Separate the design from platform ownership
A page layout does not settle who updates WordPress, extensions or the hosting environment. Ask which party owns each ongoing responsibility. A low initial build quote may exclude the maintenance and testing needed to keep the store usable.
- Identify hosting and support ownership
- Document extension licences
- Set backup and recovery responsibilities
- Confirm the release and maintenance process
Design around real catalogue needs
Use products with meaningful variants, delivery rules and stock states to test the design. A short catalogue and a complex wholesale catalogue need different navigation. Avoid choosing a theme solely from screenshots of a sample store.
- List product options and filters
- Check account and wholesale needs
- Test long descriptions on mobile
- Map the required order integrations
Compare WooCommerce and Shopify deliberately
Compare the work needed to operate the store, not only the platform price. The Store Check's existing packages focus on Shopify. For a WooCommerce enquiry, platform fit and any migration requirement are discussed before work is offered.
- Compare recurring ownership costs
- Check required integrations
- List migration risks
- Choose the platform that fits operations
A common question
Does The Store Check advertise a WooCommerce delivery package?
The current packages focus on Shopify. This is a planning guide; send the platform and problem to discuss suitability before requesting a quote.