Ecommerce Website Setup
Online Stores Built to Sell, on the Platform That Fits You
We set up WooCommerce and Shopify stores that load fast, look great on phones and make checkout easy. Then we show you how to run it.
2%
extra Shopify fee per sale on Basic if you skip Shopify Payments
$0
platform fee per sale with WooCommerce
$39/mo
Shopify Basic billed monthly in 2026
100%
ownership of your WooCommerce store and data
Shopify pricing source: shopify.com/pricing, October 2026. Payment processor card fees apply on every platform.
WooCommerce vs Shopify
The honest comparison
Both platforms are good. They are built for different kinds of business owners. Here is the breakdown in plain English.
WooCommerce Our go to
Pros
- You own the store, the data and the code
- No platform fee taken from your sales
- Lives on WordPress, so your blog, pages and SEO are all in one place
- Unlimited customization of products, checkout and design
- Huge library of free and paid extensions
Cons
- You need reliable hosting and updates
- More settings to learn at the start
- Best results with a pro doing the setup
Best for
Businesses that want long term ownership, strong SEO, content plus products, service businesses that also sell online, and anyone tired of monthly app bills.
Shopify
Pros
- Very fast to launch
- Hosting and security handled by Shopify
- Simple dashboard for beginners
- Strong point of sale for retail counters
Cons
- Monthly subscription that rises with your plan
- Extra fee per sale if you do not use Shopify Payments
- Many features require paid apps that add up
- You are renting, not owning. Leaving later takes work
- Blog and SEO tools are more limited
Best for
Product only brands that want a quick launch, retail shops that need in store point of sale, and owners who never want to think about hosting.
At a glance
Side by side
| Feature | WooCommerce | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly platform cost | ✓ Free plugin, you pay hosting | ! $39 to $399 a month, more on Plus |
| Fee per sale on top of card fees | ✓ None | ! 0.6% to 2% unless you use Shopify Payments |
| Who owns the store | ✓ You do | ! Shopify hosts and controls the platform |
| Content and SEO | ✓ Full WordPress power | ! Good basics, less flexible |
| Ease of setup | ! Best with a pro | ✓ Very beginner friendly |
| Customization | ✓ Practically unlimited | ! Limited to themes and apps |
| In store point of sale | ! Available through extensions | ✓ Built in and excellent |
What we handle
Everything between an idea and your first order
- Store design that matches your brand and works on every phone
- Products, variations, categories and photos loaded and organized
- Payments set up with Stripe, PayPal, Square or Shopify Payments
- Shipping zones, rates and local pickup options
- Sales tax settings and order notification emails
- Product SEO so items can show up in Google
- Analytics so you know what is selling and where buyers come from
- A walkthrough so you can add products and fill orders yourself
Questions
Ecommerce FAQ
Should I use WooCommerce or Shopify?
If you want full ownership, no platform transaction fees and a store that lives on the same site as your content and SEO, go WooCommerce. If you want the simplest possible setup and do not mind a monthly subscription and app fees, Shopify is solid. We build both and will tell you honestly which fits.
How much does Shopify cost per month?
As of 2026, Shopify Basic is $39 a month billed monthly or $29 a month billed yearly, Grow is $105 or $79, and Advanced is $399 or $299. If you use a payment processor other than Shopify Payments, Shopify adds 2%, 1% or 0.6% per sale depending on the plan. Most stores also pay for apps.
Is WooCommerce free?
The WooCommerce plugin itself is free. You pay for hosting, your domain, your payment processor’s normal card fees and any premium extensions you choose. There is no extra platform cut on your sales.
Can you move my store from Shopify to WooCommerce or the other way?
Yes. We migrate products, customers, orders and set up redirects so you keep your search rankings.
What do you set up in a new store?
Products and categories, payments, shipping rules, sales tax settings, order emails, inventory, product SEO, analytics and a checkout that works smoothly on phones.
Ready to get started?
Ready to start selling online?
Tell us what you sell and how you sell it. We will recommend WooCommerce or Shopify and give you a flat quote.
- Free consultationTell us about your business and goals. No pressure, no jargon.
- Clear plan and flat quoteYou see exactly what we will do and what it costs before anything starts.
- We build, launch and supportYou get updates along the way and real people to call after launch.