Looking for a custom online store in Illinois? AR Digital Solutions in Canton builds custom ecommerce websites around your products and the way you sell. Custom stores start at $600, with hosting and 6 months of support included.
- Based in Canton, IL
- Custom stores from $600
- Hosting included
Custom online store · Custom features · Integrations · Hosting included · Based in Canton, Illinois
An online store built around you, not around a template
What is a custom online store? A custom online store is built around your products and the way you sell. We design it, build it and connect the tools you use, so it does exactly what your business needs.
Most small shops do well on a ready platform. A custom build makes sense when your needs go beyond a standard cart.
Our custom ecommerce development in Illinois covers special features, links to your systems, and hosting and support, all with one team.
Key takeaways
- Custom online stores start at $600. The final price depends on your features.
- Hosting and 6 months of support are included.
- We build configurators, B2B pricing, subscriptions, marketplaces, custom checkouts and integrations.
- If a ready platform fits you better, we will tell you honestly.
Custom online store at a glance
- Service
- Custom online store design and development
- Based in
- Canton, Illinois (Fulton County)
- We serve
- Businesses across Illinois, in person nearby
- Features
- Configurators, B2B pricing, subscriptions, marketplaces, custom checkout
- Integrations
- Inventory, ERP and CRM tools
- Price
- From $600, final price by features
- Hosting
- Included
- After launch
- 6 months of support included
When is a custom store the right choice?
What is the difference between a custom store and a platform store? A platform store starts from a ready system and launches fast. A custom store is built to your needs and takes longer. Here is how they compare.
| Platform store | Custom online store | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch speed | Fastest. Start from a ready system | Longer, because we build to your needs |
| Special features | Add apps for most needs | Built in exactly the way you need |
| Design | Styled from a theme | Designed around your products and process |
| Control | Within the platform’s rules | You decide how the store works |
| Best for | Most small shops | Unusual products, rules or systems |
| Start here | Shopify web design | You are on this page |
Custom features that make your store work your way
What can a custom ecommerce solution do? It can let shoppers design products, give trade customers special prices, take subscriptions and bookings, and link to your other systems. Click a feature to see more.
Let shoppers design their own product
A product configurator lets customers choose sizes, colors, materials or add text, and see the result and price as they go.
Product configurator
Special pricing for trade customers
Wholesale and B2B stores need more than a standard shop. We build price lists, trade accounts, minimum orders and quick reordering.
B2B and wholesale
Repeat orders and booked services
If customers buy on a schedule, or book a time, a standard cart is not enough. We build subscriptions and booking into your checkout.
Subscriptions and booking
A store with many sellers
A multi-vendor marketplace lets several sellers list products in one store. We build seller accounts, listings and payouts around how you want to run it.
Multi-vendor marketplace
A checkout that fits how you sell
Some stores need extra steps, extra fields or special rules at checkout. We build a custom checkout that is still quick and clear.
Custom checkout
Connect your store to the tools you use
A store should work with the rest of your business. We connect inventory systems, ERP software and CRM tools, so data moves on its own.
Integrations
What is headless ecommerce, and do you need it?
What does headless mean in ecommerce? A headless store separates the front end, which shoppers see, from the back end, which manages products and orders. It can bring more speed and design freedom. Most small stores do not need it.
We build headless stores when they genuinely help. If a simpler setup does the job, we will say so.
How we build a custom online store
We plan before we build, so there are no surprises. You see the design before we start, and we test every order flow before launch.
- 1
Free consultation and quote
FirstWe talk about your products and how you sell. Then you get a clear scope and a quote.
- 2
Plan your features
EarlyWe list what your store must do and plan how each feature will work.
- 3
Design
EarlyWe design the key pages and flows for desktop and mobile. You review before we build.
- 4
Build and connect
Main stageWe build your store and connect payments, shipping and the other tools you use.
- 5
Test and launch
When readyWe place test orders and check phones, payments and tracking before going live.
- 6
Hosting and support
OngoingHosting is included, and you get 6 months of support after launch.
Arrive: a store built for you
Timeline depends on featuresCustom stores take longer than template stores. We give you a clear timeline once we know what you need.
How much does a custom ecommerce website cost?
How much does a custom ecommerce website cost? Our custom online stores start at $600. Hosting and 6 months of support are included. The final price depends on the features you need.
- Store designed around your products
- Custom features, scoped with you
- Payments and shipping connected
- Basic on-page SEO set up
- Hosting included
- 6 months of support included
We agree the final scope and price with you before we start.
Get My Free QuoteWhat changes the price
- The features you need
- The number of products and pages
- Links to other systems
- Headless or standard build
- How much content we write or you supply
- Payment provider fees, billed by the provider
Hosting included, and 6 months of support
What happens after my custom store launches? We host your store, so it stays online and fast. You also get 6 months of support. If you have a question or want a change, tell us.
Support, month after month
- Month 1Support
- Month 2Support
- Month 3Support
- Month 4Support
- Month 5Support
- Month 6Support
A custom store that is built to be found on Google
Is SEO included in custom ecommerce development? Yes, the basics. We plan your categories and product pages around what shoppers search for, and set up titles, structure and speed. For ongoing growth, we also offer full SEO services.
Because we do development and SEO under one roof, your store is planned to be found from the start. Explore our ecommerce SEO, SEO services in Illinois and technical SEO.
Not sure custom is right? Compare your options
Each service has its own page. Pick the one that fits, or start with a free quote and we will recommend one.
All web design services
See every kind of website we build, from business sites to online stores.
Learn moreEcommerce web design
Not sure what you need? See how we design every page of an online store.
Learn moreShopify web design
Want to start fast on a ready platform? See our Shopify stores.
Learn moreWordPress web design
A WordPress website you can edit yourself, or we change for you.
Learn moreEcommerce SEO
Help your products and categories rank on Google.
Learn moreWebsite redesign and migration
Already have a store? We can redesign it and protect your rankings.
Learn moreWhy Illinois businesses choose AR Digital Solutions
- 60+ websites builtSEO-ready from day one, for local and online businesses.
- Built around youFeatures scoped with you, not forced into a template.
- Clear, honest pricingCustom stores from $600, and a quote before we start.
- Hosting includedOne team to build and look after your store.
- 6 months of supportIncluded, so you can ask for help or changes.
- A real person to talk toCall +1 (760) 655-0129 or send a message.
Who we help: makers and made-to-order brands, wholesalers and suppliers, subscription and membership businesses, local marketplaces and retailers with special selling needs. Learn more about us.
Let us build your custom store, starting today
Tell us what you sell and what your store must do. We will reply by email or phone with a clear quote and a realistic timeline.
- Custom stores from $600Final price by features.
- Hosting and 6 months of supportIncluded.
- No cost, no pressureA friendly talk about your options.
Custom online store: questions we hear most
Straight answers. Cannot find yours? Call +1 (760) 655-0129 or email us.
What is a custom online store?
A custom online store is built around your products and the way you sell, instead of starting from a standard template. It can include special features such as a product configurator, wholesale pricing, subscriptions or a custom checkout.
How much does a custom ecommerce website cost?
Our custom online stores start at $600, with hosting and 6 months of support included. The final price depends on the features you need. We give you a clear quote after a short talk about your store.
When do I need a custom store instead of Shopify?
Choose custom when a standard platform cannot do what you need. For example, you may need a product configurator, special wholesale rules, or links to your inventory system. If a ready platform fits, we will say so. See our Shopify web design page.
What features can you build?
We build product configurators, B2B and wholesale pricing, subscriptions and booking, multi-vendor marketplaces, custom checkouts, and links to inventory, ERP and CRM tools.
What is headless ecommerce?
Headless ecommerce splits a store into two parts: the front end that shoppers see, and the back end that holds products and orders. The two talk through an API. It can give you more design freedom and speed, but most small stores do not need it. We will tell you honestly if yours does.
Is hosting included?
Yes. Hosting is included with your custom online store, so we look after it for you. Ask us for the details when you get your quote.
What support do I get after launch?
You get 6 months of support included. If you have a question or want a change, tell us and we will help.
How long does it take to build a custom online store?
It depends on the features. A custom store takes longer than a template store because we build to your needs. We give you a clear timeline once we have scoped your project.
Can you add features to my existing store?
Often yes. Tell us what you have and what you need, and we will explain what is possible. For a full refresh, see our website redesign and migration page.
Will a custom store be fast and mobile friendly?
Yes. We build mobile-first, keep the code clean and test on real devices before launch. A custom build lets us leave out what you do not need, which helps speed.
Will my custom store be good for SEO?
We build the basics in: a clear structure, fast pages and on-page SEO. No one can guarantee a Google ranking, but a well-built store gives you a strong start. See our ecommerce SEO services for more.
Can I build an online store from scratch myself?
You can, but it takes a lot of time and skill. Payments, security and speed all need to be done carefully. Many owners hire us to build it properly, so they can focus on selling.
Do you only build custom stores?
No. We also build stores on Shopify and WooCommerce. Not sure which you need? See our ecommerce web design page, or ask us for a free recommendation.
Do you work with businesses across Illinois?
Yes. We are based in Canton, Illinois, and work in person with nearby businesses and online with businesses across Illinois. See our web design in Canton, IL page.
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