SuiteCommerce Themes Support in NetSuite CPQ 2024.1

TL;DR Opening

Starting in NetSuite 2024.1, the NetSuite CPQ Configurator (version 1.2.5) seamlessly adopts the overall appearance of SuiteCommerce themes. This enhancement ensures a consistent user interface, improving the shopping experience for users.

What's New

With the release of NetSuite 2024.1, significant improvements have been made to the NetSuite CPQ Configurator's integration with SuiteCommerce themes:

• Automatic Theme Adoption: The product user interface can now automatically inherit style elements from SuiteCommerce themes, which provides a seamless visual experience.
• Styled Elements: The configurator styles various interface elements based on the chosen theme, including:
  • Font colors
  • Font styles
  • Background colors
  • Border colors
• Top Bar Replication: The top bar and product name line replicate the font and background colors of the theme’s headers, enhancing coherence.
• Button and Link Styling: Important buttons, such as the Submit & Close button, mirror the styling of the Add to Cart button, indicating priority within the user interface.
• Color Variation: The configurator applies four shades of the main theme color throughout the UI, enriching overall aesthetics.

The following image illustrates the user interface utilizing the Manor theme:

This change not only makes the user experience more visually appealing but also aligns with the branding of the eCommerce site, which can significantly enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.

Who This Affects

The following roles and modules will particularly benefit from these updates:

• Administrators: Responsible for managing and implementing configurations that utilize the new theme capabilities.
• Developers: Will need to understand the integration for customizations in CPQ configurations.
• eCommerce Managers: Focused on customer experience and engagement will find this enhancement particularly beneficial.
• Marketing Teams: Can leverage consistent styling for brand alignment across platforms.

Key Takeaways

• Seamless Integration: The configurator's interface automatically adopts SuiteCommerce themes, enhancing user experience.
• Consistent Branding: Allows companies to maintain their visual identity throughout the purchasing process.
• Easier Management: Simplifies the process for administrators and developers to ensure cohesive styling across different platforms.
• Enhanced Engagement: Improved aesthetics can lead to higher customer satisfaction and potentially boost conversion rates.