E-Commerce Development

E-Commerce Development

Professional E-Commerce Solutions That Help Your Business Grow

At Forge 29, we design, develop and support powerful e-commerce solutions that help businesses sell more online. Whether you’re launching your first online store, migrating from another platform or expanding an established business, we create scalable, secure and user-friendly websites that are built for growth.

We understand that a successful online store needs to do more than look attractive. It needs to provide an excellent customer experience, rank well in search engines, integrate with your business systems and convert visitors into loyal customers.

From planning and development through to ongoing support, we’re here to help you succeed online.

Bespoke E-Commerce Solutions

Every business has different products, customers and operational requirements.

We build e-commerce solutions tailored to your business, providing the functionality you need today while allowing room for future growth.

Our services include:

  • New online stores
  • Website redesigns
  • Platform migrations
  • Multi-store solutions
  • Business-to-Business (B2B) stores
  • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) stores
  • Hybrid B2B/B2C platforms
  • Product configurators
  • Customer portals
  • Subscription-based websites
  • Marketplace integrations
  • Bespoke e-commerce functionality

Whether you sell ten products or tens of thousands, we’ll develop a solution that fits your business.

Shopify Development

Shopify is one of the world’s leading e-commerce platforms, providing a flexible and scalable solution for businesses of all sizes.

We provide a full range of Shopify development services, including:

  • New Shopify stores
  • Theme customisation
  • Bespoke theme development
  • Shopify app integration
  • Shopify app development
  • Product catalogue management
  • Collections and navigation
  • Shopify Markets configuration
  • Customer account configuration
  • Checkout optimisation
  • Performance improvements
  • SEO optimisation
  • Ongoing support and maintenance

Whether you’re launching a new store or improving an existing Shopify website, we can help maximise its potential.

WooCommerce Development

WooCommerce combines the flexibility of WordPress with powerful e-commerce functionality.

We develop WooCommerce stores that are easy to manage, highly customisable and designed to support business growth.

Our WooCommerce services include:

  • New WooCommerce websites
  • Theme development
  • Plugin integration
  • Custom functionality
  • Product management
  • Variable product configuration
  • Subscription solutions
  • Booking systems
  • SEO optimisation
  • Performance optimisation
  • Security improvements
  • Ongoing support

WooCommerce is an excellent choice for businesses seeking a flexible content management system alongside a powerful online shop.

Magento & Adobe Commerce Development

Magento and Adobe Commerce provide enterprise-level e-commerce capabilities for businesses requiring advanced functionality, scalability and flexibility.

Our Magento and Adobe Commerce services include:

  • New store development
  • Store redesigns
  • Platform upgrades
  • Extension development
  • Custom modules
  • Theme development
  • Performance optimisation
  • Security updates
  • API development
  • Multi-store configuration
  • International commerce
  • Migration projects
  • Ongoing maintenance and support

Whether you’re operating a growing online retailer or a complex enterprise platform, we can help you get the most from Magento and Adobe Commerce.

Platform Migrations

Changing platforms doesn’t have to mean losing your hard work.

We can migrate your existing online store while preserving as much valuable information as possible, including:

  • Products
  • Categories
  • Customer accounts
  • Orders
  • Images
  • SEO-friendly URLs
  • Meta data
  • Blog content
  • Reviews

Our goal is to minimise disruption while providing a smooth transition to your new platform.

E-Commerce Integrations

Modern online stores often rely on multiple connected systems.

We can integrate your website with:

  • Payment gateways
  • Shipping providers
  • ERP systems
  • CRM platforms
  • Inventory management systems
  • Accounting software
  • Microsoft 365
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Marketplace platforms
  • Product Information Management (PIM) systems
  • Third-party APIs

Well-designed integrations help reduce manual work, improve accuracy and increase operational efficiency.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

A successful e-commerce website needs to be found by potential customers.

We build stores using recognised SEO best practices, including:

  • Search engine-friendly URLs
  • Optimised page titles
  • Meta descriptions
  • Structured data
  • Product schema
  • Category optimisation
  • Image optimisation
  • Internal linking
  • XML sitemaps
  • Fast-loading pages

Strong technical foundations help improve long-term search visibility.

Performance & Security

Customers expect websites to load quickly and protect their personal information.

Our e-commerce solutions are developed with:

  • Fast page loading
  • Responsive design
  • Secure payment processing
  • SSL encryption
  • Security best practices
  • Regular updates
  • Backup strategies
  • Performance optimisation
  • Scalable hosting solutions

A secure, reliable website helps build customer confidence and improve conversions.

Ongoing Support & Growth

Launching your website is just the beginning.

We provide ongoing support to help your online store continue to grow through:

  • Software updates
  • Security monitoring
  • Feature enhancements
  • Performance improvements
  • Product management
  • SEO improvements
  • Conversion optimisation
  • Technical support
  • Digital strategy

Our goal is to become a long-term technology partner, supporting your business as it evolves.

Why Choose Forge 29?

As a family-owned business established in 2009, we understand that your online store is one of your most valuable business assets.

Our experience across website development, software development, automation, manufacturing, digital marketing and e-commerce enables us to deliver complete solutions tailored to your business.

Customers choose Forge 29 because we offer:

  • Shopify development
  • WooCommerce development
  • Magento and Adobe Commerce development
  • Bespoke e-commerce solutions
  • Platform migrations
  • Systems integration
  • SEO-focused development
  • Secure, scalable websites
  • Reliable UK-based support
  • Friendly, knowledgeable service

Whether you’re launching your first online store or managing a large-scale e-commerce operation, we’re committed to delivering solutions that help your business grow.

Our Development Process

Discovery

We begin by understanding your products, customers and business goals to recommend the most appropriate platform and solution.

Planning

Site architecture, customer journeys, integrations and functionality are carefully planned before development begins.

Design & Development

Your website is built using modern development practices, creating an intuitive shopping experience that reflects your brand and supports future growth.

Testing

Before launch, every aspect of your website is tested to ensure it performs reliably across devices, browsers and user scenarios.

Launch

Once approved, your online store is deployed and configured for a smooth transition, with support available throughout the launch process.

Ongoing Partnership

We continue to support your business with updates, enhancements, optimisation and technical advice to help maximise the long-term success of your e-commerce platform.

Ready to Grow Your Online Business?

Whether you’re starting a new venture, migrating to a more powerful platform or expanding an established online store, Forge 29 can help.

From strategy and design through to development, integrations and ongoing support, we’re committed to creating e-commerce solutions that deliver exceptional customer experiences and measurable business results.

Get in touch today to discuss your project and discover how Forge 29 can help you build an online store that’s ready for the future.