E-Commerce Development for Small Businesses | Jayasanka Dissanayake
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E-Commerce Store Setup

E-Commerce Websites That Help Small Businesses Sell Online

I build Shopify, WooCommerce, and ecommerce websites for small businesses that need a smoother buying journey, stronger trust signals, and a store that is ready to convert traffic into orders.

Live in 14 days
Mobile optimised
Secure payments
yourstore.com/products
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Today's Sales
£824
Visitors
1,204
45+
Stores Built
14d
Avg. Delivery
2.4%
Avg. Conversion Rate
340%
Avg. Revenue Growth
Sound Familiar?

Why Small Businesses Need Better E-Commerce Experiences

"I have no way to sell online — everything is through word of mouth."Word of mouth has a ceiling. An online store opens your business to thousands of potential customers who are already searching for what you sell, right now.

"My competitors are selling online and taking customers I could have."Every day without an online store is a day your competitors are capturing your market share. The gap only grows the longer you wait.

"I have an online store but it barely converts — people just leave."Having a store isn't enough. Poor design, slow load times, and confusing checkout flows silently kill sales. A well-built store converts 3–5x better.

"I don't know which platform to use — Shopify, WooCommerce, Squarespace?"The wrong platform costs you time and money to migrate later. I assess your specific business needs and recommend the right fit — so you build once and build right.

Platform Guide

Which Platform Is Right For You?

Every business is different. I'll recommend the right platform after understanding your goals — but here's a quick guide to each option.

Shopify
Best for product-heavy stores
Purpose-built for e-commerce with powerful inventory management
Scales seamlessly from 10 to 10,000+ products without performance issues
Built-in abandoned cart recovery, analytics, and marketing tools
→ I'll recommend the right one for you after a free discovery call
WooCommerce
Best for WordPress sites
Adds a fully featured store to any existing WordPress website seamlessly
Highly flexible with thousands of plugins for any custom requirement
No monthly platform fee — you own the software and your data entirely
→ I'll recommend the right one for you after a free discovery call
Squarespace
Best for services with light commerce
Stunningly designed templates ideal for service businesses and creatives
All-in-one: website, store, booking, and blogging on a single platform
Easiest to manage yourself — no technical knowledge needed post-launch
→ I'll recommend the right one for you after a free discovery call
What You Get

Everything Your E-Commerce Website Needs, Done for You

Custom Store Design
A professional storefront designed to match your brand — colours, fonts, imagery style, and layout — so your store looks nothing like a template.
Product Setup & Upload
Every product added with optimised titles, descriptions, categories, and images — properly structured to help search engines and convert browsers into buyers.
Payment Gateway Setup
Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay configured and tested — so your customers can pay however they prefer, on any device, without friction.
Mobile Optimisation
Over 70% of shoppers browse on mobile. Every element of your store is tested and refined on phones and tablets to ensure a seamless buying experience.
Speed & SEO Foundation
Image compression, page speed optimisation, meta titles, and schema markup — the technical foundations that help your store rank on Google from day one.
Launch Support & Training
A personalised walkthrough so you can manage products, process orders, and update content yourself — no ongoing reliance on a developer required.
The Process

Your Store Live in 14 Days — Step by Step

01
Discovery & Platform Choice
Day 1–2. We discuss your products, goals, and budget. I recommend the right platform and we agree on the design direction before any work begins.
02
Design & Development
Day 3–8. I build and design your storefront — homepage, product pages, collections, checkout flow, and all supporting pages.
03
Products & Payments
Day 9–12. Products are uploaded, payment gateways connected and tested, shipping rules configured, and the full checkout flow verified end-to-end.
04
Launch & Handover
Day 13–14. Final checks, store goes live, and I walk you through everything so you feel confident managing it from day one.
Transparent Pricing

Choose the Right Store Package

All prices in GBP. One-time payment — no recurring fees, no hidden costs.

Starter
Store Launch
£497
Perfect for businesses launching their first online store quickly and professionally on Shopify or Squarespace.
Up to 10 products uploaded
Shopify or Squarespace
Payment gateway setup
Mobile responsive design
Email capture integration
Ads setup & tracking
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Premium
Store + Growth Engine
£1,497
The full package — unlimited products, custom design, automated email flows, ads tracking, and 30 days of post-launch support.
Unlimited products uploaded
Everything in Growth
Automated email flows (welcome, abandoned cart)
Facebook & Google Ads setup
30-day post-launch support
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What Clients Say

Stores That Are Actually Selling

"Within the first month of launching our Shopify store, we had over 200 orders. Jayasanka built something that actually works — the checkout is seamless and customers keep coming back."

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Amara Patel
Founder, Bloom Boutique

"We sell plants online now — something I never thought possible for our type of business. The WooCommerce store Jayasanka built handles everything from orders to local delivery slots automatically."

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Thomas Eriksen
Owner, GreenLeaf Nursery

"I was worried about managing a store myself but the training session made it so simple. I update products, run discounts, and track orders completely on my own now. Best investment I've made."

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Sophie Marchetti
Founder, The Paper Thread
FAQ

Common Questions About E-Commerce Setup

It depends on your specific situation. Shopify is my top recommendation for product-focused retailers who want to scale — it's the most reliable e-commerce platform available. WooCommerce suits you if you already have WordPress and want flexibility. Squarespace is ideal if you're a service business selling a small number of products alongside your main offering. I'll recommend the right one during our free discovery call.
Most stores are live within 14 days of the project starting. The Starter package typically completes in 7–10 days. The Growth package takes 12–14 days. The Premium package including email automation and ads setup takes up to 18 days. Timelines depend on how quickly you provide product information, images, and feedback — I'll set clear expectations from the start.
No — that's the point. Every package includes a personalised training session covering how to add products, process orders, issue refunds, update content, and run discount codes. All three platforms have intuitive dashboards designed for non-technical users. Most clients manage their stores independently from day one with zero issues.
Yes. If you have an existing store that's underperforming — whether on Wix, Etsy, a poorly built Shopify theme, or anywhere else — I can migrate your products, customer data, and order history to a new platform. Migrations are priced individually based on the volume of data involved. Book a free audit call and I'll assess what's needed.
Your customers will be able to pay by credit and debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay — covering the payment preferences of over 95% of online shoppers. All payment gateways are PCI-compliant and fully encrypted. I handle the entire setup and testing process so that payments work perfectly before launch.

Ready to Launch an E-Commerce Website?

Book a free 20-minute discovery call. I'll audit your current situation and show you exactly what your store needs to succeed.