request pricing on multiple items with ease, facilitating B2B transactions.
  • Streamline Resource Access
    Centralize product-related documents, images, and assets for easy retrieval and management, enhancing the user experience.
  • Manage Anywhere, Anytime
    Allow users to manage their eCommerce operations seamlessly across various devices, enhancing flexibility and accessibility.
  • Enhance User Experience
    Keep items saved in the shopping cart for returning users, simplifying the purchase process.
  • Streamline Deliveries
    Allow customers to specify different shipping addresses for varied orders, improving logistics and customer satisfaction.
  • Facilitate Customer Engagement
    Allow customers to easily register for events, helping to enhance knowledge about products and effectively showcase offerings.
  • Empower Sales Reps
    Enable sales representatives to manage and view customer accounts, enhancing their engagement and responsiveness.
  • Highlight Promotions Visually
    Use image overlays to attract attention to key promotions, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of product images.

WebAlliance PIM

WebAlliance PIM centralizes, enriches, and syndicates product data across sales channels. It collects data from multiple sources, standardizes and enriches descriptions and media, syndicates content across platforms, and tracks completeness to ensure accuracy and channel readiness with ERP and CRM feeds.

  • Synchronize ERP Data
    Automatically maintain up-to-date inventory and product details, minimizing errors and enhancing efficiency.
  • Save Time on Products
    Eliminate lengthy updates by efficiently making batch changes across multiple products and attributes, significantly reducing management effort.
  • Maintain Data Consistency
    Ensure all online channels reflect the latest product data without discrepancies, enhancing the customer experience.
  • Centralize Product Data
    Streamline data management by consolidating diverse sources into one accurate repository, improving access and reliability.
  • Improve Product Discovery
    Boost engagement and conversion by enhancing product content with detailed descriptions and rich media.
  • Ensure Product Readiness
    Utilize completeness scoring to prioritize product updates, increasing accuracy and availability across all sales platforms.
  • Enhance Product Presentation
    Easily manage and link multimedia assets to improve product visibility and engagement.
  • Streamline Content Management
    Facilitate efficient collaboration and review processes through structured roles and automated tasks, ensuring timely updates.

WebAlliance CMS

WebAlliance CMS lets you create and manage dynamic website content for B2B eCommerce. It supports multimedia publishing, cross-channel content distribution, and multi-user roles and permissions to streamline collaboration and maintain brand consistency.

  • Streamline Multi-channel Releases
    Manage and deliver content seamlessly to various platforms without switching between different management tools.
  • Optimize Customer Engagement
    Utilize rich media and flexible layout options to enhance the online shopping experience and capture customer interest.
  • Align Publications with Campaigns
    Easily plan and execute content releases that coincide with marketing campaigns or product launches, ensuring timely visibility.
  • Enhance Collaboration Security
    Control user access efficiently with tailored permissions, keeping sensitive information secure while allowing team collaboration.
  • Simplify Content Management
    Offer a straightforward interface that allows team members to create and update web pages without technical skills.
  • Simplify Team Integration
    Streamline the onboarding process for new staff, ensuring they receive necessary access and training promptly.
  • Improve Discoverability
    Enhance your website's visibility on search engines by utilizing well-structured and descriptive URLs.

WebAlliance Site Search

WebAlliance Site Search provides fast and relevant search for B2B distributors and manufacturers. It is powered by Elasticsearch and includes predictive search, image previews, and advanced filtering to help buyers find products quickly.

  • Narrow Results Quickly
    Visitors can use various filters to refine their search by size, color, brand, and other criteria, ensuring they find the exact product needed without wasting time.
  • Speed Up Searches
    As users start typing their query, they receive accurate search suggestions to help them quickly identify desired products.
  • Refine Searches Easily
    Customers can effortlessly browse and filter products by their preferred brands, streamlining the shopping experience.
  • Customize Display Preferences
    Users can choose how results appear and sort them based on various parameters, ensuring they can access the most relevant items quickly.
  • Visual Identification Assistance
    Product images displayed in search results allow users to recognize items quickly, enhancing the overall search experience.

WebAlliance Analytics

WebAlliance Analytics offers dashboards that track eCommerce performance and audience behavior. It provides built-in visibility into store revenue, conversion rate, average order value, and product performance to guide data-driven decisions across channels.

  • Understand Visitor Behavior
    Analyze visitor interactions, identify trends, and make informed decisions to enhance user engagement on your eCommerce platform.
  • Monitor Revenue and Conversions
    Utilize comprehensive dashboards to track key performance indicators, enabling efficient management of sales metrics and growth opportunities.
  • Track Key Business Metrics
    Keep a close eye on essential KPIs to inform pricing strategies and marketing efforts effectively.
  • Enhance Product Assortment
    Gain insights into individual product success, helping you fine-tune your offerings and maximize sales potential.
  • Analyze Website Visitor Stats
    Understand traffic patterns and improve user experience with data-driven insights on site interactions.
  • Generate Tailored Reports
    Create personalized reports to focus on metrics that matter most to your business, facilitating strategic planning.

References

Methodology and sourcing behind the figures shown above.

B2B commerce

Primary estimate uses the U.S. ITA (trade.gov) forecast that values the global B2B e‑commerce market at USD 36 trillion by 2026 with a 14.5% CAGR through 2026. Alternate industry forecasting (Precedence Research) reports a 2025 size of USD 13.68 trillion and a longer‑term CAGR of 17.5% (2026–2035); the trade.gov figure was selected as the primary, authoritative short‑term estimate while noting variance in market definitions and longer‑term projections.

Product information management

Estimate uses recent market reports in the provided search results. SNS Insider reports a 2025 market value of USD 16.88 billion and a 15.2% CAGR (2026–2035). Polaris projects a similar strong growth trajectory (USD 62.67 billion by 2034, CAGR 16.5%), while other sources show lower forecasts (example: ~8% in one analysis). I selected the SNS Insider 2025 valuation as the current market size and its 15.2% CAGR as the representative growth-potential figure, reconciling similar high-growth forecasts in other reports.

Content management and web experience

Estimated market size and growth are based on multiple specialist market reports in the provided search results. Reported WCM/WCX market sizes for 2024–2026 range roughly USD 10.7–15.5 billion; multi-year forecasts show double-digit CAGRs (13.2%–18.95%). I selected USD 13.9B (Persistence’s 2026 estimate, near the midpoint of reported 2024–2026 values) and a 16.2% CAGR (median-aligned and matching Persistence’s 2026–2033 projection) as a representative current size and near-term growth potential for the content management and web experience segment.

Site search and merchandising

No direct market-size figures for "site search and merchandising" were present in the results. I used parent-market figures as anchors: MarketResearchFuture estimates the global SEO services market at $70.5B (2024) with a 6.07% CAGR, and Persistence Market Research forecasts the digital marketing services market at $750B (2026) with an 8% CAGR. Site search & merchandising is a narrow e‑commerce/martech subsegment (software + integration/services). Conservatively allocating a small share of these parent markets (blended rationale: ~0.2–0.6% of digital marketing services and alignment with a fraction of SEO spend) yields an estimated market size around $1.8B. Growth potential is set above parent-market CAGRs (estimated ~12% CAGR) to reflect faster adoption driven by e‑commerce growth and AI-enabled personalization/merchandising investments.

Commerce analytics and reporting

Multiple market reports for adjacent categories (web analytics, e‑commerce/customer analytics, and retail analytics) report 2024–2026 market values ranging ~8.5–28.6 billion USD and CAGRs of ~11–16%. Customer analytics in e‑commerce and retail analytics figures cluster near 10–12 billion, so a conservative estimate for commerce analytics and reporting is ~12.0 billion USD with mid‑range growth potential (~13.5% CAGR), consistent with reported 11–16% forecasts across the search results.

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