Traditionally, preparing for the holiday rush means sprucing up the front window, stocking up on inventory and bringing on seasonal staff to handle a throng of customers that will begin in mid-November and not let up until after Christmas.

Modern consumers expect a shopping experience that’s easy, fast, and convenient. Businesses need to go far beyond hanging decorations and bringing on temp workers to handle the holiday rush. They need to make sure their ecommerce system is up to the task of processing and fulfilling orders without a hitch during a major spike in business.

Check out the five questions you should ask to determine if your ecommerce system will buckle under the pressure of the holiday rush.