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About VTEX online stores

The VTEX e-commerce platform stands out for an impressive range of features and benefits that meet the needs of modern merchants.

Below we walk you through the advantages of the VTEX platform and explain why our team is the ideal partner for building a VTEX online store. We then go through the stages of creating a VTEX online store, the costs involved and the questions that come up most often.

Advantages of the VTEX platform

VTEX offers many advantages that make it one of the most popular choices for building online stores. Here are some of them:

  • Stock visibility in a single platform: VTEX gives you an overview of your stock across all points of sale in one place, which makes it easier to manage and monitor.
  • Order management across all sales channels: you can handle every order from different sources (online store, physical store, marketplaces) in a unified, efficient way.
  • BOPIS, ship-from-store and endless aisle order processing options: these advanced features let customers collect their orders in store, receive products shipped directly from a store and access unlimited stock, even when the products are not physically available at their current location.
  • Turning physical stores into distribution centres for the online store: VTEX makes it easy to use physical stores as distribution points for online orders, optimising logistics and cutting delivery times.
  • Custom VTEX configuration of order processing rules: the platform lets you customise and automate order processing rules based on delivery capacity, region, product category and more, for maximum efficiency across different criteria.
  • Easy integration of ERP, WMS, TMS and other systems: VTEX integrates smoothly with the systems that are essential to running your business, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), WMS (Warehouse Management System) and TMS (Transport Management System).

Why choose us to build your VTEX store

Working with us is efficient and fun, and our thirst for knowledge keeps us open to learning more. Besides building your store on the VTEX platform, we can also promote your VTEX site with the right online marketing solutions.

When you choose LEADLION to build your VTEX store, you get a number of advantages that reflect our passion and expertise in the field:

  • Teams specialised in software architecture, frontend development, backend development, testing and DevOps: we are a team of dedicated professionals, each with solid skills in their own area.
  • Experience with Enterprise online store implementations: we have an impressive portfolio of projects delivered for major e-commerce players, so we can offer well-tested, optimised solutions.
  • Competitiveness through proprietary tools: we develop and use innovative tools and in-house technologies that increase efficiency and add value to every project.
  • Partnerships with top e-commerce solution providers: we work with the best e-commerce solution providers so we can integrate the newest, best-performing technologies.

Stages of VTEX online store development

Developing a VTEX online store involves several stages:

  1. Business analysis, needs assessment and project documentation: we start with a detailed analysis of your business and its specific requirements, documenting every aspect that matters for a successful VTEX store customisation.
  2. Analysis and project creation: based on the information gathered, we draw up the detailed project plan, including the architecture and design.
  3. UI development: the VTEX design team creates the user interface and makes sure it is intuitive and attractive.
  4. Development in sprints: the features you need are implemented on the VTEX platform in sprints, for agile, iterative development.
  5. Testing: every feature is rigorously tested to ensure the quality and performance of the platform.
  6. Go live: once testing and any adjustments are complete, we launch your VTEX online store.

How much does a VTEX online store cost? Pricing

For a successful project, we design a VTEX customisation for each client so that it fits the needs of the business perfectly. We discuss every detail with the client to arrive at a fair price. Development costs for a custom VTEX online store can start from 20000 EUR.

When you consider building an online store with VTEX e-commerce solutions, bear in mind that it is not just an expense. It is an important strategic investment, with the potential to grow sales and build customer loyalty.

Frequently asked questions about a VTEX e-commerce site

These are some of the most common questions we get about developing an online store on the VTEX platform:

How long does it take to build an online store on VTEX?

The timeline depends on which VTEX store features need to be implemented. A standard VTEX integration project can be delivered in about 2 months.

Can I migrate my current online store to VTEX?

Absolutely! We have dedicated tools for migrating an online store to VTEX from any platform, whether it is Magento, WooCommerce, PrestaShop or Shopify.

Can I also get web design services on VTEX?

Of course! We have a team specialised in UI design as well as a frontend development team. Together they cover the full scope of web design for an attractive, functional VTEX online store.

For how long is maintenance included for my VTEX site?

LEADLION provides active VTEX store maintenance every month, on a subscription basis, to make sure your site runs flawlessly.