Ecommerce development for companies that sell online
More and more purchases start with a question to an AI assistant, not a search in Google.
20+ years of delivery experience across WooCommerce, Shopify and BigCommerce let us build stores whose catalog and product content are readable by shoppers and by AI shopping assistants, with no sales downtime during migration.
Ecommerce web development for
WooCommerce, Shopify and BigCommerce
xfive is a technology partner for companies that sell online. We build, migrate and maintain stores on WooCommerce, Shopify, Shopify Plus and BigCommerce, and we pick the platform based on your catalog and sales model, not on what our team happens to prefer.
WooCommerce stores run on hosting from partners such as WP Engine or Pressable. Shopify and BigCommerce stores run on the platforms’ native infrastructure, and we add custom integrations, product configurators and headless architecture where they measurably improve speed or conversion.
We work across three flexible plans, Build, Growth, and Care, which you can combine freely in a subscription model starting at $1,500/month.
119%
119% revenue growth in a delivered ecommerce project (VanCafe case study, BigCommerce)
Since 2005
20+ years in business (since 2005), 80% of clients come back for more work
WooCommerce, Shopify & BigCommerce
WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce and headless commerce in one team
4.9/5 on Clutch across 60+ verified reviews, Premier Verified status
An ecommerce agency for companies where the store is the business
We start with your sales model, not with a platform. We build stores that produce measurable revenue for our clients, whether they run on WooCommerce, Shopify or BigCommerce.
We audit the store and the buying path first
Every engagement starts with a technical audit of the platform, product page speed and the number of steps in checkout. You see what is actually holding conversion back before we write the first line of code.
AI speeds up catalog migration, not just code
Moving thousands of products, variants and attributes between platforms is usually the slowest and most error-prone part of an ecommerce project. We use AI to map and validate catalog data, which shortens that work and cuts errors in prices, stock levels and product descriptions before the store goes live.
Infrastructure matched to the platform
WooCommerce runs on hosting from partners such as WP Engine and Pressable, built for uptime and speed. Shopify and BigCommerce stores run on the platforms’ own infrastructure, so we tune performance and integrations at the API level.
We recommend the platform that fits your catalog
Agencies that specialize in one platform have a reason to recommend it whether or not it fits. We work on WooCommerce, Shopify and BigCommerce in parallel, so our recommendation comes from the audit. We apply the same rule in what we publish, for example when we explain when WooCommerce adds unnecessary performance overhead and when it is the right choice.
Ecommerce services: Build, Growth and Care
Pick the scope your store needs right now. Plans can be combined into a single monthly subscription starting at $1,500/month. Exact scope and priorities are set together after the initial audit.
Store build
Replatforming
Migration without losing traffic or customer data
Build
Building a new store, modernizing an existing one, or moving between WooCommerce, Shopify and BigCommerce without interrupting sales. We work with native Gutenberg blocks on WooCommerce, Shopify Plus features and the BigCommerce API. The plan covers product configurators, payment and shipping integrations, catalog migration and headless commerce architecture.
Conversion optimization
Ecommerce SEO
Core Web Vitals
Development
Growth
Continuous growth of a live store. We ship new features, improve Core Web Vitals, run ecommerce SEO and test the buying path. Growth fits companies focused on steady growth in online revenue.
Store administration
Maintenance
Security
Around-the-clock support
Care
Protection and stability around the clock. We handle plugin and app updates, backups, uptime monitoring and extra support during peak traffic such as Black Friday. Care is the safe base for any online store.
How an ecommerce project works with xfive
Audit
We analyze your current platform, product catalog and buying path, and give you a straight diagnosis.
Strategy and scope
We choose the platform (WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce or a headless setup) based on your sales model, not the other way round, and define a timeline and budget that fit your situation.
Iterative build
With AI-assisted automation we show a working checkout and a test payment early, before we build out the rest of the catalog. You see progress as it happens.
Growth and handover
After launch we move into Care and Growth, so the store keeps being developed, protected and maintained.
WooCommerce vs Shopify: which platform fits your store?
Choosing a platform is a decision for years, so we compare them on what actually differs in day-to-day work with a store, not on which one lists more features.
Criterion
WooCommerce
Shopify / Shopify Plus
Best fit for
A store tightly connected to content and editorial work on WordPress
Brands that want ready-made infrastructure and a fast start without running servers
Cost model
Your own hosting, you pay for the infrastructure and plugins
Monthly subscription to the provider, with cost growing with revenue on Shopify Plus
Out-of-the-box performance
Depends on hosting and plugin count, and adds about 3 s to page load compared with WordPress alone
Optimized by the provider, with less room for your own work
Catalog and checkout flexibility
Full control over the code, and every change needs a developer
Large app ecosystem, with checkout limited to platform features outside Shopify Plus
When we go headless
When you need full control of the frontend and still want WordPress as the CMS
When Shopify checkout is enough and the frontend should be fully custom
Ecommerce case studies
We focus on measurable impact on our partners’ sales.
Rare Assembly
Build plan
Rare Assembly runs corporate gifting programs and needed a platform that combines bulk orders with full personalization. Shopify handles payments and fulfillment, WordPress manages content and React keeps the interface fast. We built GiftHub, branded landing pages for corporate clients, CSV bulk order upload and delivery scheduling for specific dates. The platform launched ahead of peak gifting season and within budget.
VanCafe
Build plan
VanCafe sells parts for vintage Volkswagen vans and needed to move off a limited platform onto one that could keep growing. We built product configurators that check compatibility with specific van models, more than 10 custom widgets and a four-level navigation, and integrated the catalog through the GraphQL API. 24% more orders, 77% higher average order value, 119% revenue growth.
Printify
Build + Care plans
Migration of a high-traffic sales platform from Elementor to native Gutenberg. We built a custom system with 100+ blocks and 52 components. The migration ran with zero downtime, without a single minute of lost sales.
Ecommerce insights from our developers
We share what we learn on real projects to help store owners, product managers and marketing teams make better decisions.
FAQ: ecommerce development
What does xfive do in ecommerce?
xfive is a technology and advisory partner for companies that sell online. We build, migrate and grow stores on WooCommerce, Shopify and BigCommerce, working in flexible Build, Growth and Care plans.
Which ecommerce platform is best: WooCommerce, Shopify or BigCommerce?
It depends on your sales model, not on which platform is fashionable. WooCommerce suits standard stores that are closely tied to content on WordPress. Shopify and Shopify Plus handle scale and ready-made marketing integrations well. We choose BigCommerce for large or highly configurable catalogs and for B2B projects. We settle the choice during the initial audit.
How much does an ecommerce website cost?
Cost depends on the platform, the scope of integrations, the number of custom features, and the requirements for migration and ongoing maintenance. We start with a technical audit, then prepare a scope and a working model that fit the project.
How long does an ecommerce build take?
Most Build projects take 6 to 12 weeks, after an audit of 1 to 2 weeks. AI-assisted development lets us shorten that by up to a third.
Can I move my store to another platform without losing SEO or sales?
Yes. We plan the migration to preserve valuable URLs, product descriptions, metadata and the organic visibility you have earned. On larger stores we prepare a redirect map and check the catalog before and after launch, which reduces the risk of losing traffic and sales. We run migrations with zero downtime, so your customers do not notice any break in access to the store during the switch.
Can your stores handle peak traffic, such as Black Friday?
Yes. We design the architecture for scalability and speed, using the native infrastructure of Shopify and BigCommerce and optimized hosting for WooCommerce from partners such as WP Engine and Pressable.
What is headless commerce and when is it worth it?
Headless commerce separates the frontend, usually built in React or Next.js, from the transactional platform such as Shopify or BigCommerce. It is worth it when you need full control of the interface, strong personalization, or integration with many systems. It is not worth it when the platform’s standard theme already meets your needs.
How do I make my store visible to AI shopping assistants?
Nobody can guarantee a recommendation from ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews or Perplexity, but you control the data they read. That means complete product attributes, structured data for products and offers, prices and stock that match between the page and your feeds, and product copy that answers the questions shoppers actually ask. We check all of this in the audit and fix it during the build.