Ecommerce development pricing

Ecommerce Buyer's Guide

Costs for an ecommerce development solution can range from the hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars. Pricing usually depends on what type of back end system you choose, as well as the size and complexity of the store.

Off-the-shelf ecommerce development software can be purchased for as little as a few hundred dollars. When considering total costs, remember to include the time it will take your employees to learn the software, create the store, and integrate it with your web site.

Initial ecommerce development costs for a low-end ecommerce web site from an ecommerce development company can be as little as $1,000. However for that price you'll get very little in the way of support for multiple product options, connections to inventory systems, or customization. For an average online store, typical prices are $3,000 to $8,000. Added features such as extensive cross selling, advanced search, and custom integration will add to your total cost. See what other BuyerZone users paid for e-commerce development.

When using an ecommerce development vendor, you may be offered a "packaged" store option that includes everything you'll need for one set price. This can be a good deal for more straightforward stores. However even if you start with a package deal, you'll probably want some customization or additional features, which are usually billed by the hour (from $50 to $200).

More complex development projects are usually billed by the hour from the beginning, based on an estimate the vendor will provide. Make sure you have a clear understanding of how far over the estimate they can go before they have to come back to you for approval.

Once your site is developed, expect to pay $10-$50 per month if you chose an online ecommerce development solution, depending on the number of products, options, and your store's volume. If you run the ecommerce system in-house, you won't have to concern yourself with that monthly fee.

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