E-commerce Development

E-commerce Development Services for UK Businesses

Online store design and development for product presentation, payments, inventory, and handover, scoped to platform and business requirements.

Illustration of an online store with product listings, a cart, and checkout steps
Service Overview

What Is E-commerce Development?

E-commerce development involves building online stores for businesses that sell products or services online. IQX can scope storefront design, product and category structure, checkout, payment-provider integration, inventory features, and handover with UK businesses. The platform, transaction fees, security responsibilities, and third-party requirements are confirmed before implementation.

Business Problems

Common E-commerce Project Needs

Online-store projects need a defined product structure, checkout flow, payment provider, and customer-facing policies. IQX reviews those requirements and scopes the related build work.

01

Products are hard to browse

Categories, product details, filters, and buying paths are planned so customers can find and compare products.

02

Checkout feels risky or confusing

Payment, delivery, contact, and policy information are reviewed as part of the agreed checkout work.

03

Store owners lack control

Inventory, order, content, and store-management needs are considered so the business can operate after launch.

Included

What's Included in Our E-commerce Service

A clear look at what is normally covered, so you can compare the service without confusion.

Custom e-commerce design and branding

Product catalog with categories and filters

Payment-provider integration subject to platform, account, and provider support

Shopping cart and checkout optimization

Inventory and order management system

Customer account and order tracking

Mobile-responsive design

SSL configuration and security tasks agreed for the selected platform

Store Delivery

What An E-commerce Build Can Include

The service covers the commercial parts of an online store: product presentation, cart and checkout flow, payment readiness, customer trust, order handling, and launch support.

01

Product and category structure

Product pages, collections, categories, descriptions, media, and navigation are planned around customer decisions.

02

Payments and checkout

Payment gateway needs, tax/shipping information, cart flow, and confirmation messaging are reviewed before launch.

03

Store management

The build considers how the client will add products, manage orders, update pages, and keep the store maintained.

Platform Fit

Custom E-commerce Or Shopify

A custom e-commerce website can offer more flexibility, while Shopify may suit businesses that want a managed commerce platform. The choice depends on catalogue size, workflow, integrations, ongoing fees, and who will maintain the store.

01

Choose e-commerce development

Better for more bespoke selling journeys, custom functionality, or stores that need tighter integration with a wider website.

02

Choose Shopify development

Better for businesses that want Shopify's managed store tools, apps, themes, and commerce ecosystem.

Best Fit

Who This Service Is For

Designed for businesses that need a practical service with a clear commercial purpose.

01

Retail Businesses

Physical stores looking to expand online and reach more customers through e-commerce.

02

Product Brands

Brands wanting to sell directly to consumers and control their online sales channel.

03

Entrepreneurs

New businesses launching online stores to test products and build a customer base.

Client Inputs

Store Inputs Needed

Product and payment information helps define the catalogue, checkout, and integration scope before build work is scheduled.

01

Product list, product images, prices, variants, and categories.

02

Payment gateway choice, shipping rules, tax/VAT considerations, and policy pages.

03

Store admin access, domain details, and any third-party apps or integrations.

04

Approval for test orders, checkout review, and final launch checks.

Process

Our E-commerce Development Process

A simple working process keeps the project easier to understand from first discussion to delivery.

01

Planning & Strategy

We define your product catalog, payment methods, shipping options, and customer journey.

02

Design & Build

We design the store and build the features listed in the agreed project scope.

03

Testing & Launch

We test payment processing, security, and user experience before going live.

04

Training & Support

Handover can cover the agreed store workflows. Ongoing support depends on the selected plan or a separate agreement.

Packages

Choose Your Package

Select a starting point that fits your goals, then we can refine the scope around your content, timeline, and business needs.

Starter Store

£1,995One-time
  • Up to 50 products
  • Payment gateway integration
  • Basic inventory management
  • Mobile responsive design
  • SSL security
  • 2 rounds of revisions
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Most Popular

Growth Store

£3,495One-time
  • Up to 200 products
  • Advanced product filters
  • Customer accounts
  • Email marketing integration
  • Analytics and reporting
  • 3 rounds of revisions
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Enterprise Store

From £5,995One-time
  • Product capacity depends on the selected platform and agreed scope
  • Multi-currency support
  • Advanced integrations
  • Custom features
  • Support terms set out in the selected plan
  • Revision allowance set out in the selected scope
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Possible Work Products

What the agreed work can address

  • Product, category, basket, and checkout structure built to the agreed scope.
  • Store-admin handover for the workflows included in the project.
  • Device and checkout checks defined for the selected platform and integrations.
Scope Notes

What needs separate agreement

  • Product photography, legal policy writing, payment-provider approval, and shipping-provider setup may require client or third-party input.
  • Sales performance depends on offer, traffic, pricing, stock, trust, and marketing beyond the website build.
Why IQX Solutions

Why Choose IQX Solutions for E-commerce

The focus is on practical delivery, clear communication, and digital work that supports real business outcomes.

Conversion-Focused Design

Store navigation and checkout are planned around the agreed product catalogue and purchase flow.

Secure & Reliable

Security requirements and responsibilities are reviewed for the selected platform and integrations.

Mobile-First Approach

Store layouts are planned to work across the device sizes included in the agreed scope.

FAQs

Questions About E-commerce Development

Direct answers to common questions before you choose a package or request a quote.

Which e-commerce platform do you use?

Platform options can include WooCommerce, Shopify, or a custom solution. The choice depends on the required features, budget, existing systems, and who will maintain the store.

Can you integrate with my existing payment provider?

Payment-provider integration can be scoped after checking the platform, provider availability, account requirements, fees, and technical documentation. Provider approval and payment processing are controlled by the provider.

How do you handle shipping and tax calculations?

Shipping and tax settings depend on the chosen platform, markets, carrier, and business rules. IQX can scope supported configuration; the business owner remains responsible for confirming the rates and tax treatment with its advisers and providers.

Will I be able to manage products myself?

A handover can cover the store tasks included in the project scope. The platform and configured tools determine which tasks you can manage and whether technical help is needed.

Do you provide ongoing e-commerce support?

Maintenance and follow-on work can be discussed as a separate plan. The provider, included tasks, access, response terms, and any feature work are confirmed in writing before support begins.

Talk To IQX

Need help choosing the right service?

Share your current website, goals, deadline, and budget range. IQX Solutions can discuss service fit, likely scope, required access, and the next step.

Next Step

Ready to Launch Your Online Store?

Share your catalogue, checkout, payment, shipping, and maintenance requirements so the store work can be scoped accurately.

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