E-commerce
E-commerce Website Design in South Africa
Whether you're selling 10 products or 10 000, we build online stores that load fast, look professional, and convert visitors into paying customers. Shopify, WooCommerce, and headless builds with PayFast, Yoco, and Stripe.
SA payment gateways
PayFast, Yoco, Peach, Stripe — set up and 3DS tested.
Courier shipping rules
Aramex, Fastway, Pargo, Postnet with automated waybills.
Mobile checkout
One-page checkout optimised for SA mobile shoppers.
SEO-ready product pages
Product schema, alt text, unique descriptions — indexable from day one.
E-commerce platforms we build on in South Africa
- Shopify — best for most SA stores under 500 products. Simple, hosted, fast, with Shopify Payments now available for South African merchants.
- WooCommerce — best if you already have a WordPress site or need custom logic, complex tax rules, or bulk B2B pricing.
- Custom (headless) — Next.js or TanStack Start storefronts for high-volume stores or specialised catalogues.
What's included in every e-commerce build
- Store design, theme customisation, and mobile optimisation
- Product upload (up to 50 products included; more billed per batch of 50)
- Payment gateway integration (PayFast, Yoco, Peach, Stripe)
- Shipping zones and courier rules (Aramex, Fastway, Pargo, Postnet)
- Email flows: order confirmations, shipping updates, abandoned cart, review requests
- Google Merchant Center feed and Google Analytics 4 e-commerce tracking
- Basic conversion rate optimisation and A/B test setup
- Team training on order management and product uploads
Our step-by-step process
- 1
Product and platform workshop
We audit your catalogue, margins, and courier needs to pick the right platform: Shopify, WooCommerce, or headless.
- 2
Store design and theme build
Custom theme built on your chosen platform, mobile-first, with a one-page checkout optimised for SA shoppers.
- 3
Payment gateway integration
PayFast, Yoco, Peach Payments, and Stripe set up with 3DS test transactions and refund flows.
- 4
Shipping and courier rules
Weight and zone-based rules for Aramex, Fastway, The Courier Guy, Pargo, and Postnet with automated waybills.
- 5
Product upload and SEO
Up to 50 SKUs uploaded with unique descriptions, alt text, Product schema, and Google Merchant Center feed.
- 6
Email flows and automations
Order confirmations, shipping updates, abandoned cart recovery, and post-purchase review requests.
- 7
Launch, training, and CRO
Go live, train your team on order management, then move into monthly conversion rate optimisation.
Pricing guide (South Africa, ZAR)
Starter store
R25 000 – R35 000
Shopify or WooCommerce store with up to 50 products.
- 1 payment gateway
- 2 courier integrations
- Basic email flows
- GA4 e-commerce tracking
Growth store
R40 000 – R60 000
Full-feature store for established SA e-commerce brands.
- Multiple gateways
- Automated waybills
- Abandoned cart + review flows
- Google Merchant feed
Custom / headless
From R80 000
Headless Next.js or TanStack storefronts for high volume.
- Custom backend logic
- Multi-warehouse stock
- B2B pricing tiers
- Dedicated performance tuning
Monthly support and hosting: R2 500 – R5 000/month. Product uploads beyond 50 SKUs billed at R1 500 per batch of 50.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an e-commerce website cost in South Africa?
R25 000 – R60 000 for a Shopify or WooCommerce build with SA payment gateways (PayFast, Yoco, Stripe) and courier shipping rules. Larger catalogues, headless builds, and custom features cost more.
Which is better in South Africa: Shopify or WooCommerce?
Shopify for most SMBs — less maintenance, better mobile checkout, and Shopify Payments (via Stripe) now works for South African merchants. WooCommerce if you need custom logic, complex tax rules, or already run WordPress.
Do you set up PayFast, Yoco and Peach Payments?
Yes — all three SA gateways plus Stripe. We handle merchant application guidance, gateway configuration, 3DS test transactions, and refund workflows.
Can you integrate SA couriers like Aramex, Fastway or Pargo?
Yes. We set up weight- and zone-based shipping rules for Aramex, Fastway, The Courier Guy, Pargo pickup points, and Postnet, including automated waybill generation via plugins like Bob Go or Shiplogic.
Do you handle product photography?
We can direct a local photographer or work with your existing photos. Product photography is one of the biggest drivers of conversion in South African e-commerce — worth investing in.
How long does an e-commerce build take?
4-8 weeks for a standard Shopify or WooCommerce store with 20-50 products. Larger catalogues (500+ products) or custom features push to 8-12 weeks.
Do you offer ongoing e-commerce support?
Yes — R2 500 – R5 000/month covers hosting, plugin updates, product uploads, promotional banner changes, and conversion rate optimisation.