E-commerce development that removes every click between wanting and paying.
Online now takes 28.8 per cent of all retail spending in Great Britain (ONS, August 2026). The shoppers are already online, so the gains come from converting more of them, growing basket sizes and winning repeat orders. That comes down to the details: load time, product data, delivery options, checkout friction, trust signals and the second purchase.
- Free 30-minute call
- Fixed quote in writing
- Code you own
What is e-commerce development?
E-commerce development is the design, building and launch of an online shop, including the product catalogue, checkout and payments, delivery and VAT rules, integrations with stock and accounting systems, and the search and AI readiness that brings customers to it.
We have built online shops since 2010, from fashion (Baho Lani) to fine jewellery (Kappy's, Moissanite Diamond) to wellness brands (Gauri Ayurveda, Yatan Ayurveda), and the lesson from all of them is the same: shops are won in the details.
What we build.
Not sure it is the right fit? Ask an engineer first.
Thirty minutes with a senior engineer, free and with no obligation. Bring the problem, not a brief.
Migrations without the horror stories.
Magento, OpenCart or an ageing platform? We move catalogues, customers, order history and search rankings with a tested checklist and a calm switchover. We have been doing this since those platforms were new.
Often built alongside it.
Frequently asked questions.
Which e-commerce platform is best?
It depends on your catalogue, margins and plans. Shopify wins on speed and simplicity, WooCommerce on flexibility and ownership, headless on scale and unusual requirements. We recommend one once we understand your numbers, and we build all three.
How is an online shop priced?
With a fixed, itemised quote in pounds after discovery, paid in stages as you approve the work. Platform fees, apps, payment charges and hosting are listed separately with estimated monthly costs, so the running cost of the shop is clear before you commit.
Does our shop have to show the full price including fees?
Yes, if you sell to consumers. Since 6 April 2025, UK consumer law has required the total price, including compulsory fees, to be shown up front, and the CMA can now fine businesses directly. Its first fine, £4.2 million, was over a £3 booking fee left out of the headline price (CMA, April 2026). We build checkouts that show the real total from the start.
Can you add buy now pay later?
Yes, through lenders authorised by the FCA or holding temporary permission, as the rules in force since 15 July 2026 require. Your BNPL banners and checkout wording count as financial promotions, so we use wording your lender has approved.
Can you migrate our shop without losing search rankings?
Yes. Redirect mapping, data checks and a staged switchover are standard in our migration checklist, refined over sixteen years of platform moves. Rankings are tracked before and after, so nothing slips unnoticed.
Still have a question? Ring 07723 431000 and speak to an engineer.