Brief and setup (week 1)
Kick-off call, platform choice, domain, hosting, payment gateway access, shipping configuration, tax setup and legal pages.
E-commerce · United Kingdom
Your online store. Ready to sell.
WooCommerce, Shopify and PrestaShop with integrated payment gateway, stock management, logistics and SEO from day one. Over 80 stores launched for businesses across the UK.
- Stores launched
- Platforms
- Years selling online
- Average conversion rate
- 890+Projects delivered
- 14 yearsOf international experience
- <1.3sAverage LCP
- 100/100Lighthouse SEO score
- 100%Remote
Platforms
The platform that best fits your business
We're not loyal to any single platform. We recommend whichever makes the most sense for your case, your team and your scale — no hidden commissions or licence costs we haven't explained before you sign.
Most chosen
WooCommerce
Fixed quote within 24h
Maximum flexibility — Businesses already on WordPress, complex catalogues or bespoke integrations.
- Full code control
- No sale commissions
- WordPress integration
- Unlimited plugins
- Top-tier SEO
Shopify
Fixed quote within 24h
Ease + scale — Startups and small businesses that want to scale fast without technical hassle.
- Very intuitive dashboard
- Premium third-party apps
- Multi-currency and multi-language
- 24/7 Shopify support
- Automatic scaling
PrestaShop
Fixed quote within 24h
Large catalogues — Distributors, wholesalers and businesses with customer-specific pricing rules.
- Advanced pricing management
- Massive catalogues
- Native multi-store
- Powerful B2B modules
- Multi-warehouse
Honest comparison
WooCommerce vs Shopify vs PrestaShop
A technical comparison with no commercial favouritism. This is what really differentiates each platform once you're maintaining it for years.
FeatureWooCommerceShopifyPrestaShop
Base cost (licence)Free$29-299/monthFree
Sale commission0%0-2%0%
Hosting includedNo (we set it up)YesNo (we set it up)
Recommended catalogueUp to 5,000 SKUsUp to 2,000 SKUs10,000+ SKUs
SEOExcellentGood (URL limitations)Very good
Ease of useMediumVery highMedium-low
Design flexibilityTotalMedium (themes)Total
Native multi-storePluginNoYes
Multi-languageWPML / PolylangNative (limited)Full native
B2B (group pricing)PluginPlus planExcellent native
WordPress integration100% nativeVia pluginExternal
Management mobile appYesYesYes
Not sure which to choose? We'll recommend the best fit for your specific case on the first call — free, no obligation, no commission for pushing one over another.
Sectors
8 types of store we've already built
Every sector has its own rules — returns, logistics, stock, regulation. We've launched over 80 stores and these are the sectors where we've learned the most.
Fashion & accessories
Size and colour variants, lookbook, advanced product gallery, size guides, style-based cross-selling. PSD2 compliance, integrated free returns.
Food & drink
Customisable gift packs, batch/expiry stock control, chilled shipping, hygiene traceability, age-verification rules for alcohol.
Hardware & DIY
Large catalogues (5,000+ SKUs), faceted filtering by brand/size/material, product compatibility, technical-reference ordering, downloadable spec sheets.
Health & wellbeing
MHRA-compliant setup (no prescription-only sales), product pages with safety warnings, supplier CSV bulk upload, temperature-controlled shipping.
Bookings & tourism
Availability calendar, multiple occupancy, deposits, cancellation policies, integration with PMS booking engines.
Handmade & unique items
Single-item stock management, personalisation (engraving, monograms), visible production times, pre-orders and waitlists.
Wholesale & B2B
Customer-group pricing, volume discounts, private price lists, payment terms (30/60 days), reference-based ordering and credit lines.
Subscriptions & recurring
Monthly boxes, automatic billing, per-customer pause/resume, automatic dunning on failed payments, loyalty discounts, Stripe Billing or WooCommerce Subscriptions.
Process
From brief to store in 4 weeks
No surprises. Weekly milestones, clear deliverables and sign-off with you before moving to the next phase. This is how we run every e-commerce project.
Design and structure (week 2)
Wireframes, category design, homepage, key pages (about, contact, FAQ, shipping, returns), mobile-first. Reviewed with you.
Development and products (week 3)
Design implementation, catalogue upload (or training for bulk CSV upload), setting up discounts, cross-selling and up-selling.
Testing and training (week 4)
Full test purchase with a test card on each gateway, PSD2 validation, technical SEO review, recorded 2h training, controlled launch with Core Web Vitals monitoring for the first 7 days.
Everything included
What comes as standard with every store
No surprise "extras" on the invoice. These are the foundations of every store we launch — no small print.
Payment gateway
Stripe, PayPal, Klarna. Whichever method your customers prefer, with PSD2 (SCA) compliance built in as standard.
Shipping and logistics
Automatic calculation by weight, zone or price band. Integration with Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay.
Invoicing
Integration with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. Automatic invoices on every order, no manual work.
Genuinely responsive
Most online sales happen on mobile. We design mobile-first, not mobile-after. CRO tested in production.
SSL and security
HTTPS from minute one, data encryption and PSD2 compliance. Automatic daily backups.
Optimised speed
Cloudflare CDN, advanced caching and automatic image optimisation. Core Web Vitals in the green in production.
FAQ
Questions about online stores
How much does it cost to build an online store for a UK business?
A standard WooCommerce or Shopify store starts from a fixed quote agreed after a discovery call. The final price depends on the number of products (bulk CSV upload available), integrations (ERP, stock, shipping, marketplaces), the level of custom design, and multi-currency needs. We confirm a fixed quote within 24 hours, no obligation.
Which platform do you recommend: WooCommerce, Shopify or PrestaShop?
It depends on the case. WooCommerce for maximum flexibility, full code control and the most aggressive SEO setup — we recommend it for around 60% of projects. Shopify for non-technical teams who want to scale fast, with catalogues up to roughly 2,000 SKUs and zero server hassle. PrestaShop for large catalogues (5,000+ SKUs), complex customer-group pricing rules, multi-store and B2B. We advise you at no cost after reviewing your business.
Do you set up the payment gateway?
Yes. We configure Stripe (card + Apple Pay + Google Pay), PayPal Checkout, and Klarna (buy now, pay later) — all with full PSD2/SCA (3DS2) compliance, which applies to UK card payments too. If you need a specific UK acquiring bank or payment provider, we can integrate it.
Can I manage my store myself after launch?
Yes. Training is included — a recorded video call covering the admin panel: adding products, managing orders, setting up discounts and promo codes, reviewing analytics, handling customer queries, invoices and returns. We also provide a written guide and 30 days of email support after launch at no extra cost.
Do you integrate the store with my accounting software or ERP?
Yes. We integrate with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, Odoo and bespoke ERPs via API, Zapier or n8n. Also with marketplaces (Amazon Seller Central, eBay, Etsy), shopping comparison sites, couriers (Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, DHL) and dropshipping suppliers.
Is the store built for SEO and organic traffic?
Yes. Product + AggregateRating + Review + Offer schema markup, JSON-LD breadcrumbs, XML sitemaps per category/product/blog, Open Graph and Twitter Cards, rich snippets validated in Search Console, Core Web Vitals in the green (LCP <2.5s, CLS <0.1, INP <200ms), and correct canonical tags on variants. For serious organic growth with ongoing content, we recommend combining this with our monthly SEO service.
What do I legally need to run an online store in the UK?
The essentials: (1) being registered with HMRC as a sole trader or limited company; (2) legal pages (Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Distance Selling / Consumer Contracts Regulations compliance, including the 14-day cooling-off period); (3) UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 compliance; (4) VAT registration if your turnover crosses the threshold. We draft the legal pages for your specific case as part of the project.
Do you handle multi-language and multi-currency?
Yes. In WooCommerce with WPML or Polylang plus WooCommerce Multilingual. In Shopify with native translations or Langify. PrestaShop supports it natively. Multi-currency with automatic conversion in Shopify and via plugin in WooCommerce. We have experience in EN/ES/DE/PT/FR. Multi-language SEO needs correct hreflang and URL structure — we advise on the right architecture for your case.
How long does it take to launch my store?
A standard WooCommerce/Shopify store: 3-4 weeks from signing. With initial product upload handled by us: +1 week per 500 SKUs. PrestaShop with B2B integrations: 6-10 weeks. Includes: design + development + product upload + shipping and tax configuration + legal pages + training + pre-production payment and order testing.
Do you configure VAT correctly for a store selling across the UK and EU?
Yes. We set up automated tax rules at checkout: UK VAT (currently 20%) applied by default for domestic sales, zero-rating or reverse-charge rules for qualifying B2B EU sales, and the right treatment for exports outside the UK. We leave the configuration ready so you stay compliant with HMRC without the headache.
Do you include maintenance and security after launch?
The first 30 days include free support to fix any bug. After that, we recommend a maintenance plan (fixed monthly quote for WooCommerce) that includes: WP/plugin/theme updates on staging, daily encrypted backups, 24/7 uptime monitoring, a monthly security audit, performance optimisation and one hour of changes a month included.
What happens to stock if I sell across several channels?
We centralise stock in the store as the single source of truth and sync it to every channel with under 5 minutes of delay via webhooks. Support for Amazon FBA/FBM, eBay, Etsy, other marketplaces and physical tills (Square, Shopify POS). Automatic reservation rules prevent overselling when carts are open.
Geographic coverage
Online stores for businesses across the UK
We build and maintain e-commerce for high-street retailers moving online, and national brands looking for an agency with real experience in payment gateways, logistics and UK tax compliance.
London & South
- London
- Bristol
- Reading
- Oxford
- Cambridge
- Southampton
- Brighton
- Norwich
North & Midlands
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds
- Liverpool
- Sheffield
- Newcastle
- Nottingham
- Leicester
Scotland, Wales & NI
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Aberdeen
- Cardiff
- Swansea
- Belfast
Don't see your city on the list? No problem. We work remotely with businesses across the whole of the UK and the rest of Europe. What matters is the project, not the distance.
Your online store in 3-4 weeks
Fixed quote within 24h. No hidden costs, no lock-in contracts, and training included so you can manage your store from day one.