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WooCommerce Website Development

We’re a specialist WooCommerce development and design agency based in Sydney. Unlock the full potential of your online store with expert WooCommerce development from our team.

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Top Tier WooCommerce Development Agency

We’re a specialist WordPress and WooCommerce agency. Which means we’re experts in the area of WooCommerce plugin development.

We’re one of only a few certified “WooExpert” agencies within Australia and around the world.

So if you have a WooCommerce project, you can be confident we have the expertise to help you out.

What is WooCommerce?

WooCommerce is a powerful, highly customisable e-commerce platform built on top of WordPress, which is the most popular website tool in the world.

WooCommerces comes with all the core e-commerce features out of the box, including product catalog management, order management, flexible payment gateways addons, and customizable design options.

With WooCommerce, you have endless options and capabilities to build the online store that best suits your business.

Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise level company, WooCommerce provides one of the main e-commerce solutions to consider.

What Our Clients Say

What Our Clients Say

Some testimonials from some of our WooCommerce clients!

We work with Stone Digital for a year now, and Brett has been very helpful in helping solve critical issues and kept our website secure and reliable. We particularly appreciate his expertise around website development and security. We would highly recommend the service of Stone Digital.
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Jean Luc Tan

Jean Luc Tan

Founder VIVE Cooking School via Google
We are very happy with the SEO work Stone Digital completed on our site. It’s made a real difference to our enquiry rate and we are sure the back-of-house tweaks will make a real difference to our bookings in the future.
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Maree Sheehan

Maree Sheehan

Director The Sydney Connection via Google
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Owner Toto Company via Twitter
I would highly recommend Brett and the team at Stone Digital. They assisted us with building a new website which now allows for easier setup and customisation of pages and products which had been a pain point of ours for some time. The new site now loads very fast and overall is easier for our team to use. We specifically wanted custom, advanced integration with Hero Travel platform allowing for multi product bookings. Our new website uses custom designs to suit our brand whilst still being able to index well with Google. Brett and the team have been a pleasure to work with and are always on point. Would highly recommend.
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Stone Digital’s expertise helped us transition from a complicated platform to a much easier, user-friendly one. Brett and his team were very communicative and explained each step along the way. Their professionalism and approachable team made the whole transition fantastic. They created a very intuitive website that will save us money in the long term due to its easy-to-use nature. Their pricing is very reasonable, and the project was cost-effective. We’re very happy with our new website. Thank you to the team at Stone Digital!
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Brett from Stone Digital saved me a whole lot of pain (and money) when my snake catching website went down during a peak period!! Brett was in contact immediately and got the site back up and running ASAP. He clearly communicated the issues and costs involved, was easy to work with and always replied to my messages.‹‹I have worked with many website developers and IT professionals over the years but will be using Stone Digital from now on. Thanks Brett very much appreciated at my end mate.
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Matthew Hagan

Matthew Hagan

Founder Cairns Snake Catcher  via Google
We worked with Brett on a big website revamp and API integration recently and can highly recommend him. He was quick to reply and took all our feedback and changes on board for an awesome final product. In fact, we were so stoked with working with him that we’ve now moved our hosting and site maintenance over to Stone Digital as well.
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Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens

Travel Expert Backpacker Banter via Google
Brett is a trusted advisor for our Website Hosting, CMS and WordPress templates. We’ve also referred Stone Digital for a number of our clients when they’ve needed website builds or advice and have always received great feedback. Highly recommend Brett for his approach and expertise!!
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Adam O’Neill

Adam O’Neill

Director Asia Advisory via Google
It is a bit of a minefield seeking website design and I feel I was fortunate that I chanced upon Stone Digital. Very happy with Brett’s quality website work and his ability to translate my website wishes into a reality. Highly recommended.
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Carl Milton

Carl Milton

Director Art ecommerce website via Google
Stone Digital was extremely efficient and effective in resolving a website issue. They clearly understood the brief and delivered above expectation. A pleasure to work with and would highly recommend.
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Caroline Parrott

Caroline Parrott

Business Owner via Google
I was introduced to Brett by an acquaintance. Brett was a very credible developer with excellent website, XML and CMS knowledge. When I went to Sydney, he came to the hotel cafe and had a very good meeting. In particular, my request was a multilingual EC site, but the development went smoothly. He always says “Feel free to get in touch if any questions throughout the process.” And he cares for me and follows up.
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Tomio Yamazaki

Tomio Yamazaki

Co-Founder Australian Tour Specialists via Google
Very helpful and professional. Made everything easy for me to understand any changes on the website. Highly recommend using their services!
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Fay Kanellos

Fay Kanellos

Founder Panda Smart Scanner via Google
Since moving to Stone Digital, our company’s website has been migrated from the dark ages, maintaining the look and feel we needed but 1,000 times more navigable on the back end. Updates are easy, requests are dealt with swiftly, and we’re spending less while getting much more. We have been very pleased with Stone Digital’s services, with all deliverables completed on time and according to specifications. The team is always quick to respond to any queries or requests, and their personable attitude makes them easy and fun to work with. Very happy.
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Jordan McDonald

Jordan McDonald

Creative Director Swillhouse via Clutch
Stone Digital’s work resulted in faster upload and download speeds and better UX. The team’s communicative and timely approach led to a positive partnership. Stone Digital’s understanding of the project goals made them stand out.
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Web Dev for Travel & Tours Company

Web Dev for Travel & Tours Company

Executive Travel & Tours Company via Clutch
We are delighted with Stone Digital’s ability to understand the brief and deliver a good product. The team is personable and flexible and has provided us with the tools to take over our own site. They excel at project management and effective communication, providing clear updates.
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Jules Gardner

Jules Gardner

Director The Kind Coffee via Clutch
Stone Digital has been managing and further developing our NFP organisation’s WordPress website for around 18 months. The updated website has received positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders. It’s a great working relationship. Brett is always quick to respond, gives great advice, and always comes up with a fantastic, user-friendly, and attractive design. His custom web development skills are second to none. To date, Stone Digital has helped us continue to grow our site, develop user-friendly resource portals for our customers, and create an LMS to provide a bespoke learning experience for our students. Their communicative and prompt approach results in a positive working relationship, and their top-notch project management complements their technical expertise. No matter what we throw at them, the solution is always swift and effective. Highly recommended.
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Brooke O’Donnell

Brooke O’Donnell

General Manager Road Safety Nonprofit via Clutch
We are happy with Stone Digital’s work. They communicate clearly and confirm task requirements beforehand, and they complete everything in a timely manner. Their integrated 3PL has also created a much smoother experience for our internal team.
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Thanks to Stone Digital’s help, we’ve noticed improvements in efficiency and can now manage bookings much more easily through the new system. Our site has also experienced a boost in engagement and inquiries. Stone Digital has been great. Brett is super responsive, and I’m really happy with how my website is looking and working behind the scenes. The team’s flexibility and adherence to quality were key to the project’s success.
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Justin Steele

Justin Steele

Founder & CEO Local Sauce Tours via Clutch
Thanks to Stone Digital’s efforts, our bookings increased significantly. The team provided updates about the project’s progress and was excellently collaborative. Their flexibility stood out during the feedback iteration process.
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Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens

CEO RTW Backpackers via Clutch
We are delighted with how our new website turned out. After launching the site, we saw a dramatic increase in inquiries and direct bookings within a month, and we also received positive feedback from customers. Brett was very creative and efficient with the work on our site, and his high response rate to questions or any changes we had made the project extremely smooth and successful. Stone Digital impressed us with their flexibility in accommodating requests and their ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time. I would highly recommend Brett from Stone Digital.
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Neil O’Sullivan

Neil O’Sullivan

Owner Travel Playground via Clutch
Thanks to Stone Digital’s development prowess, we have been rewarded with optimal solutions and numerous customer visits. As a result, our internal team has commended the platform positively. The team has communicated well to provide progress updates and feedback.
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Stone Digital has improved our web server, making it stable and cost-saving. The team is always quick to resolve issues. So far, we are impressed by their good understanding of our requirements as we continue our partnership.
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Marcus Reubenstein

Marcus Reubenstein

Editor & Publisher APAC News via Clutch
After Stone Digital resolved our issues, they added SEO features that resulted in a significant increase in traffic. The team communicated seamlessly with us through email and SMS. They were professional, prompt, and cost-effective.
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What a great experience developing our new website with Brett and the team at Stone Digital. They took the time to understand what I wanted and were responsive throughout the whole process from design to launch. Stone Digital was well-organized, timely, and led a smooth process, providing feedback and digital assets during development. They have continued to be helpful as we learn to navigate our way around the new site. We also praised the team’s responsive communication. Highly recommended.
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I’ve been working with Stone Digital for close to a year now and they’ve been nothing short of helpful. Brett and his team always answer my questions and go above and beyond in proposing solutions to our WordPress site, including migration, technical improvements to support our SEO, customizations to the WP theme, and round-the-clock support for improvements, bug fixes, and security monitoring. Stone Digital successfully executed all of our requirements in a very professional manner. They delivered everything on time, managed tasks efficiently using Asana, and were highly responsive, proactively coming up with new solutions. I would certainly recommend their services.
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Working with Brett and the Stone Digital team is really easy and efficient. They helped us build our direct-to-consumer website from scratch with all functional and custom features built in. They delivered the project to our expectations on time and ensured excellent project management and communication via email, in-person, and virtual meetings. Their high-quality service, expertise, and collaborative and empathetic approach were commendable. Stone Digital will be your excellent partner if you want to build a website with character and bespoke design.
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Quinten Wang

Quinten Wang

Founder The Best of Moi via Clutch
Stone Digital completed our website, and we successfully launched it. The team managed the project excellently and met our expectations. They could have been more responsive at times, but their deliverable made up for it.
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Keren Zhou

Keren Zhou

CEO & Founder Jier Art via Clutch
Thanks to Stone Digital’s efforts, the website was successfully launched on time. Brett, Jeanette, and the team were a dream to work with, they nailed the vibe for both Self Raised and My Mother’s Cousin, delivering sites that were clean, on-brand, and super functional. The team was easy to work with and communicative throughout the process, making the whole experience smooth from start to finish. We were particularly impressed with their technical proficiency and goal-oriented approach. Highly recommend.
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Sal (Sam) Senan

Sal (Sam) Senan

Founder Self Raised & My Mother's Cousin via Google Review
I loved working with Stone Digital to create a world-leading website for a marketing agency. They are responsive, understanding, proactive and highly skilled. If you want to create a beautiful website that operates seamlessly on desktop and mobile, and is easy to update from a marketing manager’s point of view, Stone are your go-to partners.
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Working with Stone Digital has been a breath of fresh air. Brett and Lekhnath have been incredibly attentive throughout the entire process. Their attention to detail and eagerness to help tackle complex solutions was both admirable and reassuring. Highly recommend if you’re after a team that genuinely cares and delivers!
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Vincere Auto Australia

Vincere Auto Australia

Company Website
Stone Digitals work creating the website for my business was exceptional and showed a great understanding of client intent and expectation, but it was their follow up work beyond the initial build that really cemented them as a business I will definitely work with again.
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We used Stone Digital for the design and build of our Shopify website (worktones.com) and, now four months since launch, are very happy with the result. Stone were able to achieve complex solutions to meet our needs, including complete content editing control and an easy-to-use tool for quantity-based discounts. Our conversions have increased, we regularly receive positive feedback from our community, and the ongoing maintenance support ensures we’re continually optimising and staying ahead of the curve.
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We recently worked with Stone Digital to develop a new website for our business, Back to Eden, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the result. Brett, Jeanette and their team was professional, responsive, and truly understood our vision. Highly recommend.
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I have known Stone Digital and both Brett Stone and Jeanette Wang for several years. Stone Digital did work for the Museum of Chinese in Australia (MOCA) while I was the Company Secretary including the provision of web services including design, development and hosting; management of office email subscriptions; general IT and website support; set up and support for MOCA’s file management system (Microsoft SharePoint); and scoping of business requirements including collection management software; client relationship management (CRM) system; ticketing system; point of sale (POS) system; human resources (HR) tool; stock management system; and financial management information system.‹‹The Chinese Heritage Association of Australia (CHAA) has now engaged Stone Digital to manage and update their website, and we look forward to working with Stone Digital as the Association expends its business interests. Stone Digital is reliable and very professional. I have no hesitation recommending them.
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We had the pleasure of working with Stone Digital, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Brett, the website developer, is incredibly skilled and efficient in bringing digital visions to life. The site he developed exceeded our expectations. Jeanette, the main point of contact, was always responsive, professional, and a joy to work with. She ensured the project ran smoothly from start to finish. Their combined expertise made the entire process seamless. If you need top-notch web development and excellent customer service, Stone Digital is the way to go!
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Sunsolis Legal

Sunsolis Legal

Company Website
Great service, prompt, efficient and professional.
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As my business has grown, the need for up to date, expert service has been critical for me. I’ve had a number of techs over time but Stone Digital (no relation) have provided the best, fastest and most reliable service. They are everything I hoped for.
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Thanks to Stone Digital’s work, we were able to manage and process our online sales faster and with fewer errors, leveraging the new automated processes. The team showed dedication to building a solution that met our needs. Moreover, they were very flexible and collaborative.
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No Boundaries Fencing

No Boundaries Fencing

Company Website
Stone Digital successfully delivered a platform on time and within budget. They communicated excellently through virtual meetings and email. Wer can expect a team with high-quality work.
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As a result of Stone Digital’s efforts, we noticed improvements in our site’s overall design and performance. The team managed tasks efficiently using Asana and consistently provided updates. Moreover, they were quite proactive in terms of finding ways to further improve our site.
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Gabriela (Gabby) Torres-Soler

Gabriela (Gabby) Torres-Soler

Marketing Lead Matrak
From the start, I was impressed by Brett and Jeanette at Stone Digital, by their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail.‹‹One of the things that stood out to me was their ability to understand my vision for the website and translate it into a beautiful and functional design. They listened to my needs and preferences and worked with me every step of the way. Their communication skills were top-notch, and they were always available to answer any questions or concerns.‹‹Their technical knowledge and expertise were impressive. They incorporated all the features and functionalities I wanted while ensuring the website was user-friendly and optimized for all devices. Every aspect of the website was meticulously crafted to perfection, from the layout and navigation to the loading speed and SEO.‹‹Moreover, Stone Digital went above and beyond to ensure the website aligned with the brand’s identity and objectives. They provided valuable suggestions and recommendations, and their attention to detail was evident in every element of the website.‹‹In addition to their technical skills, they demonstrated exceptional project management skills. They set clear timelines and delivered the project on time. Any changes or updates were promptly implemented, and they kept me informed throughout the entire process.‹‹Working with Stone Digital has been an absolute pleasure, and I can’t recommend their services enough. Their professionalism, expertise, and passion for their work truly set them apart. If you’re looking for a web developer who will bring your vision to life, Brett Stone is your go-to person. Thank you for your exceptional work and dedication – my business wouldn’t have been the same without you.
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Marjorie Knust

Marjorie Knust

Austrata Finance
We worked with Stone Digital to develop a custom Woocommerce Webstore including some complex product configuration options. Stone Digital delivered an excellent solution that was easy to use and automated a lot of processes that were previously done manually. Thanks your your help!
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Rachel Blakers

Rachel Blakers

Buildable Materials
Stone Digital’s work significantly improved our upload and download speeds, enhancing the overall user experience. Their clear communication and timely delivery fostered a strong partnership, and their deep understanding of our project goals truly set them apart.
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Why use WooCommerce for your website development?

If you’re aiming to sell products or services through your website, WooCommerce should be at the top of your list for the following reasons.

It’s flexible: WooCommerce is adaptable to a wide range of business types. Whether you’re offering coaching sessions, software subscriptions, or tangible products like board games and pool cleaning equipment, WooCommerce can work for you.

User-friendly: It integrates super well with WordPress, allowing you to manage key elements of your online store without any coding expertise.

Support is everywhere: Because so many companies use WordPress, there’s a lot of support if you need help with WooCommerce development.

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Our WooCommerce Website Development Services

Discover our comprehensive range of WooCommerce development services designed to elevate your online business. From custom website development to plugin integration, we have the expertise to help you succeed.

UX Design for WooCommerce

Elevate your online presence with captivating web design and seamless user experiences. Our Sydney team excels in crafting visually appealing and user-friendly WooCommerce sites.

Custom WooCommerce Development

Experience top-notch web development tailored to your needs. Our Sydney-based team specialises in creating powerful WooCommerce solutions.

WooCommerce Ongoing Support

After we launch your online store our support doesn’t stop. We’re here to help with any questions, updates, or issues you may encounter, ensuring your website’s ongoing success.

WooCommerce Bug Fix and Optimization

Encountering issues with your WooCommerce store? Our proprietary processes and techniques enable us to swiftly diagnose and resolve any WooCommerce bugs, ensuring your online shop runs smoothly without interruptions.

Payment Gateway Integration

We are experts in all available WooCommerce payment gateways and can troubleshoot, install, and customize the right one for your business needs. We can also customise payment gateways options to fit your payment requirements.

WooCommerce Web Strategy

Our strategy services involve recommending the right solution based on your unique situation, goals, and requirements to ensure your WooCommerce success.

Custom WooCommerce Integration

Tailor your WooCommerce store to your exact needs with our custom integration solutions. We specialise in creating seamless connections between WooCommerce and third-party systems.

Zero Downtime

We understand the severity of downtime. Which is why we have proprietary techniques and processes to ensure our Client’s WooCommerce websites never get downtime. No matter how small.

Top WooExpert Agency

We’re listed as one of the top WooExperts in Australia. Our developers are experts in the field and have the expertise to tackle all types of tasks for your WooCommerce store.

WooCommerce Booking Functionality

We’re experts in WooCommerce Booking Functionality across many types of websites. Our expertise will allow you to simplify reservations and provide a smoother experience for your customers.

WooCommerce Theme Customisation

Personalize your WooCommerce store’s appearance with our theme customization services. Our experts can tailor themes to match your brand’s unique style and create a memorable shopping experience.

WooCommerce Plugin Development

Enhance your WooCommerce store’s functionality with our custom plugin development services. We specialise in crafting plugins tailored to your specific needs, extending the capabilities of your online shop.

WooCommerce Subscriptions

Unlock the power of recurring revenue with WooCommerce Subscriptions. Our experts can set up and customize subscription models tailored to your business, enhancing your e-commerce strategy.

WooCommerce Migration

Experience a seamless WooCommerce migration with our services, guaranteeing zero downtime and flawless data transfer. We ensure your transition is smooth, preserving all your valuable information and functionality.

WooCommerce Speed Optimisation

Enhance your WooCommerce store’s speed and performance with our optimization solutions. We understand how to get faster loading times and a smoother shopping experience on WooCommerce websites.

We are Top Quality WooCommerce Experts

We’re a specialist WooCommerce agency. Which means we’re experts in the area of WooCommerce website development.

Many competitor agencies spread themselves across many services including social media marketing, logo design and Google ads management.

We’re different, we specialise exclusively in custom web development services, like WordPress Plugin Development.

One of our core values is “Deliver Top Quality Work for Clients” which means we are always thinking about solutions to do better website work for our Clients.

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WooCommerce Experts

Our WooCommerce Development Process

1) Consultation

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

2) Design

With our expertise in WooCommerce development, we can create stunning online stores that drive sales and enhance user experience.

3) Development

Our team specializes in WooCommerce development, helping you build robust and scalable e-commerce solutions.

4) Testing

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

5) Launch

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

6) Support

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

WooCommerce vs Shopify

Choosing the right e-commerce platform is pivotal to your online success. Both WooCommerce and Shopify have their unique strengths:

  • WooCommerce: Offers unparalleled customization, full control over your data, and cost-effectiveness, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking flexibility and ownership of their e-commerce environment.
  • Shopify: Provides a user-friendly interface, hosted solution, and built-in features suitable for businesses that want a streamlined setup without much technical involvement.

Understanding the nuances and selecting the platform that aligns with your business goals can be challenging. At Stone Digital, we provide expert guidance to help you choose the solution that best fits your needs, ensuring your online store thrives.

What is WooCommerce and how does it integrate with WordPress?

WooCommerce is an ecommerce plugin for WordPress that is used on about 2.3 million ecommerce stores around the world. Alongside Shopify, it’s recognized as one of the top two ecommerce platforms globally.

It makes creating and managing an online store simple, with lots of flexibility and all the key ecommerce features such as inventory and tax management, secure payments, and shipping integration.

Since it’s built upon WordPress, this means that when you use WooCommerce you’re also accessing all the benefits associated with being in the WordPress ecosystem:

  1. Flexibility: WordPress and WooCommerce uniquely offer both user-friendliness and powerful customization. It has intuitive tools that beginners can easily navigate, as well as powerful customisation features for advanced developers.
  2. Extensive Support Ecosystem: Both WordPress and WooCommerce benefit from a robust community of developers and users. This community actively contributes to its continuous enhancement, providing an extensive range of themes and plugins that cater to virtually every need.
  3. Longevity: WordPress has a proven track record of stability and reliability for over two decades now!

Can you migrate my existing ecommerce website to WooCommerce?

Yes, we can definitely migrate your existing website to WooCommerce. We’ve done that plenty of times.

We have unique techniques and tools inhouse that help us to complete migrations such as this, including tools to help us migrate user accounts, order history, page content and product settings.

How does the development process for a WooCommerce site work with Stone Digital?

As part of our “Stone Digital Framework,” we follow a systematic and codified process for our web development projects. Here are the key steps in the development of a WooCommerce site with us:

  • Design Phase: We begin by creating a bespoke design for your WooCommerce site, focusing on aligning the design with your brand identity and ecommerce objectives. This phase is all about crafting a user-friendly and visually appealing website.
  • Design Feedback: After presenting designs, we start to seek your feedback and update the designs accordingly. This process often requires multiple meetings and feedback rounds, until we get the design right and complete.
  • Development Phase: Once the design is finalised, our development team starts building the site. We ensure that the website not only looks great but also is responsive and has animation which might have been difficult to visualise in the design mockups.
  • Development Feedback: Once we’ve completed most of the development, we’ll provide you with the staging website’s URL for your review and feedback. Experiencing the website in a live browser environment can often feel different compared to design mockups, making this stage as crucial as the initial design feedback phase.
  • Content Upload: During this phase, we begin populating your website with content, including product listings, descriptions, images, and other vital details. Gathering and preparing this content can be time-intensive for you as the business owner, so we always recommend starting this process early to ensure timely completion.
  • Launch!: The final step is the exciting launch of your new WooCommerce website. We thoroughly test and review the site to ensure everything is perfect, and then, with your approval, we make your site live for the world to see.

It’s important to note that not all projects follow this exact workflow. For instance, some clients come to us with the design phase already completed. In such cases, we adapt our process to seamlessly integrate with the work that’s already been done, ensuring a smooth transition into the development phase.

Can WooCommerce support the specific needs of my business (like inventory management, shipping integration, etc.)?

Absolutely! WooCommerce comes equipped with all the essential ecommerce features you would expect for an online store.

Additionally, there is a vast array of plugins available for more specialised integrations to further enhance your site’s functionality. Some examples include the AusPost Shipping Plugin and the HubSpot for WooCommerce Plugin.

For highly specific integration needs, custom WooCommerce plugin development services may be necessary to tailor solutions to your exact requirements.

What are the benefits of using WooCommerce?

Drawing on our extensive experience, we’ve identified several key benefits of using WooCommerce for ecommerce:

  • Highly Customizable: WooCommerce offers open-source code, allowing for deep customization to meet specific business needs.
  • Full Control: Users enjoy complete ownership of their site and data, offering greater autonomy.
  • Large Plugin Ecosystem: A vast range of plugins is available, enhancing functionality and flexibility.
  • Broad Support Network: There’s a substantial ecosystem of support articles, and a wide network of freelancers and agencies ready to assist.

While WooCommerce has these advantages, it’s also important to weigh up its negative aspects and also compare it against its main alternative: Shopify. Understanding the pros and cons of each can help you make an informed decision.

WooCommerce Cons:

  • More technical: More complex to set up and manage than Shopify.
  • Additional costs for hosting, plugins, and themes.
  • Security and maintenance: Requires regular updates and security checks.
  • Potentially slower setup: Time-consuming to configure, especially for beginners.

Shopify:

  • Pros: User-friendly interface, included hosting, reliable customer support, and integrated payment solutions.
  • Cons: Higher monthly fees, less customization flexibility, transaction fees (excluding Shopify Payments), and limited SEO capabilities compared to WooCommerce.

How long does it take to set up a WooCommerce store?

We generally estimate that a new WooCommerce project will take between 1.5 to 4 months to complete. This timeline is influenced by several key factors:

  1. Website Complexity: More complex websites require more time to develop.
  2. Information Delivery: The speed at which we receive essential materials like content and images.
  3. Feedback Process: The efficiency of our interactions during the feedback stage.