We build online stores that convert visitors into customers. From Shopify and WooCommerce to fully custom ecommerce platforms, 5labs creates high-performing, secure, and scalable online stores with seamless payment processing, inventory management, and order fulfilment. Based in Edinburgh, we help businesses across the UK sell online with confidence.
Selling online requires more than a product catalogue and a checkout page. At 5labs, we build ecommerce experiences that are designed to drive sales, reduce cart abandonment, and scale with your business. Our Edinburgh-based team specialises in Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom ecommerce development tailored to your industry and audience.
We handle every aspect of your online store: custom theme design, payment gateway integration (Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay), inventory management, shipping configuration, tax calculations, and order fulfilment workflows. Every store we build is mobile-optimised, fast-loading, and secure.
Want to drive more traffic to your store? Our SEO services and Google Ads management can boost your visibility. Need a mobile shopping app? Explore our mobile app development services. For advanced product recommendations and personalisation, check out our AI development capabilities.
Everything you need to sell online successfully
Custom Shopify themes, app integrations, and store configuration. We build Shopify stores that look premium and are easy to manage, from single-product shops to large catalogues with thousands of SKUs.
Full WooCommerce store development on WordPress. Custom themes, plugin development, payment integration, and performance optimisation. Ideal for businesses that want full control over their platform.
For businesses with unique requirements, we build fully custom ecommerce solutions from the ground up. Tailored checkout flows, bespoke pricing logic, B2B portals, and marketplace functionality.
We integrate all major payment providers including Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, and bank transfers. Secure, PCI-compliant checkout that your customers trust.
Automated inventory tracking, low-stock alerts, order processing workflows, and integration with fulfilment services. Keep your operations running smoothly as your sales grow.
We design checkout flows, product pages, and user journeys specifically to maximise conversions. A/B testing, analytics integration, and data-driven design decisions that increase your revenue.
A structured approach to launching your online store
We research your market, competitors, target customers, and product catalogue. This phase defines your platform choice, feature set, and the overall store architecture.
Custom storefront design that reflects your brand and guides users toward purchase. Product pages, category layouts, cart design, and checkout flow, all optimised for conversions.
We build your store, integrate payment gateways, configure shipping rules, set up tax calculations, and connect inventory management. Every feature is tested thoroughly.
We help you upload products, write descriptions, organise categories, and configure variants. Your store launches with polished, complete content ready for customers.
End-to-end testing of the purchase flow, payment processing, email notifications, mobile responsiveness, and performance. We simulate real orders to ensure everything works perfectly.
We launch your store, set up analytics and conversion tracking, and provide training so you can manage orders and content independently. Ongoing support available post-launch.
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Common questions about our ecommerce development services
Ecommerce website costs vary based on platform, complexity, and features. A Shopify or WooCommerce store typically starts from around £3,000 to £8,000. Custom ecommerce platforms with bespoke features, B2B functionality, or marketplace capabilities can range from £15,000 to £50,000+. We provide a detailed quote after understanding your specific needs.
Shopify is ideal for businesses that want a hosted, easy-to-manage platform with minimal technical overhead. WooCommerce is best for those who want full control, extensive customisation, and the flexibility of WordPress. We assess your requirements, budget, and long-term goals to recommend the right platform for you.
Yes. We handle full ecommerce migrations, including products, customers, orders, reviews, and SEO data. Whether you are moving from Magento to Shopify, from a custom platform to WooCommerce, or between any other systems, we ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your sales.
A standard Shopify or WooCommerce store typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. More complex projects with custom features, large product catalogues, or integrations with ERP and warehouse systems can take 8 to 16 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline during the discovery phase.
Yes. We integrate all major payment providers including Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, and direct bank transfers. All payment integrations are PCI-compliant and thoroughly tested to ensure secure, reliable checkout for your customers.
Absolutely. Every store we build follows ecommerce SEO best practices, including optimised product pages, clean URL structures, schema markup, fast page speeds, and proper site architecture. For ongoing SEO campaigns, we offer dedicated ecommerce SEO services as part of our broader SEO offering.
Yes. We provide ongoing support packages that include platform updates, security patches, performance monitoring, product uploads, and feature enhancements. Many of our clients also rely on us for seasonal updates, sale configuration, and ongoing conversion optimisation.
Yes. We develop B2B ecommerce platforms with features like tiered pricing, customer-specific catalogues, bulk ordering, trade account applications, credit terms, and integration with accounting and ERP systems. Our custom ecommerce solutions are well-suited to complex B2B requirements.
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