Custom WooCommerce and Shopify stores
Selling online should not take three months and a five-figure budget. We build custom online stores for Melbourne shops in 4 to 10 days. Each one is set up for Australian shoppers and ready for Google from day one. That is our e-commerce website design Melbourne service in one line.
You talk to Dalbir, the person who designs and builds your store. No account managers, no hand-offs, and the website is yours to keep.
500+ websitesDesigned and launched since 2015
5-star Google ratingSee our Google reviews
Live in 4 to 10 daysOnce we have your products
Yours to keepNo lock-in contract
Who it's for
Most ecommerce agencies in Melbourne chase big brands. Their builds often run 8 to 16 weeks, and the quote matches. That works for some businesses. However, it leaves a lot of good shops behind.
Our e-commerce website design Melbourne service is built for the rest. For example, we often work with:
A local shop that wants to sell beyond its suburb
A market stall or Instagram seller ready for a real store
A small brand stuck on a slow, clunky website
A business that sells by phone or email and wants online orders
A store owner who wants to update products without calling a developer
If that sounds like you, keep reading. On the other hand, if you run a large enterprise store with an ERP, a warehouse system and a dev team, we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
What's included
Every store we build is designed from scratch. We do not install a ready-made theme and swap the logo. Instead, we build in WordPress and WooCommerce with a page builder. As a result, you can edit your own pages later without touching code.
So what does ecommerce website development Melbourne businesses get from us? Here is what comes with your store:
A custom design
Matches your brand and your products.
Mobile-first layouts
Since most shoppers browse on their phones.
Product pages that sell
Clear photos, sizes, stock levels and reviews.
A short, simple checkout
Fewer steps and no forced sign-up.
Payments you choose
Such as Stripe, PayPal, Afterpay or Zip.
Shipping rules
For Australia Post, Sendle or flat rates.
Order and stock management
Run it all from your phone.
SEO set up properly
With product schema and clean URLs.
Google Analytics 4
See where your sales come from.
A live video call walkthrough
We show you how to add products and manage orders.
Need something WooCommerce cannot do on its own? For instance, a custom product builder or a live price calculator. In that case, we can build that part of the store in React.
Your store checklist
Plenty of templates are made for the US market. As a result, Australian store owners often find the gaps after launch. We set these up before your store goes live:
Linen tote bagNatural · Qty 1
$49.00Ceramic mugCharcoal · Qty 2
$56.00You can read the ACCC's guide to consumer guarantees and the ATO's guide to GST for the full rules. We build the store around them, but you stay responsible for your own business obligations.
Choosing a platform
Good ecommerce web design Melbourne shoppers trust starts with the right platform. We build on both, so we have no reason to push one over the other. Most of our stores run on WooCommerce. Still, Shopify is the better choice for some shops.
| Feature | WooCommerceMost of our stores | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Who owns it | You own the website and the data | Hosted by Shopify on a monthly plan |
| Monthly platform fee | No platform fee, just hosting | Monthly plan plus some app fees |
| Design freedom | Fully custom, built from scratch | Custom theme within Shopify's rules |
| Content and blogging | Very strong, great for SEO | Basic blog |
| Best for | Shops that want control, content and SEO | Shops that want everything in one place |
Not sure which one suits you? Tell us what you sell and how many products you have. After that, we will recommend one in plain English. You can also see our WordPress and Shopify web design page for more detail.
Search visibility
A beautiful store with no visitors does not sell. That is why search is part of every e-commerce website design Melbourne project we take on.
Each product gets product schema. This helps Google show price, stock and reviews in search results. You can read Google's guide to product structured data.
We connect your store to Google Merchant Center, so your products can appear in Google Shopping.
We write clear category pages that answer real buyer questions, such as sizes, materials and delivery times.
AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude now recommend products too. For this reason, we keep your product names, descriptions and business details clear and consistent everywhere they appear. That is the starting point. To keep sales growing after launch, see the next section.
After launch
A new store is the start. The real work is bringing the right buyers to it, month after month. So once your store is live, we can help you grow sales with organic traffic, paid traffic or both.
We improve your product and category pages, fix technical issues and build the content buyers search for. Our ecommerce SEO clients see an average 60 to 70% increase in organic traffic.
More shoppers now ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude what to buy. We work on AI search optimisation (often called AIO, GEO or AEO), so your store has a better chance of being named in those answers.
We plan and run your organic posts and paid ads on Facebook and Instagram, so new customers see your products.
If you want faster sales while SEO builds, we set up paid campaigns that send shoppers straight to your best products.
We will never promise rankings or a set number of sales, because no honest agency can. Instead, we show you what is working and what we will do next.
Search, social media and AI tools change fast. That is why we keep you informed. For example, when Google changes how products show in search, or a new AI shopping feature arrives, we tell you what it means for your store. Then we explain, in plain English, what we plan to do next and why.
Store migrations
Already selling on Wix, Squarespace, an old WooCommerce site or Shopify? We can move you across. Moving a store is where many shops lose traffic. So here is how we protect yours:
Map every URL
Before launch, we map every old product and page URL to its new home.
Set up 301 redirects
So Google and your customers land in the right place.
Move your data
Products, customers and order history, where the platform allows it.
Watch Search Console
After launch, we watch for errors and fix them quickly.
Our process
Most of our stores go live within 4 to 10 days once we have your products and content. We can usually start within 24 hours of you saying yes.
Free audit and quote
We look at your current site or idea and send a clear quote.
Plan
We agree on pages, products, payments and shipping in one short call.
Design
You see the homepage and product page design first, then give feedback.
Build
We build the full store, add your products and connect payments.
Test
We test checkout, emails, mobile layouts and speed before launch.
Launch and training
We go live, submit your sitemap to Google and walk you through your store on a video call.
For most stores. Larger stores with hundreds of products or custom features take longer. If so, we will tell you the real timeline up front.
Our work
An online store for Punjabi and Sikh turbans and accessories, from pagri and dumalla to phulkari and kurta pajama. Shoppers browse by category and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay through Stripe, with Australia-wide delivery. The site also takes bookings for turban tying at weddings.
Visit a1turbans.com.au ↗
A website for a pencil artist, storyteller and poet. Visitors can explore the gallery, buy original artwork and merchandise, and get in touch about family portraits and tributes.
Visit rajimussavar.com ↗You can see more of our work on our web design portfolio.
Why iOnethink
Looking for ecommerce web designers Melbourne businesses can actually talk to? We are upfront about who we are. iOnethink is founder-led, and our team works from Punjab, India. We have built websites since 2015, with more than 500 sites designed and launched. In addition, you can reach us directly by email or WhatsApp.
Because our team is in India, our costs are lower than most Melbourne agencies. Our quality, however, is not. Here is how we compare as an ecommerce web design agency:
| Comparison | iOnethink | A typical larger agency |
|---|---|---|
| Who you talk to | The founder who builds your store | An account manager |
| Time to go live | 4 to 10 days for most stores | Often 8 to 16 weeks |
| Start date | Usually within 24 hours | After a discovery phase |
| Design | Custom, built from scratch | Varies, often a theme |
| Ownership | Your store, your data, no lock-in | Check the contract |
On top of that, we share simple tips on running your store, from product photos to email follow-ups. In other words, our help does not stop at launch. If you also need a wider site, see our web design Melbourne service, our small business web design packages or our NDIS website design. You can also learn more about us.
FAQs
It depends on your number of products, payment and shipping options, and any custom features. Send us a short brief and we will send you a free, clear quote.
Most of our stores go live in 4 to 10 days once we have your products and content. Larger stores or custom features take longer, and we tell you that up front.
WooCommerce suits shops that want full ownership, custom design and strong SEO. Shopify suits shops that want hosting and apps in one monthly plan. We build on both.
No. Every store is designed and built from scratch in WordPress and WooCommerce with a page builder, so it fits your brand and you can edit it later.
Yes. After launch, we guide you on a live video call and show you how to add products, update stock and manage orders.
Yes. We can add the payment options that suit your customers, including buy now pay later.
Yes. We move your products and pages, set up 301 redirects and check Search Console after launch, so you keep your rankings and sales.
No. We build online stores for businesses across Australia. Our team is based in India, and you can reach us by email or WhatsApp.
Yes. We offer SEO, AI SEO for tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, and social media marketing with organic and paid campaigns. We also keep you updated on changes that affect your store and tell you what we will do next.
You do. The website, domain, content and customer data are yours, with no lock-in contract.
We check your current store's speed, mobile layout, checkout, SEO and tracking. Then we send you a short list of what to fix first. There is no obligation to work with us.
Start small
Choosing an ecommerce web design agency is a big decision. So start small, with a free audit.
Ready to start your e-commerce website design Melbourne project? Send us your store link, or tell us what you want to sell. Then we will reply with a free audit or a clear quote. In short, there is no cost and no obligation.
