Ecommerce agency

Expand your reach with ecommerce website design & marketing

Keeping an edge in ecommerce is an ongoing challenge — and new tools and AI are making the playing field uneven. We design, build and market online stores that keep up.

Why it matters

7 reasons why ecommerce is important

1

Additional revenue stream

An online store adds a steady income source and may eventually reduce the need for a physical shop lease.

2

Escape geographical boundaries

Search marketing and Google Shopping reach new customers beyond your area — without cold calling.

3

Customer convenience

Customers can buy any time, not just during business hours.

4

Increase efficiency

Payment gateways plus POS, accounting and inventory integrations automate information flow and stop late-payment chasing.

5

Higher margins

Selling direct gives manufacturers a customer relationship that distributors once controlled.

6

No more flying blind

Purchase data shows where your site needs work, and testing reduces cart abandonment.

7

Mine your database

Transaction history fuels email promotions for repeat purchases.

Ecommerce website NZ

Steps to setting up ecommerce

01

Choose an experienced partner

Platform choice depends on product count. WordPress slows beyond about 800 products, where BigCommerce may suit better.

02

Processes & integration

Packing, dispatch and links to accounting, inventory and CRM systems.

03

Plan how you'll attract business

On-site search optimisation shapes category pages, menus, product names and descriptions.

04

Establish a look and feel

Apply your brand style and plan banners and category images.

05

Prepare product information

Product details, images, pricing, variations, weights and accepted payment methods.

06

Shipping

Minimum order size, shipping fees or free delivery, and destinations.

07

Marketing

Drive traffic to your new store.

Your options

3 ways to make ecommerce happen

Experiment and adjust over time to reduce cart abandonment and grow sales.

New

Build a new, dedicated ecommerce site.

Add

Add ecommerce to your existing corporate site.

Improve

Upgrade your existing Shopify, WooCommerce or BigCommerce shop.

Ecommerce development services

Ecommerce Keywords

$1,250/month

3-month retainer

For NZ-wide or international ecommerce sites on BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Shopify or Rocketspark.

Catalyst for growth

Why choose Alexanders?

Platform pricing varies widely. As a digital marketing pioneer with deep ecommerce experience, we build stores that suit your business and bring customers back.

About us
Does BigCommerce work with Google Shopping?

Yes — an app connects your BigCommerce store to Google Shopping.

Reviews

What clients say

“

The team's commitment was outstanding — they were generous with their time and brilliant to work with.

Cyrille

Oxfam New Zealand

“

Our web build was easy and stress-free, even with us based in Melbourne. I'd recommend Alexanders for web development.

Ashlea

Southern Cross Lubes

Take action. Raise your game.

Make your next impression count.

Book a 20-minute, no-obligation introduction call with Rachel by phone, Zoom or Teams. We'll talk through what you need and whether we're the right fit. If it's a good match, the next step is a complimentary one-hour strategy meeting.

DESIGN UX team