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Site creation

PrestaShop, Shopify, WooCommerce, WordPress, custom.

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How much does building a PrestaShop store cost? +
It depends on the scope. For a standard store (up to 1,000 products, theme adapted from the classic one, standard integrations): €3,500 to €8,000. For more ambitious projects (custom theme, custom modules, B2B, ERP integrations): €8,000 to €25,000. Free quote within 48h after the brief.
How long until my store goes live? +
A standard store is delivered in 6 to 10 weeks from brief to production launch. More complex projects can take 12 to 20 weeks. I provide a detailed schedule at the start of the project and stick to it.
Which PrestaShop version do you recommend? +
For a new store: PrestaShop 8.x (stable, performant, mature module ecosystem). PrestaShop 9 is brand new and some modules aren't compatible yet. For a migration from 1.7, I recommend moving straight to 8.x.
Can I manage my store myself after delivery? +
Absolutely. PrestaShop has a complete back-office to manage products, orders, customers and content. I offer 2-4h of training to make you fully autonomous. For technical maintenance (updates, security), a monthly contract is recommended.
How does migration from another CMS to PrestaShop work? +
Migration from WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento or an older PrestaShop version: import of catalog, customers and order history. 301 redirects set up to preserve SEO. Validation on staging before go-live. Typical timeframe: 4-8 weeks.
And after launch, what happens next? +
4 weeks of close follow-up included in the project. After that, a monthly maintenance contract starting at €149/month (backups, updates, monitoring, support). No commitment, cancellable anytime.
Which Shopify plan should I choose to get started? +
For most projects, I recommend starting with the Shopify plan (€79/month), which offers lower transaction fees and the essential tools. The Basic plan (€39) is enough if you're starting with low volume. You can upgrade later without losing any data.
How much does a custom Shopify store cost? +
With a custom Liquid theme and full configuration: €4,500 to €12,000. For more complex projects (custom apps, B2B, multi-country): €12,000 to €30,000. Dedicated Shopify Plus pricing on request.
Why not a $350 paid theme from the Shopify Theme Store? +
Theme Store themes are designed to please the widest audience, so they're packed with unnecessary features that slow your site down. My custom Liquid approach: maximum performance, unique branding, maintainable code, and ultimately a comparable or lower total cost.
How long does a Shopify store take? +
Full custom store: 6 to 10 weeks. Migration from another CMS: 8 to 12 weeks depending on volume. Redesign of an existing Shopify store: 4 to 6 weeks.
Can I easily manage my store after launch? +
Yes, Shopify has a very intuitive back-office. I provide 2h of training to make you fully autonomous. For design changes or new features, you can call on me on an ad hoc basis.
And support after delivery? +
Monthly Shopify maintenance (app updates, design tweaks, user support, monitoring) starting at €149/month. One-off changes billed by time spent.
WooCommerce or Shopify for my project? +
WooCommerce if you want full control, strong editorial content, and complex requirements (B2B, subscriptions, marketplace). Shopify if you want to sell fast without technical worries. The right choice depends on your profile and ambitions.
What does a custom WooCommerce store cost? +
Standard store with child theme and configuration: €4,000 to €9,000. With custom plugins or complex integrations: €9,000 to €25,000. Multi-vendor marketplaces or complex subscriptions: €15,000 to €40,000.
What about WooCommerce hosting? +
Crucial for performance. My recommendations by volume: o2switch (up to 30k visits/month, ~€7/month), OVH Web Cloud Pro (30-150k visits), managed VPS or a specialized WordPress host (Kinsta, WPEngine) beyond that.
Is WooCommerce maintenance essential? +
Yes, without regular maintenance, WordPress + WooCommerce becomes an easy target for attacks. Core and plugin updates, off-site backups, security monitoring: starting at €149/month.
Can I migrate from Shopify or PrestaShop? +
Yes, this is a common migration. SEO preserved (301 redirects), catalog, customer and order history import. 4-8 week timeframe depending on volume.
Why not Elementor or Divi? +
Very practical but heavy page builders: they load an extra 100-300 KB of JS/CSS on every page. On an e-commerce store where performance matters, I prefer native code. For showcase sites, Elementor remains acceptable.
Why not Divi, Elementor or Avada? +
These page builders are convenient but they load huge amounts of unnecessary JS and CSS, badly hurting performance. On sites where speed matters (SEO, conversion), I prefer a lightweight custom theme. For a personal blog, Elementor remains acceptable.
How much does a custom WordPress site cost? +
Professional showcase site: €2,500 to €6,000. Site with advanced features (member area, API integrations, multilingual): €6,000 to €15,000. Headless WordPress + Next.js: €12,000 to €30,000.
What is the typical delivery timeframe? +
Showcase site: 4 to 8 weeks. Complex site: 8 to 16 weeks. Headless: 10 to 20 weeks. Precise schedule given at project start.
What about WordPress hosting? +
For a standard showcase site: o2switch or OVH Web Cloud (~€10/month). For high-traffic sites: VPS or a managed WP host (Kinsta, WPEngine, starting at €30/month).
Is WordPress secure? +
WordPress itself is secure. Attacks come from outdated or poorly coded plugins/themes, and weak passwords. With a professional setup (2FA, updates, hardening), your site is as safe as any platform.
Is WordPress maintenance essential? +
Yes, absolutely. Without regular maintenance, your site will be compromised within 6-12 months. Updates, backups, security monitoring: starting at €149/month.
Why custom-built rather than a CMS? +
For use cases where a CMS becomes a bottleneck: critical performance, massive scalability, highly specific business logic, complex API integrations, high security requirements. If you find yourself "forcing" your project into a CMS, it's usually a sign the CMS isn't the right fit.
How much does a custom-built site cost? +
Simple MVP: €15,000 to €35,000. Full web application: €35,000 to €100,000. Multi-tenant SaaS or complex platform: €80,000 to €250,000+. Time-based billing (€600-800/day) or fixed-price, whichever you prefer.
What is the timeframe for a custom project? +
MVP: 2 to 4 months. Full application: 4 to 8 months. Very complex projects: 8 to 18 months. Agile method with intermediate deliverables to regularly validate progress.
Which technical stack should I choose? +
It depends on the project. For traditional web apps: PHP 8.2 + Laravel or Symfony, MySQL/PostgreSQL. For real-time needs: Node.js + WebSocket. For scalable SaaS: Next.js + headless API. I recommend the stack suited to your context, not the trendy one.
And after launch? +
Corrective maintenance (bugs), evolutive maintenance (new features), 24/7 monitoring. Fixed-price ongoing operations package or time-based billing. Full documentation provided for maximum autonomy.
Can I take the code and switch providers? +
Absolutely. The code is yours, hosted on your own Git repo. Full documentation. No vendor lock-in, unlike some SaaS solutions. That's one of my commitments.
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