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Websites and commerce

Online shops built to make buying easier

Need a store that is easy to buy from and simple to manage? I plan products, categories, payments, delivery, stock and migration as one complete sales journey.

Sami Swain, founder of Web Spinner UK, with his son Teddy
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Need an online shop that is easier to buy from?

Ecommerce builds start from £1,250. Tell me what you sell, how many products you have and what checkout, delivery or stock problems need solving. Product migration starts from £10 per product.

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I will scope products, payments, delivery, migration and handover before quoting.

Websites and commerce

What’s included with Ecommerce Development

This Ecommerce Development service covers the complete visitor journey: how people arrive, what they need to understand, the proof they compare and the action they take next.

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Relevant to this page Ecommerce Development

Six parts of the scope are shown in the order they are considered, with the exact work confirmed before delivery begins.

01 / Scope

What the work covers

  1. Catalogue structure

    Categories and products arranged for discovery and comparison.

  2. Product journeys

    Clear product information, options, trust and purchasing actions.

  3. Checkout flow

    A mobile-friendly route from basket to completed order.

  4. Payments and integrations

    Appropriate payment, stock, delivery and business-system connections.

  5. Product migration

    Existing products can be migrated at £10 per product with clean formatting, SEO-optimised titles and descriptions, image and alt text checks, Product schema and rich-results-ready markup where supported.

  6. Search and support

    Crawlable categories, product metadata, internal linking, commercial events, maintenance and improvement after launch.

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Ecommerce development is for businesses that need a store which actually helps them sell, not just one that technically accepts payments. A lot of online shops look fine on the surface but quietly lose money through weak category structure, clumsy checkout flow, poor mobile experience, or a setup that becomes harder to manage every time the catalogue grows.

This service covers WordPress and WooCommerce stores, ecommerce rebuilds, custom storefronts, product-led landing pages, basket and checkout improvements, catalogue structure work, payment and shipping integrations, and more bespoke ecommerce builds where off-the-shelf themes are no longer a good fit.

The commercial focus matters. Better ecommerce development should make products easier to discover, easier to compare, easier to buy, and easier for the business to manage after the order comes in. That can involve cleaner navigation, better filtering, stronger product page structure, more reliable checkout steps, or custom operational logic behind the scenes.

Some businesses only need a WordPress ecommerce add-on layered onto an existing page package. Others need a more tailored build because the catalogue, workflow, integrations, or customer journey is more complex. The right route depends on what the store actually needs to do, not on forcing every ecommerce project into the same setup.

Projects are built with maintainability, speed, and commercial usefulness in mind. The result is a store that feels stronger to buyers, gives the business better control, and is much easier to scale without the whole thing turning into plugin archaeology.
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Three routes, shaped around the job

Start with the route closest to the current problem. The exact scope is confirmed before meaningful build work begins.

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02 / Starting route

Choose the closest fit

You do not need to diagnose the whole job before getting in touch. Pick the nearest route and the scope can be corrected before work starts.

WordPress store

Ecommerce add-on from £1,250

Add catalogue, basket, checkout, payment setup and order handling on top of the chosen WordPress page package.

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Product migration

Products migrated at £10 each

Per-product migration includes clean formatting, SEO fields, Product schema and rich-results-ready markup where supported.

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Bespoke store

Custom ecommerce build

For catalogue, checkout, integration or workflow needs that are too specific for a standard WooCommerce-style setup.

Discuss a custom store
WordPress or custom code?

WordPress is sensible for many brochure and service websites. Custom code is more appropriate when the value sits in workflows, portals, integrations or tighter control.

What if a website already exists?

The first step can be a focused redesign, conversion repair, technical clean-up or content restructuring rather than an unnecessary rebuild.

Why not use the cheapest template?

A template can be enough for a simple job. Bespoke work matters when lead quality, speed, maintainability, workflow or long-term search structure carries more value.

Fit, problems and outcomes

Who this service helps and what it is built to improve

Useful coverage is grouped around buyer needs rather than exposed as an internal keyword list.

Who this helps

Trades & Construction Businesses Home Improvement & Renovation Specialists Professional Services & Legal Firms Aesthetic Clinics & Beauty Professionals Businesses Seeking Web Design & Digital Upgrade Local service businesses Growing SMEs Multi-location businesses

Outcomes to work towards

Consistent High-Quality Leads Increased Revenue & Bookings Dominant Local & Service Rankings Premium Professional Online Presence

Problems to fix

Low Website Traffic Not Ranking on Google Poor Lead Conversion Slow & Outdated Website Weak conversion flow Manual admin processes Disconnected systems

Ways we can help

Ecommerce Website Development
Ecommerce design and development needs

This service covers ecommerce development, store design, WooCommerce work, product and category structure, checkout improvement and more bespoke storefront requirements.

The commercial focus stays on clearer product discovery, stronger mobile journeys and a store that remains manageable as products and orders grow.

Relevant project proof

Real website journeys relevant to Ecommerce Development

One featured build and three supporting examples make the page easier to assess than a wall of tiny screenshots. Each example links to a dedicated project profile.

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The Weaving Shed

A real ecommerce development project with a dedicated profile covering the build focus and delivered components.

  • Bespoke ecommerce storefront
  • Live inventory & collection filtering
  • Custom WebP image pipeline
  • Holiday let, retreats, gift cards & loyalty
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Pricing and options

Ecommerce Development pricing and cost calculator

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WordPress Ecommerce Add-On

Ecommerce development for businesses that need stronger storefronts, smoother checkout flow, and a store that is easier to grow than a generic theme setup.

Adds product catalogue, basket, checkout, payment gateway setup, and order handling on top of a chosen WordPress page package.

Package detail What’s included 2 items
WordPress Ecommerce Add-On WooCommerce-style ecommerce setup added on top of the selected WordPress page package.
£1,250.00
Hosting & Maintenance (Year 1) Free for the first year, including secure hosting, SSL, updates, security patching, uptime monitoring and minor content or system adjustments.
£0.00
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WordPress Ecommerce Add-On

Fixed first-year package price £1,250.00
One-off build / optimisation £1,250.00
Annual maintenance £0.00
The package price is clear before you contact us.

This price covers the listed package. Extra pages or bespoke functionality are priced clearly and agreed with you before work starts.

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Clear Process, Stronger Trust

What Working Together on Ecommerce Development Usually Looks Like

If you are looking at Ecommerce Development, the usual next step is a short brief, a proper scope, and a straight answer on budget, timing, and whether WordPress, custom code, or a mixed route makes the most sense.

01

Quick Brief

You explain the goal, what already exists, and where things feel stuck.

02

Scope & Route

The right route gets recommended properly, whether that means WordPress, custom-coded, an integration-heavy build, or a tighter first phase.

03

Build in Stages

Work is handled directly with clear review points, not bounced between account managers and mystery devs.

04

Launch & Handover

You get a live result, a clean next-step plan, and support options if the project needs ongoing care.

Typical Ecommerce Timeline

Smaller ecommerce builds usually land in roughly 2 to 8 weeks. The timeline shifts with product count, payment/shipping rules, content readiness, and any custom operational logic.

  • • Simple brochure-plus-shop builds move faster.
  • • Custom product flows, portals, and integrations add proper scope.
  • • Checkout, fulfilment, and admin flow matter just as much as design.

Payment & Commercial Shape

Smaller builds usually run on a 50% upfront / 50% on completion structure, with larger work split into milestones where needed.

  • • You get a proper scope before meaningful build work starts.
  • • Anything outside the agreed scope gets priced before it is added.
  • • Final handover happens once the closing balance is settled.
  • • Invoices are normally due within 7 days unless something else is agreed in writing.

Best Fit

  • • Businesses that need a store which is commercially useful, not just pretty.
  • • Teams that care about product flow, checkout clarity, and day-to-day maintainability.
  • • Owners choosing between WordPress ecommerce and custom builds for real operational reasons.

Probably Not The Right Fit

  • • If the goal is the cheapest possible store regardless of speed, flow, or admin sanity.
  • • If the scope needs to be guessed rather than properly discussed.
  • • If the plan is to keep every bad existing process and just paint over it.

Why People Trust The Process

  • • Direct contact with the person doing the work, not an account-manager relay race.
  • • 20+ years in business and 500+ websites, apps, and software builds behind the scenes.
  • • WordPress and custom ecommerce routes both stay on the table, based on fit rather than dogma.
  • • Clear scopes, realistic timelines, and a proper next step instead of brochure fog.
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Useful questions

Ecommerce Development FAQs

Do you build both WooCommerce and custom ecommerce systems?
Yes. WordPress and WooCommerce can be the right fit for many stores, while custom ecommerce builds make more sense where checkout logic, integrations, or operational workflow need more control.
Can you improve an existing ecommerce site instead of rebuilding it all?
Yes. Some stores need a fuller rebuild, while others mainly need better product structure, stronger checkout flow, faster performance, or cleaner integration work.
Can you connect payment, delivery, or fulfilment systems?
Yes. Ecommerce work can include payment gateways, shipping logic, fulfilment tools, and other connected systems needed to make the store run properly.
Is WordPress ecommerce still a sensible option?
Yes, for plenty of businesses it is. The key question is whether the store is marketing-led and manageable in WordPress, or whether the catalogue, workflow, and integrations now justify a more custom build.
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