E-commerce website development

Astudio provides full-service e-commerce website development from scratch in Armenia.

Since 2009, we have built complex online stores and trading platforms across virtually all industries, accumulating invaluable expertise in custom technical and functional solutions.

Today, the "oldest" active online store created by the Astudio team has been running seamlessly for over 10 years. According to Google Analytics and Search Console data, it generates approximately 135,000 impressions and 10,000 organic visits monthly. An additional 15,000 impressions are driven by AI Generative Answers (AI Overviews).

Most of the webshops we develop achieve top rankings in Google for industry-specific keywords, driving steady targeted organic traffic.

How to create an online store that drives revenue?

How can you create an online store that generates profit while minimizing financial risks?

To manage investments wisely, we often recommend a phased development approach:

Launch an online product catalog;
Fill the catalog with content and initiate core SEO marketing;
Activate user accounts and online payment gateways;
Integrate the webshop with your ERP software;
Implement AI custom chatbot to automate customer support;
Expand functionality by adding loyalty and bonus systems.

Building a successful online shop requires meeting seven fundamental prerequisites:

Clean code and robust software architecture;
Intuitive navigation and seamless user experience (UX);
High-quality, informative product content;
Continuous expansion of the product catalog;
Ongoing SEO and digital marketing campaigns;
Excellent customer service and reliable delivery;
Continuous website improvement and scaling.

As digital technologies evolve, competition in e-commerce intensifies. To win modern consumers, businesses need a high-performing platform built to professional standards.

How to choose the right agency for your webshop?

When you need to create a webshop, selecting the right technical partner can be challenging. Here is a practical roadmap:

Search for IT companies on Google using targeted keywords (e.g., e-commerce website development). Focus on the top 10 results — if an agency cannot rank its own website on page one, it won't be able to do it for yours.
Evaluate their portfolio and case studies. Visit their completed online stores as a customer: test the checkout process, evaluate usability, and note any potential flaws.
Use AI tools to research and shortlist potential development partners based on your specific requirements.
Request itemized commercial proposals with detailed cost breakdowns. You can also generate a list of required features using AI to cross-check against agency quotes.
Clarify warranty terms, post-launch maintenance, and future costs for SEO, AIO, and GEO optimization.
Be skeptical of unrealistic sales promises. Meet the agency leadership in person to make a final decision based on real impressions.

E-commerce technology stack options

Depending on project scope, traffic load, budget, and scalability goals, Astudio develops custom e-commerce solutions using tailored technology stacks:

HTML + CSS + JavaScript + Laravel + MySQL
HTML + CSS + TypeScript + Vue.js + Nuxt + Laravel + PostgreSQL
TypeScript + React + Next.js + Python (Django) + PostgreSQL + Redis
TypeScript + React + Next.js + Node.js (NestJS) + PostgreSQL + Redis + OpenSearch

Keep in mind that choosing a specific framework does not automatically guarantee a successful project. Using our battle-tested Laravel stack, we build high-load online platforms capable of handling heavy traffic spikes and security threats.

Even modern frameworks can result in poorly optimized sites if written incorrectly, while a clean custom architecture ensures flawless performance.

Your primary criteria should always be code quality, engineering experience, and technical guarantees.

Artificial intelligence in web development

As AI tools evolve, many vendors promise to create an online store using AI. Based on human oversight and control, AI software development falls into three main approaches:

AI-Assisted Development: The traditional engineering approach where human specialists handle architecture, business logic, UI/UX design, and core programming, while AI assists with complex problem-solving, automated testing, and security auditing.
AI-Driven Development (AIDD): Engineers define system architecture and functional logic. AI generates code under strict human guidance and review, followed by multi-stage quality assurance.
Vibe Coding: A prompt-only approach where a non-technical user describes an idea, and AI autonomously decides the structure, features, and writes code - often deployed without professional code review.

Astudio integrates method 1 into daily operations to optimize development costs without compromising quality. We occasionally utilize method 2 for experimental startup modules, custom calculators, or MVP development.

However, we consider unguided Vibe Coding risky for enterprise projects and recommend it strictly for hobbyist experiments.

Quick start

Medium complexity

Advanced e-commerce

For a limited number of products

For full-scale e-commerce

Retail & wholesale

Standard Laravel CMS

Custom Laravel CMS from scratch

Scalable CMS

Standard design

Custom design

1 language

2 languages

3 languages

Automatic translations

Responsive design

Mobile-first design + PWA

Mobile-first design + WebView App

Two-level product catalog

Three-level product catalog

Unlimited product groups

Up to 1,000 products

Unlimited products

Retail e-commerce

Wholesale features included

Individual discounts

Loyalty program

Shipping calculator

Shipping API integration

1C / ArmSoft integration

Automated updates

CRM integration

Custom e-CRM

On-page SEO

SEO services

SEO & AIO services

AI consultant integration

8,060 USD

13,620 USD

27,500 USD

Order custom e-commerce website development

Development period: 60-180 days

Price: 8,060–27,500 USD

Don't let your business become a testing ground. Work with an experienced, legally accountable web studio when you decide to create a webshop.

Our pricing is fully transparent and directly corresponds to the dedicated team members assigned to your project:

Project Manager
Web / UI-UX Designer
Frontend Developer
Backend Developer
QA Engineeer

This represents the core team. Depending on project demands, SEO specialists, content managers, and copywriters are integrated. Total costs reflect dedicated specialist hours, infrastructure overhead, taxes, and ongoing warranty support.

Can you create an online store without a legal entity?

Technically, it is possible to create an online store without a legal entity. However, selling products is considered business activity, and even sales on social platforms usually require business registration.

Important:

Compliance with sales rules
Business registration and tax regulations
Ensuring legal processes.

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How much does it cost to develop an online store?

The cost of building an online store depends on project complexity, functionality, and design. Pricing is affected by business and technical requirements, backend development, and whether it is built on CMS or from scratch.

Key factors: