Ecommerce Websites That Convert Visitors Into Clients
From new store builds to platform migrations and ongoing support, we handle the technical side of ecommerce so you can focus on running your business.
Not every web design firm has been building online stores since 1998. We have, and over 25 years that experience adds up. We have worked with businesses ranging from local DuPage County retailers to national ecommerce operations, across platforms including WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce, and Zen Cart. What that means for you is straightforward: fewer surprises, better decisions, and a partner who has already solved the problems you are about to run into.
Platform Expertise
WooCommerce
If your website runs on WordPress, WooCommerce is almost always the right choice. It gives you full control over your store without locking you into a proprietary system, and it scales well as your catalog and traffic grow.
Shopify
Shopify is a strong fit for product-focused businesses that want a reliable hosted solution without worrying about servers, updates, or security. It is easy to manage day to day and works well for businesses that move a high volume of straightforward products.
BigCommerce
BigCommerce is built for businesses with more complex needs: larger catalogs, multiple sales channels, or higher transaction volumes. It offers more built-in functionality out of the box than Shopify, with less reliance on third-party apps.
Zen Cart
Zen Cart has been around since the early days of ecommerce. If you are already running a Zen Cart store, we can support it, optimize it, or migrate you to a more modern platform when you are ready.
Not sure which platform is right for you? That is exactly the kind of question we help answer before a single line of code gets written.
Services
New Store Builds
Starting from scratch? We handle everything from platform selection and store design to product catalog setup, payment gateway integration, and launch. You end up with a store that is ready to sell from day one.
Platform Migrations
Moving from one ecommerce platform to another is not as simple as it sounds. Done wrong, you can lose product data, customer records, and search engine rankings you spent years building. We manage the entire migration process to make sure none of that gets left behind.
Store Improvements
Already have a store but it is not performing the way you need it to? We diagnose and fix the issues that hurt sales: slow load times, poor mobile experience, confusing checkout flow, and conversion problems that are costing you revenue every day.
Ongoing Support and Hosting
We host what we build, and we keep it running. That means security updates, platform updates, backups, and payment and shipping integrations when your business needs them. And when something goes wrong, you reach a real person. No ticket queues, no outsourced support.
Ecommerce SEO
Getting found online is half the battle. We optimize your store for search: product pages, category structure, technical SEO, and schema markup, so the right people can find you when they are ready to buy.
Why Us?
You Talk to Jim, Not a Ticket Queue
When you work with Wheaton Website Services, you work with us directly. No account managers, no offshore support, no chasing down answers. Jim King has been building ecommerce websites since 1998, and he is the person you will hear from when you have a question, a problem, or a new idea.
Local Roots, National Reach
We are based in the Chicago suburbs and have deep roots serving businesses in DuPage County and the surrounding area. We also work with ecommerce clients across the country. That combination gives us a perspective on what works for businesses at both ends of the market.
Honest Guidance, Not a Sales Pitch
Our recommendations come from years of working with clients across different industries, platforms, and parts of the country. That experience shapes how we approach every project. We always start with the simplest solution first. Simpler means less expensive, less likely to break, and easier to maintain. It may not be where we end up, but it is always where we start.
We Host What We Build
When we build your store, we stand behind it. We handle hosting, security, and ongoing maintenance, which means we have a direct stake in keeping your site running the way it should.
Portfolio
Every ecommerce project is different. The stores we build range from small specialty retailers to higher-volume national operations, across WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce, and Zen Cart. To see examples of our work, visit our portfolio page.
In most cases, yes. Whether you need improvements to a store that is already running, a migration to a new platform, or ongoing support and maintenance, we can help. We work with WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce, and Zen Cart, and we are happy to take a look at what you have before recommending a path forward.
Yes. We host what we build and provide ongoing support and maintenance after your store goes live. That includes security updates, platform updates, backups, and a direct line to us when something needs attention. Our goal is always a long-term relationship with our clients.
A typical new store build takes between four and eight weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on the scope of the project. Larger catalogs, custom functionality, and third-party integrations can extend that timeline. We will give you a realistic schedule at the start of the project and keep you updated throughout.
Every project is different, so there is no single answer to that question. The cost depends on the platform, the size of your catalog, the complexity of your design, and what integrations your business needs. What we can tell you is that we will always give you an honest assessment of what you need and what it will cost before any work begins. Contact us to talk through your project and get a straight answer.
That depends on your business. WooCommerce is a strong fit for WordPress-based sites. Shopify works well for product-focused businesses that want a straightforward hosted solution. BigCommerce suits businesses with larger catalogs or more complex requirements. If you are not sure where to start, that is exactly the kind of question we help sort out before any decisions get made.
Design is how your store looks and feels. It covers the layout, color scheme, typography, imagery, and the overall experience a visitor has when they land on your site. Development is how your store works. It covers the code, the platform, the integrations, the checkout process, and everything running behind the scenes that makes the store function. A store that looks great but works poorly loses sales. A store that works well but looks unprofessional loses trust. Both matter, and at Wheaton Website Services we handle both. You do not need to hire a designer and a developer separately and hope they work well together. We take care of the full picture from start to finish. And if you already have a design you love, we can build from that too.
Running an ecommerce store is demanding enough without worrying about whether your website is working as hard as your business needs it to. We build stores that work, keep them running, and are here when you need us. If you are looking for an ecommerce development partner you can actually count on, we would like to hear from you.