How much does building an eCommerce website cost?

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Ecommerce has been a game changer for many companies, yet many others still avoid it because they have heard stories of complicated projects and high price points.

Like normal websites, the price of eCommerce websites fit a wide range. We have built simple shopping pages for around $10,000, and we have built complex custom commerce tools for over $100,000.

To help you figure out where your needs fit into this range, let’s break things down a little further.

Ecommerce Microsite: $10,000-$50,000

For many businesses with eCommerce needs, a simple page to list and sell a handful of products will suffice. This tier is ideal for companies who are happy with their existing website, but they need the addition of an online store through a platform like Shopify.

You are in this range if you have:

  • Only a handful (10-15) of products to list

  • Little to no product variation (ex: t-shirt sizes)

  • Minimal categories and filtering

  • Straightforward means of fulfilling and shipping orders

  • An existing website that can run an eCommerce page as a subdomain (i.e. shop.xyzcompany.com)

A Standard Online Store: $50,000-$80,000

This is the range for an average business that uses eCommerce as a key part of their operations. These websites typically move more products than microsites and have more complex functionality needs.

You are in this range if you have:

  • A selection of dozens of products

  • Multiple product categories and filtering needs

  • Moderate product variation

  • Product filtering and search

  • Integration with an external payment processing system

A Complex Digital Storefront: $80,000-$100,000+

Not all eCommerce stores involve simple product libraries and shopping carts. The more custom your online shopping experience needs to be, the higher your budget will need to be. Scoping a highly- intricate eCommerce website build can be a complicated process, but here are some of the factors we look at to help you determine if you are in the right range.

You are in this range if you have:

  • Hundreds of unique products to display

  • Complex product variation and customization

  • Advanced product filtering and search

Hopefully you are able to walk away with a better idea of how much building an eCommerce website costs. We know approaching a new project of this sort is equally exciting and daunting, so hopefully you feel better prepared to take the first step.

If you still aren’t sure which range fits you best, talk to our team for a personalized quote.