Storefront and customer journey
A consistent shopping experience from the first visit through to checkout.
- Responsive storefront and product pages
- Category, search and navigation structure
- Basket and checkout configuration
E-commerce Development
Online stores built for trust, conversions and growth
Professional e-commerce websites designed around clearer shopping journeys, secure payments, practical business operations and long-term growth.
Conversion-focused storefront
Clear product discovery, professional presentation and easier buying journeys.
Secure commerce setup
Payments, checkout, shipping and core store configuration built properly.
Ready for growth
A stronger structure for larger catalogues, integrations and future improvements.
Designed for real commerce
Storefront · Checkout · Operations
Products and operations
A practical store structure that supports real products, orders and delivery.
- Products, variants and catalogue setup
- Stock, shipping and delivery rules
- Discounts, tax and order-flow configuration
Trust and performance
Professional technical foundations that help customers buy with confidence.
- Secure payment-provider integration
- Analytics and tracking foundations
- Mobile usability and launch testing
Platform guidance
The right platform for the way you sell
We recommend the platform after reviewing your products, workflows, integrations, budget and long-term plans.
Shopify
A reliable hosted platform for brands that value quicker deployment and an established commerce ecosystem.
Best suited to: Growing retail brands and straightforward commerce operations
WooCommerce
A flexible WordPress-based route for businesses combining rich content with online selling.
Best suited to: Content-led businesses already using or preferring WordPress
Custom Commerce
A tailored build where the customer journey, workflows or integrations need more flexibility.
Best suited to: Specialist products, custom processes and advanced integrations
Platform subscriptions, payment processing, premium applications, plugins and other third-party services are separate unless expressly included in the agreed proposal.
Store packages
Clear starting points for professional e-commerce
These guide packages help establish the likely level of build. Final pricing is confirmed after reviewing the catalogue, content, platform, migrations, integrations and custom functionality.
Starter Store
from £1,490+ VAT
For smaller brands and product-based businesses launching their first professional online store.
- Professional storefront design
- Initial catalogue and product setup
- Cart and checkout configuration
- Stripe or PayPal integration
- Basic shipping, tax and launch setup
Growth Store
from £2,990+ VAT
For growing stores that need better structure, stronger UX and more operational capability.
- Everything in Starter Store
- Enhanced category and product structure
- Conversion-focused interface improvements
- Discount, automation and analytics setup
- Advanced shipping and larger catalogue support
Custom Commerce
from £5,900+ VAT
For businesses requiring tailored commerce functionality, integrations or specialist workflows.
- Everything in Growth Store
- Custom customer and checkout journeys
- Advanced third-party integrations
- Complex products or operational workflows
- Tailored architecture and migration planning
Exact inclusions, exclusions, responsibilities and delivery terms are confirmed in the individual proposal.
E-commerce termsIntegrations
Connect the store to real business operations
Email marketing and workflow automation
Inventory, product data and business-system integrations
Tax, invoicing and order-processing workflows
Shipping, delivery and fulfilment configuration
Security and trust-focused store setup
Ongoing improvements through optional Aftercare
Delivery
From concept to launch
1. Plan
Products, platform, payments, delivery and project scope.
2. Build
Storefront, catalogue, checkout and required integrations.
3. Test
Products, basket, checkout, payment and customer journeys.
4. Launch
Final configuration, domain support and go-live preparation.
After launch
Continue with optional EMPEX Website Aftercare for an EMPEX-built store, or choose external hosting with an agreed professional project handover.
Common questions
E-commerce FAQs
Key points about platforms, timescales, migrations, fees and support after launch.
How long does an e-commerce build usually take?+
Timescales depend on the platform, catalogue size, product data, content readiness, integrations and migration requirements. We confirm a realistic delivery schedule after the scope is agreed.
Can EMPEX migrate an existing store?+
Yes, where technically suitable. We first assess the existing platform, product data, customer information, order history and required functionality before recommending a migration route.
Can you build subscription or membership commerce?+
Yes, where the platform, payment model and business requirements support it. Specialist functionality is scoped and priced separately.
Do you support stores after launch?+
Yes. EMPEX Website Aftercare is available for stores built by EMPEX DIGITAL. Aftercare is optional, and an external hosting or handover route may also be agreed.
Which platform should I choose?+
The right platform depends on your products, catalogue, content, operational workflows, budget, integrations and long-term plans. We recommend the most suitable route rather than forcing every project onto one platform.
Are platform and payment-provider fees included?+
No, unless expressly stated in the proposal. Shopify subscriptions, hosting, premium plugins, third-party applications, payment processing and other external service charges remain separate.
Plan your online store
Ready to create a stronger e-commerce platform?
We can help define the right platform, store structure, customer journey and delivery scope for your products and business operations.