🛒 Professional E-commerce for Your Business - No Monthly Fees

💡 But seriously, Why Choose Custom E-commerce Over Shopify?

While Shopify offers convenience, it comes with significant limitations that can hinder your business growth and profitability. Let’s break down why a custom solution is the smarter long-term investment:

The Financial Reality

Shopify charges you forever:

• € 300/month = € 3,600/year 💸
• In just 7 months, you’ve already paid the same as my Starter plan
• In 17 months, you’ve already paid the same as my Pro plan
• In 3 years: € 10,800+ (not counting apps, premium themes, transaction fees)

My Custom Solution: One-time Payment, Lifetime Value

🛠️ Starter Package (€ 2,000):

• One-time payment: € 2,000
• Year 1: You save € 1,600
• Years 2-3: You save € 9,000+

⚡ Professional Package (€ 5,000):

• One-time payment: € 5,000
• Year 2: You recover your investment + save € 2,200
• Years 2-5: You save € 14,000+

Beyond the Price Tag: What REALLY Matters

While the financial savings are substantial, the true value goes deeper:

• ✅ No transaction fees - Shopify charges an extra 2% on every sale. If you sell € 100k/year = € 2,000 extra to Shopify
• ✅ 100% yours - Doesn’t depend on a platform that can raise prices or cancel your account
• ✅ Unique design - You don’t look like “another generic Shopify store”
• ✅ Exact functionality - What you need, without paying for features you don’t use
• ✅ Faster performance - Optimized for your specific case
• ✅ Your data - You don’t share customer data with Shopify

When DOES Shopify Make Sense?

Shopify can be useful for specific scenarios:

• Temporary dropshipping
• Quick product testing (less than 6 months)
• Businesses with 100+ products that need a complete app ecosystem

For small businesses that want to grow without monthly bleeding: custom solution wins.

💡 Pro Tip: The Pro plan pays for itself in 17 months, but if your business is here to stay (2+ years), it’s the best long-term investment.

📦 Our E-commerce Packages

🏆 Portfolio Showcase

Citre&Co E-commerce Platform

A fully operational e-commerce store for a Swiss dried fruit company, featuring:

• Products management
• Local delivery options
• Customer accounts and order tracking
• Responsive design for all devices

This is a real project currently operating in Switzerland. citre.ch

🚀 Our Development Process

1. Initial Consultation (30 minutes, free)

   • Understanding your business needs
   • Discussing features and requirements
   • Answering your questions

2. Proposal & Timeline (within 48 hours)

   • Detailed project scope
   • Clear timeline and milestones
   • Fixed price with no hidden costs

3. Development Phase (2-6 weeks)

   • Design mockups and approval
   • Development and testing
   • Regular progress updates

4. Launch & Support (1 month included)

   • Smooth deployment to production
   • Performance monitoring
   • Bug fixes and adjustments
   • Training on how to manage your store

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🤝 Ready to Get Started?

Let’s create a professional e-commerce solution that grows with your business.