eCommerce Websites
Ecommerce Website Design: Sell Online with Confidence
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elling online is no longer optional for many businesses — it's essential. Whether you're launching your first online shop or upgrading an underperforming one, Aardvarky Media designs ecommerce websites that make it easy for your customers to browse, buy, and come back for more.
We build our ecommerce sites on WooCommerce, the world's most popular ecommerce platform, running on WordPress. This gives you a powerful, flexible, and scalable online shop without the ongoing platform fees of alternatives like Shopify.
Why WooCommerce?
No Monthly Platform Fees
Unlike Shopify, BigCommerce, or Squarespace Commerce, WooCommerce is open-source software. You own your website outright. There are no monthly platform subscriptions eating into your margins — just hosting and any premium plugins you choose to use.
Complete Flexibility
WooCommerce can be customised to do almost anything. From simple product catalogues to complex variable products, subscriptions, bookings, and trade pricing, WooCommerce adapts to your business rather than forcing you to adapt to it.
WordPress Integration
Because WooCommerce runs on WordPress, you get the best of both worlds: a powerful ecommerce engine and the world's most popular content management system. This is particularly valuable for SEO, as WordPress makes it straightforward to create blog posts, category descriptions, and landing pages that drive organic traffic.
Massive Ecosystem
WooCommerce has thousands of extensions and integrations, from accounting software and courier services to email marketing platforms and point-of-sale systems.
What We Build Into Every Ecommerce Site
Product Management
We set up your product catalogue with clear categories, search filters, and well-structured product pages. Each product page is designed to convert, with high-quality image galleries, detailed descriptions, specifications, and clear calls to action.
Payment Gateways
We integrate secure payment processing including Stripe, PayPal, Worldpay/Opayo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and buy-now-pay-later options like Klarna and Clearpay.
Shipping and Delivery
We configure flexible shipping options including flat-rate shipping, weight-based rates, free shipping thresholds, local pickup, and real-time carrier calculations from Royal Mail, DPD, DHL, and others.
Mobile Commerce
Every ecommerce site we build is designed mobile-first, ensuring the browsing and checkout experience is seamless on smartphones. Larger touch targets, streamlined navigation, fast-loading product images, and a checkout flow that minimises friction.
Ecommerce SEO
We optimise every element for search engines: keyword-optimised product titles, SEO-friendly URLs, category page optimisation, product schema markup for rich results, image optimisation, and internal linking strategy.
Security and Trust
We implement SSL certificates, PCI compliance measures, secure payment processing, and visible trust signals — reviews, security badges, and clear returns policies — to build customer confidence.
Stock Management and Notifications
WooCommerce's built-in stock management tracks inventory levels, displays stock status to customers, and sends notifications when products are running low. We can also integrate with existing inventory systems.
Who We Build Ecommerce Sites For
- Independent retailers expanding into online sales
- Food and drink producers selling direct to consumers
- Fashion and lifestyle brands
- Trade suppliers offering online ordering
- Health and beauty businesses
- Gift shops and specialist retailers
- Subscription box services
- Businesses transitioning from platforms like Etsy to their own website
Ecommerce Website Pricing
Starter Shop
Up to 50 products - From approximately £3,000A clean, professional online shop with essential ecommerce features.
Growing Shop
50–500 products - From approximately £5,000Enhanced features including advanced filtering, multiple payment options, and marketing integrations.
Enterprise Shop
500+ products - Custom pricingComplex catalogues, bespoke functionality, and integration with external systems.
We provide detailed quotes after understanding your specific requirements. No hidden costs, no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Selling Online
Ready to launch or upgrade your online shop?
Call 01295 278777 or contact us for a free ecommerce consultation.
Also explore our web design services and learn how SEO can drive organic traffic to your online shop.
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