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eCommerce Development Ireland

We build online stores that are fast, easy to manage, and built to convert visitors into customers. Custom eCommerce development for Irish businesses — from straightforward product catalogues to complex B2B ordering systems.

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Most eCommerce websites fail not because of bad design — but because they're slow, hard to manage, or built on a platform that doesn't fit the business. At YAM, every eCommerce development project starts with your actual requirements: what you're selling, how you're selling it, and what systems it needs to connect to.

We build custom eCommerce websites in Ireland using platforms and stacks that fit the job — not the one that's easiest for us. Whether you need a clean WooCommerce store for a local Ireland-based business or a fully custom application with a bespoke backend, we scope it honestly and build it to last.

What You Get

Built Around Your Products

Every eCommerce project is different — product types, pricing rules, fulfilment logic, customer types. We scope the architecture around your actual catalogue and workflow, not a generic template.

Mobile-First Shopping Experience

Over 70% of eCommerce traffic in Ireland is mobile. Every store we build is designed and tested on real devices first — fast loading, easy checkout, no pinch-and-zoom.

Payment & Checkout Optimised

Stripe, PayPal, Klarna, and local Irish payment options integrated properly — with minimal checkout steps, clear error handling, and no unnecessary friction that kills conversions at the last moment.

Integrated with Your Systems

Inventory management, shipping carriers, accounting software, email marketing, CRM — we connect your store to the tools you already use, so orders flow automatically without manual data entry.

Fast by Design

Slow eCommerce sites lose sales. We build for Core Web Vitals compliance from day one — optimised images, clean code, proper caching — so your store ranks well and loads fast on Irish mobile networks.

Easy to Manage

You shouldn't need a developer to add a product or update a price. We build stores with a clean admin interface so your team can manage inventory, orders, and content independently.

Who It's For

Retailers Going Online

Moving your physical store online or expanding from a basic website. We'll build a proper eCommerce platform that handles your product range, integrates with your stock system, and works on any device.

B2B eCommerce

Wholesale ordering portals, trade pricing, customer-specific catalogues, bulk order management — B2B eCommerce development has different requirements to consumer stores, and we understand both.

Irish SMBs Selling Nationally or Globally

From Kerry to Dublin to the EU — we build stores that handle multi-currency, tax rules across regions, and shipping integrations for Irish businesses expanding their reach.

Businesses Migrating Platforms

Outgrown Shopify's limitations or paying too much in fees? We migrate eCommerce stores to platforms that give you more control — without losing your products, orders, SEO rankings, or customer data.

eCommerce with a Mobile App

Need both a web store and a mobile app? We build React Native apps connected to the same backend — so your customers can shop on web or mobile with a consistent experience.

Agencies

White-label eCommerce development for your clients. Clean handover, documented code, no credit required. We work quietly in the background on your timeline.

How We Work

1

Discovery & Requirements

We map out your product catalogue, pricing structure, fulfilment workflow, and existing systems. This determines the right platform and architecture before we write a single line of code.

2

Platform & Architecture Decision

WooCommerce, custom Laravel, headless — we recommend the right approach for your scale, budget, and long-term needs. You get a clear explanation of the tradeoffs before committing.

3

Design

Full responsive design in Figma — product pages, category pages, cart, checkout, account area. Designed for conversion at every step of the purchase journey.

4

Development & Integrations

Store built on agreed stack. Payment gateways, shipping providers, inventory systems, email marketing — all integrated and tested with real transactions before launch.

5

Testing & Performance

Tested across devices and browsers. Load tested for traffic spikes. Checkout flow tested end-to-end with real payment methods. Core Web Vitals checked and optimised before go-live.

6

Launch & Handover

Deployed to your hosting, DNS configured, SSL confirmed. Full admin training provided so your team can manage products and orders from day one. Two weeks post-launch support included.

Why YAM — Not a Freelancer, Not a Big Agency

We sit in the space where senior expertise meets personal accountability. You get a director-level developer working on your project directly — without the overhead of a large agency or the risk of a solo freelancer.

Irish-registered company

Founder-led — the same senior developer on every project, from first call to final delivery

14+ years of experience, former CTO background

10+ live apps in the App Store — we build real products, not just client work

Fast response — estimates within 24 hours, no sales funnel

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does eCommerce development cost in Ireland?

eCommerce development in Ireland typically ranges from €2,500–5,000 for a straightforward WooCommerce store with standard products and payment integration, up to €10,000–30,000+ for custom-built platforms with complex pricing rules, B2B functionality, or bespoke backends. The main cost drivers are product complexity, required integrations, and whether you need a custom design or can work from a theme. We provide a fixed-price quote after the initial chat.

What factors affect eCommerce development pricing?

The main factors are: number of products and variants, complexity of pricing rules (tiered, B2B, regional), payment gateways required, shipping integrations, connections to existing systems (accounting, ERP, CRM), whether you need a custom design or a configured theme, and ongoing hosting and maintenance requirements. We break all of this down clearly in the quote.

WooCommerce or custom development — which is right for me?

WooCommerce is the right choice for most SMBs in Ireland: it's flexible, well-supported, cost-effective, and your team can manage it without developer help. Custom development makes sense when your business logic is complex enough that any off-the-shelf platform requires too many workarounds — think complex B2B pricing, custom fulfilment workflows, or deep integration with proprietary systems. We'll tell you honestly which fits your situation.

What's the difference between eCommerce website and app development?

An eCommerce website works on any device through a browser — it's the right starting point for most businesses and covers the majority of purchase journeys. A mobile app (iOS/Android) makes sense once you have a returning customer base who would benefit from push notifications, saved preferences, and a faster native checkout experience. We build both, and can connect them to the same backend so inventory and orders are managed in one place.

How do you handle B2B eCommerce development?

B2B eCommerce has different requirements: customer-specific pricing, bulk ordering, quote requests, credit account management, approval workflows, and restricted catalogues by customer type. We've built B2B ordering systems and understand these requirements well. The discovery process for B2B projects is more detailed because the business logic is more complex — but the result is a system that actually matches how your sales process works.

Can you migrate my existing store to a new platform?

Yes. We migrate eCommerce stores between platforms — typically from Shopify to WooCommerce or from legacy custom systems to modern stacks. Migration includes products, variants, customer data, order history, and SEO redirects so you don't lose rankings. We run the old and new store in parallel until you're confident everything is working correctly.

Are there Irish grants available for eCommerce development?

Yes. The Trading Online Voucher (TOV) from Enterprise Ireland offers up to €2,500 for small businesses in Ireland investing in eCommerce — which can cover a significant portion of a basic store build. Your Local Enterprise Office (LEO) manages applications and can advise on eligibility. We provide the invoice format required for grant claims. Ask us about this when you get in touch.

eCommerce Platform Comparison

Feature	WooCommerce	Shopify	Custom-Built
Monthly platform cost	Free (hosting separate)	From €36/month	Hosting only (from €10/month)
Transaction fees	None (payment gateway fees only)	0.5–2% + gateway fees	None (gateway fees only)
Customisation depth	Full — open-source PHP	Limited to Liquid templating	Unlimited — built to spec
Product limit	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Multi-currency	Plugin-based (free/paid options)	Built-in on higher plans	Built to requirement
SEO flexibility	Full control (with plugins)	Good but template-constrained	Full control
Hosting control	Self-hosted — full control	Shopify-hosted only	Self-hosted — full control
Best for	SMEs wanting flexibility with WordPress	Quick launch, less technical owners	Complex B2B, custom pricing, unique workflows

Ready to Build Your eCommerce Store?

Tell us what you're selling and how — we'll get back within 24 hours with an honest assessment of the best approach and a rough cost estimate. No commitment required.

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