How long does it take to build an eCommerce app?
Do you want to develop an eCommerce app that builds your brand image, increases customer trust and sales?
The time investment needed to develop such an eCommerce app depends on the desired functionalities, platform(Wix, Shopfiy, WooCommerce etc) , complexity & number of targeted users.
Let’s look at the top features of an eCommerce app that make them successful:
- Easy Login & profile building
- Product search & filtering
- Detailed product description
- Product gallery
- Shopping cart
- Secure payments
- Membership options
- Loyalty programs
- Flash sales
- Product reviews
- Online store integration
- Barcode scanning
A general eCommerce app takes 2 to 3 weeks of development
App based on Shopify platform takes 3 weeks
App based on WooCommerce platform takes 3 to 6 weeks
What are the most popular eCommerce app platforms?
- BigCommerce : Gone are the days when there were long term delays in making changes to the website. With BigCommerce , you can get your product online in minutes.
Advantages:
- Strong SEO performance
- Excels with multi channel selling
- Flexible & scalable
- Shopfiy: It allows anyone to quickly setup an online store & sell their products.
Advantages:
- Super easy setup
- Fastest load time
- 1 click selling apps available
- Wix: A better tool for creating a general purpose website or ecommerce app. Its cheaper to use than Shopify.
Advantages:
- Simple to use
- Use tons of free themes
- Includes marketing automation
- WooCommerce: An open source eCOmmerce platform built on wordpress. It has everything you need to start selling online.
Advantages:
- Best platform for SEO
- 1 click selling apps available
- Lots of service providers
How much does it costs to develop an eCommerce app?
The cost of an eCommerce app depends on the choice of an eCommerce platform (WooCommerce, Shopify or BigCommerce), expertise as well as the technical experience of eCommerce app developers.
The development time can range from 500 hours to 600 hours including setup, design, development, integration & testing in live environments.