Websites and online shops
Websites and online shops that win you customers. We help you pick the right platform, then design, build, host and grow it, all under one roof.
Special offer
3 months free hosting
When we build and host your new WordPress website. T&C apply
We build on the platforms we know inside out, and we’ll recommend the one that fits your business, not the one that’s easiest for us.
Business sites and WooCommerce
Flexible websites you own and can edit yourself, from a simple business site to a full WooCommerce shop.
Growing online shops
A simple, reliable platform for shops that want to sell more without worrying about the technical side.
Larger retailers
An enterprise ecommerce platform built for profit, with stock, orders and multi-channel selling in one place.
Large and complex catalogues
A powerful open-source platform for big ranges, B2B pricing and complex selling rules.
Design-led marketing sites
Pixel-perfect sites with smooth animation, easy for your marketing team to update.
Fast, custom builds
A custom front end built with Next.js, powered by a CMS such as Contentful. Very fast and fully flexible.
A quick guide. We’ll talk it through properly on your free call.
| WordPress | Shopify | IRP Commerce | Magento | Webflow | Headless | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Business websites and small to mid-size shops | Growing online shops | Established retailers with larger ranges | Large catalogues and B2B | Design-led marketing sites | High-traffic, custom experiences |
| Editing it yourself | Easy with Elementor | Easy | Full back office | Admin panel, layout changes need a developer | Easy visual editor | Through the CMS |
| Selling online | With WooCommerce | Built in | Built in, multi-channel | Built in, very advanced | Basic, for small ranges | Connects to Shopify or another engine |
| Running costs | Hosting and any paid plugins | Monthly Shopify plan plus apps | Monthly platform licence | Hosting and development, licence for Adobe Commerce | Monthly Webflow plan | Hosting plus CMS plan |
| Flexibility | Very high | Good, within Shopify's rules | High, for retail | Very high | High for design, limited for features | Highest |
Designs built around your brand and your customers, so visitors know what to do next.
Clean, fast builds that work on every device, plus custom features when you need them.
Page structure, speed and keywords planned from day one, so Google can find you.
Fast, secure UK hosting managed by us, so there’s one number to call.
Updates, backups and security checks, plus help when something needs changing.
We show you how to update your site, so small changes never need a developer.
We work across several platforms, so we recommend what fits you.
We do SEO, ads and email, so your site is built to bring in customers.
Design, build, hosting and support in one place.
Based in Colchester, working with businesses across the UK.
Most websites go live in 6 to 8 weeks from the start of work.
Your goals, customers and the right platform.
Week 1
Page designs for you to review and approve.
Weeks 2 to 3
Development, content and SEO set-up.
Weeks 4 to 6
Testing, go-live and training.
Week 7
Hosting, support and marketing to keep it working.
Ongoing
WordPress
New wordpress website, enhanced content, SEO-Friendly Architecture, Intuitive drag-and-drop builders
Shopify
Improved customer experience, enhanced product imagery, easy checkout, connected to main website and all major selling channels
IRP Commerce
A proven eCommerce Operating System with the Products, Integrations & Apps for Global Success, first party data reporting, selling to 140 countries.
From £1500
A professional WordPress site built to bring in enquiries.
From £3500
A WooCommerce or Shopify shop, ready to sell from day one.
Let's talk
IRP Commerce and larger builds, priced to your requirements.
It depends on what you sell, how big your range is and how much you want to manage yourself. WordPress suits most business websites, Webflow suits design-led sites, Shopify suits many growing shops, and IRP Commerce or Magento suit larger retailers. Headless is for businesses that need maximum speed and flexibility. We’ll recommend one on your free call.
Business websites start from £1500 and online shops from £3500. You’ll get a fixed quote before any work starts.
Most websites take 4 to [8 weeks from the start of work. Larger shops and custom builds can take longer.
Yes. Every site comes with training, so you can change text, images and products without a developer.
Yes. We can redesign your current site or move it to a better platform, keeping your Google rankings safe.
Yes. We’re based in Colchester and work with businesses across the UK and Ireland.
Local and want to meet in person? See our website development in Colchester page.
Tell us about your business and we’ll recommend a platform, a timeline and a fixed price. No hard sell.
Or call 0333 772 9241
or email info@focusecommerce.co.uk