E-commerce

E-shop cost in Greece

One-off vs recurring costs, apps and support.

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E-shop cost isn't a build price — it's system cost

Most people ask: "How much does an e-shop cost?"
The better question is: what does it need to run every day?

Cost is not one number.
It's a structure.


1) One-off cost: the build

The initial cost depends on:

  • theme vs custom design
  • product and category setup
  • special requirements (B2B, shipping, ERP)
  • how complete the hand-off is
The goal is not a website. It's a stable system.

2) Recurring cost: what continues after launch

Includes:

  • Shopify subscription or hosting
  • domain
  • SSL (usually included)
  • apps
  • support & improvements
"An e-shop doesn't cost money when you build it — it costs money when you ignore it."

Predictability matters more than price.


3) Apps & integrations: the hidden layer

Most serious features come with a cost.

The smart way:

  • keep only what works
  • remove unused tools
  • treat apps as business tools, not gadgets

4) Support: the cost most people undervalue

Support means:

  • safe updates
  • performance checks
  • UX improvements
  • payment/shipping debugging
  • security monitoring
No support = slow decline.

5) Where small businesses should invest

In:

  • checkout reliability
  • mobile performance
  • dependable tools
  • ongoing care
  • good content
Avoid overbuilding. Aim for stability.

Bottom Line:

E-shop cost is not the build quote.
It's the cost of staying functional, fast, and reliable.

Treat it as a store — not a webpage.

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