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E-shop development cost: what determines the price?
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E-shop development cost depends on the size and requirements of the project. Product count and variants, design, platform, payments, shipping, integrations and available content determine the work involved. Codehouse has no fixed e-shop price: each online store receives an individual quote after requirements are documented.
Factors that affect e-shop cost
| Factor | What determines the work |
|---|---|
| Product catalogue | Categories, variants, filters, imports and the quality of existing product data. |
| Custom design or template | Adapting an existing foundation or designing specific pages and purchase journeys. |
| Platform | Built-in features, licences, constraints, extensions and future portability. |
| Payments and banks | Payment methods, provider compatibility, approvals and successful and failed payment tests. |
| Shipping | Zones, weights, collection, cash on delivery and courier integration where required. |
| ERP, invoicing and myDATA | Stock, document and order synchronisation, subject to API availability and the business’s reporting obligations. |
| Multiple languages | Translations, market-specific content, currencies and shipping rules where needed. |
| Photography and copy | Availability of images, descriptions and specifications, plus content preparation. |
| SEO | Category structure, original content, metadata, structured data and migration of existing URLs. |
| Hosting and maintenance | Infrastructure, security, backups, updates, monitoring and agreed support. |
Which online store fits your business?
Small catalogue
An established platform with clear categories, a reliable checkout, essential payment methods and simple delivery rules may be enough to start. Prioritise useful product pages and easy management over unused features.
Medium catalogue
More categories and variants call for relevant filters, organised search, bulk updates and stock control. Assess whether an ERP or invoicing integration actually reduces manual work.
Large or complex catalogue
Multiple warehouses, B2B journeys, special pricing, large imports and different markets need architecture planning and synchronisation and performance tests. Product count alone does not determine whether custom development is needed; operational complexity matters too.
Monthly and recurring costs to plan for
Separate development from ongoing operations. Not every charge is monthly or applies to every platform. Confirm renewal frequency and who pays each provider.
- Domain, hosting or platform subscription and business email.
- Theme, plugin, app and integration service licences.
- Payment provider and bank fees, delivery and returns.
- Maintenance, security updates, backups and support.
- Product entry, photography, copy, translations and order management.
- Ongoing SEO, measurement and optional campaigns if agreed.
Mistakes that increase development costs
- Choosing a platform before checking required integrations and data exports.
- Incomplete product information that needs to be entered again.
- Adding features or redesigning approved work without reviewing scope.
- Skipping checkout, failed-payment, shipping and mobile tests.
- Copying descriptions, confusing categories or changing old URLs without redirects.
- Not separating development from licences, subscriptions and support in the quote.
A clear brief and agreed acceptance criteria reduce rework. The lowest initial quote is not necessarily the lowest overall cost.
What do you need to open an e-shop in Greece?
Before taking orders, consult your accountant about a tax identification number (AFM), starting or updating your business activity, appropriate activity codes, invoices and the myDATA reporting obligations that apply to your business. Building a website does not replace tax preparation.
Prepare business details, terms of use and sale, shipping and returns policies, information about withdrawal rights where applicable, a privacy notice and suitable cookie and personal-data handling under GDPR. Requirements depend on your products and markets; ask your accountant and legal adviser to review them.
Prepare images, descriptions, product codes and stock data. Confirm bank or payment provider, courier and ERP accounts and agreements. Test the entire journey from product selection to order confirmation before launch.
How Codehouse works and how to request a quote
Codehouse does not have a fixed e-shop price: pricing depends on project size and agreed requirements. We first document your catalogue, audience, payments, shipping, content and integrations, then recommend a suitable solution rather than one package for everyone.
The proposal separates included work, exclusions, third-party dependencies and recurring costs. Agreed scope is followed by design, development, testing and handover with the support agreed for your project. Timing is estimated after reviewing requirements and content readiness.
Explore our e-commerce development service. For a useful quote, share catalogue size, sample products, required integrations and who will manage the store. The monthly-subscription website offer covers a business brochure website, not automatically an e-shop.
SEO and GEO start with store structure
Clear categories, useful filters, original descriptions and accurate purchase information help customers and search engines understand your store. Metadata, canonicals, a sitemap, structured data matching visible content and mobile performance checks belong in the agreed technical scope.
Answers to genuine customer questions also support understanding by AI systems. Launching a store does not guarantee sales, rankings or AI citations. Ongoing SEO/GEO work needs a separate plan, measurement and adaptation.
E-shop cost FAQ
How much does e-shop development cost?
Codehouse has no fixed e-shop price. Cost depends on project size, catalogue, design, platform, payments, shipping, content and integrations. A quote follows a review of your requirements.
What should an e-shop quote include?
Request a clear scope covering design, products, checkout, payments, shipping, SEO, testing and handover. Exclusions, third-party fees and recurring expenses should be separate.
Is a template cheaper than custom design?
A template can reduce initial work when it fits your needs. Specific journeys or complex integrations may need custom development. Compare operating and change costs, not just the build.
Which costs continue after launch?
Depending on the solution, allow for a domain, hosting or platform subscription, licences, payment fees, maintenance, support and content updates. Frequency and terms vary by provider.
Do I need ERP and myDATA integrations?
ERP needs depend on stock and order management. Ask your accountant about invoicing and myDATA obligations. Technical integrations must be confirmed with the relevant providers before quoting.
Does the free website offer include an e-shop?
The monthly-subscription offer covers a business brochure website. An e-shop needs a separate quote because of its catalogue, checkout, payments, shipping and possible integrations.
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