How long does it take to develop an eCommerce website?

A basic Shopify store developed by Spiral Scout can launch in 4–8 weeks, while custom eCommerce solutions or headless builds may take 3–6 months, depending on complexity. • Development process ensures reliable delivery timelines without compromising quality. • We work closely with your team to adapt timelines to the project’s scope and business goals.

Which eCommerce platform is best for my business?

The best eCommerce platform depends on your needs. Spiral Scout helps businesses evaluate and implement: • Shopify: Easy-to-use and quick to launch. • Magento and BigCommerce: More advanced customization and scalability. • Headless commerce solutions: Ideal for enterprise brands needing flexibility and control. We ensure the platform you choose is built for growth and integrated with your existing systems.

How much does it cost to build an e-commerce website?

Pricing for website development: • Website Design: from 500 to 50,000 (depending on the number of pages if you want responsive design (desktop, tablet, and mobile design), if you are using a theme out of the box, how many unique videos, images or motion graphics you need to be created, etc.) • Development of the necessary functionality, features & 3rd party plugins that can be used within the designs, including frontend, backend, testing, and DevOps help: 0 to 300,000 • Website Hosting: 20 to 500 • Content Copywriting: 50 to 2,000/month • SEO: 750 – 5,000/month • Payment Processing Charges: 10 to 100 • Business Analysis Help (pulling business requirements, as a product discovery service): 2,000-10,000 • Quality Assurance Testing: Part of website development above, but a good rule of thumb is about 25-35% of the total development hours should be added for QA software testing. • Monthly Support and Maintenance (no new feature development): 300 – 3,000/month • 3rd Party Costs (shipping, warehouse, inventory): Will vary • Optimization Testing: 0-10,000

Can you integrate the new eCommerce solution into my existing one?

Yes. Spiral Scout specializes in seamless eCommerce platform integrations, including: • Inventory management systems • CRM tools • Payment gateways and third-party apps We ensure smooth transitions so you can upgrade your platform without disrupting business operations.

What are some of the reasons that clients choose Spiral Scout for eCommerce development?

Clients choose Spiral Scout as an eCommerce software development partner because we: • Design websites focused on maximizing conversions and sales • Build mobile-first, responsive platforms for all devices • 15+ years of expertise in enterprise eCommerce and custom integrations We consistently deliver high-performing websites for startups and enterprise brands.

Why partner with Spiral Scout for Shopify Plus development?

Spiral Scout is a certified Shopify Partner and award-winning Shopify development agency. We help businesses: • Build and customize Shopify Plus storefronts • Integrate ERP, CRM, and advanced third-party solutions • Optimize for scalability, speed, and profitability Our deep knowledge of Shopify Plus ensures future-proof solutions tailored to your business.

What AI solutions for eCommerce can you integrate?

Spiral Scout integrates AI solutions including: • Real-time recommendation engines • Dynamic pricing algorithms • AI chatbots and customer support tools Our integrations help increase average order value and user engagement.

What are common AI use cases in eCommerce?

Spiral Scout helps brands apply AI for: • Personalized product discovery and marketing • Fraud detection and demand forecasting • Automated support and customer retention These use cases reduce costs while driving revenue growth.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

E-Commerce Development That Sells More

Your online store isn’t just a website—it’s your digital storefront, sales engine, and customer experience hub all in one. At Spiral Scout, we build high-performing, conversion-optimized eCommerce solutions that turn traffic into customers and customers into loyal fans.

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E-commerce Development
KEY FEATURES

Our developers have over 15 years expertise in building modern, user-friendly solutions to power your online store and encourage business growth and expansion.

Shopify Development & Customization

UX Design, UI Design
& Branding

Custom E-commerce Development

Progressive Web App Development

Custom Checkout Flows

Sales Channels

Headless
E-commerce Solutions

Multi-Channel Integration

our process

Understand Your Business Needs

We start with a discovery session to learn about your goals, customer base, and technical requirements. This step helps us define the best approach to deliver a tailored e-commerce solution that aligns with your vision.

Build Your E-Commerce Platform

Using our expertise in custom web development, we create a scalable and engaging online platform. Whether it’s integrating with platforms like Shopify, or a fully custom solution, we ensure your site is optimized for conversions and a seamless user experience.

Launch, Optimize, and Support

Once your store is live, we provide continuous support and enhancements. Our team fine-tunes the performance, analyzes customer behavior, and implements updates to keep your eCommerce business thriving in a competitive market.

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E-Commerce development technologies we use

E-commerce platforms
- Shopify
- Magento
- BigCommerce
- WooCommerce
DATABASES
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
Programming languages and frameworks
- Java
- Node.js
- JavaScript
- Python
- Ruby
- PHP
- React
- Angular
- Vue.js
- Laravel
- HTML5
- CSS3
Infrastructure
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- Docker
- GitHub
- Gitlab CI/CD
- Jenkins
- Google Cloud
- Terraform
- Elasticsearch
- Firebase
- Temporal
- Retool
- Cloudflare
Monitoring & Analytics
- Datadog
- Sentry
- Prometheus
- Zabbix
- Google
  Analytics
- Metabase
- Tableau
- Grafana
AI & Machine Learning
- Wippy.ai
- Claude
- Co-pilot
- Midjourney
- ChatGPT
- Semantic
  Kernel
- CrewAI
- Autogen
- Gemini
- Dify
- Llama.cpp
- DeepSeek

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Real Success, Real Stories

As one of the high quality, custom e-commerce and Shopify Plus agencies in the US, Spiral Scout has found a niche specializing in innovative eCommerce development solutions that leverage open-source as well as popular platforms to help businesses attract more customers and increase their online revenue.

Shopify Plus Redesign & Booking System for Made Man Barbershop

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Supercharging Shopify and launching a national brand

SHOPIFY WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, QA, BA, MARKETING
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Optimizing sales efficiency with a CPQ system for Alaska Rubber Group

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Building the world’s largest library of eLearning assets

Digital Asset Management Systems
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Custom Shopify Theme Development for Smart Home Systems – Brilliant Tech

SHOPIFY DEVELOPMENT, QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Elevating a luxury kitchenware brand with a Shopify Plus redesign

WEBSITE REDESIGN | UX IMPROVEMENT | BRAND FOCUS
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Enabling fast payments with an online scan-and-go platform

E-COMMERCE PAYMENT APP AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Redesigning & optimizing the world’s leading AI marketplace

WEB DESIGN, WEB DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND PARDOT SUPPORT
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Photography marketplace software

DAM and eCommerce platform
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Building a scalable digital asset management system for a leading photography agency

DAM and eCommerce platform
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Why Brands Choose Spiral Scout for E-Commerce Development

Unlock your online store’s potential with custom solutions that drive sales, enhance user experience, and grow your business.

Launch Faster, Sell Sooner

Speed matters in e-commerce. Whether you’re migrating platforms or launching from scratch, we get your store live quickly without cutting corners. With optimized inventory management, payment processing, and fulfillment systems in place, you’re ready to start selling from day one.

A Store That Feels Like Your Brand, Not a Template

Your e-commerce store should be as unique as your business. We design custom storefronts that reflect your identity, build trust, and drive engagement. Whether on Shopify, Magento, or a headless architecture, we craft high-converting, visually stunning digital experiences that set you apart.

Seamless Multi-Channel Selling

Sell anywhere, effortlessly. We integrate your store with marketplaces, social platforms, and POS systems, keeping your inventory, orders, and customer data in perfect sync. With headless commerce and API-driven architecture, your products are available wherever your customers shop—without added complexity.

Scalable for What’s Next

Your store should grow as fast as your business. We build e-commerce platforms that handle high traffic, large catalogs, and surging demand without slowing down. With a future-proof architecture, you’ll never have to worry about outgrowing your tech stack.

Faster, Smarter Shopping with AI & Automation

AI-driven personalization boosts conversions by recommending the right products at the right time. Automated pricing, real-time stock updates, and dynamic checkout flows eliminate friction and maximize revenue.

Continuous Optimization & Support

E-commerce doesn’t stop at launch. We provide ongoing maintenance, real-time performance tracking, and conversion optimization so your store stays ahead of customer expectations and market trends.

Benefits of working with us

Experience the advantage of partnering with a team that prioritizes your business goals, and crafting custom e-commerce solutions.

E-Commerce Specialists Who Deliver Results

With over 15 years of experience and 98+ successful e-commerce projects, we build solutions that don’t just look good—they drive conversions, streamline operations, and create seamless shopping experiences. From Shopify Plus to headless commerce, we craft platforms designed to sell more, faster.

Built for Your Customers, Optimized for Growth

Your customers expect effortless shopping. We create e-commerce experiences that prioritize ease of use, fast checkouts, and frictionless navigation. By integrating one-click payments, AI-powered recommendations, and omnichannel selling, we ensure your store converts visitors into loyal buyers.

Full Visibility & No Guesswork

You’re never in the dark. We provide real-time progress updates, detailed milestones, and clear reporting, so you always know how your project is tracking. With over 325,000+ engineering hours invested, we’ve fine-tuned a process that ensures efficiency without surprises.

More Than a Store—A Fully Equipped Team

Need help post-launch? We don’t just hand off your store and disappear. We train your team, provide admin tools, and offer ongoing support so you can confidently manage your store and continue scaling.

They performed pixel-perfect execution and kept their promises around budgets and timelines.

Gaurav Hardikar

Brilliant Tech, VP of Product
A long partnership with Spiral Scout has brought in sizable revenue and several industry awards.

Rich Vass

eLearning Brothers, Director of Custom Solutions Strategies
They find the best solution for the problem instead of just finding the easiest way to solve the problem.

Drew Altizer

Drew Altizer Photography, Owner
Spiral Scout really knows the Shopify ecosystem and keeps their promises regarding the project’s scope and delivery.

Chip Malt

Made In Cookware, CEO
We’ve kept the same team size, while reducing costs by about a fifth of what our previous local full-time team had been operating at.

Geoff Beckstrom

Consens.us, VP of Operations
The overall experience has been great and highly recommend.

Matthew Droessler

Framed and Matted, Co-Founder

E-Commerce That Works—Today & Tomorrow

John Griffin

Co-Founder, CEO

Anton “JD” Titov

Co-Founder, CTO

Your questions, answered

A basic Shopify store developed by Spiral Scout can launch in 4–8 weeks, while custom eCommerce solutions or headless builds may take 3–6 months, depending on complexity.

Development process ensures reliable delivery timelines without compromising quality.
We work closely with your team to adapt timelines to the project’s scope and business goals.

The best eCommerce platform depends on your needs. Spiral Scout helps businesses evaluate and implement:

Shopify: Easy-to-use and quick to launch.
Magento and BigCommerce: More advanced customization and scalability.
Headless commerce solutions: Ideal for enterprise brands needing flexibility and control.

We ensure the platform you choose is built for growth and integrated with your existing systems.

Pricing for website development:

Website Design: from 500 to 50,000 (depending on the number of pages if you want responsive design (desktop, tablet, and mobile design), if you are using a theme out of the box, how many unique videos, images or motion graphics you need to be created, etc.)
Development of the necessary functionality, features & 3rd party plugins that can be used within the designs, including frontend, backend, testing, and DevOps help: 0 to 300,000
Website Hosting: 20 to 500
Content Copywriting: 50 to 2,000/month
SEO: 750 – 5,000/month
Payment Processing Charges: 10 to 100
Business Analysis Help (pulling business requirements, as a product discovery service): 2,000-10,000
Quality Assurance Testing: Part of website development above, but a good rule of thumb is about 25-35% of the total development hours should be added for QA software testing.
Monthly Support and Maintenance (no new feature development): 300 – 3,000/month
3rd Party Costs (shipping, warehouse, inventory): Will vary
Optimization Testing: 0-10,000

Yes. Spiral Scout specializes in seamless eCommerce platform integrations, including:

Inventory management systems
CRM tools
Payment gateways and third-party apps

We ensure smooth transitions so you can upgrade your platform without disrupting business operations.

Absolutely! SEO is a key part of website development services. We can optimize your website for search engines by focusing on fast load times, mobile-friendly designs, structured product pages, and keyword research. Our goal is to ensure your online store ranks higher in search results and attracts more customers.

E-commerce platforms provide the unification of main business processes, due to which businesses get complete visibility across their company and, in the end, meet their customers’ expectations. Due to individual platform development, you will be able to get a custom e-commerce platform with an intuitive UI that suits changing business needs.

Spiral Scout guides you in choosing the right eCommerce platform based on your needs:

Shopify/Shopify Plus is a user-friendly and hosted platform that is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses. It offers a wide range of themes and templates, making it easy to set up a professional-looking online store quickly. If your enterprise-level business demands a scalable, secure, and feature-rich solution, Shopify Plus is an advanced and fully hosted solution designed specifically for high-growth businesses.
WooCommerce is a popular e-commerce plugin for WordPress, making it an excellent choice if you already have a WordPress website. It provides extensive customization options and flexibility, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes.
Magento is a robust and feature-rich platform suitable for larger businesses with complex needs. It offers scalability, extensive customization options, and a vast array of third-party extensions.
BigCommerce is a powerful hosted solution that caters to businesses of all sizes. It offers a range of built-in features, seamless integrations, and robust SEO capabilities.

Our goal is to build on a platform that supports your growth strategy.

Clients choose Spiral Scout as an eCommerce software development partner because we:

Design websites focused on maximizing conversions and sales
Build mobile-first, responsive platforms for all devices
15+ years of expertise in enterprise eCommerce and custom integrations

We consistently deliver high-performing websites for startups and enterprise brands.

The essential elements that make the website stand out:

Intuitive and easy-to-use navigation.
Strong trust signals, including secure browsing and policies.
Responsive, mobile-friendly design.
Engaging product videos and visuals.
Advanced and efficient search functionality.
Genuine customer reviews and ratings.
Secure and diverse payment options.
Simple and streamlined checkout process.
A user-friendly shopping cart experience.

Spiral Scout is a certified Shopify Partner and award-winning Shopify development agency. We help businesses:

Build and customize Shopify Plus storefronts
Integrate ERP, CRM, and advanced third-party solutions
Optimize for scalability, speed, and profitability

Our deep knowledge of Shopify Plus ensures future-proof solutions tailored to your business.

AI tools for eCommerce help you personalize product recommendations, optimize pricing, and automate customer support – boosting conversions and cutting manual effort.

Spiral Scout integrates AI solutions including: