We build Shopify and WooCommerce stores from our office in Satellite, Ahmedabad, with most of the work going into what Indian sellers need to get right: Razorpay, COD rules, GST invoices and Shiprocket. For overseas brands we set up Stripe, PayPal and local tax. Shopify stores in India start at Rs 40,000, and overseas packages start at $3,500.
What a Shopify and WooCommerce development company in India should set up before launch
New stores are rarely hurt by design. The usual problems are fake COD orders returning as RTO, GST invoices your CA cannot use and shipping rates that lose money on distant pincodes. We have built websites since 2017, and our ads and SEO teams work alongside the developers, so product feeds, conversion tracking and product page SEO are ready before ad spend begins.
Shopify experts in India
Installing a Shopify theme takes an afternoon. Sales depend on the rest: product data that Google Shopping accepts, COD and prepaid checkout settings, apps that do not slow the store, and redirects when moving platforms.
Ecommerce SEO services after launch
A store with 300 products needs different SEO from a five-page site. We write category copy, fix duplicate product URLs, add product schema and stop filters creating thin pages in Google. Ongoing work sits inside our SEO retainers.
Shopify vs WooCommerce: which should you choose?
For most product brands in India, Shopify is the better choice because there is less to maintain. WooCommerce is stronger for complex pricing rules, an existing WordPress site, or avoiding monthly platform fees.
| Shopify | WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | D2C brands and product stores that want to launch quickly | Stores within a WordPress site, B2B pricing, quote requests, complex product options |
| Typical build cost in India | From Rs 40,000, usually up to about Rs 1.5 lakh | Quoted after scoping, based on catalogue and custom rules |
| Monthly running costs | Shopify plan, paid apps, gateway fees, plus a Shopify transaction fee with third-party gateways | Hosting, premium plugin licences, gateway fees and maintenance |
| Indian payments | Razorpay, PayU or Cashfree, plus COD | Razorpay, PayU or Cashfree, plus COD |
| Hosting and security | Managed by Shopify | Your hosting, which needs regular updates and monitoring |
| Flexibility | Good, with limits on checkout and URL structure | Almost anything, given enough development time |
Shopify store setup in India: Razorpay, COD, GST and shipping
As a Shopify development company in India, we spend most of the setup time on four areas.
Payments: Razorpay, PayU or Cashfree for UPI, cards, netbanking and wallets, tested with small real payments before launch. Shopify adds its own transaction fee on third-party gateways, so we calculate the real cost per order on your plan.
COD: caps by pincode and order value, an optional COD fee, and OTP or WhatsApp confirmation so fake orders are caught before packing.
GST: your GSTIN on invoices and HSN codes on products, CGST and SGST for in-state orders and IGST for interstate, in an invoice layout your CA can use. Orders can sync to Tally or Zoho Books.
Shipping: Shiprocket or your existing courier, weight-based rates, automatic AWB numbers and WhatsApp or SMS tracking. We also connect the Meta catalogue and Google Merchant Center so ads can start in week one, and keep paid apps to a minimum.
WooCommerce development in India for custom catalogues
We recommend WooCommerce development when a store needs rules Shopify handles poorly or only through expensive apps, such as dealer price lists, minimum wholesale quantities, a "request a quote" button or made-to-order furniture with twenty options. It also suits a shop inside a large WordPress site, covered on our WordPress development page.
WooCommerce runs on your own hosting and needs monthly upkeep. We build it lean, with a light theme and few plugins, and our maintenance plan covers the rest.
Ecommerce website development in Ahmedabad, with Gujarati storefronts
Many Ahmedabad manufacturers and traders are moving from IndiaMART leads and WhatsApp orders to their own stores. You can review your products with us at our Satellite office, and we train your staff on order processing on their own phones.
Gujarati storefront copy is written by a native speaker, using Shopify's translation tools or WPML or Polylang on WooCommerce. For Navratri or Diwali sales, give us a few weeks' notice so discount codes and banners are tested before the rush.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in India?
Our Shopify stores start at Rs 40,000 and most finish under Rs 1.5 lakh, depending on product count, design work and integrations. WooCommerce is quoted after we review the catalogue.
Each quote lists running costs. Overseas clients can choose the Launch store at $3,500 or the Growth store at $7,500. See our pricing page.
Shopify migration without losing Google traffic
We move products, variants, images, customers and order history, then 301 redirect every old product and category URL. Shopify uses fixed URL patterns (/products/ and /collections/), so redirects are essential.
We have migrated stores from WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, Wix, BigCommerce and custom PHP builds. Page titles and meta descriptions are kept, and we check Search Console daily for two weeks to fix any 404s.
Ecommerce development for Australia, the UK and the USA
Our hours, 10 AM to 7 PM IST, overlap the Australian afternoon and the UK morning, and we book early or late calls for US clients. For overseas stores we set up Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal, Afterpay or Klarna, plus Australian GST, UK VAT or US state sales tax; your accountant should approve the final tax rules.
Agencies can use us as a white label partner for Shopify and WooCommerce builds, theme changes and store support, under your brand and an NDA.
How we build your store
- Discovery call. Products, shipping, payments and SKU count.
- Proposal. Itemised quote, app list, running costs and milestones.
- Catalogue and content. Your product sheet, or our descriptions in English or Gujarati.
- Design. Home, collection and product pages first, with two rounds of changes.
- Build. A password-protected store you can test on your phone.
- Payments, tax and shipping. Gateways, COD, tax and courier rates tested on real addresses.
- Test orders. Prepaid and COD orders, refunded, with invoices and tracking checked.
- Launch and handover. Weekday morning launch, recorded training and first-order support.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shopify or WooCommerce better for an Indian online store?+
Shopify suits most product brands, as it manages hosting and security and stores launch sooner. WooCommerce is better if you already use WordPress, sell wholesale or on quotes, or want to avoid a monthly platform fee.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in India?+
A Shopify store starts from Rs 40,000 and usually stays under Rs 1.5 lakh, plus running costs such as the plan, apps and gateway fees. WooCommerce is quoted after scoping, and overseas packages start at $3,500.
How long does it take to launch an online store?+
Most stores take four to eight weeks. A clean spreadsheet with prices, weights and HSN codes saves the most time.
Can you set up Razorpay and cash on delivery on Shopify?+
Yes, on almost every Indian store we build, with COD capped by pincode and order value and OTP or WhatsApp confirmation to reduce fake orders.
How do you handle GST invoices on an online store?+
We add your GSTIN and HSN codes, apply CGST and SGST or IGST based on the delivery state, and invoices generate with each order. We recommend that your CA reviews the first month's invoices.
Can you migrate my store from WooCommerce to Shopify?+
Yes, along with Magento, OpenCart and Wix migrations. Products, customers and order history move across, and every old URL gets a 301 redirect. Customer passwords cannot be moved, so shoppers receive an invite to reactivate their accounts.
Do you write product descriptions, including in Gujarati?+
Yes, in English, Gujarati or both, covering size, material and delivery time. Gujarati copy is written by a native speaker.
Can you build a store that sells to Australia, the UK or the USA?+
Yes. We set up overseas gateways, GST, VAT or US sales tax, and currencies and shipping zones in Shopify Markets.
Do you maintain the store after launch?+
Yes. On Shopify this covers theme fixes, app checks, landing pages and seasonal sales; on WooCommerce it adds updates, backups and security monitoring. Plans are priced by store size.
Will I own the store and the customer data?+
Yes. The Shopify account or hosting, domain, gateway and all customer and order data are in your company's name. We use staff accounts you can remove, and custom theme code is handed over on final payment.