Online Store Ecommerce

Depending on the size of the project, the appropriate ecommerce platform will be selected. PrestaShop and WordPress with WooCommerce are two of the best options for small and medium-sized projects. For larger projects, more robust platforms such as Magento will be considered, which require more preparation and knowledge from the client than other store management systems.

HOW TO CREATE AN ONLINE STORE center_focus_weak

Before starting the development of your ecommerce site, you need to clarify a few points (see summary steps below):

• Define how many types of products you’ll be selling (Color, Size, etc.) and under which categories: For example, 5 types of t-shirts S|M|L|XL in 5 colors, 3 types of skirts S|M|L|XL in 4 colors, etc.
• Decide whether each product will have a fixed price or if variations will have different prices: For example, the white t-shirt is €5 cheaper than the rest.
• Collect all the necessary product information for your customers: Ingredients/materials, personalized descriptions if possible, origin, etc.
• Decide where you want to sell: within your community, nationally, or expand internationally. Check rates and conditions from different couriers to help you decide.
• As you know, every website and online store must comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), and if you plan to sell abroad, you’ll need to comply with international laws as well. This means preparing legal texts: Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy (your web developer will handle this).

Like any corporate website, you’ll need a domain (www.yourdomain.com) and hosting (What is Hosting?. You can hire this service yourself or through Kreatibu. While there are cheaper hosting providers, we recommend SiteGround, Dinahosting , and Webempresa for their quality service, technical support, and value for money.

After discussing the project needs, the next step is to choose the most suitable ecommerce platform (PrestaShop, WooCommerce, etc.).

Once all the required information is gathered, the conceptual structure of the website will be created. This will help define the functionality and the relationship between the different pages of the online store. It allows us to identify new needs and discard less relevant options. You’ll have access to the site at any point during the development to ensure everything meets your expectations.

The website design is crucial. Your clients must feel attracted to the image you present. It’s essential to customize the online store so it aligns with your brand’s visual identity. The more attractive it is, the higher the chances your users will stay and end up making a purchase.

Once the design is approved, the CMS will be installed along with the template, extensions, and plugins required to create the website’s structure. The design will be adapted according to the wireframes, and the project will start to take shape.

Content structuring begins, customizing the website, modules, colors, and fonts according to the project. Special components and plugins will be installed to provide added functionality to the ecommerce site: special forms, calendars, social media integration, chat, etc., as outlined in the quote. The design will be mobile-responsive. If the budget allows, a custom mobile version can be developed.

Once product pages are added*, along with store settings (shipping, payment methods, etc.), the payment gateway will be configured, and tests will be performed to ensure the store is working properly.

If included in the quote, an SEO optimization process will be carried out, ensuring all URLs are friendly and the essential SEO elements are configured (meta tags, etc.). Load times will be optimized to improve visibility in search engines.

*If you prefer, you can upload the products yourself, leaving the installation, setup, and design to the web developer. If your ecommerce has many products, this could save you a lot. Explore all online store options available.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT ECOMMERCE PLATFORM

PrestaShop | WooCommerce

PRESTASHOP ONLINE STORE

For many, PrestaShop is the best option for their online store, as it’s one of the most widely used ecommerce platforms in Spain. It’s a complete “software” that must be configured and adapted for each project. As with most ecommerce platforms, key elements like the payment gateway are already built-in, so you don’t need a programmer to make your website work—but you do need a web developer to build the store to your liking and ensure it runs smoothly.

TWOOCOMMERCE ONLINE STORE WITH WORDPRESS

WooCommerce is another great ecommerce solution, slightly more affordable than PrestaShop and increasingly powerful. Once set up, it’s quite user-friendly and has the added benefit of being built on WordPress, which is favored by Google. Translation: it ranks well in search results.

Both options are excellent, and the choice depends on the expected volume of online sales and the number of features needed.

HOW MUCH DOES AN ONLINE STORE COST?

The cost of an online store varies, as do the components involved. It all depends on the type of store needed and the number and variety of products to be sold.

A basic ecommerce setup might start around €850* – €1,800*, while a more advanced store could start from €2,500. You’ll also need to factor in the cost of hosting + domain, template, custom design, components, product uploads, adding product variations (color, size, different prices), extra features, languages, custom mobile design, etc.

Naturally, the more complex the ecommerce or the more types of products you sell, the higher the price. For example, it’s very different to create 50 simple products (no sizes or variations) than 100 variable products (different sizes and models in multiple colors).

One way to save money is to upload the products yourself, but that requires some knowledge and patience. Otherwise, it’s best to let a developer handle it with a proper quote.

So, the final price depends on several factors and product characteristics.

Creating a quality online store will help you sell your products online securely—it’s your most important sales tool. While the cost may seem high at first, it’s an investment that will pay off quickly.

Don’t forget to request your personalized quote.

*Prices without VAT