WordPress E-commerce Development

Timeline depends on the size and complexity of your store:

• Starter Store (up to 50 products): 3-4 weeks
• Professional Store (up to 200 products): 4-6 weeks
• Enterprise Store (200+ products): 6-10 weeks

Timeline Breakdown:

• Discovery & planning: 5-7 days
• Design & approval: 7-10 days
• Development & integration: 10-15 days
• Product upload & content: 5-10 days
• Testing & optimization: 5-7 days
• Training & launch: 3-5 days

Rush delivery available for additional 35% fee. Product upload time can be reduced if you provide complete product data in spreadsheet format.

Yes! We specialize in e-commerce migrations from various platforms:

Platforms We Migrate From:

• Shopify: Complete product, customer, and order migration
• Magento: Complex catalog migrations with attributes
• BigCommerce: Full data transfer to WooCommerce
• Squarespace: Product and content migration
• Wix Stores: Migration to more flexible WooCommerce
• Custom Platforms: API or database migrations

What Gets Migrated:

• All products with descriptions, images, prices
• Product categories and tags
• Customer accounts and information
• Order history (optional)
• Product reviews and ratings
• SEO data (meta titles, descriptions)

Migration Process:

1. Export all data from current platform
2. Build new WooCommerce store
3. Import and verify all products
4. Set up 301 redirects for SEO
5. Test thoroughly before switching
6. Switch DNS with minimal downtime

Migration Pricing: Starting at $800 depending on catalog size. Contact us for a custom quote based on your current platform and product count.

We support all major payment processors and can integrate virtually any gateway with an API.

Included in All Packages:

• 2 payment gateways of your choice (Starter)
• Multiple payment gateways (Professional & Enterprise)

Popular Canadian Options:

• Moneris: Transaction fees: 2.9% + $0.30
• Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
• Square: 2.9% + $0.30 online, 2.6% + $0.10 in-person
• PayPal: 2.9% + $0.30 (higher for international)

Fee Breakdown:

• Transaction Fees: Paid to payment gateway (not us)
• Monthly Gateway Fees: Usually $0-30 depending on gateway
• Chargeback Fees: $15-25 per disputed transaction

Choosing the Right Gateway:

• For Canadian businesses: Moneris or Stripe
• For international sales: Stripe or PayPal
• For in-person + online: Square
• For maximum trust: PayPal (most recognized)

We help you choose the best payment gateway for your specific business needs during our discovery phase.

Yes! Comprehensive training is included in all packages to ensure you can confidently manage your store.

Training Included:

• Starter Package: 1-hour live training session
• Professional Package: 2-hour comprehensive training
• Enterprise Package: 3-hour advanced training

Training Topics Covered:

Product Management:

• Adding new products with descriptions and images
• Creating product variations (sizes, colors, styles)
• Organizing products into categories
• Managing inventory and stock levels
• Setting prices and sale prices
• Creating product bundles and upsells

Order Processing:

• Viewing and managing customer orders
• Processing orders and printing packing slips
• Updating order status (processing, shipped, completed)
• Sending tracking information to customers
• Processing refunds and returns
• Communicating with customers about orders

Store Administration:

• Managing customer accounts
• Creating coupon codes and discounts
• Viewing sales reports and analytics
• Managing shipping zones and rates
• Updating tax settings
• Email notification customization

Training Materials Provided:

• Live video training session (recorded for reference)
• Custom video tutorials for your specific store
• Written documentation with screenshots
• Quick reference guides for common tasks
• Access to our video tutorial library

Additional training sessions available at $100/hour if you need more in-depth instruction or want to train multiple team members.

We offer flexible options for getting your products online, from DIY to full-service.

Option 1: You Provide, We Upload (Recommended):

• You provide product data in Excel/CSV format
• Include: product names, descriptions, prices, SKUs, categories
• Provide product images (named to match SKUs)
• We upload everything to your store
• Cost: $5-10 per product depending on complexity

Option 2: We Create Everything:

• We write product descriptions
• We photograph your products (if local)
• We research and optimize for SEO
• Complete product setup
• Cost: $25-50 per product

Option 3: You Upload Products Yourself:

• We set up the store structure
• We provide training on adding products
• You add products at your own pace
• We're available for questions and support
• Cost: Included in all packages

Option 4: Automated Import:

• For large catalogs (500+ products)
• We build custom import scripts
• Map your data to WooCommerce fields
• Bulk upload with validation
• Cost: $800-2,000 depending on complexity

What Makes a Good Product Upload:

• Clear product names: Descriptive and searchable
• Detailed descriptions: Features, benefits, specifications
• High-quality images: At least 1000x1000px, white background preferred
• Accurate pricing: Including any tax requirements
• SKU/product codes: For inventory tracking
• Organized categories: Logical product grouping

Most clients choose Option 1—they know their products best, and we handle the technical upload work. This is the most cost-effective approach.

Understanding your ongoing costs helps you budget properly and maximize profits.

Essential Monthly Costs:

• Web Hosting: $30-100/month depending on traffic
  • Starter stores: $30-50/month
  • Growing stores: $50-80/month
  • High-traffic stores: $100-300/month
• Domain Name: $15-30/year (.com, .ca domains)
• SSL Certificate: Usually included with hosting (or $50-100/year)
• Email Hosting: $5-15/month per inbox (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365)

Transaction Costs (Per Sale):

• Payment Gateway Fees: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (typical)
• Example: $100 sale = $3.20 in fees, you keep $96.80
• Higher fees for international or Amex cards

Optional But Recommended:

• Maintenance Plan: $149-299/month
  • Security updates and backups
  • Plugin and theme updates
  • Performance monitoring
  • Technical support
• Email Marketing: $10-50/month (Mailchimp, Klaviyo)
  • Abandoned cart recovery
  • Newsletter campaigns
  • Product promotions
• SEO/Marketing: $300-1,000/month
  • Search engine optimization
  • Content creation
  • Link building

Cost Example Scenarios:

Minimum Budget (DIY approach):

• Hosting: $30/month
• Domain: $2/month (annual)
• Payment fees: Variable (2.9% + $0.30)
• Total: ~$35/month + payment fees

Recommended Budget (Managed approach):

• Hosting: $50/month
• Domain: $2/month
• Maintenance: $149/month
• Email marketing: $30/month
• Payment fees: Variable
• Total: ~$230/month + payment fees

Growth Budget (Full service):

• Premium hosting: $100/month
• Premium maintenance: $299/month
• Email marketing: $50/month
• SEO services: $500/month
• Payment fees: Variable
• Total: ~$950/month + payment fees

Most successful online stores invest 3-5% of revenue back into marketing and maintenance. The stores that skimp on marketing typically struggle to grow.

Absolutely! WooCommerce supports various product types beyond physical goods.

Digital/Downloadable Products:

• What You Can Sell:
  • eBooks and PDFs
  • Software and apps
  • Music and audio files
  • Video courses and tutorials
  • Stock photos and graphics
  • Templates and themes
  • Digital art and printables
• How It Works:
  • Customer purchases and pays online
  • Receives immediate download link via email
  • Can download from their account page
  • Optional: Limit downloads or set expiry dates
• Pricing: Included in all packages

Subscription Products:

• Subscription Types:
  • Recurring physical products (subscription boxes)
  • Digital memberships
  • Access to premium content
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  • Online courses and training
  • Maintenance plans
• Billing Options:
  • Weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual billing
  • Free trials (7, 14, 30 days)
  • Sign-up fees
  • Length options (3 months, 6 months, unlimited)
  • Automatic renewal
• Customer Management:
  • Customers can pause or cancel anytime
  • Automatic payment retries for failed payments
  • Email notifications for renewals
  • Subscription management from account page
• Pricing: $600 add-on for subscription functionality

Booking & Appointment Products:

• Perfect For:
  • Service appointments
  • Class bookings
  • Equipment rentals
  • Hotel/accommodation bookings
  • Event tickets
• Features:
  • Calendar availability
  • Time slot selection
  • Resource allocation
  • Confirmation emails
  • Google Calendar sync
• Pricing: $800 add-on for booking system

We can set up any combination of these product types in your store. Many successful businesses sell physical products, digital products, and subscriptions all together.

Security is absolutely critical for e-commerce. We implement multiple layers of protection.

Built-In Security (All Packages):

• SSL Certificate (HTTPS):
  • Encrypts all data between customer and server
  • Required for payment processing
  • Shows padlock icon in browser
  • Builds customer trust
• PCI Compliance:
  • Payment Card Industry security standards
  • Credit card data never stored on your server
  • Processed securely through payment gateway
  • Regular security scans
• Secure Hosting:
  • Firewalls and DDoS protection
  • Regular server security updates
  • Isolated hosting environment
  • Daily malware scanning
• WordPress Security:
  • Strong passwords enforced
  • Two-factor authentication available
  • Limited login attempts
  • Hidden admin URLs
  • Regular security plugin updates

Data Protection:

• Customer Data:
  • Encrypted database connections
  • PIPEDA compliance (Canadian privacy law)
  • GDPR ready for European customers
  • Privacy policy and terms of service
• Payment Security:
  • No credit card data stored on your site
  • PCI-compliant payment gateways
  • Tokenized payments
  • 3D Secure authentication support

Ongoing Security (Maintenance Plans):

• Daily security scans
• Immediate security patch deployment
• Firewall updates
• Malware removal if needed
• Security audit reports
• 24/7 monitoring

Fraud Prevention:

• Address Verification System (AVS)
• CVV verification
• Suspicious order detection
• IP blocking capabilities
• Manual order review for high-risk transactions

We stay current with the latest security threats and best practices. Your customers' data and your business reputation are protected with enterprise-grade security measures.