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E-shop Development

We develop profitable online stores with all-in-one services — from UX and hosting to marketing and international sales. Start today and sell everywhere.

Firstidea

We create profitable, lightning-fast, and SEO-optimized online stores (e-shops) that turn visitors into customers — with all-in-one support from day one.

κατασκευή eshop woocommerce
you sell 24/7 in Greece and abroad
you reduce operational costs
you build data-driven relationships with your audience.

Why Firstidea – the All-in-One Agency for Your E-Shop

Instead of coordinating multiple partners, you gain a single strategic collaborator who takes care of everything: technical implementation, content, marketing, and continuous growth.

  • Technical implementation
  • Content creation, updates & management
  • Marketing & continuous growth
  • One-Stop Shop
  • 24/7 Support
  • ROI from Day One

Comprehensive eShop Development Services

Cover every e-commerce need without extra stress, with Firstidea’s complete package:

UX/UI Design & Conversion Optimization

We design e-shops that sell. Mobile-first layouts, clear content hierarchy, and frictionless checkout. We work in Figma, perform heuristic reviews, heatmap & GA4 analysis, and apply micro-optimizations (microcopy, trust badges, social proof) that boost your conversion rate.

Includes:

  • Wireframes & UI kit (colors, typography, buttons, cards)
  • PLP/Category templates with filters (faceted navigation)
  • PDP with clear USPs, bundles, cross/upsell options
  • One-page/express checkout & guest checkout
  • A/B testing (e.g., CTA, images, headers)

Digital Marketing Strategy

Full-funnel strategy: from awareness to acquisition and loyalty. We define personas, competition, messaging, and media mix.

Includes:

  • Channel structure: Ads / SEO / Social / Email / Marketplaces
  • Budgeting, pacing, forecasting & ROAS goals
  • Measurement plan (GA4, conversions, events)
  • Monthly reports with insight-driven actions

24/7 Technical Support

With SLA & 24/7 monitoring. Preventive updates, security patches, rapid recovery (rollback), and a monthly health report.

Includes:

  • Helpdesk with ticketing & prioritization
  • 24/7 uptime monitoring & alerts
  • Hotfixes, bug fixing, and optimization consulting
  • Preventive core/plugin updates from staging → live

Managed Hosting + SSL

Optimized infrastructure for WordPress/WooCommerce & OpenCart: PHP-FPM, object caching (Redis), HTTP/2/3, CDN, daily backups, and WAF.

Includes:

  • Staging environment, auto-backups & restore
  • Image optimization (WebP/AVIF), lazy loading
  • Server-side caching + browser caching
  • WAF/Firewall, rate limiting, malware scans

Modern Payments

We set up secure payments with Viva, Stripe, PayPal, and major banks. We support multiple currencies, installments/BNPL, and SCA/3-D Secure.

Includes:

  • Tax/VAT & invoicing setup
  • Refunds/partial refunds, reconciliation
  • Pay-by-link for phone/manual sales
  • Apple/Google Pay where supported

ERP/CRM Integration

Full integration with Greek ERP/CRM systems (e.g. SoftOne, Entersoft, Pylon, Epsilon Net). We synchronize products, prices, inventory, customers, and invoices.

Includes:

  • Two-way sync (SKU, EAN, attributes)
  • Category/brand mapping, price lists & B2B roles
  • Logs/queue handling for large catalogs & throttling
  • Automatic shipment status updates

SEO & Copywriting

We build organic visibility through keyword & intent research, on-page/technical SEO, and persuasive copy that sells.

Includes:

  • Titles, metas, H-tags, schema (Product, FAQ, Breadcrumbs)
  • Category texts & product descriptions focused on benefits
  • Internal linking & content hub planning
  • Technical setup: XML sitemaps, canonical tags, hreflang (where needed)

Google Ads Campaigns

We set up Merchant Center, feeds, and PMax/Search/Shopping campaigns focused on profitability (margin-based optimization).

Includes:

  • Product feeds with rules, exclusions & custom labels
  • Enhanced conversion tracking & server-side events where possible
  • Campaign structure (brand / generic / competitors / DSA)
  • Negative keywords, scripts & creative testing

Graphic Design & Branding

Our designers create recognizable brand identities and commercial creatives that drive conversions.

Includes:

  • Logo & brand guidelines (palette, typography)
  • Banners, hero images, email templates, social kits
  • Packaging/labels & corporate identity print materials
  • UI theme customization to match your brand

Social Media Management

Content strategy, post/reel/ad production, and community management focused on traffic and repeat purchases.

Includes:

  • Content calendar & creative production
  • UGC collaborations & micro-influencers
  • Community management (DMs, comments)
  • Social ads funnels & remarketing

Omnichannel Integration

We open additional sales channels with feeds and synchronized inventory/pricing.

Includes:

  • Skroutz / Shopflix / BestPrice, Google Merchant, FB/IG Shop
  • Amazon / eBay (where applicable), dynamic remarketing
  • Feed validation, category mapping & shipping rules
  • Integration of reviews & Q&A where available

Product Photography

Images that sell: studio, lifestyle & 360°. We unify background and lighting for a consistent look.

Includes:

  • Retouching, color consistency, crop guides
  • SEO-friendly file naming & alt texts
  • Size guides / infographics (where applicable)
  • Delivery in web-ready & print-ready formats

Drone Videography

Cinematic footage of your facilities or production process for hero videos, social content, and ads. We tell your brand’s story through powerful visuals.

Includes:

  • Script, filming, editing, captions/subtitles
  • Short-form versions (reels/shorts/ads)
  • Licensed music/voice-over
  • Compliance with flight regulations

Product Import & Categorization

Clean data = clean sales. We handle imports from CSV/XML, normalization, and proper taxonomy setup.

Includes:

  • Mapping attributes, variations, bundles & kits
  • Faceted filters & sorting rules
  • GTIN/EAN, SKU policy & duplicate cleanup
  • QA for titles, images, pricing, and availability

GDPR & Cyber-Security Compliance

We secure your e-shop both legally and technically: privacy-by-design & security-by-default.

Includes:

  • Cookie banner/consent mode, DPAs with providers
  • Role-based access, 2FA, audit logs
  • Regular security updates & vulnerability scans
  • Backup/restore policies & incident response

Training & Video Tutorials

We deliver your e-shop with full training so you can be completely self-sufficient in daily management.

Includes:

  • 1:1 admin training (orders, products, discounts)
  • Screencast videos & manuals in Greek
  • Best practices for content, SEO, and promotions
  • Support line for follow-up questions

Our 6-Step Methodology

Consulting:

Market & goals analysis.

01

Design:

Wireframes, UI moodboards.

02

Development:

WordPress or OpenCart + custom modules.

03

Content:

Product import, photography.

04

Launch:

SEO friendly go-live & QA.

05

Optimization:

CRO, marketing & scaling.

06

PROJECTS

Real projects, real results

We create websites and e-shops that are not just impressive, but functional and performance-driven.

Take a look at some of the digital projects we’ve delivered for clients across Greece.

Frequently Asked Questions about e-Shop Development

We’ve gathered answers to the most common questions about e-shop development, management, and optimization at Firstidea.

How much does it cost to create an e-shop?

The final budget depends on the number of products, custom features, and marketing goals. Request a free quote and analysis.

How long does it take to deliver an e-shop?

4–8 weeks, depending on the design scope and content volume.

Do you provide support after delivery?

Yes, with a 24/7 SLA, preventive updates, and ongoing CRO improvements.

WordPress or OpenCart e-shop? Choose the one that’s right for you

FeatureWordPress / WooCommerceOpenCart
Ease of Use★★★★★★★★★☆
Marketplace Plugins+70 k+13 k
Multi-store FunctionalityWith pluginNative
Core Speed90 / 100 (PageSpeed)88 / 100
Community & ResourcesHugeLarge
Κατασκευή Eshop
  • Ideal for “content + commerce” – blog, landing pages & built-in SEO tools (Yoast/RankMath) integrated natively
  • 70 k+ premium plugins & themes → endless possibilities, but requires careful selection for speed/security
  • Greek gateways & courier plugins officially available on the Woo marketplace
  • B2B, subscriptions, memberships extensions via dedicated plugins (e.g., Woo Subscriptions)
  • Continuous updates & large community → fast patches but higher update volume
  • Pure e-commerce core – no CMS overhead, making it faster on shared/VPS environments
  • Native multi-store: multiple domains/currencies/themes from a single admin, no add-ons required
  • Advanced product/discount options built directly into the core – no external add-ons
  • MVC-L architecture → clean code, easy custom development & lower dev cost
  • Lower TCO: most extensions are one-time purchases, not annual subscriptions
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