Questions before you start.
E-commerce ecosystems, websites and Shopify: what to prepare, how pricing works and what happens after launch.
Do I need the ecosystem, an e-commerce website or Shopify?
The E-commerce Ecosystem includes your store plus branded social profiles, Google presence, business email, Meta accounts and tracking setup. The E-commerce Website focuses on your online shop, products, payments and shipping. The Shopify Store is a storefront built on Shopify. Choose the ecosystem when you want the surrounding business setup connected as well.
How much does a website cost?
The E-commerce Ecosystem is R17,500, the E-commerce Website is R8,000 and the Shopify Store is R5,000. These are once-off fees for the agreed package scope. Any extra pages, catalogue work or integrations are quoted separately. Hosting, platform subscriptions and paid third-party services are separate.
Can you build a Shopify store for my brand?
Yes. I can design and set up your Shopify storefront, organise products and collections, configure the agreed payment and delivery options, and help you launch. The quote confirms the theme, product setup and any apps your store needs. Your Shopify plan and paid apps are billed separately from the build.
What do you need from me to begin?
Your logo, brand information, product photographs, descriptions and prices. For a store, I also need product options such as sizes or colours, stock information, payment account access and delivery rules. We confirm a content checklist before work starts.
How long does a website take?
Timing depends on the pages, catalogue size, integrations and how quickly content is supplied. You receive a delivery estimate with the written quote, and the schedule begins once the agreed material and access are ready.
Can you redesign my existing website or store?
Yes. We review your current site, keep useful content and plan improvements to design, navigation, product presentation and the buying journey. Product migration and integrations are scoped before the build.
Will the website work on mobile?
Yes. Every build includes responsive layouts and testing on phones, tablets and desktop screens. For stores, that includes browsing products, selecting options and checking out.
Hosting, SEO and after launch.
The details that matter once the website is live.
Is SEO and tracking included?
Every build includes on-page SEO foundations such as titles, descriptions, headings and image alt text. The E-commerce Ecosystem also includes Search Console, Meta account setup and tested Pixel tracking. Google Business Profile setup applies where the business is eligible. For the standalone website and Shopify options, additional tracking is confirmed in the quote. Ongoing SEO and advertising campaign management are separate from the website build.
How does hosting work?
For eligible websites hosted with Luado Digital, the R100 monthly option includes hosting, routine maintenance and site checks, plus up to 10 professional email addresses. Domain renewals and paid third-party services are separate.
Can I use my own hosting?
Yes, where it supports the agreed website build. Shopify stores run on Shopify. We confirm hosting, domain and email arrangements before launch so the ongoing costs are clear.
Will a new store bring me sales?
A well-planned store helps people understand your products and buy them. Sales also depend on your offer, pricing, traffic and delivery experience. The build does not include advertising management or promise a particular sales result.
What happens after launch?
You receive a practical handover for your website or store. We confirm the hosting and support arrangements that fit your platform. New pages, catalogue work, ongoing content updates and larger changes are quoted separately.