Creating a custom WooCommerce shop

WooCommerce is the world’s most widely used open-source e-commerce solution, powering over 5 million online shops. Evolurise is an agency specialising in the creation of bespoke WooCommerce shops – shops that load quickly, convert well and rank naturally on Google.

Why choose WooCommerce for your online shop

WooCommerce is the official WordPress e-commerce plugin. It’s free, open-source and infinitely extensible. No transaction fees, no monthly subscription, no proprietary code. You own your shop 100 % and can host it wherever you like.

• No transaction fees, Unlike Shopify (2 % on every sale), WooCommerce does not charge a commission
• Unlimited catalogue, As many products and variants as required, at no extra cost
• Native SEO, optimised product URLs, Product/Offer structured data, automatic Schema.org
• Complete flexibility, Product types: simple, variable, downloadable, subscriptions, composite products
• Payment gateways, Stripe, PayPal, Alma (pay in 3 instalments), Systeme.io, and over 200 others

Features of your WooCommerce shop

Optimised catalogue and product pages

Each product page is a fully-fledged SEO page. We incorporate structured Product and Offer data (Schema.org) to appear in Google’s rich results. Multiple images, a zoomable gallery, verified customer reviews and related products – everything is set up to maximise time spent on the page and the add-to-basket rate.

Checkout process and secure payment

80 % of shopping basket abandonment occurs during the checkout process. We optimise every step: a simplified checkout, optional login, basket saving, and strategic up-sells and cross-sells. Integration with Stripe (credit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay), PayPal and Alma for instalment payments.

Inventory management and logistics

Multi-warehouse management, synchronisation with your management tools (ERP, Dolibarr), low-stock alerts, conditional delivery rules (weight, geographical area, basket value). Integration with couriers (Colissimo, Mondial Relay, DHL) via official extensions.

Integrated e-commerce SEO

Optimised category and product URLs, structured breadcrumb navigation, Schema.org Product/Offer/BreadcrumbList data, XML product sitemap, and canonical tags to prevent duplicate content from product variations. Your products appear in Google Shopping and rich results.

WooCommerce vs Shopify vs PrestaShop

Criteria	WooCommerce	Shopify	PrestaShop
Transaction fees	0 %	0.5–2 %	0 %
Monthly subscription	€0 (accommodation only)	€29–299 per month	€0 (accommodation only)
Code ownership	100 % you	Shopify	100 % you
Technical flexibility	Total	Limited	Good
Native SEO	Excellent	Good	Medium
Learning curve	Average	Low	High
Plugin ecosystem	60,000+ WP	8 000+	3 500+

For a French SME looking to keep costs under control in the long term, WooCommerce is the most cost-effective solution. For very specific use cases (pure dropshipping, international sales), Shopify may be a suitable option. We’ll give you honest advice based on your particular situation.

Our e-commerce projects

We have created and redesigned WooCommerce shops across a range of sectors: fashion, beauty, organic food, professional equipment and B2B services. See our e-commerce case studies →

WooCommerce e-commerce FAQ

How much does it cost to set up a WooCommerce shop?

A bespoke WooCommerce shop from Evolurise starts at €5,000 for a catalogue of 50 to 100 products. More complex projects (marketplaces, subscriptions, ERP synchronisation) are priced on a quote basis. The budget includes design, development, payment configuration and training.

What hosting should I choose for a WooCommerce shop?

High-quality managed WordPress hosting (WP Engine, Kinsta, SiteGround Business) is recommended for a live online shop. Expect to pay between €30 and €80 per month, depending on traffic. We can manage the hosting entirely as part of our managed WordPress hosting service.

Does WooCommerce support a large number of products?

Yes. WooCommerce can handle catalogues containing tens of thousands of products, provided the infrastructure is suitable. Database optimisation and caching strategies are important for large catalogues, and this is something we implement right from the design stage.

How should returns and refunds be handled?

WooCommerce includes built-in support for managing returns and refunds. We set up the process in line with your business policy: automatic or manual returns, partial or full refunds, and credit note management. Complies with the European Consumer Rights Directive.

Can I automate my WooCommerce shop?

Yes, and that’s one of our key strengths. We can connect your shop to Make or n8n to automate: post-purchase emails, CRM synchronisation, real-time stock management, Slack alerts for new orders, and automatic invoice generation. See our e-commerce automation service →

Will my e-commerce site be secure?

Yes. SSL is mandatory, transactions are encrypted via Stripe/PayPal (PCI DSS-certified), WordPress is hardened (XML-RPC disabled, two-factor authentication for admins, login attempt limits), and daily backups are carried out. Your shop and your customers’ data are protected.

Ready to launch your WooCommerce shop? Request your free quote →