Ecommerce website development in Nunavut

Shopify suits you if you want hosting, security, checkout and platform updates handled for you. Apps add features, but their subscriptions are a continuing cost. Deeper checkout changes are limited to the Shopify Plus plan, so check your checkout requirements before choosing it.

WooCommerce is worth considering if your site already runs on WordPress, or if you have substantial content and want control of your code, data and hosting. That control comes with work: someone needs to look after hosting, security, updates and plugin compatibility.

A custom storefront, such as Next.js connected to a commerce back end, fits an unusual catalogue, a product configurator or a content-led brand. It takes more build effort, and later changes usually need a developer. We recommend an option after learning how your products and operations work, including the checkout changes you need your team to manage.

The GST or HST rate you charge depends on the place of supply, such as where goods are delivered. We set up checkout tax rules around the destinations and product decisions you provide, so the store applies the relevant settings to an order.

If you send commercial marketing messages, Canada’s anti-spam rules require consent, sender identification and an unsubscribe mechanism. We set up the email connection and consent capture, with space for your current mailing address and an unsubscribe route in marketing messages.

Your tax and delivery decisions give the build a practical starting point; check applicable taxes with your accountant.

• Product spreadsheetInclude descriptions, prices, SKUs, variants, stock, categories, weights and package sizes.
• Product imagesKeep original files, consistent backgrounds and an image for each colour variant.
• PoliciesPrepare plain-language shipping, returns, refund, privacy and terms pages.
• Account accessGather domain, DNS, website, email, analytics and Google logins held in your business’s name.
• Order email wordingBring your branding and policy wording for confirmations, dispatches, refunds and account messages.

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  Losing old page addresses

  Map each old product and category URL to its closest new page, then set up permanent redirects.

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  Testing only in a sandbox

  Place a real low-value order using live payment settings and refund it to check the payment and email flow.

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  Sending unauthenticated order emails

  Set up SPF or DKIM for your sending domain to reduce the risk of messages landing in spam.

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  Adding an app for every feature

  Review what each app does and remove unused ones; extra scripts and plugins can create conflicts and recurring charges.