# E-commerce development that drives sales Source: https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/ecommerce-development/ An online store is a system: checkout, payments, stock, orders, and shipping all working together. We build that system properly, on Shopify, WooCommerce, or a custom platform. [Get Your Free Website Audit](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/ecommerce-development/#booking) [View All Web Development Services](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/) ## Sound Familiar? These are the problems we solve every day for businesses like yours. ### Inventory and orders are managed manually Without proper automation, stock counts drift out of sync, overselling occurs, and your team wastes time on data entry instead of growing the business. ### Your current platform limits growth As your product range and order volume increase, your existing e-commerce setup slows down, breaks, or lacks the features you need. ### Payment and shipping feel clunky New Zealand customers expect local payment options like Afterpay, POLi, and accurate New Zealand shipping rates, but your current store makes checkout frustrating. ### No visibility into business performance Without proper analytics and reporting, you are making decisions about products, pricing, and marketing based on gut feeling rather than data. Average cart abandonment 70% Online sales on mobile 60%+ Projects since 2018 200+ Client revenue generated $1M+ ## What's included Here's what the work covers. 01 ### Payment Integration Stripe, PayPal, Afterpay and New Zealand payment gateways 02 ### Inventory Management Real-time stock tracking and automated alerts 03 ### Order Automation Orders flow straight through to fulfilment and shipping 04 ### Analytics Dashboard Track sales, conversions, and customer behaviour ## What You Get Automated inventory, orders, and fulfilment New Zealand payment gateways and shipping built in Real-time analytics and sales reporting A platform that scales with your growth ## Our Approach E-commerce development goes well beyond setting up a storefront. A store that sells is a system: it takes payments reliably, keeps stock counts honest, processes orders without manual handling, and feeds clean data into the tools your business runs on. We build the whole system, and we build it to keep working when traffic spikes. The technical stack is where most stores fall short. We integrate payment gateways like Stripe, Windcave, and Afterpay so New Zealand customers can pay the way they prefer. Shipping connections with NZ Post, Courier Post, and Aramex give customers accurate delivery estimates and tracking. Xero and MYOB integrations keep your accounting in sync without manual reconciliation. Platform choice depends on your scale and complexity, not our preference. Shopify suits businesses that want lower technical overhead. WooCommerce suits those who need deeper customisation within the WordPress ecosystem. And for complex product configurations, B2B pricing, or unusual fulfilment workflows, we build custom. ## How It Works Our simple process gets you from enquiry to results without the runaround. 1 ### Discovery Call We learn about your business, goals, and challenges in a free 30-minute consultation. 2 ### Custom Proposal You receive a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, and a clear investment breakdown within 48 hours. 3 ### We Get to Work Once approved, we start immediately with regular updates and check-ins throughout. 4 ### Launch & Support We deliver, launch, and provide ongoing support to ensure long-term success. ## Why Choose Lucid Media for E-commerce Dev? We focus on results, not just deliverables. Every project we take on is designed to help your business grow. As an Auckland-based agency, we understand the New Zealand market and work with businesses across the country to achieve their digital goals. You get agency-quality work without the agency price tag or timeline. We use smart tools to work faster, so you see results sooner. ### What this means for you Expert guidance Work with specialists who understand the nuances of e-commerce website development. Clear communication No jargon, no confusion. We explain everything in plain language. Ongoing support We do not disappear after launch. We are here when you need us. Proven results Our track record speaks for itself. Real outcomes for real businesses. Free download ## Planning a new website? Start with a brief A fill-in template for your goals, pages, content, features and budget, so every web team quotes the same job. [Get the free template](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/resources/website-project-brief-template/) Free template, 12 pages ## Real results from real campaigns See what we have achieved for businesses like yours, with real outcomes we can point to. Real Estate ### [AT Realty: instant commission figures in front of vendors](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/ray-white-commission-app/) Agents no longer do maths in front of vendors during a pitch Mobile App Development + UI/UX Design Read case study → E-commerce ### [TSB Living: refunds handled in one system instead of spreadsheets](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/tsb-living-refund-system/) No more copying refund details between spreadsheet tabs by hand 80% Faster Processing Read case study → E-commerce ### [Five tracking systems unified into one portal for TSB Living](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/tsb-living-multi-carrier-tracking/) Customers no longer need to guess which carrier has their order 5 Tracking systems unified behind one search box Read case study → Technology ### [PlastiCard: a full rebuild with feature parity on iOS 26](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/plasticard-app-upgrade/) A faster, more reliable way for customers to order custom ID cards Mobile App Development + React Native Upgrade Read case study → [View All Case Studies](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/case-studies/) ## Other Web Development Services [View all](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/) ### [Web Apps](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/custom-web-application/) Off-the-shelf software makes you work around its limitations. We build custom web applications around the way your business actually runs, from internal tools to customer-facing platforms. ### [WordPress Dev](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/wordpress-website-development/) WordPress done properly is fast, secure, and easy to maintain. We write custom theme code for everything from simple sites to complex builds. No bloated themes, no plugin sprawl. ### [Plugin Dev](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/wordpress-plugin-development/) When nothing in the plugin directory does what your business needs, we build the plugin that does. Clean, secure code that extends WordPress exactly how you need. ### [Responsive Dev](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/web-development/responsive-web-development/) We build websites and applications that work properly on every screen: phones, tablets, and desktops. Tested on real devices, not just emulators. ## What our clients say Real reviews from the businesses we have built, ranked and run campaigns for. 5.0 from 70+ reviews > “Our CPA dropped by 66% and lead quality increased 200-300%. Not only almost immediately, but consistent for the last few months.” Paul Zellman BDM, Austar Property Services Jaide Wooler Executive Assistant, Tom Rawson > We’ve been working with Jason from Lucid Media and couldn’t recommend him more. He’s been a fast communicator, proactive, and always willing to help. Jason goes above and beyond with providing recommendations and support. > > The websites he’s built and implemented for us have been excellent. He has captured our business perfectly and ensured that it is user friendly on both desktop/mobile. Fantastic service! Google review Terry Bradley Director, Precision Building Inspectors > Jason and his team have been fantastic to work with from the initial website design and with the ongoing maintenance. They built us a really professional and well-designed site that represents our business well and it has been great having their continued support. > > It is nice to know someone reliable can manage our website and make sure it stays ranking on Google. They are always responsive when we need updates or changes made, and their technical expertise gives us peace of mind. Google review > “I’ve had around 10 websites developed over the years, and Jason is by far the best web developer I’ve ever worked with.” Andrew Baker Owner, Electrical Plus Mitch Taylor Director, Horton Taylor > I have been working with Jason for a year now and he is absolutely brilliant, honest and reliable. His client first approach has meant his work is always on time and to a high standard. > > Most of all he actually gets the results he says he will. Google review Grace Zhang Sunshine Mortgages > Communication with him is always smooth and effortless. The website he created for me exceeded my expectations in every way. I’m genuinely impressed with both the design and the overall structure. > > I’m looking forward to seeing what else the website can bring to me. If you’re thinking about building a website, Jason is definitely the person to go to. Google review > “Absolutely great in delivering our e-commerce website. A great experience from start to finish, and even beyond.” Harry & Maria Owner, Pots of Joy Samir Khanna Director, Professional Financial > Working with Jason @ Lucid Media on our website was a great experience from start to finish. Jason brought our vision to life with creativity and professionalism; he understood what we were after, and this could be seen in the result. > > The design is clean and modern, and the functionality is exactly what we needed. Communication was smooth throughout the entire process, and deadlines were always met. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier web design and development. Google review Alex Mayo Owner, Playceholdr > I had Lucid Media do some SEO work for us and I'm super impressed with the results. Jason also took the time to educate me deeply on the topic so I didn't feel like everything was smoke and mirrors like I have had with previous agencies. Google review Britta Friedrich Manager, MagicGerman > Working with Lucid Media was an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to thoroughly analyse our previous website, understand our product, and align with our company goals before creating a new, professional layout and copy. > > They truly went above and beyond, exceeding expectations at every step. I genuinely enjoyed the collaboration and look forward to working with them again in the future. Google review Melitta Adam Founder, Melitta Skin > I had a call with Jason and was so impressed by how in-depth it was. He really listened, understood where I’m at, and gave me a clear action plan that I can actually use. > > It was practical, straightforward, and made me feel confident moving forward with my ads. I couldn’t recommend working with him enough. Google review > “We wanted to bring our idea for an app to life. He turned our ideas into reality.” Alana Saunders Business Manager, A T Realty Andrew Harvey Director, AES Comp > Lucid Media provides great service, quickly establishing and refining our website. They are always available to us when we need changes made. > > Expert in SEO which is critical, our company now ranks at the top of Google searches, alongside our international suppliers but ahead of other agents around the world. We totally recommend Lucid as a highly competent and committed website developer and manager. Google review Ratu Tau Trekway Shuttle > We had previously used another digital company for our website and digital marketing… things went downhill quickly, and our business suffered badly. > > Within 30 minutes, we were on a Teams meeting discussing the problems we were facing. By 2am, Jason had sent us a detailed report… By 4pm, our Google Ads were back up and running. > > Everything was turned around in less than 24 hours… seeing results that quickly was honestly incredible. > > Jason and the team at Lucid Media have helped get our business back on solid ground… Young, full of energy, passionate, and genuinely driven to help businesses succeed. Google review Alex Fladgate Owner, JunkBoss > Jason created our JunkBoss company website from start to finish. He always responded immediately, shared great ideas, and the final site looks spectacular!! > > Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their website done. Google review > “They took the time to understand our vision and business needs, translating them into a stunning, user-friendly website.” Dev Dhingra CEO, Fundmaster Isaac Smith Managing Director, PSI > Communication was insanely good, the work Jason provided me with was on a new level and blew me away. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond for you then he is your man. Google review Tyler Newman Tillen Finance > From the start, Jason has taken the time to understand my business properly rather than just pushing a generic marketing setup. We’ve built out a new website, landing pages, CRM integration, Google Ads and Meta campaigns, and the attention to detail across everything has been excellent. > > What stands out most is his responsiveness and willingness to adapt quickly. Any time we’ve needed changes or seen something in the data, he’s on it straight away and is always looking for ways to improve performance rather than just letting campaigns run. > > The key difference is that he genuinely feels invested in the success of the business, not just running ads in the background. Google review > “He was really acting in our best interests and went beyond what we were expecting him to achieve.” Brianna Hoy Managing Director, PplPeople Fiona Ashford Manager, Fee Funders > When the finance company I manage, Fee Funders, changed ownership, Lucid Media took over all aspects of our IT and technology, and the impact has been outstanding. Jason quickly learned our legacy systems, implemented critical changes during the transition, and then led the development of our new software platform and reporting systems. > > Jason is exceptional across all areas of technology, both front-end and back-end. He’s practical, solutions-focused, and genuinely understands business needs as well as the technical side. Google review Lynnae Sands Manager, Windsor Industries > Jason has been awesome to work with over the last few months. Whenever we've had any sort of issue with our website, he is extremely prompt in resolving it. Very professional and helpful, I highly recommend. Google review > “Jason is exceptional, excellent communications, a highly motivated individual. Such rare traits - very happy with his development work for us!” Eddie Director, PlastiCard Joel D'leema Director, TSB Living > Jason has been awesome in the work he has done for us. He is fast, very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend. Google review J-Tip It Google review > The team at Lucid Media have provided excellent service while recently coming in to help position J-Tip It to where they need to be! > > We are absolutely blown away with their quick responses, smooth customer service and their initiative to stay 10-steps ahead at all times. Results are immediate and the cost is undeniably justified. > > If you want to be in safe hands, choose Lucid! Google review > “The site looks clean, professional, and easy to use. He made the whole process super simple and stress-free.” Aidan Fraei Agent, Ray White ## Frequently Asked Questions Got questions? We have got answers. Here are some common questions about working with us. [Ask a Question](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/contact/) **Shopify or WooCommerce - which is better?** Shopify is easier to manage day-to-day, provides stronger out-of-box security, and handles hosting and updates for you, making it ideal for businesses that want a hands-off technical experience. WooCommerce offers more flexibility and lower ongoing costs since there are no monthly platform fees, but it requires more technical management. The best choice depends on your product catalogue complexity, budget, technical comfort, and long-term growth plans. We walk you through the trade-offs and recommend the platform that genuinely fits your New Zealand business. **Can you migrate from my current platform?** Yes, we handle e-commerce migrations from virtually any platform, including transferring products, customer accounts, order history, and preserving SEO rankings through proper redirects. We plan every migration carefully to minimise disruption to your business, often running the new store in parallel on a staging environment until everything is tested and ready. Data integrity is verified at every step so you do not lose product information, customer records, or search engine visibility during the transition. **Do you integrate with accounting software?** Yes, we regularly integrate e-commerce stores with Xero, MYOB, and other accounting systems used by New Zealand businesses. These integrations automatically sync orders, payments, refunds, and inventory data so your books stay accurate without manual data entry. We can also set up GST-inclusive pricing rules and tax code mapping specific to New Zealand requirements. For businesses processing high order volumes, these accounting integrations save hours of reconciliation work every week. **What about shipping integrations?** We integrate with NZ Post, Courier Post, Aramex, and other carriers to provide your customers with real-time shipping rates, tracking numbers, and delivery estimates at checkout. These integrations can be configured to offer different shipping tiers such as standard and express, free shipping thresholds, and rural delivery surcharges that reflect the realities of New Zealand logistics. We also set up automated shipping label generation and fulfilment notifications to streamline your dispatch process. **How much does e-commerce development cost?** E-commerce development costs depend on platform choice, product catalogue size, and integration complexity. Across the New Zealand market, a well-built Shopify store with New Zealand payment and shipping integrations typically starts around $8,000, with WooCommerce custom builds in a similar range. Complex stores (B2B pricing, product configurators, multi-warehouse inventory) sit higher. Lucid Media provides detailed, fixed-price quotes after a free discovery call with clear breakdowns so you know exactly what you are investing in. **How long does it take to build an online store?** Most e-commerce development projects take 6-12 weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on the number of products, integrations, and custom features required. This timeline includes platform setup, design implementation, payment and shipping integration, product loading, and thorough testing of the full purchase flow. We always allow time for real-world testing with actual transactions before going live to ensure everything works smoothly for your New Zealand customers on launch day. **Can you set up New Zealand-specific payment methods?** Yes, we set up all payment methods that New Zealand shoppers expect and trust, including Stripe, Windcave (formerly Payment Express), Afterpay, Laybuy, POLi, and direct bank transfer. We configure these with proper NZD handling, GST display, and secure checkout flows. The options you offer at checkout matter, because New Zealand shoppers are more likely to complete a purchase when they see payment brands they recognise and trust. **Do you provide training on managing my online store?** Yes, every e-commerce project includes comprehensive training covering product management, order processing, inventory updates, running promotions and discount codes, and interpreting your sales analytics. We tailor the training to your team and provide written documentation you can reference later. Our goal is for you to feel completely confident managing your store day-to-day without needing developer assistance for routine tasks. If questions come up later, our support packages provide ongoing help when you need it. ## Ready to Build your? get your free strategy session. Tell us about your online store and we'll show you how we can help you Build your. 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