Cost of starting your own Ecommerce site

[BrolySSJ]

I have always wanted to create my own website that is an ecommerce site and i have done research into the cost of the items and the profit margins that i can generate and it seems to be a very good business model in that sense. The one thing that i have not accounted for yet however is the actual cost of setting up the website and making it as interactive as possible so that people have the best experience buying from it and for it to incorporate as much as possible into the actual payment structure and methods that it supports. What is the average cost to set up a small time ecommerce site?

 

[Busybee]

You can build a blogging site or forum site, almost free or at a low cost. But building an e-commerce site is challenging. You should have a good security structure to prevent hackers and data leaks. It would be good if you approach a professional, to do this. It might be a little expensive though.

 

[BrolySSJ]

Security is the most important thing on these type of sites, especially if you have payment options that allow people to use their credit or debit card, because they have to be assured that the information that they are sharing with you will remain secure so that they are not put at risk as well. That is one of the main reasons why I tend to not transact with my card online because of the security on some of these ecommerce sites.

 

[HK World]

For your online business of an e-commerce store, the average cost will be $5,000 to $10,000. For domain name, $2 -$20 per year. For Hosting, $300 per month.

 

[BrolySSJ]

That is a pretty good breakdown that you have provided here, however what does the cost of 5k to 10k usd likely to cover. Will this include all of your cyber security costs that you would need in order to set up the respective firewalls and be able to ensure that the website is free from hackers? The domain is actually a lot cheaper than i would have expected to be entirely honest.

 

[HK World]

This price range is expected if you are hiring a highly professional person to set up your e-commerce store as well as for the maintenance of it.

 

[BrolySSJ]

Maintenance on the site is very important and if the estimation and cost range that you have given here is able to provide that as well then i definitely think that in that way it can be worth it, because with a good website i am sure that you can make that this investment in a couple of months, especially if there is a large market base for the product that you are interested in.

 

[Jason1]

$300 per month for hosting? Get real, lol. At best a dedicated server would only be around $100 a month or less. Where are you getting the info? I can only see paying $300 a month in hosting for some big reseller hosting enterprise.

 

[BrolySSJ]

Does the cost of the server that you are using to host change depending on the traffic that is generated to your website, if I may ask? Personally I would expect that it would depend on this because if you have more people then you have to have a server that is able to handle more people as well. Am I correct in my line of thinking?

 

[HK World]

Here I am sharing a link to clarify my point. Different hosting packages depending on your requirements and budget: https://kinsta.com/plans/?plan=visits-business4&interval=month

 

[BrolySSJ]

Thank you for sharing this here. I think that it will be very useful for a lot of the users here that are looking to develop their own website and it will give them a chance to budget from an early point.

 

[Billy]

I have always wanted to create my own website that is an ecommerce site and i have done research into the cost of the items and the profit margins that i can generate and it seems to be a very good business model in that sense. The one thing that i have not accounted for yet however is the actual cost of setting up the website and making it as interactive as possible so that people have the best experience buying from it and for it to incorporate as much as possible into the actual payment structure and methods that it supports. What is the average cost to set up a small time ecommerce site?

Honestly, this will depend on the magnitude of the e-commerce site that you wish to set up. But i would say it is important to factor in the cost of start-up. There are many things that go into creating a successful online store, from web design and development to payment processing and marketing.

There are a variety of services that can help you get started, and the cost of starting an e-commerce business can vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of your site. Typically, setting up a small e-commerce site will cost around $2,000–5,000. This includes building the website, integrating payment processing, and adding any necessary features or functionality.

If you're looking to start a larger ecommerce business, expect to pay more-upwards of $10,000 - $30,000. This includes hiring a web development company, creating a custom shopping cart or ecommerce platform, and setting up complex shipping and inventory systems.

When budgeting for your ecommerce site, be sure to account for all of these costs. By planning ahead and budgeting appropriately, you can ensure that your online store is successful from day one.

 

[Danny4cash]

It will cost you some money. I can't give an estimate because I'm a website developer, but from little experience I have in website creation, it will cost you money. You'll need the service of a good developer and you'll need to collaborate with payment companies.

 

[Smiles20]

I believe that a significant amount of the money you are going to spend is going to be on the website or the publishing platform. So far I think shopify is a very good place to start

 

[saoussen57651]

This price range is expected if you are hiring a highly professional person to set up your e-commerce store as well as for the maintenance of it.

This means that prestashop CMS for beginners if the price is high until to 5000 $ per e commerce platform if you pass by self coding or this high price is for database and hosting requirements as 5000 $ is important money amount to invest on.

 

[deploymen]

The cost of websites varies greatly. The price depends on what functions the site will have. The more functional the site, the more expensive it will be to create. You can analyze the prices on the Internet; today, many companies are working in this field. I think it will be a good investment that will pay off quickly. For the business to be successful, you need to meet the market. That's why our company was digitized a long time ago. These guys at https://transformagency.com/ helped us do that. Now we have a very efficient working environment.

 

[Good-Person]

This means that prestashop CMS for beginners if the price is high until to 5000 $ per e commerce platform if you pass by self coding or this high price is for database and hosting requirements as 5000 $ is important money amount to invest on.

There is a lots of things to consider before you tend to start an e-commerce site. You must initially buy stocks and make sure that you have enough capital to manage the store.

 

[Lynaia]

i'm seeing people saying you can still build a forum site or a blog site for free. That's only if you're a web developer or app developer and not for just anybody. You will spend money if you don't know about

 

[Syldan]

Well I think it can be based on a popular say " big things, big money " it greatly depends on what you want. the cost can not be predicted but having the knowledge can makes you spend less or even for free.

 

[frederick_9]

You can create a blogging or discussion forum site for absolutely no money at all.
However, creating an e-commerce website is difficult.
To stop hackers and data leaks, your security setup should be solid.
It would be wise to do this by consulting a specialist.
Though it can be a bit pricey.