Woocommerce Website Development

Selling online has never been more important, and having the right ecommerce platform behind you makes all the difference. At Solar Web Design, we build bespoke WooCommerce websites for businesses that are designed to do one thing above all else: sell. Whether you are launching your very first online shop or moving away from a platform that is holding you back, we will build you something that looks professional, works brilliantly and gives your customers a shopping experience they will want to return to.

WooCommerce is our ecommerce platform of choice for most of our clients, and once you understand what it is capable of, it is easy to see why. It sits on top of WordPress, which means you get all the power and flexibility of the world’s most popular website platform combined with a fully featured online shop. The result is a website that is easy for you to manage, great for your customers and built to grow alongside your business.

What is WooCommerce?

WooCommerce is a free, open source ecommerce plugin built specifically for WordPress. It gives you everything you need to run a professional online shop, from product listings and stock management through to payments, shipping, discounts and customer accounts. It is trusted by millions of businesses worldwide and is widely regarded as the most flexible ecommerce solution available.

Because WooCommerce is built on WordPress, it benefits from all the same advantages. You have full ownership and control of your website and your data, there are no monthly platform fees eating into your margins, and you are not restricted by the limitations of a closed system like Shopify or Wix. Everything can be tailored to suit exactly how your business operates.

Some of the things WooCommerce can handle straight out of the box include:

• Physical and digital product sales
• Variable products with different sizes, colours or options
• Secure payment processing including card payments and PayPal
• Automatic shipping calculations and multiple delivery options
• Discount codes, sales and promotional pricing
• Customer accounts, order history and wishlists
• Stock management and low stock alerts
• Tax calculations including VAT

What We Build Into Every WooCommerce Website

When Solar Web Design builds your WooCommerce store, we do not just install a plugin and hand you the keys. Every online shop we create is fully bespoke, thoroughly tested and set up to perform from the moment it goes live.

Bespoke Storefront Design

Your online shop will be designed to reflect your brand and appeal to your target customers. We create custom layouts for your homepage, category pages and product pages so that everything feels consistent and professional. A well designed shop builds trust, and trust is what turns browsers into buyers.

Mobile First Shopping Experience

The majority of online shopping now happens on mobile devices. Every WooCommerce store we build is optimised for smartphones and tablets first, ensuring that the checkout process is just as smooth on a small screen as it is on a desktop. A clunky mobile experience is one of the biggest reasons customers abandon their baskets, and we make sure that never happens on your watch.

Secure Payment Gateway Setup

We set up your preferred payment gateways so your customers can pay quickly and securely. Whether that is Stripe for card payments, PayPal, Apple Pay or a combination of options, we handle the technical setup so everything works seamlessly from day one.

SEO Optimised Product Pages

Every product page we build is structured with SEO in mind. Clean URLs, proper heading structures, optimised image alt text and schema markup all help your products get found in Google searches. Getting organic traffic to your shop is one of the best ways to reduce your reliance on paid advertising over time.

Fast Loading Speeds

Slow websites lose sales. Research consistently shows that even a one second delay in page load time can significantly reduce conversion rates. We optimise every WooCommerce store we build for speed, compressing images, minimising code and configuring caching so your shop loads quickly for every visitor.

Streamlined Checkout Process

A complicated checkout is one of the most common reasons customers abandon their purchase. We simplify the checkout process as much as possible, reducing the number of steps between product page and payment confirmation so that more of your visitors actually complete their orders.

Google Analytics and Conversion Tracking

We connect your shop to Google Analytics and set up ecommerce tracking so you can see exactly how your store is performing. You will be able to see which products are selling, where your customers are coming from and where people are dropping off in the checkout process. This data is essential for making smart decisions as your business grows.

WooCommerce vs Other Ecommerce Platforms

There are plenty of ecommerce platforms out there, so it is worth understanding why we recommend WooCommerce for most of our clients rather than alternatives like Shopify or Squarespace.

You own everything

With WooCommerce, your website and all of your data belong to you. You are not renting space on someone else’s platform, which means no monthly platform fees, no risk of your shop being shut down and no restrictions on what you can and cannot do with your store.

No transaction fees

Platforms like Shopify charge a transaction fee on every sale unless you use their own payment system. WooCommerce does not. You keep more of every pound you make, which adds up to a significant saving as your sales volume grows.

Complete flexibility

Because WooCommerce is open source, it can be extended and customised in almost limitless ways. If you need a feature that is not available out of the box, the chances are there is a plugin that adds it, or we can build it for you from scratch.

Scales with your business

WooCommerce can handle shops with just a handful of products all the way up to thousands of SKUs. Whatever size your business is today, your WooCommerce store will be able to grow with you without you needing to switch platforms further down the line.

How We Build Your WooCommerce Store

We keep the process straightforward and collaborative so you always know what is happening and what comes next.

1. Discovery and planning

We start by getting to know your business, your products and your customers. We will talk through what you need from your online shop, how you want to handle shipping and payments, and what you want the overall experience to feel like for the people buying from you.

2. Bespoke design

We create a custom design for your store and share it with you before any development begins. You will be able to see how your shop will look across desktop and mobile and give us feedback before a single line of code is written.

3. WooCommerce development

Once the design is signed off, we build your store. We configure WooCommerce, set up your payment gateways, add your products and make sure everything is tested thoroughly across all devices and browsers before we go anywhere near launch.

4. Launch

When you are happy that everything is right, we go live. We make sure the transition is smooth and that your shop is fully functional from the moment your first customers arrive.

5. Ongoing support

We are here for you after launch. Our support packages mean you will always have someone to call on if something needs updating or you want to add new products and features as your business evolves.

Find out more about keeping your shop in great shape with our website maintenance packages.

WooCommerce Website Pricing

Our WooCommerce websites start from £499 for smaller shops with a straightforward product range. Larger stores with more complex requirements, custom functionality or a high volume of products will be priced accordingly, and we will always give you a clear, detailed quote before any work begins.

There are no hidden costs and no surprises. What we quote is what you pay.

Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote on your new WooCommerce website. Contact Solar Web Design today and tell us about your project.

Ready to Launch Your Online Shop?

If you are serious about selling online, a bespoke WooCommerce website gives you the best possible platform to do it. You get full control, no platform fees and a shop that is built around how your business actually works rather than the other way around.

WooCommerce websites from £499. Bespoke designs, mobile first builds and ongoing support included as standard.Get in touch with Solar Web Design today and let us build you an online shop that works.