WooCommerce or Shopify — which is better for my business?
WooCommerce is better if you want no monthly platform fee, full control over your code and data, and lower long-term running costs, and you are comfortable with hosting being managed for you. Shopify is better if you want everything handled automatically, faster setup, and predictable monthly costs. For most small Pakistani businesses selling locally, WooCommerce works out cheaper over time. For fast-growing or dropshipping stores, Shopify is usually simpler.
How much does an e-commerce website cost in Pakistan?
Development at Webeez Digital starts at PKR 65,000 for a starter store and PKR 120,000 for a full business store with courier and payment integration. Running costs depend on the platform: Shopify charges a subscription starting around $25 per month, while WooCommerce has no platform fee but requires hosting from around PKR 3,000 to 8,000 per month.
How long does it take to build an online store?
A starter store with up to 25 products takes 7 to 10 working days. A full business store with custom design, multiple payment gateways, and courier integration takes 20 to 25 working days. Timelines start once the advance is paid and product content has been provided.
Can I accept Cash on Delivery on my store?
Yes. Cash on Delivery is still the most used payment method in Pakistan and we configure it on every store that needs it, including order verification steps to reduce fake orders and COD reconciliation so you can track which orders have actually been paid.
Which payment methods can I offer my customers?
JazzCash, EasyPaisa, bank card payments through HBL, Bank Alfalah, Meezan, UBL, MCB, and Allied Bank, Cash on Delivery, and international gateways if you sell abroad. We set up and test each one before launch.
Can you connect my store to TCS or Leopards?
Yes. We integrate TCS, Leopards, M&P, Trax, and PostEx so orders move from your store into the courier system automatically, with tracking numbers sent back to your customers.
Can you move my existing store to a different platform?
Yes. We migrate between WooCommerce, Shopify, Wix, Magento, and custom platforms, transferring products, variants, images, customers, and order history, and setting up URL redirects so your existing Google rankings are not lost.
Will my online store show up on Google?
Every store we build includes SEO setup — optimised product and category pages, schema markup, image alt text, clean URLs, and Google Search Console submission. Ranking for competitive product terms takes three to six months and usually needs ongoing SEO work, which we offer separately.
Can I manage the store myself after handover?
Yes. Both WooCommerce and Shopify are designed to be managed without a developer. We hand over full admin access and record a walkthrough showing you how to add products, process orders, and update content.
Do you provide support after launch?
Every store includes 30 days of free support covering bugs and technical issues from our work. Ongoing maintenance, product uploads, and store management are available under a separate monthly arrangement.