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E-commerce Development
Arrowbin is an e-commerce development company that builds fast, conversion-focused online stores: headless storefronts, Shopify stores and fully custom commerce platforms. Every decision comes back to one thing: turning visitors into customers.
(01)Overview
What is E-commerce Development?
E-commerce development is building a fast, conversion-focused online store, from storefront and checkout through to payments, inventory and the integrations behind them. Arrowbin builds headless, Shopify and custom stores for brands and retailers: a Shopify store typically launches in 3–6 weeks, and a headless storefront in about 8–12.
- 01FastConversion-tuned page loads
- 02MobileFirst, where buyers shop
- 03SecurePayments & checkout
Is this for you?
If your store is slow or you're starting one, let's talk.
- Brands launching a new online store
- Retailers replatforming from a slow or limited site
- Sellers who need custom checkout, pricing or subscriptions
- Businesses scaling catalog, traffic or fulfilment
What you get
- 01
Built to convert
Conversion-optimized product, cart and checkout flows backed by analytics and A/B testing.
- 02
Blazing fast
Headless, edge-rendered storefronts that score high on Core Web Vitals and rank well on Google.
- 03
Sells everywhere
Payments, subscriptions, multi-currency and multi-channel selling built in.
- 04
Easy to manage
Intuitive admin and CMS so your team can update products and content without a developer.
(02)Where sales leak
Turn more visitors into orders
Per 10,000 visitors
Illustrative model
- Visitors10,000
- View a product4,200
- Add to cart840
- Start checkout462
- Place an order208
Orders
208
from 208 before
Conversion rate
2.1%
from 2.1% before
Switch on what we fix
Lifts are conservative, typical ranges we plan around. Your real numbers come from your analytics in the strategy phase.
(03)Deliverables
Anatomy of a store we build
Pick a part of the store to see what goes into it. Most of the work customers never see is what makes the sale.
01 · Storefront (Shopify or headless)
A fast, on-brand storefront: custom Shopify themes, or a headless Next.js front end when you need full control and top speed.
(04)Platforms
Which platform fits your store?
We build on all three, so we have no reason to push one. Here is how they compare.
- Most stores start here
Shopify
New brands and growing stores that want to sell fast.
- Launch speed3–6 weeks
- Design freedomThemes + custom sections
- AffordabilityLow; monthly plan + apps
- Hosting, security and checkout handled
- Huge app ecosystem
- Your team edits everything
- Best performance
Headless Next.js
Brands where speed, SEO and a unique experience drive sales.
- Launch speed8–12 weeks
- Design freedomAnything you can imagine
- AffordabilityModerate hosting + upkeep
- Fastest page loads and best SEO
- Shopify or Medusa behind the scenes
- Content from a headless CMS
- For unique models
Custom platform
Marketplaces, B2B pricing or anything off-the-shelf can't do.
- Launch speed12+ weeks
- Design freedomTotal control
- AffordabilityHigher; you own it all
- Multi-vendor and custom pricing rules
- No platform fees or limits
- Built around your operations
Meters are relative: more bars is better. Timelines are typical for a full launch; smaller scopes go faster.
(05)Payments & delivery
Checkout the way your customers pay
A missing payment option is a lost sale. We wire up what your customers already use, from mobile wallets to cash on delivery.
Bangladesh and South Asia
Local payments
- bKash
- Nagad
- Rocket
- SSLCommerz
- Cash on delivery
Several of our stores sell nationwide on cash on delivery.
Cards and wallets worldwide
Global payments
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Multi-currency
Take orders from anywhere, priced in the buyer's currency.
Couriers, stock and returns
Delivery & fulfilment
- Courier booking & tracking
- Delivery zones & rates
- Returns & exchanges
- Order status by SMS
Automatic tracking updates mean fewer "where is my order?" calls.
(06)Process
How we deliver
Strategy takes a week. Design and build follow, and testing carries on after launch.
- 1
Step 011 week
Strategy
We map out your catalog, your funnel and the conversion goals that matter.
- 2
Step 022–3 weeks
Design
We design a storefront that sells, with the looks to match.
- 3
Step 033–6 weeks
Build & integrate
We wire up payments, shipping and inventory so the whole thing runs.
- 4
Step 04Ongoing
Optimize
After launch we measure what's working, test changes and lift conversion.
(08)How we work together
Three ways to start
Launch or move your store as a project. After that, a team keeps it growing, or a care plan keeps it running.
- Most popular
Project
A new store or a migration, with a fixed estimate.
Best for new brands and stores leaving a slow platform.
- Payments and delivery scoped up front
- 301 redirects so rankings hold
- Admin training before launch
- For growing products
Product team
A team that keeps improving the store, month to month.
Best for stores that test offers and checkout.
- Checkout and product page tests
- New payment or courier options
- Sale and campaign pages when needed
- After launch
Care plan
Monitoring and fixes so the store keeps taking orders.
Best for stores where downtime loses sales.
- Checkout and payment monitoring
- Fixes when a gateway changes its API
- Backups of orders and products
(09)Guides
Read before you build
- E-commerce14 min read
Shopify vs Custom Ecommerce Website: Which Wins in 2026?
Shopify vs a custom ecommerce website in 2026: real monthly and per-order fees, a 3-year cost comparison, Bangladesh payment limits and when to switch.
Read the guide→ - E-commerce15 min read
Bangladesh Payment Gateway Integration: bKash vs SSLCommerz
SSLCommerz, direct bKash or Nagad for your online store? Compare published fees, setup and integration steps, and avoid the payment bugs that cost orders.
Read the guide→ - E-commerce14 min read
Bangladesh Courier API Integration: Steadfast, Pathao, RedX
Stop copying orders into courier panels. What a Steadfast, Pathao or RedX integration automates, how to choose, and how to keep parcels and COD in sync.
Read the guide→
For most stores, Shopify is the fastest way to launch. If you need full design control, a complex catalog or top-end performance, a headless storefront on Next.js usually wins. We'll point you to the right one once we understand your catalog and goals.
Yes. We move your products, content and customers across, with 301 redirects and careful URL mapping so your search rankings hold.
Yes. We build mobile-first storefronts that pass Core Web Vitals, and that speed helps both your conversions and your Google rankings.
Yes. We integrate local gateways like bKash, Nagad, Rocket and SSLCommerz, plus cash on delivery with order confirmation, alongside Stripe, PayPal and card payments for international buyers.
A Shopify store typically launches in 3–6 weeks. A headless storefront takes around 8–12 weeks, and a fully custom platform 12 weeks or more. We can launch a focused first version sooner and add features after.
Yes. Your team gets an easy admin for products, prices, stock, orders and content, and we train you on it before launch. No developer needed for day-to-day changes.
(11)Pairs well with
Often combined with
- Service 05UI/UX DesignProduct pages and checkout designed and tested with shoppers before they go into the build.
- Service 08Maintenance & SupportMonitoring and fixes after launch, so checkout keeps working on your busiest sale days.
- Service 07Cloud, DevOps & HostingHosting that adds servers when a sale brings a traffic spike and scales back down after it.
(12)Your move
Let's build
something loud
Tell us what you sell and where you sell it now. We'll tell you which platform fits and what it costs, usually within a day.


