eCommerce development UK
Armdia Systems builds software for retail and ecommerce software for brands that need more than shopify. Engagements account for regulation, data residency, procurement, accessibility and security from the first discovery session rather than treating compliance as a launch checklist.
Headless commerce on Next.js, loyalty platforms, order management, warehouse integration, product information management and subscription billing.
Shopify, commercetools, Saleor and BigCommerce are extended where their ecosystem is useful but the business process needs custom work.
Core Web Vitals targets, checkout performance and conversion baselines are measured before optimisation claims are made.
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| Option | Best fit | Risk to check |
|---|---|---|
| Armdia Systems | Bespoke systems with clear ownership and United Kingdom first delivery. | Requires a proper discovery phase before fixed pricing. |
| Off the shelf SaaS | Standard workflows with little custom process risk. | Licence, integration and process mismatch costs can grow. |
| Freelance contractor | Small isolated tasks with limited governance needs. | Continuity, documentation and support coverage need scrutiny. |
Consider headless when Shopify theme limitations, checkout customisation, multi storefront management or performance targets exceed what the platform supports. Discovery confirms whether migration is justified.
Shopify, commercetools, Saleor and BigCommerce are extended where their ecosystem adds value. Custom builds on Next.js replace the platform entirely when the business process demands it.
Core Web Vitals, checkout completion rates and page load times are baselined before changes. Performance improvements are measured against the baseline to confirm conversion impact.
Yes. Points accrual, tier progression, redemption rules and member dashboards are scoped during discovery. Integration with existing CRM or marketing platforms is included where needed.
Product data is centralised in a structured store with variant handling, attribute management and channel distribution. Integration with supplier feeds and warehouse systems is scoped during discovery.
Yes. Recurring billing, plan management, upgrade and downgrade flows, payment retry logic and subscription analytics are built with Stripe or a similar provider as the payment backbone.