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Ecommerce Design & Development in Dubai

The eCommerce industry is reshaping the way of doing business. Today, an online store is not merely a channel for selling your products, but rather the face of your business that signifies its value, integrity, and expertise. To deliver an unparalleled shopping experience to customers, it is imperative that you create a powerful e-commerce website. But, ecommerce development can often be a complex process compared to normal websites, since the smallest of errors can impact your revenue, profit, and business growth.

Global Media Insight is a leading eCommerce website design and development company in Dubai, UAE, and the Middle East, that provides reliable e-commerce development services to help your business stay digitally relevant. With years of experience working in the domain, we have played an instrumental part in helping many businesses effectively and successfully market their products and services on the internet.

We offer you industry leading e-commerce web design and development solutions customized according to the nature and size of your business. We have exceptional design and development teams that combine their creative genius with the powerful capabilities of some of the biggest ecommerce platforms in the world like OsCommerce, BigCommerce, Shopify, WordPress, and Drupal.

Ecommerce Web Design Dubai

To have a successful eCommerce website, along with smooth development features, it is important to have a compelling design that converts visitors to customers. A detailed focus on the design aspects of your e-commerce website can help to enhance the platform and bring in sales. Design, when done right, not only impacts the visual appeal of a website but the overall identity of your eCommerce store. That is why you need the expert hands of designers to model your dream ecommerce solution.

Global Media Insight is a leading e-commerce web design service provider in Dubai that can help you design your dream ecommerce website. Over the course of the past 24 years, we have designed several ecommerce stores for businesses of various verticals and ensured a seamless digital experience for our clients. Whether you are new to the digital space or an existing business looking to improve its reach, we can help you grow. We take pride in creating powerful eCommerce websites that are user-friendly and customer centered.

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Our eCommerce Design & Development Services

Our ecommerce design and development specialists take care of all the aspects of your online store from creation to setup and maintenance. GMI is your perfect ecommerce partner because we offer all the services needed for your success under one roof. We are the most trusted digital agency in Dubai offering end-to-end ecommerce development and design support. Check out our services below.

Magento Ecommerce Websites

From layered navigation, advanced search, wish lists, favourites, product comparisons, multi-store feature, email list, grouped products, and content management system, Magneto has a host of features for static pages as well as SEO performance. As experts in ecommerce development services in Dubai, Global Media Insight can leverage the Magento platform to create ecommerce websites that stand out from the crowd.

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Woocommerce Web Development

One of the most popular platforms used for ecommerce web design, the open-source Woocommerce comes loaded with plug-ins. WooCommerce arms you with immense possibilities and variations for your online store. You can sell your products, be it physical or digital in multiple variations and configurations. Offering ecommerce solutions to various companies in the UAE, Middle East, and India, Global Media Insight has the capacity to provide WooCommerce plugin development, theme customization, and maintenance services, supported by our agile team of ecommerce developers and designers.

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Drupal Ecommerce Website Development

The user-friendly, feature-rich, and robust Drupal ecommerce platform works as a superlative Content Management System and ecommerce platform. Drupal ecommerce lets you create smart ecommerce websites with complex and robust capabilities that can be maintained with a web browser. Backed by decades of expertise in digital marketing, GMI's ecommerce web development experts can build highly customized and scalable Drupal ecommerce websites that will drive your business.

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Ecommerce Websites Using WordPress

One of the most popular content management systems used in the world today, WordPress is a favourite even among the top Fortune 500 companies. With the innate capacity which allows users to manage and update content, WordPress comes with several add-on features and plugins and now can be evolved into a stable ecommerce website. The WordPress Store Manager is easy to manage and lets you add an unlimited array of products to your store under numerous categories. GMI's expert team of web development specialists can assist you in building robust, customizable, scalable, and efficient ecommerce solutions with WordPress.

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Shopify Ecommerce Stores

Packed with a multitude of personalized business strategies, Shopify is capable of drastically cutting down on development and design resources, costs, and processes while offering a fantastic opportunity to set up your dream ecommerce store in Dubai. With in-depth store analytics, order updates, store upgrades, and much more, which can be accessed even from a smartphone, Shopify has no hidden fees and can help you start your online venture. GMI's team of agile ecommerce website development experts can help you build user-friendly stores with the Shopify platform.

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BigCommerce Development

With an average uptime of 99.9%, BigCommerce merchants are growing at a steady 28% every year. BigCommerce lets you customize your website, manage shipping and payments, list online marketplaces like Amazon and eBay with remarkably low costs compared to the other ecommerce platforms in use today. Over the years, we have built digital assets of some of the biggest names in business, and our expert team of ecommerce specialists excels in creating online stores that can maximize your online sales.

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OsCommerce Websites

The popular free shopping cart, OsCommerce, has a huge user community that has developed several additional plug-ins to extend its functionality. With feature-rich functionalities, one can easily manage multiple product ranges. It is also easy to integrate into your existing website due to its flexible infrastructure. GMI has been at the forefront of the digital landscape of the UAE, Middle East, and India since 2001. Our technical prowess and full-service portfolio allow us to develop robust, stable, efficient, and high-performing OsCommerce solutions for various industry verticals.

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Our Ecommerce Website Development Process

At Global Media Insight, we follow a systematic and client-centric approach to eCommerce website development, ensuring that each project is tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our process consists of several key stages, each designed to deliver a high-quality eCommerce platform that drives results. Here’s a breakdown of our eCommerce web development process:

Step 1. Initial Consultation

We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your business goals, target audience, and specific requirements. This phase allows us to gather crucial information about your vision for the eCommerce platform, including design preferences, features, and functionalities.

Step 2. Research and Planning

After gathering initial insights, we conduct thorough market research and competitive analysis. This helps us identify industry trends, best practices, and potential opportunities. Based on this research, we create a detailed project plan, outlining the scope, timeline, and deliverables.

Step 3. Design Phase

Our design team then transforms your ideas into visual concepts. We focus on creating a user-friendly interface that aligns with your brand identity. During this phase, we develop wireframes and mockups to give you a clear vision of the layout and design elements of your eCommerce website. Client feedback is crucial at this stage, and we make necessary revisions to ensure satisfaction.

Step 4. Development Phase

Once the design is approved, we move into the development phase. Our skilled developers begin building the eCommerce website using the chosen platform (e.g., Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify). We integrate essential features such as product catalogs, shopping carts, payment gateways, and inventory management systems. Throughout this phase, we prioritize code quality, security, and performance optimization.

Step 5. Quality Assurance and Testing

Before launching the site, we conduct thorough testing to identify and fix any issues. Our quality assurance team performs various tests, including functionality, usability, performance, and security testing, ensuring that your eCommerce website operates smoothly across all devices and browsers.

Step 6. Launch

Once the website passes all testing phases, we prepare for launch. This involves setting up the hosting environment, migrating any necessary data, and ensuring that all integrations are functioning correctly. Our team handles the technical details, so you can focus on your business.

Step 7. Post-Launch Support and Maintenance

After launching your eCommerce website, our support doesn’t end there. We provide ongoing maintenance services, including regular updates, security monitoring, and troubleshooting. This ensures that your site remains secure, up-to-date, and optimized for performance as your business grows.

Step 8. Performance Monitoring and Optimization

We believe in continuous improvement. After launch, we monitor the website’s performance and analyze user behavior to identify areas for enhancement. Based on these insights, we offer recommendations and implement optimizations to improve user experience and conversion rates.

Benefits of an Ecommerce Website

Reach out to a global audience and increase your sales.

An ecommerce store is not a luxury anymore, but a necessity as more and more people are choosing online platforms to make their purchases. Customers today expect every business to have an online presence. An e-commerce platform has no geographical limits or time constraints and therefore you can reach audiences across the globe. A well-designed online store will always drive conversations and lead to a boost in your sales volumes.
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Save on operational costs with an optimized and automated workflow

From inventory management to orders and shipment, every step of the workflow is automated, which results in decreased running costs. An E-commerce venture does not have the same overhead costs as that of a regular retail storefront or outlet.
Use detailed analytics to identify, target, and attract new customers

Ecommerce websites provide you detailed analytics of your customers' buying behaviour, unlike a brick and mortar store. By using this data, you can focus on attracting potential customers and retaining existing ones through personalized marketing strategies.
Build a strong online presence easily

Ecommerce websites bring awareness to your online presence as search engines index your website. Right keyword insertions will drive traffic to your online store and will bring in visibility and greater brand awareness.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q) How do you define a good ecommerce website?

A good e-commerce website is always well-designed, fast and secure.

The user will easily be able to browse as well search products, glean more details about the products that he/she is interested in and eventually add those to cart as well as finally purchase the products.

The website also should reflect the credibility of the brand which means that the website design and the language used on the website should be professionally designed and well crafted.

Ultimately, the user experience should be seamless and the buyer should have all his concerns as well as questions readily answered about a product or the website's policies.

Q) How do I choose the right platform for my ecommerce website?

Setting up an ecommerce store requires careful planning. Before diving into the process of ecommerce web design and development, it is always important to choose the right platform. Some platforms have the capability to handle inventory tracking, multiple product options while others do not.

Features and functionalities vary from one e-com platform to another. It’s important to go for features and functionalities which make sense for your first website so that your prospective client base and your current scale of business is well handled. Discussing with our Client Service Executive will give you a better understanding of the platforms which can better meet your requirements.

They will guide you through the technicalities involved in successfully establishing your ecommerce business including choosing the right platform, payment gateway integration, currency options, website security, third-party app integration, pricing, etc.

Q) What are the important aspects of ecommerce website design?

Design requirements change depending on the products you propose to sell and the audience you wish to target. For example, the visual appeal of an ecommerce store selling bridal gowns will be way different from that of an electronics store selling branded products.

The top design elements considered are - navigational ease to the products as well as the categories. A seamless UI/UX experience can increase conversions at every stage of the user journey. Depending on the products/service offered, the design elements should convey trust and taste.

Simple, easy to understand process from add to cart to check out will make your customer know the stages of transactions and have the right expectations. These are important elements of an online experience.

Keeping the visitor to the site engaged and finally leading them to making the purchase is important. The distinct features of the products you offer should be uniquely highlighted by the design elements. Your website has to be intuitive with an optimum user experience as well.

Q) Why should I choose GMI for ecommerce website development service?

GMI has more than 24 years of experience in crafting digital experiences for clients across the MENA region and the Indian subcontinent. Our ecommerce team comprises software specialists, web developers, UI/UX designers, copywriters and testing engineers. With project experiences across a wide variety of verticals, we can take on projects of any scale and size. Check out our portfolio to see the samples of the work we have done.

Q) What technologies do you use?

Like every leading ecommerce development company, we too help our clients build their dream ecommerce business using the best technologies on the market. We have worked on platforms such as Magento, Shopify and WooCommerce and also have expertise in pulling off large-scale ecommerce projects on Drupal. We've also made dozens of our clients happy by providing a better ecommerce solution using BigCommerce, OsCommerce and WordPress.

Q) Does GMI offer custom ecommerce solution?

Yes, GMI offers you custom-built ecommerce websites that can help you set your ecommerce website as per your requirements.

Q) I already use an ecommerce platform but I want to switch to another one. Can you migrate my store to another platform of my choice?

Yes, we can help you switch your store's current platform to the one you prefer.

What is the cost of your ecommerce development service?

The price of an ecommerce website depends on various aspects. From the complexity of the project to development, design, integration, support and maintenance. Custom functionalities will cost more than a template. Particulars like product data, past order/customer data imported can also add to your website development cost. Developing your ecommerce website on platforms or on third-party systems also adds to the price range. Overall, the cost of ecommerce website development service varies from agency to agency. Choosing the right ecommerce web development company will help you stay within your budget.

Q) Is testing included in the pricing?

Yes, we have a dedicated team of QA specialists and test engineers who perform thorough testing before giving your website for review.

Q) What about the security in my store?

Ensuring the security of your e-store is our primary concern. We adopt multiple measures to strengthen your site’s security. Talk to us and we will discuss in depth about our comprehensive security audit service.

Q) How long does it take for development?

We'll be able to give a reasonable time-frame only after we know your store-size and the platform/customizations you require. Connect with us by email, online form submission on our website, by WhatsApp, or even a call. We will assess the project and get back to you with the detailed timeline for developing your ecommerce venture.

Q) Will I be able to review the progress of my ecommerce website development?

At GMI, your project will be well taken care of, with regular updates being sent to you on the progress. We work like a professional ecommerce website development company. There will be a dedicated project manager to coordinate the activities between your team and ours and to assist you at various stages of development and further.

Q) Will my ecommerce website be mobile friendly?

We follow the mobile-first policy in ecommerce websites to create engaging and responsive websites that intuitively adapt to mobile interfaces. You can be sure that your ecommerce website will be user-friendly, easy to navigate and scalable across multiple screen sizes. So, you can think about mobile app development later.

Q) Why is responsive web design so important for e-commerce?

The users may access your e-commerce website through different devices. It is important that irrespective of the device being used, users should receive the same user experience. Responsive web design allows your eCommerce website to offer the same experience to users, no matter whether they are browsing through smartphones, tablets, desktops or any other devices.