Why Custom
Why Your Store Needs More Than Shopify
Shopify, WooCommerce, and Etsy are fine for getting started, but they come with serious trade-offs. Monthly fees that eat into your margins, templates that make your store look like every other store, limited customisation, and a platform you don't actually own. If Shopify decides to raise their prices or change their terms, you're stuck.
A custom e-commerce website gives you complete control over your brand experience, customer journey, and profit margins. There are no per-transaction platform fees beyond the payment processor's standard rate (typically 1.4% + 20p with Stripe). You own everything — the code, the design, the customer data, and the domain.
We build with Next.js and server-side rendering, which means your product pages load 3-5x faster than typical Shopify stores. Faster loading times directly correlate with higher conversion rates — Amazon found that every 100ms of latency cost them 1% in sales. Your store will also rank better on Google because site speed is a confirmed ranking factor. Better rankings mean more organic traffic, which means more sales without increasing your ad spend.
Features
What You Get
A complete online store with everything you need to start selling and scale your business.
Secure Payment Processing
We integrate Stripe and PayPal for seamless, PCI-compliant payment processing. Your customers can pay with credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more. Every transaction is encrypted and secure, and funds land in your bank account within 2-3 business days.
Inventory Management
Track stock levels in real time, set low-stock alerts, manage product variants (sizes, colours, options), and automatically hide out-of-stock items. Your admin dashboard gives you complete control over your catalogue without any technical knowledge required.
Customer Accounts
Let your customers create accounts, save their delivery details, view order history, and track shipments. Returning customers can check out in seconds, which massively improves repeat purchase rates and customer lifetime value.
Shipping & Delivery
Configure shipping zones, flat-rate or weight-based pricing, free shipping thresholds, and click-and-collect options. We integrate with Royal Mail, DPD, Hermes, and other UK carriers so your customers get accurate delivery estimates at checkout.
Sales Analytics
Built-in analytics show you exactly what's selling, where your traffic comes from, your conversion rate, average order value, and abandoned cart data. Make informed decisions about pricing, promotions, and inventory based on real numbers, not guesswork.
SEO & Performance
Product pages are built with proper schema markup so Google shows rich results with prices, availability, and reviews. Combined with lightning-fast load times and mobile-first design, your products rank higher and your customers buy more.
Our Process
How It Works
From planning to your first sale in 4-6 weeks. We handle everything so you can focus on your products.
Store Planning
We discuss your product range, target market, shipping requirements, and business goals. We'll map out the entire customer journey from browsing to checkout and plan the admin features you need to manage everything efficiently.
Design & UX
We design your store's look and feel — homepage, category pages, product pages, and checkout flow. Every design decision is based on e-commerce best practices that reduce friction and increase conversion rates.
Build & Integrate
We build your store with Next.js, integrate Stripe or PayPal, set up inventory management, configure shipping, and connect any third-party tools you need. We add your initial product catalogue and test every possible user flow.
Launch & Train
We launch your store, process test orders, and give you comprehensive training on managing products, orders, customers, and analytics. You'll be confident running your online store independently from day one.
Perfect For
Who It's For
We build online stores for businesses across the North West that are serious about selling online.
Retail Businesses Going Online
You have a physical shop in Warrington, Manchester, or Cheshire and want to sell online too. We build stores that complement your high street presence, with click-and-collect, local delivery options, and consistent branding across both channels.
Fashion & Apparel Brands
Size guides, colour swatches, zoom galleries, wishlists, and 'complete the look' recommendations. We build fashion stores with the premium shopping experience your customers expect, rivalling the big brands without the big budget.
Food & Drink Producers
Artisan food producers, breweries, bakeries, and speciality food shops. We handle complex requirements like subscription boxes, hamper builders, allergen information, and temperature-sensitive shipping restrictions.
Gift & Speciality Shops
Gift wrapping options, personalised messages, occasion-based collections, and seasonal promotions. We build stores that make the gifting experience delightful for the buyer, even when they're not the end recipient.
What's Included
Every e-commerce store from £1,000 includes these features. Everything you need to start selling online today.
FAQ
Common Questions
Quick Question?
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