Payment gateways
Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU, PhonePe, with UPI, cards, net banking and wallets
SILVERHOST / E-COMMERCE
Ecommerce Website Development Company in Kerala
Online stores built to sell, and easy for you to run.
SilverHost is an ecommerce website development company in Kerala building online stores on WooCommerce, Shopify and custom platforms. Every store comes ready for India, with payment gateways, cash on delivery, shipping integration and GST invoices, and can also sell to customers in the Gulf. We've been building websites from Pattambi since 2007.
WooCommerce · Shopify · Custom120+ online stores builtPayment, shipping & GST ready4.9★ from 105 Google reviews
ECOMMERCE WEBSITE DEVELOPMENTSilverHost / Kerala01 / CHOOSING A PLATFORM
WooCommerce, Shopify or Custom: Which Is Right for Your Store?
There's no single best ecommerce platform. The right one depends on your products, your team and how you plan to grow. Here's how the three compare:
| Shopify | WooCommerce | Custom build | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Launching quickly with little maintenance | Content-rich stores wanting full ownership and flexibility | Complex catalogues, B2B pricing, unique workflows |
| Build cost | Lowest | Low to medium | Highest |
| Running costs | Monthly Shopify subscription + app fees + payment fees | Hosting + premium plugin renewals + payment fees | Hosting + maintenance |
| Who hosts it | Shopify | You (we can host it) | You (we can host it) |
| Flexibility | Good, within Shopify's rules | Very high | Unlimited |
| Day-to-day ease | Easiest | Easy, with a little more upkeep | Built around your team's workflow |
| Typical launch time | 3–5 weeks | 5–8 weeks | 10–16 weeks |
Our honest recommendation:
- Choose Shopify if you want to start selling fast, have a straightforward catalogue, and don't want to think about hosting or updates.
- Choose WooCommerce if you want to own everything, sell alongside a content-rich website or blog, or need flexibility without the cost of a custom build.
- Choose a custom build if your business rules don't fit standard platforms: dealer or wholesale pricing, complex product configurators, multi-vendor logic, or deep ERP integration.
Not sure? We'll recommend a platform after a free consultation, and explain why.
02 / PLATFORM SERVICES
Our Ecommerce Website Development Services in Kerala
01WooCommerce website development
WooCommerce runs on WordPress, so your store and your website are one system. We build custom WooCommerce themes, product filters, variable products, subscriptions, bookings and membership features, and connect Indian payment gateways, shipping and GST invoicing. We keep plugins to what you actually need, so the store stays fast and secure.
02Shopify store development
We design and set up Shopify stores on premium or custom themes, configure products, collections, payments, shipping and taxes, and add apps only where they earn their monthly fee. Ideal for brands that want to go live quickly and manage everything from one simple dashboard.
03Custom ecommerce development
For businesses that outgrow standard platforms, we build custom ecommerce systems around your workflow: dealer and wholesale pricing, quote-based ordering, product configurators, multi-location inventory, and integration with your ERP, accounting or warehouse software. You own the code. Related: web application development.
04Ecommerce website design
Every store is designed around how people actually buy on their phones: fast product pages, clear photos and pricing, trust signals, and a short, simple checkout.
03 / BUILT FOR INDIA AND THE GULF
Built for Selling in India (and the Gulf)
Every store we build includes the features Indian shoppers expect:
Cash on delivery
With rules such as COD limits, pincode restrictions or an extra fee
Shipping integration
Shiprocket, Delhivery, with live rates, automatic labels and tracking links
Pincode checks
Show customers whether you deliver to them before they order
GST-compliant invoices
Automatic tax invoices with GSTIN, HSN codes and the right tax split
WhatsApp notifications
Order confirmations and shipping updates on WhatsApp
Inventory and orders
Stock alerts, order statuses and easy returns handling
Selling to the Gulf and beyond? We add multi-currency pricing (AED, SAR, QAR, OMR), international payment options Stripe or PayPal, international shipping rules, and English–Arabic storefronts.
04 / MIGRATION
Moving from OpenCart or Magento
We no longer build new stores on OpenCart or Magento. For most businesses, WooCommerce or Shopify now does the same job with lower running costs and simpler upkeep. If your store runs on one of them, we'll move it for you:
- 01
Audit your current store
Products, categories, customers, orders, extensions and top-ranking pages.
- 02
Migrate your data (products, images, variants, customers and order history) to WooCommerce or Shopify.
- 03
Rebuild the design on the new platform, improved for mobile.
- 04
Protect your Google rankings with 301 redirects from every old URL to its new page.
- 05
Test with real orders, then switch over with minimal downtime.
05 / PRICING
How Much Does an Ecommerce Website Cost in Kerala?
₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000the typical range
An ecommerce website in Kerala typically costs ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000 on Shopify or WooCommerce, depending on the design, the number of products and the features you need. Custom-built stores usually start at ₹2,00,000. You'll also have running costs, such as platform fees or hosting and payment gateway charges.
Launch
₹40,000
New brands, up to 100 products
- Shopify
Business
₹75,000
Growing stores, custom design, integrations
- WooCommerce or Shopify
Advanced
₹1,50,000
Large catalogues, B2B features, subscriptions
- WooCommerce
Custom
₹2,00,000+
Unique workflows, ERP integration
- Custom build
Migration
from ₹35,000
Existing stores
- From OpenCart/Magento
Compare in a table
| Package | Platform | Best for | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Shopify | New brands, up to 100 products | ₹40,000 |
| Business | WooCommerce or Shopify | Growing stores, custom design, integrations | ₹75,000 |
| Advanced | WooCommerce | Large catalogues, B2B features, subscriptions | ₹1,50,000 |
| Custom | Custom build | Unique workflows, ERP integration | ₹2,00,000+ |
| Migration | From OpenCart/Magento | Existing stores | from ₹35,000 |
Running costs to plan for:
Shopify
Monthly Shopify subscription (see Shopify's current India pricing), any paid apps, and payment gateway fees.
WooCommerce and custom
Hosting (from ₹5,800/year on our web hosting), premium plugin renewals, and payment gateway fees.
Maintenance (optional)
From ₹3,000/month for updates, backups, security and small changes.
06 / PROCESS
Our Ecommerce Development Process
- 01
Consultation (Week 1)
Your products, customers, delivery areas and goals, and a platform recommendation.
- 02
Store plan (Week 1–2)
Categories, filters, product types, payment and shipping rules, written down and agreed.
- 03
Design (Weeks 2–3)
Home, category, product, cart and checkout pages designed for mobile first.
- 04
Build (Weeks 3–6)
Development, integrations and product upload (or training your team to do it).
- 05
Testing with real orders (Week 6)
Payments, COD, shipping, invoices and emails tested end to end.
- 06
Launch and training (Week 7)
Go live, then hands-on training so your team can manage products, orders and offers.
07 / CASE STUDIES
Online Stores We've Built
Calif — calif.in
Platform: WooCommerce
Challenge: A growing product range with no easy way to manage variants and stock.
What we built: A mobile-first store with product filters, Razorpay, COD rules and Shiprocket.
Result: Online orders up 2.1× in the first six months.
Smartco India — smartcoindia.com
An online store designed and built by SilverHost.
Ayur Wakeup — Ayurveda online store
We built and run this Ayurvedic products store ourselves, so we see the day-to-day side of e-commerce first-hand: payments, returns, shipping delays and repeat customers.
08 / INDUSTRIES
Ecommerce for Kerala Businesses
Ayurveda and wellness products
Product information, ingredient and usage details, and compliance-aware descriptions.
Apparel and textiles
Size and colour variants, size guides and lookbooks.
Spices, food and Kerala products
Export-ready stores with international shipping and multi-currency pricing.
Electronics and appliances
Specifications, comparisons, warranties and EMI options.
B2B and wholesale
Dealer logins, tiered pricing, minimum order quantities and quote requests.
09 / AFTER LAUNCH
After Launch: Getting Sales
A store doesn't sell by itself. When you're ready to grow:
Ecommerce SEO
Category and product pages that rank on Google. See our SEO services.
Shopping and catalogue ads
Google Shopping and Meta catalogue campaigns. See our digital marketing services.
Maintenance
Updates, backups, security and small changes each month.
10 / WHAT WE WON'T DO
What We Won't Do
No lock-in
You own your store, domain, code and customer data from day one.
No nulled or pirated themes and plugins
They're a common source of malware; we use licensed versions only.
No launch without test orders
Every payment method, shipping rule and invoice is tested before go-live.
No unnecessary apps or plugins
Each one adds cost and slows your store, so we only add what you need.
11 / WHERE WE SERVE
Ecommerce Development Across Kerala and Beyond
We build online stores for businesses across Kerala, including Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Alappuzha, working from our office in Pattambi. We also build stores for businesses in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and the UK. Projects run online, and clients nearby are welcome to meet us in person.
SOME OF THE BUSINESSES WE’VE WORKED WITH
12 / REVIEWS
What Our Clients Say
They researched our industry, prepared themselves the contents, and built a website that was much better than we had imagined.
This is third time I am getting my website redesigned and Silverhost team got exactly what i had envisioned.
Excellent service from the SilverHost team! Highly recommended for anyone looking for reliable website services!
RECENT CLIENT PROJECTSGo to our work
13 / FAQ
Ecommerce Website FAQs
Can’t find your answer? Ask us on WhatsApp or call +91 9048 22 7712.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in Kerala?
A Shopify or WooCommerce store in Kerala typically costs ₹40,000 to ₹1,50,000, depending on design, product count and features. Custom-built stores start around ₹2,00,000. Budget for running costs too: platform fees or hosting, payment gateway charges and optional maintenance.
How long does it take to build an ecommerce website?
A Shopify store usually takes 3 to 5 weeks, a WooCommerce store 5 to 8 weeks, and a custom store 10 to 16 weeks. The biggest factor is usually how quickly product photos, descriptions and prices are ready.
Should I choose WooCommerce or Shopify?
Choose Shopify if you want to launch fast with minimal maintenance and a simple monthly cost. Choose WooCommerce if you want full ownership, lower platform fees, and more flexibility to customise. For complex business rules, a custom build may suit you better.
Can I add and manage products myself?
Yes. Both WooCommerce and Shopify have simple dashboards for adding products, changing prices, managing stock and processing orders. We train your team after launch and provide a short guide for everyday tasks.
Which payment gateways can you integrate?
We integrate Razorpay, Cashfree, PayU and PhonePe for India, supporting UPI, cards, net banking and wallets, plus Stripe or PayPal for international customers. Cash on delivery can be added with your own rules and limits.
Can you move my OpenCart or Magento store to WooCommerce or Shopify?
Yes. We migrate products, images, customers and order history, rebuild the design, and set up 301 redirects from every old URL so you keep your Google rankings. The store is tested with real orders before the switch.
Can my online store sell to customers in the Gulf?
Yes. We can add multi-currency pricing in AED, SAR, QAR and OMR, international payment options, shipping rules for GCC countries, and an English–Arabic storefront.
Do you build ecommerce mobile apps?
Yes. We can build an Android app connected to your WooCommerce or custom store, so customers can browse and order from their phones. See our Android app development.
What are the running costs after launch?
Shopify stores pay a monthly Shopify subscription plus any paid apps. WooCommerce and custom stores pay for hosting and premium plugin renewals. All stores pay payment gateway fees per transaction. Optional maintenance plans cover updates, backups and small changes.
Will my online store rank on Google?
Every store we build includes SEO foundations: fast pages, clean URLs, product schema and an XML sitemap. Ranking for competitive product searches usually also needs ongoing ecommerce SEO and content work, which we offer separately.
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