To hire a WooCommerce developer, ask to see live WooCommerce stores, check how they set up payments, shipping and tax, ask for speed results, get a written scope and price, and confirm what support you get after launch.
What to check before you hire#
- 1Live stores: open them, add a product to the cart and go through checkout on your phone.
- 2Payments: ask which gateways they set up and how they test orders end to end.
- 3Shipping and tax: ask how rates and rules are configured for your regions.
- 4Speed: ask for PageSpeed results on product and checkout pages, with the date and tool.
- 5Scope and price: get both in writing before any payment.
- 6Ownership: confirm you own the hosting, domain and admin accounts.
- 7Aftercare: ask who fixes things and updates the store after launch.
Red flags#
- No live WooCommerce stores to show.
- A price with no written scope.
- Claims about speed or sales with no numbers behind them.
- No staging site, so changes go straight to the live store.
- Reluctance to give you full access to your own site.
We have built stores such as the Little Latin Readers bookstore. For budget, see what a WooCommerce store costs, and for the wider checks, read how to choose a WordPress website design company. Our WooCommerce developer service starts from $500.
Frequently Asked Questions#
Should I hire a freelancer or an agency for WooCommerce?
For a small, clear job a freelancer can work well. For design, development and ongoing support together, an agency covers more. See our WordPress freelancer vs agency guide.
What should a WooCommerce quote include?
A written scope covering products, payments, shipping and tax, design, testing, timeline, price and what happens after launch.
