eCommerce web site development

Why do you need a customized eCommerce web site?

Sometimes it seems as if there are only two ways to get what you want: free, or bank-breaking. At least, that's how your options may seem if you're new to the eCommerce arena. And with tight operating budgets and even tighter marketing budgets, it's easy to see how attractive "free" or at least "almost-free" is.

A number of off-the-shelf eCommerce web site solutions are available on the market today that offer storefronts and shopping cart systems to get you selling on the web in no time, with a minimal investment of time or money.

To a busy or small business, that's a powerful upside. On the downside, you may find that your business outgrows the prepackaged features that come with your boxed eCommerce solution, or you may become frustrated with the process you are required to follow in order to use the system. Before you find yourself spending time and money to patch a system that may not work for your business, Rahvalor Interactive can offer you a solution: customized eCommerce web site development.

If you're frustrated with your current eCommerce site or simply want to start off on the right track, contact us to find out how we can improve your site and assist your organization with its eCommerce needs.

Every eCommerce web site we develop is designed to be...

Scalable. If your needs change tomorrow or a year from now, your site can grow with your business. Whether you add a product line, change your shipping methods or reorganize product categories, we design your eCommerce web site to accommodate changes efficiently and cost-effectively.

Well-Designed. More than simply following principles of good web site design, we plan your eCommerce web site to take customers easily from product selection through checkout. We help you make the sale by using effective eCommerce web site development principles, organizing your site for successful delivery and easy checkout and encouraging customers to return for future purchases.

Customized. Do you offer t-shirts in blue, red and green? Pens with or without personalized inscriptions? Tables with five different finishes and in two different sizes? We build your eCommerce web site to accommodate whatever product options you require.

Easy to manage. Streamline your sales process with a web site that fits the way you do business. If you already have an internal inventory or order management system for your offline customers, we can build your site around those systems that are already in place. This way you can manage on and offline customers in one place - no need to add an extra step for your eCommerce needs. If you plan to manage your web site separately, we can develop a fully customized content management system with an easy-to-use administrative interface.

Integrated with your business rules. Do you charge sales tax? Shipping and handling? Do you offer discounts to customers based on coupon codes or use gift certificates? Our customized eCommerce web sites are designed to integrate any business requirements that you may have.

Secure. Face it: you'd never glibly hand over your credit card information without knowing it was locked, boxed, coded, encrypted and otherwise virtually invisible to "identity thieves". An important part of setting up your storefront is ensuring that transactions are secure by installing a security certificate for your site.

Simplifying the "eCommerce solution" jargon

This can all seem a bit overwhelming, especially for small business owners, busy CFOs, or just about anyone who isn't necessarily a "computer person". The good news is that we're on your side - we want to make the process as simple as possible by defining in plain English what your eCommerce site will and won't do.

Here is where we call upon one of our most basic beliefs: you are the expert in your business, and we are the experts in ours. What that means is that you tell us how you do business, and we'll make it happen on the web. No need to worry about database functionality, security certificate installation, credit card verification. You tell us "what" to do, and let us worry about "how".

Before any project begins, we will consult with you to plan your eCommerce web site for long-term success. When we consult with you to determine your eCommerce web site needs, we make sure that you understand exactly what your site can offer visitors, how your products can be displayed for most effective marketing, what steps should be required to facilitate purchase and what options are available for follow-up.

We make it easy to manage your inventory, with simple management systems that won't require you to learn a new program, decipher technology or spend days in training. In fact, a couple of hours with one of our representatives will have you up and running confidently with your new system.

The Bottom line: how much does it cost for this fancy-Sounding custom eCommerce web site?

Your web site is an investment in the success of your business. Sometimes that investment comes in the form of time, others in the form of money. At Rahvalor Interactive we understand that this is an investment, and as such, we will work with you to develop a workable budget for your eCommerce web site. All of our projects are 100% custom designed and priced based on the scope of work and project requirements.

Don't let the unknown scare you, especially if you are a small business looking to explore the opportunities that eCommerce can offer. Contact us for eCommerce consulting and development.

For new customers or existing customers with a new project, take advantage of a free initial consultation and no-obligation project planning for eCommerce web site development.