A WooCommerce Store That Works From Day One
WooCommerce store development and optimization by a Philippines-based developer. I build new stores, migrate from Shopify, and optimize existing WooCommerce setups for speed, conversion rate, and revenue growth.
Most WooCommerce installs are set up wrong and stay that way.
A default WooCommerce installation is not a store — it is a starting point that most merchants leave half-configured. Wrong tax settings, unverified payment gateways, missing shipping zones, and bloated plugins that slow every page down. By the time the problem is obvious, orders are being lost.
The tutorials say WooCommerce is easy to set up yourself. What they do not mention is the hours lost to conflicting plugins, payment gateway documentation that assumes you already know everything, and shipping configurations that break the moment you add a new product type.
A complete WooCommerce store, configured correctly from the start.
I handle the full WooCommerce setup process: WordPress foundation, theme configuration, product catalog, payment gateways, shipping, taxes, and a launch checklist that confirms everything works before you take your first order. Based in Davao City, Philippines, I deliver remotely with async communication that works for US, AU, and EU merchants.
- Full store configured and tested before a single order is placed
- Payment gateway sandbox testing with real transaction simulations
- Shipping rules validated across all product types and zones
- Tax configuration compliant with your primary selling regions
- Admin documentation so your team can manage the store independently
What I Configure For You
Store Setup
WordPress installation, WooCommerce configuration, theme setup, and core settings including currency, measurement units, and store address. The foundation done correctly from the start.
Product Catalog
Product creation with variants, pricing tiers, images, descriptions, categories, and tags. Bulk import support for large catalogs. Every product type — simple, variable, grouped, and digital.
Payment Gateways
Stripe, PayPal, and regional gateway integration with sandbox testing, webhook configuration, and refund flow verification. Your customers will never see a broken payment screen.
Shipping Rules
Shipping zones, methods, flat rates, free shipping thresholds, weight-based rules, and carrier integrations. Configured to match exactly how your business fulfills orders.
Tax Configuration
Tax classes, rates by region, tax-inclusive vs. exclusive pricing, and digital goods tax rules. Configured accurately so you are not surprised at tax time or by customer disputes.
Store Launch
Pre-launch checklist covering SSL, checkout flow testing, email notifications, order management, and performance verification. Your store goes live knowing every critical path has been tested.
Transparent Pricing, No Retainer Required
One-time project fee
A new WooCommerce store with essential configuration, ready to accept your first orders.
- WordPress and WooCommerce installation
- Up to 30 products configured
- 1 payment gateway integrated and tested
- Basic shipping zones and flat rate rules
- Tax setup for 1 region
- 2 weeks post-launch support
One-time project fee
A complete store with multi-gateway payments, advanced shipping, and a polished customer experience.
- Unlimited products with variants and bundles
- Up to 3 payment gateways integrated and tested
- Multi-zone shipping with weight and value rules
- Tax configuration for up to 5 regions
- Abandoned cart email sequence setup
- Performance optimization and speed tuning
- 30 days post-launch support with check-ins
Scoped per project
High-SKU catalogs, B2B wholesale pricing, multi-warehouse fulfillment, or subscription products.
- Unlimited product catalog with bulk import
- Wholesale and tiered pricing rules
- Multi-warehouse shipping and fulfillment logic
- Subscription product configuration
- ERP or inventory system integration
- Custom checkout fields and order flows
- Retainer option for ongoing development
From Empty WordPress to Live WooCommerce Store
Requirements Gathering
I collect your product details, shipping destinations, payment gateway preferences, tax obligations, and any special requirements before touching configuration.
Foundation Setup
WordPress installation, WooCommerce plugin configuration, theme setup, and core store settings locked in correctly before any catalog or payment work begins.
Catalog and Payments
Products added with full variant and pricing configuration. Payment gateways installed, sandbox-tested, and webhook endpoints verified. All shipping zones and tax rules configured.
End-to-End Testing
Full checkout simulation from product page to order confirmation email — across multiple devices, payment methods, and shipping scenarios. Nothing goes live untested.
Launch and Handoff
Store moved to production with SSL active, emails confirmed, and a live order test completed. Admin documentation delivered so you can manage the store without developer support.
What Makes This Setup Better Than DIY
Tested Before You Touch It
Every checkout path — successful payment, failed card, out-of-stock, address validation — is tested in sandbox before going live. You do not discover problems on your first real order.
Plugins Selected for Performance
WooCommerce stores fail when developers install 40 plugins to patch gaps in their knowledge. I use minimal, well-maintained plugins and solve configuration problems with configuration — not more plugins.
Payment Gateways Done Correctly
Gateway setup includes webhook registration, IPN validation, and refund flow verification. Not just the connect button — the full integration so failed payments and refunds work correctly.
Shipping Logic That Matches Reality
Shipping rules are built around how your business actually fulfills orders: flat rates, dimensional weight, free shipping thresholds, and carrier-calculated rates configured to match your workflow.
Async-First Delivery
Based in Davao City, Philippines (UTC+8). All setup coordination runs async-first with written updates and Loom walkthroughs. US, AU, and EU clients get full visibility without timezone scheduling pressure.
Admin-Ready Documentation
You receive a written guide covering how to add products, process refunds, update shipping rates, manage orders, and run basic promotions — so your team is never blocked waiting for me.
WooCommerce Stores Configured, Merchants Selling
"I had tried to set up WooCommerce myself twice and given up both times. Johnbert had a fully configured, tested store ready in less than two weeks. The checkout works perfectly, Stripe is connected, and my shipping rates are actually correct. I started getting orders the day we launched."
"We sell perishable products with complicated shipping rules — different rates by zone, weight, and whether the order includes refrigerated items. Johnbert got every rule right and tested every scenario. The shipping calculator has been accurate for every order since launch."
"The admin guide Johnbert delivered after launch is genuinely useful. Our team can add products, create discount codes, and process refunds without any confusion. That documentation alone saved us from hiring a part-time admin for the store."
WooCommerce Setup Questions, Answered
Johnbert Oñez
AI Solutions Engineer & Full Stack Developer · 6+ yrs · 50+ projects
Based in Davao City, Philippines. Specialises in production AI systems, full-stack web applications, and WordPress. Remote-first, async-friendly, fixed-fee projects.
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