Looking for an eCommerce (on-line shopping) website? EasierThan Website Design can build fully tailorable sites that you will own using open source solutions like OpenCart and Magento (now Adobe Commerce).
Alternatively, we can work with you to make "off the shelf" subscription packages like Shopify and Squarespace work for you. We may also temporarily support Wix and WordPress websites with a view to moving you onto something more professional.
Most importantly, we'll advise on viability. Unlike many web developers, we'll give you an honest and confidential evaluation of your idea.
Our overall aim will be your success and best use of your funds. There are already too many unused on-line stores out there and we don't want any of our customers to be added to the ever growing list.
Unless you're only planning to operate locally or are in a field with no competition, establishing an on-line shopping cart website can be a costly and time consuming exercise. Read more about the cost further down the page.
In all cases, we will advise on and provide all the services you'll require including payment options, product labelling and descriptions, image production, layout, promotion and SEO services to achieve good Google rankings.
Please take a look at some examples of our ecommerce sites below:
Preston, Lancashire, North West, National
eCommerce website for regional bespoke gate installer looking to sell ready made gates nationally.
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© 2020-2024
Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, National
Support for and then replacement of third party ecommerce site for local business selling luxury handmade chocolate.
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© 2018-2024
Carlisle, Lancashire, Cumbria, Dumfries and Galloway
Bespoke proprietory replacement for bloated, difficult to maintain third party WordPress product catalog site.
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© 2017-2024
Lancaster, North West, National, International
Magento ecommerce site with embroidery options, large catalogue and complex tax rules.
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© 2015-2024
Lancaster, National, International
Replacement of existing successful website with Magento ecommerce solution.
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© 2015-2024
Lancaster, National, International
Magento ecommerce solution handling complex embroidered products with partial VAT.
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© 2015-2024
There's no easy way of saying it, but successfully launching an eCommerce site is expensive in terms of both time and money. Whilst we can't give you an accurate figure without talking to you first, we can give you a rough idea.
For a national approach and / or where competition for the goods you're selling is high, you should be looking to invest £2,000 to £5,000 at the outset with an ongoing monthly expenditure of £100 to £300. Plus be prepared to dedicate a lot of time to the project.
Understandably, when faced with such a figure, you might be tempted by one of the many "hit and run" web companies who offer to set up an on-line shopping website for as little as £300.
Beware however. Unless you're I.T. savvy and have a good knowledge of search engine optimisation or have the time to read up on it, you'll very likely end up with a half finished empty site with no visitors and no sales.
The same goes for the ones where you sign up for £20 to £50 a month. They're designed to sucker you slowly and quietly. Far better to spend the money up front or get assistance to make it work.
Take a look below if you're looking for cheaper alternatives.
Some examples of work done for previous clients. Offered for interest and to help with our own Google ranking.
It's always sad to see customers go, but it does happen every now and then!
Lancaster
Website featuring integration of third party catalogue websites to resemble the main site.
New Owner
© 2010
If your funds are low or you're just looking to test the water before investing, we'd advise you don't throw what little you have away on an on-line shop that doesn't get anywhere.
Where you haven't already done so, we may suggest using an eBay, Amazon or Etsy shop to begin with to establish that demand exists and that you can make money.
Take a look at our eCommerce vs eBay et al page.
Alternatively, if you have a wide range of higher value products for hire or sale locally or regionally, a simple product catalogue website (without payment) would allow you to clearly display your full product range. This would potentially capture Google search results, bringing customers to your site to make an on-line enquiry, phone call or get details to visit your premises.
This is an ideal solution where, due to the size of your product, its value, extensive range of personalisation options or other complications, you need to speak to the potential customer first.
If your product range regularly changes, we can create a back-end content management system to allow you to update the website yourself, set up an update contract where we would do it for you on an "as required" basis or where the option exists or integrate a third party catalogue provided by your suppliers.
EasierThan Website Design offer affordable web design with an emphasis on functionality, usability and most importantly, end results.
For information about our approach to web development, visit our about us and functional web design pages. Some example websites and testimonials from a number of customers are also available.
For a free, no obligation quotation, please call or get in touch via our enquiry form:
Based in Cleveleys on the Fylde Coast, our clients are based locally and around much of the North West, including:
Wherever you are, please contact us for a no-obligation quote.
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