E-Commerce Design & Development

E-Commerce Website Design for Canadian Businesses

Platform-agnostic e-commerce websites built to sell — whether you need Shopify, WooCommerce, or a fully custom solution. We handle everything from design to GST/HST, Interac payments, and Canada Post — so you can focus on growing your business.

$89B

market in Canada

Avg.

3.2% → 5.1% conversion

GST/HST

built-in

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What's included

  • Platform selection & strategy

    We help you choose the right platform — Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or custom — based on your catalogue and growth goals.

  • Canadian tax & payment setup

    GST/HST, QST, PST configured by province. Stripe Canada, Moneris, and Interac e-Transfer integration.

  • Conversion-optimised UX

    Product pages, collection filters, cart, and checkout designed to minimise friction and maximise completed purchases.

  • Inventory & order management

    Multi-location inventory, order tracking, fulfilment workflows, and third-party logistics (3PL) integration.

  • Email marketing automation

    Abandoned cart recovery, welcome series, post-purchase flows, and loyalty programs built in from launch.

  • Analytics & performance tracking

    GA4 e-commerce tracking, conversion funnels, and monthly revenue reporting dashboards.

Why LocalHost Digital

Measurable results, not vague promises

01

Platform-agnostic expertise

We're not tied to one platform. We recommend what's right for your business — whether that's Shopify for simplicity, WooCommerce for control, or a fully custom solution for unique requirements.

02

Canadian commerce specialists

We know GST/HST, QST, Interac, Canada Post, and PIPEDA inside out. Every store we build is configured correctly for Canadian regulations from day one.

03

Conversion rate obsession

Our stores average a conversion rate of 4.8% — nearly double the Canadian e-commerce average of 2.5%. We A/B test product pages, CTAs, and checkout flows to keep improving.

04

Built for mobile

65% of Canadian online purchases now happen on mobile. We design every product page, filter, and checkout step for thumb navigation on smartphones.

05

SEO from the ground up

Category pages, product descriptions, schema markup, internal linking — every element is SEO-configured so your store earns organic traffic from day one.

06

Post-launch growth partnership

We offer monthly CRO retainers, email marketing management, and paid advertising management so your store keeps growing after launch.

Our process

Delivered in 4 weeks or less

01

Commerce Strategy

Platform selection, catalogue structure, pricing strategy, payment/shipping plan, and launch timeline.

02

UX & Design

Homepage, category, product, and checkout wireframes → full design mockups with conversion best practices baked in.

03

Development

Theme/platform build, payment processing, shipping, taxes, email automation, and analytics configuration.

04

Launch & Optimise

Pre-launch testing, go-live, 30-day conversion monitoring, and first CRO recommendations.

Transparent pricing

Clear packages, no surprises

Starter Store

$700 USD

Up to 50 products

  • Platform setup & theme
  • Canadian payment gateway
  • GST/HST tax config
  • Canada Post shipping
  • Basic SEO setup
  • 30-day support
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⭐ Popular

Growth Store

$1,800 USD

Most popular

  • Unlimited products
  • Bilingual EN/FR
  • Email automation (Klaviyo)
  • Reviews & loyalty
  • Advanced analytics
  • CRO audit at 30 days
  • 90-day support
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Enterprise

$3,500+ USD

Custom platform build

  • Custom platform / headless
  • B2B + B2C portals
  • ERP & 3PL integrations
  • Custom checkout flows
  • Dedicated project manager
  • 12-month support plan
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Frequently asked questions

Shopify vs WooCommerce — which should I choose?+
Shopify is better for simplicity, speed to market, and businesses without a technical team. WooCommerce is better for businesses wanting full data ownership, complex customisations, or integration with an existing WordPress site. We help you choose during our discovery call.
How do Canadian taxes work on an e-commerce store?+
Canadian e-commerce stores must collect GST/HST from all Canadian customers. Once you exceed $30,000 in revenue, you must register with the CRA. Quebec additionally requires QST registration. We configure all tax rules automatically so the correct rates are applied by province.
How do I accept Interac on my online store?+
Interac e-Transfer is available through Moneris, Bambora, and some credit unions. It's used by 85% of Canadians and significantly increases conversion for purchases over $50. We integrate whichever Canadian payment processor is best for your business.
Can I sell both B2C and B2B from the same store?+
Yes. We build B2B portals with separate wholesale pricing, minimum order quantities, net payment terms, and purchase order workflows — integrated with your main consumer storefront.
Do you set up email marketing automation?+
Yes. We integrate Klaviyo or Mailchimp and build: welcome series, abandoned cart (recovers on average 15% of lost revenue), post-purchase reviews sequence, win-back campaigns, and promotional flows.
How long does an e-commerce build take?+
A standard e-commerce store with up to 100 products takes 4–6 weeks. Large catalogues, custom functionality, or marketplace integrations extend the timeline to 8–14 weeks.
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