How do you build an ecommerce website, and what steps does the process involve?
We run the process in seven steps. First, we map out the scope and choose the platform accordingly. Next, we prepare the design and product pages and migrate your products. Before launch, we test the virtual POS and shipping integrations. You'll find the details in the “Ecommerce Website Development Steps” section above.
Which platform should I choose for my ecommerce website: WooCommerce, Shopify or custom software?
The choice depends on the size of your catalogue, the complexity of your variants and how much you need to integrate with existing systems. For example, WooCommerce suits marketing-driven businesses because it brings content and blog management into the same panel. Custom software, on the other hand, is what we recommend for high-volume projects.
How do you migrate my products from an existing system to the new site?
First, we export the product titles, descriptions, images, prices and stock data from your current store as a CSV or XML feed. Then we map categories and variants and bulk-upload the products to the new site. We preserve the URL structure as much as possible, so your search rankings aren't affected. Finally, we check every record by hand.
Who handles the virtual POS setup, and which banks do you work with?
The business handles the contract and commission negotiations with the bank itself. We integrate the platform and test the instalment and 3D Secure flows. We can also set up more than one bank on the same site.
Is shipping integration automated, or do we enter every shipment by hand?
The standard flow requires no manual entry. The carrier's module sends order details automatically, and the tracking number goes back to the customer on its own. Inventory also updates itself based on delivery status. We recommend manual entry only for exceptional orders or orders under special agreements. We configure the shipping integration during setup, based on the carriers you work with.
How does abandoned basket recovery work?
When a visitor leaves without completing checkout, the system sends an automated email or SMS reminding them of the items in their basket. If you like, we add a special incentive code to the message, and you track recovery performance from the admin panel.
What affects the cost of ecommerce website development?
The cost depends on your product count, variant structure, chosen platform and the integrations we need to connect. We don't publish prices on this page, because every store's scope is different. For the current range, see the pricing section, or use the scope tool to work out your own range in two minutes.
Who runs the ecommerce site after delivery, us or you?
That's your choice. We can hand product uploads, campaign updates and order tracking over to your team, or we can keep handling them under a maintenance plan. If your team takes over, we provide training and a written guide. If we keep running it, we still hand you the same guide, because the know-how behind your site should stay with you. Either way, we put in writing from the start who is responsible for what. We clarify the scope and division of responsibilities in the pricing section, so no surprise line items come up after delivery.
