An ecommerce site is a revenue engine, not a brochure. It needs stock management, payment processing, shipping rules and a checkout that converts. Australian businesses have specific requirements: GST compliance, local payment gateways and fast shipping integrations.
We build this as our Ecommerce Development service, covering design, platform selection and local compliance for Australian businesses. Once live, model your store return with our ROI calculator.
A brochure site shows information. An ecommerce site processes money. That means PCI compliance, secure payment gateways, SSL, stock management and a checkout that does not lose the sale.
The right platform depends on your size, product range and growth plans. Shopify suits small to medium stores that want to launch fast. WooCommerce suits businesses that already use WordPress and want control. Magento suits large catalogues with complex rules.
| Platform | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify | Fast launch, low tech | Monthly fees, less control |
| WooCommerce | WordPress businesses | Needs maintenance, more setup |
| Magento | Large catalogues | Higher cost, needs a developer |
| Custom | Unique requirements | Most expensive, most flexible |
Local compliance and integrations are non-negotiable. Australian customers expect Afterpay, PayPal and local shipping options. GST needs to calculate correctly. The site must display prices in Australian dollars.
Most cart abandonment happens at checkout. A single extra field, a surprise fee or a slow payment step can kill the sale. The best checkouts are short, transparent and mobile-first.
Show the total including shipping and GST before the final step. Surprises at checkout are the leading cause of cart abandonment.
Track conversion rate, average order value, cart abandonment rate and cost per acquisition. These four numbers tell you whether the site is a revenue engine or a leaky bucket.
A small ecommerce build with a standard platform starts from around $7,500 plus GST. A custom build with complex integrations, multiple currencies and advanced filtering typically runs from $15,000 to $35,000 plus GST.
TPR Media operates from Level 34, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, serving clients across Brisbane and Australia-wide.
TPR Media explains ecommerce website development in Australia, covering platform selection, local compliance, checkout optimisation and the metrics that matter.