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How to hire an e-commerce developer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

An e-commerce developer in Ireland costs €1,000–€10,000 per project, typically around €3,000. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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  • Nearest to you first
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring an e-commerce developer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers e-commerce developer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — ongoing Support and Maintenance — post-launch, e-commerce developers provide ongoing support to fix bugs, update software, and add new features as needed.
  2. How does complexity of the project change the price?Special requirements add steps the standard job does not have. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does developer's experience level change the price?A long track record is itself part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does specific features required change the price?The look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?SEO and Marketing Setup — E-commerce developers also implement SEO strategies to enhance visibility — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a e-commerce developer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers e-commerce developer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — ongoing Support and Maintenance — post-launch, e-commerce developers provide ongoing support to fix bugs, update software, and add new features as needed.

“How does complexity of the project change the price?”

A good answer: Special requirements add steps the standard job does not have. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does developer's experience level change the price?”

A good answer: A long track record is itself part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does specific features required change the price?”

A good answer: The look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: SEO and Marketing Setup — E-commerce developers also implement SEO strategies to enhance visibility — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a e-commerce developer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — platform Integration — they integrate various e-commerce platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento with existing systems.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the e-commerce developer starts, and an itemised invoice after — E-commerce Consultant — provides strategic advice on e-commerce best practices, helping businesses optimise their online presence and sales strategy.

Getting the quote right

  • Complexity of the project — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have.
  • Developer's experience level — a long track record is itself part of the price.
  • Specific features required — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price.
  • Platform chosen — it changes the risk the provider is taking on.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have
  • They will not talk about it: developer's experience level — a long track record is itself part of the price
  • They will not talk about it: specific features required — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price
  • A price for the e-commerce developer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the e-commerce developer has begun
LOW
€1,000
TYPICAL
€3,000
HIGH
€10,000

What an e-commerce developer costs: €1,000–€10,000 per project

The figures are for the job, per project, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Shopify developer and Woocommerce developer each carry their own band. E-commerce Developer price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

E-commerce developers near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstComplexity of the project — special requirements add steps the standard job does not have — that is what the e-commerce developer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneDeveloper's experience level — a long track record is itself part of the price — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfSpecific features required — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherPlatform chosen — it changes the risk the provider is taking on — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the e-commerce developer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, time needed for development — a longer session costs more than a short one.

Platform Integration
They integrate various e-commerce platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento with existing systems.
SEO and Marketing Setup
E-commerce developers also implement SEO strategies to enhance visibility.
Ongoing Support and Maintenance
Post-launch, e-commerce developers provide ongoing support to fix bugs, update software, and add new features as needed.
Shopify Developer
Specialises in building and customising e-commerce sites using the Shopify platform, focusing on user experience and functionality.
Magento Developer
Works with Magento to develop complex e-commerce sites, often for larger businesses requiring extensive customisation.
E-commerce Consultant
Provides strategic advice on e-commerce best practices, helping businesses optimise their online presence and sales strategy.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — ongoing Support and Maintenance — post-launch, e-commerce developers provide ongoing support to fix bugs, update software, and add new features as needed, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the e-commerce developer has gone.
Test what was doneSEO and Marketing Setup — E-commerce developers also implement SEO strategies to enhance visibility — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. platform Integration — they integrate various e-commerce platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento with existing systems — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a e-commerce developer's card means something — E-commerce Consultant — provides strategic advice on e-commerce best practices, helping businesses optimise their online presence and sales strategy.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring an e-commerce developer: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the complexity of the project, the developer's experience level, and the specific features required. Additional factors include the platform chosen and any custom integrations needed.

The duration can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the project's scope and complexity. A simple site might take less time, while a fully customised solution will require more extensive development.

For e-commerce projects, it's advisable to hire a qualified specialist with experience in online retail systems. They will be familiar with best practices and compliance standards that general developers may not know.

Same-day availability is generally rare for comprehensive e-commerce development projects due to their complexity. However, some developers may offer urgent fixes or minor updates on a quicker turnaround.

Yes, many e-commerce developers offer package deals for multiple services, such as website design, SEO setup, and ongoing maintenance. This can often lead to cost savings and a more cohesive project outcome.

Out of scope items may include extensive custom programming beyond the agreed specifications, ongoing digital marketing campaigns, and third-party service fees. It's important to clarify these details in the initial agreement.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — COMPUTER PROGRAMMER — Standard rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only