E-commerce and Online Sales Systems

What does a complete e-commerce include?

Catalog architecture, product pages, cart, checkout, payment gateway, shipping rules, confirmations, analytics and a management panel depending on the plan. Automations, integrations and bulk uploads are detailed by scope.

What platform is recommended?

WooCommerce when flexibility and control are priorities; Shopify when SaaS operation and traffic-spike tolerance matter more; headless/API-first when customization and performance justify greater complexity.

How long does it take?

A standard project usually requires 3 to 5 weeks. The availability and quality of the catalog, photos, policies, gateways, logistics and integrations determine the real timeline.

Does it include product uploads?

Quantity, data quality, variants, images and a validation owner need to be defined. It can include initial or bulk uploads; cleanup and additional content production are quoted by volume.

What payment methods can be integrated?

In Colombia, Wompi, Mercado Pago, ePayco and BNPL options can be evaluated; internationally, Stripe and PayPal, among others. Approval, fees and availability depend on the provider and the business.

Does it connect with inventory and logistics?

Yes, when the available system offers a reliable API, files or connectors. Sync, frequency, the master source, returns, statuses and contingencies are validated before promising real-time updates.

Who operates the store after launch?

The client manages the catalog, orders, support, inventory, returns and campaigns, with training and a manual depending on scope. Maintenance and technical support can be hired separately.

How is checkout secured?

With SSL/TLS, secure configuration, updates, minimal permissions, tokenization provided by the gateway, and sandbox testing. The system must not store full card data.

Can an AI shopping assistant be integrated?

Yes, for guidance, comparison and recommendation. It must work off the current catalog, recognize its limits, avoid making up availability or terms, and hand off to a person when necessary.

Does the solution support B2B and B2C?

Yes, but per-client pricing, credit, approval, minimums, taxes and private catalogs require differentiated rules and experience. They must be declared from discovery.