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Ecommerce Website Development Company in Chennai for Shopify, WooCommerce and Custom Stores
We build stores on: 
Shopify
Digital BizStar is an ecommerce website development company in Chennai. We design and build online stores on Shopify, WooCommerce or a custom stack, set up UPI, card and cash on delivery checkout, connect shipping, and plan how the first customers will find you. The store, domain, hosting and payment account are in your name.
Brands that trust Digital BizStar
Four things we put in writing before any design starts
We do not show sales figures we have not earned for you. What we can promise is how the store is built and handed over.
Platforms we build on
Shopify, WooCommerce and custom builds, chosen for your catalogue and not for our convenience.
Store in your name
Domain, hosting, payment gateway and admin logins belong to your company.
Steps from brief to launch
Scope, design, build, checkout test, launch and a handover day, each with a sign-off.
Named developer on your store
The person who builds your store is the person who answers your questions.
What is ecommerce website development?
Ecommerce website development is the design and building of an online store that can show products, take payment and send orders to you. It covers the storefront and product pages, the cart and checkout, the payment gateway, shipping and tax settings, the admin area where you manage orders, and the speed and search setup that decide whether anyone finds the store.
As an ecommerce website development company in Chennai, and part of a digital marketing agency in Chennai, we do this as one job, with the same team that runs SEO and ads, so the store is built to be found and not only to look good.
Shopify, WooCommerce or custom?
Shopify is the quickest way to start and the easiest to manage. WooCommerce gives you the most control and suits large catalogues, but you look after hosting and updates. A custom build suits rules the platforms cannot handle, and costs the most.
The comparison table below shows the trade-offs. We tell you plainly if a cheaper option does the job.
Ecommerce website design Chennai businesses ask for, from first product to first order
Pick a part to see what we build and what you get.
Shopify store development
Founders and brands who want to start selling soon and prefer the platform to handle hosting and security
Shopify suits you when you want to launch quickly and manage orders without touching code. You pay the platform a monthly fee and transaction fees, so we show the full running cost before you choose. For the build that sits behind it, see our website development page.
- Store set up on your own Shopify account, not ours
- Theme customised for your brand and for fast mobile loading
- Products, collections, GST settings and shipping rules entered and tested
- Checkout tested with UPI, cards and cash on delivery before launch
Best for
Small and mid-sized catalogues, D2C brands and teams without a developer
Formats
Theme setup and customisation, product import, apps, payment and shipping setup
Who you reach
Founders and brands who want to start selling soon and prefer the platform to handle hosting and security
WooCommerce store development
Businesses that want full control of their store, their data and their hosting
WooCommerce gives you the most control and no platform sales fee, but you take on hosting, updates and security, which we can look after for you. It pairs well with SEO because you own every page. See our SEO services.
- Built on WordPress, which is also what we use for our own site
- Fast hosting chosen for your catalogue size, with backups and security
- Product filters, variations and bulk pricing where you need them
- You hold the admin login, the hosting account and the code
Best for
Large catalogues, B2B and wholesale pricing, and teams already on WordPress
Formats
WordPress with WooCommerce, custom product pages, plugins, hosting setup, speed work
Who you reach
Businesses that want full control of their store, their data and their hosting
Custom ecommerce development
Businesses with rules that standard platforms cannot handle
A custom build costs more and takes longer, so we first check whether Shopify or WooCommerce can do the job. If they can, we say so. If they cannot, we write the scope together and build in stages you can approve.
- A written scope listing each feature before any code is written
- Links to your stock, accounting or CRM system where needed
- Admin screens built around how your team works
- Full source code handed over at the end
Best for
Multi-vendor marketplaces, complex pricing, and stores that must connect to your own systems
Formats
Custom storefronts, ERP and CRM links, marketplaces, subscriptions
Who you reach
Businesses with rules that standard platforms cannot handle
Payment gateway and shipping setup
Every customer at checkout, and your team packing and sending orders
Most abandoned carts are lost at checkout, so we test it as a customer would, on a phone. The gateway account stays in your company name, and its fees go straight to you, not through us.
- Gateway account connected and every payment method tested with a small real order
- Cash on delivery rules, pin-code limits and fees set up
- Courier and shipping rates added by weight or area
- GST invoices and order emails checked for correct details
Best for
Any store that sells in India, and stores that also ship abroad
Formats
UPI, cards, netbanking, wallets, cash on delivery, courier links, GST invoices
Who you reach
Every customer at checkout, and your team packing and sending orders
Launch plan and store marketing
Shoppers who search for your products, and the ones who visited and left
A store with no traffic earns nothing, so we plan the first 90 days of marketing before launch. Our PPC and analytics teams run the ads and the reports.
- Product and category pages written to be found in search
- Product feed prepared for Google and Meta ads
- Purchase tracking set up so ad spend is counted against orders
- A simple abandoned-cart and order-update flow
Best for
Stores that want orders after launch, not only a good-looking site
Formats
Product SEO, Google Shopping feed, Meta catalogue ads, email and WhatsApp follow-up
Who you reach
Shoppers who search for your products, and the ones who visited and left
Shopify, WooCommerce and custom: how they compare
There is no best platform, only the best fit for what you sell and who will run the store. This table shows the trade-offs.
| Platform | Best for | What you pay besides the build | Main limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | A fast launch, small and mid-sized catalogues, owners who do not want to manage servers | A monthly plan fee, payment fees, GST and any paid apps | Less control of checkout and of how your data is stored |
| WooCommerce | Large catalogues, B2B pricing, stores that already run on WordPress | Hosting, premium plugins and upkeep, but no platform fee on sales | You or your developer must keep it updated, fast and secure |
| Custom build | Marketplaces, complex rules and links to your own systems | Hosting and ongoing development time | Highest cost and longest build, and it needs a developer for changes |
We build on all three and do not earn extra from any platform. If one of the first two fits, we will say so before suggesting a custom build.
Where we start, by what you sell
The right first build depends on your catalogue and your team. This table shows where we begin.
| What you sell | We would start with | What we check first |
|---|---|---|
| Under 50 products, selling to individuals | Shopify or a lean WooCommerce store | Whether you can manage orders yourself each day |
| Hundreds of products with many variations | WooCommerce on fast hosting, or custom | Search, filters and page speed with the full catalogue loaded |
| Wholesale or business customers | WooCommerce or custom with login and quantity pricing | How pricing and credit terms work for each buyer |
| Selling across India and abroad | Shopify, or WooCommerce with an international gateway | Which payment methods and shipping rates each country needs |
| A marketplace with many sellers | A custom build, scoped in stages | Seller sign-up, payouts and who handles returns |
If you already have a store, we can review it first. Moving platforms is possible, and we plan the redirects so search rankings are not lost.
What every store we build must pass before it goes live
A store can look finished and still lose orders at checkout. We test these parts on a real phone before launch.
| Part of the store | What it includes | How we check it |
|---|---|---|
| Checkout and payment | UPI, cards, netbanking and wallets through your own gateway account, and cash on delivery where you offer it | A small real order for each method, and a refund test |
| Tax and invoices | GST settings and invoice details as your accountant gives them to us | Sample invoices checked by you or your accountant |
| Shipping and returns | Courier rates by weight or area, pin-code limits, and the returns page | Test orders to a nearby and a far pin code |
| Speed on mobile | Compressed images, clean code and apps kept to what you need | Page speed measured on a mid-range phone and on slow data |
| Search set-up | Product and category titles, descriptions, schema and a sitemap | Pages checked in Google Search Console after launch |
| Tracking | Purchase, add-to-cart and checkout events counted in analytics | A test order seen in the reports |
We do not give legal or tax advice. Please confirm your GST and consumer-law duties with your accountant or adviser.
From brief to launch in six steps
Each step ends with something you can see and approve.
Brief and catalogue review
What you sell, how many products, who buys, how you ship, and the stores you like.
Reply in one working dayPlatform and scope
The platform we recommend, the pages and features, a timeline and the fee, all in writing.
Written scopeDesign
Home, category, product, cart and checkout designs for mobile first, shown before any build.
Approved by youBuild and product upload
The store built on your accounts, with products, collections and policies entered.
Preview link to reviewCheckout and speed test
Every payment method and shipping rule tested on real phones, and speed checked.
Test reportLaunch and handover
Go-live, redirects from any old site, a walkthrough of the admin and a handover list of every login.
Training callSix questions to ask before you choose an ecommerce website development company
Ask every company the same questions and compare the answers. Our guide on how to choose an agency works for developers too.
- 1
Which platform do you recommend, and why?
A company that only builds one platform will recommend that one. Ask what would make them suggest a different one.
- 2
Whose name are the accounts in?
The domain, hosting, gateway and store admin should all be in your company name from day one.
- 3
What is in the quote, and what is extra?
Ask about themes, apps, plugins, gateway fees, hosting and yearly renewals. They are often left out.
- 4
How will the store be tested before launch?
Ask for test orders on each payment method, on a real phone.
- 5
What happens if something breaks after launch?
Ask for a named contact, a response time in writing and the price of a support plan.
- 6
Do I get the source code and every login?
You should, in writing, once the final payment is made.
Why businesses choose our ecommerce website design company in Chennai
An online store holds your money and your customers’ details, so we put how we handle both in writing.
You own the store
In writingHover to see whyWhy it matters
Domain, hosting, gateway and admin belong to your company from the first day.
Checkout tested on real phones
In writingHover to see whyWhy it matters
Every payment method gets a real small order before launch, not only a screenshot.
A scope in writing
In writingHover to see whyWhy it matters
Pages, features, timeline and fee are agreed before the work starts.
Built to be found
In writingHover to see whyWhy it matters
Titles, schema, speed and URL structure are planned with the SEO team during the build.
One named developer
In writingHover to see whyWhy it matters
You know who builds your store and who to call after launch. Our ecommerce website developers in Chennai also run your SEO and ads.
Orders counted, not clicks
In writingHover to see whyWhy it matters
Purchase tracking is set up so every rupee of ad spend is compared with real orders.
Ecommerce website development across Chennai and India
We are based in Perumattunallur, Guduvancherry, on the southern edge of Chennai. We provide ecommerce web development in Chennai and build stores for businesses in the city, across Tamil Nadu and anywhere in India, and we meet by video call or in person.
Ready to start selling online?
Tell us what you sell. We will recommend a platform, list the pages and features you need and send a written scope.
Ecommerce website development FAQs
Plain answers on cost, platforms, payments and ownership.
How much does ecommerce website development cost in Chennai?
We could not find a published Chennai price list, so we will not invent one. Public guides give these ranges for India: OrangeMantra puts a basic Shopify or WooCommerce store at ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 and a custom build at ₹3 to ₹10 lakh; Akoode puts Shopify at ₹30,000 to ₹2,00,000 and an ecommerce site at ₹80,000 to ₹5,00,000 or more; Zethic puts a WooCommerce store of up to 50 products at ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000.
These are market ranges from other companies, not our price list. Our quote is written after we see your catalogue and shows the build fee, the running costs and the GST separately. Our website development cost guide explains what moves the price.
Which is better for my business: Shopify, WooCommerce or a custom store?
It depends on your catalogue, your team and your rules. Shopify suits a quick launch and a small team, WooCommerce suits large catalogues and owners who want control, and a custom build suits needs the platforms cannot meet. The table above compares them, and in the scoping step we recommend one in writing with the reason.
What does a payment gateway cost?
Fees vary by gateway and method, and they change. Razorpay’s own pricing guide (updated September 2026) lists 2% on most domestic payment methods and 3% on EMI and international cards, with 18% GST on the fee. We set up your gateway account in your company name, so the fees are between you and the gateway.
Check your chosen gateway’s current page before you decide, as promotions and plans change.
How much does Shopify cost to run each month?
A third-party report from July 2026 listed Shopify India Basic at ₹1,499 a month on yearly billing before GST, plus transaction fees if you use another gateway, and paid apps and themes on top. Shopify’s own cost guide quotes dollar prices only, so check its India page for today’s plans. We show the full monthly running cost before you pick a platform.
Can customers pay by UPI and cash on delivery?
Yes, if your gateway and platform support them, which the common ones do. We set up UPI, cards, netbanking and wallets through your gateway, and cash on delivery with rules you choose, such as pin-code limits or a small fee. We test each method with a real order before launch.
Who owns the store, domain and code?
You do. The domain, hosting, payment gateway account, store admin and analytics are created in your company name, or handed over in full, and we are added as users. For custom builds, the source code is handed over once the final payment is made.
How long does it take to build an online store?
It depends on the platform, the number of products, the features and how quickly you send content and approvals. We will not quote a number before seeing the catalogue. The written scope gives a timeline with dates for each of the six steps, and we tell you if a date depends on something from your side.
Can you move my existing store to another platform?
Yes. We move products, customers and order history where the platforms allow it, and plan redirects from every old address so search rankings and links are not lost. We also run a test order on the new store before the switch.
Will my new store show up on Google?
Nothing can promise a ranking. What we do is build the store so Google can read it: clean product and category pages, titles and descriptions, product schema, a sitemap and fast loading. Search takes time, so we pair launch with ads and email if you need early orders. See our SEO services and PPC pages.
Do you also list my products on Amazon or Flipkart?
No. We build your own store and market it through search, ads, email and WhatsApp. Marketplace listings are separate accounts with their own rules. If marketplaces suit your products better than your own store, we will say so.
Still have a question? Ask a Question
Tell us about your store
Tell us what you sell and how you want to sell it. We’ll recommend a platform and send a written scope within one working day. No cost, no obligation.