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Store development · WordPress & WooCommerce
WooCommerce development and care, or a clean move to Shopify.
Kashif started his career as a WordPress and PHP developer, so WooCommerce stores are familiar ground. We offer three paths: WooCommerce development and fixes for stores staying on WordPress, monthly WordPress maintenance to keep them safe and fast, and SEO-protected migrations to Shopify for stores that have outgrown the upkeep.
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Free WooCommerce audit
We’ll check your WooCommerce store, plugins and hosting and send a PDF report within 2 workdays.
Three fields and you’re done. The PDF report shows what we found on your own pages and accounts, and the order we’d fix it in. It covers the problems we see most often:
- Plugin sprawl
- Updates nobody dares to run
- Slow on cheap hosting
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Your PDF report comes by email. If you want to discuss going ahead after reading it, we’ll set up a video meeting. We use your details only for this audit.
Fit
Who it’s for
- WooCommerce stores that need features, fixes or a speed clean-up
- Store owners spending too much time on plugin updates, security and hosting
- Brands weighing whether to stay on WooCommerce or move to Shopify
- Stores where tracking or checkout broke after a plugin update
Not the right fit for WordPress sites that don’t sell online: those are covered by our WordPress development service, and themes or plugins built from scratch by custom WordPress development.
Problems we fix
Where WooCommerce stores get stuck.
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Plugin sprawl
Dozens of plugins, some abandoned, some overlapping, each loading code and each a possible security risk.
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Updates nobody dares to run
WordPress, WooCommerce and plugin updates are postponed because the last one broke something.
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Slow on cheap hosting
Database-heavy pages, no caching and shared hosting make product and checkout pages slow when it matters most.
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Checkout and tracking breaks
A plugin update changes the checkout and purchase tracking stops, or payments fail for some customers.
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Security worries
Outdated plugins, weak admin accounts and no backups leave the store exposed.
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No clear decision on the platform
The store limps along on WooCommerce because nobody has compared the cost of staying with the cost of moving.
In 1:10 · animated
Before we change anything, we check five things.
A short animated walk-through of the first checks in our audit. No sound needed: everything is on screen, and the transcript is below.
What we check first on a WooCommerce store, an animated explainer of 1:10 with on-screen captions and controls to pause.
Read the transcript
- What we check first on a WooCommerce store Five checks, from plugin sprawl to the platform decision.
- 1. How many plugins, and which are stale? Abandoned or overlapping plugins each load code and each are a possible security risk. (Example store.)
- 2. Can updates run safely? Updates get postponed because the last one broke something. A staging copy makes them routine. (Example store.)
- 3. Are product and checkout pages fast? Database-heavy pages and cheap hosting slow down the pages that matter most. Google’s “good” thresholds: LCP within 2.5 s, INP within 200 ms. (Example product page on phones. Thresholds: Google Search Central.)
- 4. Is the store locked down? Outdated plugins, weak admin accounts and no backups leave a store exposed. (Example store.)
- 5. Stay or move? We compare the yearly cost of running WooCommerce with the cost of moving, so the decision is made on numbers. (Example: hosting, plugins and developer time vs platform fees.)
- Then we fix them, in that order. Want this checked on your WooCommerce store? The free growth audit covers all five, in writing.
Our approach
Three paths for WooCommerce development and beyond.
Path one is WooCommerce development: custom features, theme and template changes, checkout adjustments, plugin replacement and integrations, built with WordPress hooks rather than edits to core or plugin files, so updates stay safe. We use the WooCommerce REST API for integrations with other systems, and check compatibility with High-Performance Order Storage on current WooCommerce versions.
Path two is WordPress maintenance for stores. Every month we update WordPress, WooCommerce, the theme and plugins on a staging copy first, test the shop and checkout, then update the live site, with backups before every change. That follows WordPress’s own advice on updating and hardening: current software, strong admin accounts, fewer plugins and regular backups.
Speed is part of both paths. We remove plugins that aren’t needed, set up caching that doesn’t break the cart, check hosting against WooCommerce’s server recommendations, and fix images and scripts on the templates most traffic lands on.
Path three is moving to Shopify. When the maintenance burden outweighs the flexibility, our Shopify migration service moves products, customers and orders with URL mapping, redirects and tracking rebuilt, so the switch doesn’t throw away rankings.
We help you choose honestly. Some stores are better staying on WooCommerce: heavy customization, deep WordPress content, or integrations that would be costly to rebuild. Others spend more on upkeep than Shopify would cost. We compare both on your numbers before recommending either.
WooCommerce development also covers the checkout. Payment gateways, shipping rules, tax settings and checkout fields are where WooCommerce stores most often lose orders after an update, so we test the full checkout on staging with each payment method before anything goes live.
For a WooCommerce store that’s growing, hosting is often the hidden limit. We look at server response times, database size, scheduled tasks and caching, and recommend changes or a move to managed WooCommerce hosting when the numbers say so.
Content stays where it ranks. Many WooCommerce stores have years of blog posts and guides that bring search traffic. Whether you stay or move, we protect those URLs, keep their internal links working and make sure the store pages they point to are fast and up to date.
Tracking runs through all three paths. GA4 and ad platform purchase events are checked after every update and every release, because WooCommerce plugin changes are a common reason purchases stop being counted. That ties into our tracking service. Speed is judged against Google’s Core Web Vitals thresholds: main content within 2.5 seconds, a response to input within 200 milliseconds and layout shift of 0.1 or less.
How we use AI here
How we use AI in WooCommerce development.
WooCommerce work starts with PHP and plugins. AI helps us read, write and test that code faster.
Plugin audits
AI helps review what each plugin loads and changes, so overlaps and risks are found quickly.
AI-assisted PHP
Custom functions and template changes are written with AI coding tools in a child theme or plugin, then reviewed and tested on staging.
Data checks before a move
When a WooCommerce store moves to Shopify, scripts check products, customers and orders on both sides.
Where it doesn’t help: core and plugin updates still need testing on staging before they reach your live store.
What’s included
Three paths, one team.
WooCommerce development
Custom features, template changes, checkout adjustments and integrations, built with hooks so updates stay safe.
Plugin audit and clean-up
Every plugin reviewed for use, overlap, maintenance and security, with replacements where needed.
Monthly WordPress maintenance
Updates tested on staging first, backups, uptime and security checks, and a change log.
Speed and hosting
Caching that respects the cart, image and script fixes, and hosting checked against WooCommerce’s recommendations.
Security basics
Admin accounts reviewed, two-factor login, file permissions and backups that are tested.
Tracking checks
GA4 and ad platform purchases compared with WooCommerce orders after every update.
Stay-or-move review
The real cost of staying on WooCommerce compared with moving to Shopify, for your store.
Migration to Shopify
When it’s the right call: an SEO-protected migration with redirects and tracking rebuilt.
How we run it
Four steps, in this order.
Audit first, then the path that fits. Typical timing: the scope within 2 workdays, the build in 2 to 4 weeks depending on size, then testing, launch and handover in the final week.
Step 1
Audit
Plugins, theme, hosting, speed, security, tracking and the cost of upkeep reviewed.
Step 2
Choose the path
Development, maintenance or migration, recommended from your numbers.
Step 3
Do the work
Changes on staging first, tested and released with your approval.
Step 4
Keep it healthy
Monthly updates and checks, or post-migration monitoring on Shopify.
Pricing
Starting prices, in US dollars.
The audit is free. Paid work starts at these prices, and your exact cost is fixed in writing before any work begins.
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Free WooCommerce audit
Free no obligation
We’ll check your WooCommerce store, plugins and hosting and send a PDF report within 2 workdays.
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After the audit
WooCommerce project
From $400 one-off, fixed scope
Theme, plugin or checkout work, built on staging and tested.
- WooCommerce development
- Plugin audit and clean-up
- Monthly WordPress maintenance
- Speed and hosting
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Monthly maintenance
From $150 monthly
Updates, backups, security and fixes every month.
- WordPress, WooCommerce, theme and plugin updates tested on staging first
- Backups, uptime, security and tracking checks
- A change log and a plain-English monthly report
All prices are starting prices in US dollars. Custom work beyond these options is quoted after the audit.
Every month
What you get each month
- WordPress, WooCommerce, theme and plugin updates tested on staging first
- Backups, uptime, security and tracking checks
- A change log and a plain-English monthly report
- Updates by email and WhatsApp, and a video call when you want one
Pricing
How pricing works
We quote after a short audit, once we’ve seen the account or the store, so the number is based on the real work. Each project is a fixed one-off cost, agreed before work starts: from $400. Maintenance is quoted monthly.
Start with the free audit to get a quote for your store.
By industry
What changes for your category.
Jewelry
Jewelry stores on WooCommerce often rely on plugins for product options like ring size and engraving. We consolidate them so the product page stays fast and reliable.
Fashion & apparel
Fashion stores with large catalogs feel database load first. We look at queries, caching and hosting before adding more plugins.
Luxury & high-ticket
High-ticket stores often run WordPress for rich content. If that content is the reason to stay, we keep it and make the store side faster and safer.
Sources
The documentation we work from.
Platform rules change. These are the official pages we check the work against, so you can check it too.
- WooCommerce REST API: integrations the supported way
- High-Performance Order Storage: WooCommerce’s order tables
- Updating WordPress: safe update practice
- Hardening WordPress: security basics
- WooCommerce server recommendations: hosting requirements
- Migrate to Shopify: Shopify’s migration process
FAQ
Straight answers.
Can’t find yours? Ask on WhatsApp or by email and we’ll answer it.
Should we stay on WooCommerce or move to Shopify?
It depends on how much you customize, how much WordPress content you rely on and what upkeep costs you. We compare both for your store and recommend one, and it isn’t always Shopify.
What does WordPress maintenance include?
Updates to WordPress, WooCommerce, the theme and plugins, tested on staging first, plus backups, uptime and security checks, tracking checks and a change log.
Do you build WooCommerce stores from scratch?
For existing WordPress businesses adding a store, yes. For brand-new stores we usually recommend Shopify, because it needs less upkeep, but we’ll explain why for your case.
Can you fix our slow WooCommerce store?
Usually. Most of the gain comes from removing plugins, proper caching, image and script fixes and better hosting. We measure before and after.
Do you work with page builders like Elementor?
Yes, where a store already uses one. We make changes within it and watch how much it adds to page weight.
Do you take over WooCommerce stores built by someone else?
Yes. We start with an audit of the theme, plugins, custom code and hosting, document what we find, and fix the riskiest problems first.
How is WooCommerce development priced?
Projects are quoted from a written scope; maintenance is a monthly plan. We quote after the audit, once we know the store.
Is WooCommerce secure?
It can be, when WordPress, WooCommerce and plugins are kept up to date, admin accounts are protected and backups are tested. Most problems come from outdated or abandoned plugins, which maintenance deals with.
Do you work with WooCommerce subscriptions and memberships?
Yes, as part of WooCommerce development and maintenance. We test renewals and payment methods on staging whenever those extensions update.
What happens to our content if we move to Shopify?
Products, pages and blog posts move with their URLs mapped and redirected, so rankings and links carry over as far as possible.
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Free growth audit
Find out what’s holding your store back.
Tell us about your store. We’ll review your tracking, campaigns and SEO and send you a written audit with the top fixes, ranked by impact.
- Written audit as a PDF, delivered within 2 workdays (see a sample)
- A video meeting to go through it, if you want to discuss next steps
- Free and no obligation
- Read-only access or screenshots are enough