Sell Online, 24/7
Custom online stores that convert. Not a Shopify theme, a proper e-commerce platform built for your business, with no monthly fees eating into your margins.
Why custom over Shopify?
Shopify is great for getting started. But once you’re selling, those fees add up fast. Here’s what you save with a custom store:
No Monthly Platform Fees
Unlike Shopify ($39–$399/month), you own your store outright.
No Transaction Fees
Shopify takes 0.5–2% of every sale. We don't.
Unlimited Customisation
Not limited by themes. We build exactly what you need.
Your Data, Your Control
No platform lock-in. Your customer data stays yours.
Quick maths:
If you’re selling $50,000/month on Shopify Advanced ($399/month + 0.5% third-party payment fees), that’s $7,788/year in fees. After 2–3 years, a custom store pays for itself.
Everything you need to sell
Payments, inventory, shipping, and analytics, built in from day one.
Secure Payments
Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Your customers pay the way they want.
Inventory Management
Track stock levels, variants, and SKUs. Automatic low-stock alerts.
Shipping Integration
Australia Post, Sendle, StarTrack. Real-time shipping rates and tracking.
Sales Analytics
Know your best sellers, conversion rates, and customer lifetime value.
Beautiful product displays
We design product pages that showcase your items beautifully and convert browsers into buyers. Every interaction is crafted for conversion.
- ✓High-quality image galleries with zoom
- ✓Quick-add to cart functionality
- ✓Wishlist and save for later
- ✓Size guides and variant selectors
- ✓Customer reviews and ratings
- ✓Related products recommendations
Built with modern tech
How we build your store
A structured process from requirements to launch, no surprises at handover.
Requirements & Design
We map out your products, categories, and customer journey. Then design it.
Store Build
Product pages, cart, checkout, payment integration, all tested thoroughly.
Product Upload
We help migrate or upload your products with proper SEO and imagery.
Launch & Optimise
Go live, then we monitor and optimise for conversions.
HalalHQ Marketplace: Built from scratch
We built HalalHQ’s marketplace from scratch, a full C2C/B2C platform for the Australian Muslim community.
What we built
- ✓Seller onboarding and verification
- ✓Multi-vendor order management
- ✓Stripe Connect for seller payouts
- ✓Return and refund system
What our clients say
“Taqwanology took our vision for a halal lifestyle platform and turned it into reality. From restaurant discovery to a full marketplace, they built exactly what our community needed.”
E-commerce from $5,000
Fixed-fee projects, quoted in writing after a free teardown call. No hidden costs, no monthly platform fees.
Asked before every store project
How much does a custom e-commerce website cost in Australia?
Custom e-commerce websites start from $5,000 for a basic online store with product listings, cart, and payment processing. More complex builds with custom features, marketplace functionality, or extensive integrations range from $15,000–$50,000+.
Should I use Shopify or build a custom e-commerce site?
Use Shopify if you have a straightforward product catalogue and want to launch quickly with minimal upfront cost. Choose custom development if you need unique features like a marketplace, complex pricing rules, custom integrations, or want to avoid ongoing platform fees that add up over time.
How long does it take to build an online store?
A basic e-commerce site can be built in 4–6 weeks. A custom store with advanced features like multi-vendor marketplace, subscription billing, or complex inventory management typically takes 8–16 weeks.
What payment gateways do you integrate with?
We integrate with all major Australian payment gateways including Stripe, Square, PayPal, Afterpay, Zip Pay, and bank-direct options. We also support Apple Pay, Google Pay, and international payment methods.
What else we do
Ready to start selling?
Book a free 30-minute call. We’ll discuss your products and build a store that converts, no obligation.