E-Commerce Web Design in the UK
Tall Hut provides affordable e-commerce web design in the UK, building clean, reliable WooCommerce websites for small businesses.
Online stores start from £1,000, with most projects around £1,500, depending on product volume and complexity. We focus on honest advice, flexible pricing, and stores that are easy to manage and easy for customers to use.
E-commerce websites made simple
Selling online shouldn’t be complicated. At Tall Hut, we specialise in creating WooCommerce online stores that are clean, fast, easy to manage and built specifically for small businesses. Whether you’re launching your first shop or upgrading an existing one, we help you get up and running with a professional ecommerce site that works smoothly for both you and your customers.
Why Choose Tall Hut for WooCommerce Web Design?
We’re a small, UK-based web design studio led by Mark, offering straightforward ecommerce solutions without pressure sales.
What makes us different:
- Honest advice, no upselling – if something isn’t right for your business, we’ll tell you, even if it costs us work.
- Affordable pricing – lower overheads mean better value compared to larger agencies.
- Plain-English communication – no jargon, no confusion.
- Flexible approach – we can support small starter shops or larger product catalogues.
- UK-based support – serving businesses across the UK from Northern Ireland.
What’s Included in Our E-Commerce Web Design Service
We tailor each online store to the customer and their setup, whether you’re starting fresh or bringing an existing site.
Full WooCommerce Setup
Your online store will include:
- product templates
- cart and checkout pages
- category structure
- tax configuration
- currencies
- basic coupon/discount setup
- order email notifications
Product Setup
We help configure the shop, set titles, categorisation and basic details for your first 10 products.
You supply product images and descriptions, and we can assist further at an additional cost if needed.
Payment Gateways
We can integrate common payment options including the below so you can accept an array of payment methods from customers:
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Klarna
- Clearpay
Mobile-Friendly, Fast and SEO-Ready
Your ecommerce site will be responsive, quick to load and structured well for search engines, helping customers find you and shop with confidence.
Shipping Setup
We configure basic UK shipping options suitable for your business needs.
Recent Projects
Life in a Bubble – Full Website Build with Online Shop Set-up
"Such a great help with redesigning my very out of date/slow website… he explained everything in plain-English."
"Mark supports Life in a Bubble Belfast with setting up and maintaining the website - amazing, so helpful and I definitely would recommend Tall Hut."
Impact Garage Supplies – Website Re-Design with Shop integration
WooCommerce Web Design for UK Small Businesses
We exclusively build ecommerce websites using WordPress + WooCommerce.
This allows your business to:
- Fully own your website
- Avoid platform lock-ins
- Easily manage products, orders and content
- Scale functionality as your business grows
We believe WooCommerce offers the best long-term flexibility for UK small businesses, which is why it’s the only platform we use.
Who Our E-Commerce Websites Are For
We build online stores for a wide range of UK small businesses, including:
- Boutiques and clothing brands
- Health and beauty products
- Gift and homeware shops
- Candles and wellbeing brands
- Pet and dog-related businesses
- Automotive and garage supply stores
- Niche product sellers and independent makers
E-Commerce Web Design Prices
- Starting from £1,000
- Most ecommerce projects are around £1,500
Final pricing depends on:
- Number of products
- Product variations and attributes
- Shipping rules and complexity
- Extra functionality or integrations
We offer flexible pricing and will always explain costs clearly before starting.
E-Commerce Redesigns & Migrations
If you already have a store, we can help modernise it, improve the layout, rebuild it in WordPress/WooCommerce or migrate from another platform. This ensures better performance, easier editing and a more professional customer experience.
Timeline & Process
Most small ecommerce projects take around 6 weeks depending on product information, images and the complexity of the store.
We guide you through every stage and provide clear communication so you always know what’s happening.
What We Need From You
To build your ecommerce website, we typically need:
- your logo
- product images
- product descriptions
- shipping details
- payment preferences
- any existing site access (if applicable)
Optional Add-Ons
Available upon request:
- additional product uploads
- advanced shipping rules
- premium WooCommerce extensions
- product photography support
- content writing for product descriptions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does e-commerce web design cost in the UK?
E-commerce websites typically cost more than standard brochure sites due to product management and transaction features. A small online store might start around £1,000 with Tall Hut but depending on your range of products and other functionality you would like to have on the store, this may increase to ensure your solution is fully functionable and practical according to your business goals. We offer flexible payment plans.
Do you only build WooCommerce stores?
Yes. We specialise in WordPress and WooCommerce and do not typically build on platforms like Shopify or Wix because it gives small businesses the best long-term flexibility and ownership.
Will my online store be mobile friendly?
Yes. All ecommerce sites we create are fully responsive meaning they are viewable and functional in a range of devices – laptop, tablet and mobile.
What’s included in your e-commerce web design services?
Every e-commerce project includes strategic design, intuitive navigation, mobile-friendly layouts, and SEO-ready product pages. We build e-commerce websites on WordPress-friendly solution WooCommerce which is fully customisable to the extent to what to build your store, with a wide range of appropriate add-ons and integrations (Klarna, Clearpay and more).
How many products are included?
Initial setup includes up to 10 products. Additional product uploads are available at an extra cost.
Can you redesign or migrate my existing shop?
Yes. We support full redesigns and migrations to WordPress + WooCommerce.
Do you set up payments, shipping and tax?
Yes. We configure basic UK-appropriate settings including credit and debit card payment, shipping options (depending on your preferences) and integrated with your desired currency and VAT options.
How long does e-commerce web design take?
Timeline depends on catalogue size and required functionality, but most small-to-medium online shops take around 6 weeks to launch. There is, of course, multiple factors that could affect this (for example, readiness of content, availability of product images, stock take etc).
Do you provide ongoing e-commerce support?
Yes. We offer hosting, maintenance, and support services to keep your shop secure, fast, and performing well. You can focus on running your business – we’ll handle the technical side.