Ecommerce Web Design Melbourne
Your own online store - no monthly fees, no lock-in
If you're still taking orders by phone, losing sales to a clunky checkout, or paying Shopify's monthly fees on a store you don't own - there's a better way. WooCommerce or custom-built, you own the store and pay once.
Sound familiar?
These are the conversations we have most often with small business owners looking to sell online.
Shopify fees are eating into margins
Store and website are two separate systems
Can't customise the theme without a premium app
Taking orders by phone or email
WooCommerce vs Shopify
The right choice depends on your business. Here is an honest comparison - we will tell you which one fits your situation.
WooCommerce - own your store
- No monthly platform fee - pay once to build, then it is yours
- No transaction surcharge beyond your payment gateway (Stripe, PayPal)
- Unlimited product variations and attributes
- You own your data - export or migrate any time
- Fully customisable - any design, any functionality
- Integrates with your existing WordPress website
Shopify - ongoing costs add up
- $39-$399/month platform fee (higher for advanced features)
- 0.5-2% transaction fee on every sale if not using Shopify Payments
- 100 product variant limit (3 options max per product)
- Data is locked to Shopify's platform
- Limited customisation without purchasing premium apps
Shopify suits some businesses well - we will tell you honestly if it is the better fit for yours.
Three ways we build your store
The right approach depends on your products, workflow, and budget. We will recommend the most cost-effective option after a free consultation.
WordPress + WooCommerce
WordPress + Custom Plugins
Standalone Application
Everything your store needs
A complete ecommerce build - not just a shopping cart bolted onto an existing site.
Product management
Inventory tracking
Australian shipping
Secure payments
Customer accounts
Mobile checkout
Product search and filtering
Sales reporting
How we build your store
From first conversation to a store you can run yourself - here is what the process looks like.
Discovery
We map your products, pricing rules, shipping zones, payment methods, and order workflow. Then we recommend the right platform and technical approach for your business.
Design
Your store is designed to match your brand and optimised for conversion - clear product pages, a simple cart flow, and a checkout customers trust.
Build and test
We build and fully test the store - products, payments, shipping calculations, order confirmation emails, and inventory tracking - before you see it.
Hand-over
We train you to manage your own store. Update products, process orders, run discount codes, and read your sales reports - without needing us for day-to-day operations.
Ecommerce websites we have built
Online stores across a range of industries - from antique dealers to merchandise shops to community organisations.
Common questions
Do I need WooCommerce, or would Shopify be better for my business?
It depends on your situation. WooCommerce is almost always the better long-term value - no monthly platform fee, no transaction surcharges, and full customisation. Shopify can be simpler to start with for very small catalogues or businesses that prefer a fully managed solution. We will give you an honest recommendation based on your specific products, volume, and budget before you commit to anything.
How much does an ecommerce website cost?
A basic WooCommerce store starts from the same base price as a standard new business website ($4,999) because the WordPress design work is largely the same. Additional cost depends on catalogue size, custom shipping rules, payment integrations, and any bespoke functionality. We quote every project individually after a free consultation - there are no surprise extras.
Can you migrate my existing Shopify store to WooCommerce?
Yes. We migrate your product catalogue, customer data, and order history. Redirects from your old Shopify URLs to your new site are handled so you do not lose search engine rankings in the process. Migration from Squarespace, BigCommerce, and other platforms is also possible.
What payment methods can customers use?
Any combination of: Stripe (credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay), PayPal, Afterpay, and Zip Pay. We configure the options that make sense for your products and customers - physical goods, digital downloads, and services each have different ideal payment setups.
Do I pay monthly fees for the store?
No monthly platform fee. You pay for your hosting (included in Dygiphy's annual hosting package at $404/year), your domain name, and payment gateway processing fees charged by Stripe or PayPal per transaction (typically 1.75-2.9% depending on the gateway). No ongoing fees to Dygiphy or WooCommerce.
Can I manage products and orders myself after launch?
Yes - that is the goal. We train you to add and edit products, process and fulfil orders, apply discount codes, and read your sales reports. WordPress admin is designed for non-technical users. Most clients are managing their store confidently within the first session.
Ready to start selling online?
Tell us what you sell and what's not working. We'll give you an honest recommendation on the right approach - no obligation.
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