Should you hire an ecommerce website developer in Bangladesh or use a store builder? Compare cost, time and control, plus what to put in your brief.
Most small and medium sellers in Bangladesh do not need to hire an ecommerce website developer to launch. A store builder such as Multipurc gives you themes, product and order management, Cash on Delivery, SSLCommerz and courier plugins without writing code. Hire a developer when you need something a builder cannot do, and ask Multipurc's team for custom work if you want both.
If you are searching for an ecommerce website developer, you probably have a shop idea and a budget question. This guide helps you decide between three paths and gives you a brief to hand to a developer if you do hire one.
What does an ecommerce website developer actually do?
A developer designs and codes the store: pages, product catalogue, cart, checkout, payment connection, delivery rules and an admin area for you to manage it. They may also handle hosting, security updates and bug fixes. That is a lot of work, which is why custom builds cost more and take longer than starting from a ready platform.
What are your three options?
1. Hire a freelance developer
This is usually the cheapest custom option. Quality depends on one person's skill, and you need a plan for who maintains the site after launch.
2. Hire a development agency
An agency brings designers, developers and project management, so delivery is usually more predictable, and the price is higher. Read our guide to choosing an ecommerce website development company in Bangladesh.
3. Use a store builder
A builder gives you the store software, hosting and admin out of the box. With Multipurc you create a store, pick a theme from the theme gallery, add products and switch on the plugins you need. For a cost view across all three options, see how much a website costs.
Which option fits which seller?
| Your situation | Best starting point |
|---|---|
| New seller, tight budget, want to test products | Store builder |
| Selling on Facebook and Daraz, need order control | Store builder |
| Standard shop with COD, SSLCommerz and courier | Store builder |
| Unusual workflow or a unique customer journey | Developer or agency |
| Strong in-house tech team | Developer or open-source stack (see Multipurc vs WooCommerce) |
What does Multipurc already include so you do not pay a developer for it?
According to the plugins page, Multipurc includes ready integrations for:
- Payments: Cash on Delivery and SSLCommerz.
- Couriers: Pathao, Steadfast and RedX.
- Selling channels: Daraz, Facebook Management, eBay and CJ Dropshipping.
- Store tools: Inventory, Marketing (coupons, flash sales, campaigns, gift cards), SEO, POS, SMS gateways and SMTP email.
Some of these are only in the Pro and Elite packages, so check the pricing page for what each package includes.
What if you still need custom work?
Multipurc's team also takes custom requests. The contact form lists services such as Custom Project, Theme Customization, Plugin Development and Technical Support, and Multipurc is built and operated by Codetral, a technology company based in Dhaka. You can reach them through the contact page and read more on the About page. Ask for scope and price in writing before work starts.
What should you put in a developer brief?
Whichever route you pick, write these down first:
- What you sell and roughly how many products you will list.
- Payments: Cash on Delivery, SSLCommerz or both.
- Delivery: zones, courier choice and delivery charges.
- Channels: will orders also come from Facebook or Daraz?
- Language: English, Bangla or both.
- Who edits the store later, and what they must be able to change without a developer.
- Ownership: you should own the domain, the content and the customer data.
- After launch: who fixes bugs, applies updates and answers questions.
How can you check a developer's work?
Ask for live stores they built, not screenshots. Place a test order, open the site on a phone, and check that the checkout works with the payment and delivery options you need. Ask what happens when something breaks a month after launch.
What mistakes should you avoid when hiring an ecommerce website developer?
- Paying everything up front. Agree on milestones and pay as each one is delivered.
- No written scope. Vague promises turn into extra charges. List pages, features and integrations in the contract.
- Not owning the logins. Keep the domain, hosting and admin credentials in your own name.
- Ignoring mobile. Test the finished store on a phone before you approve it.
- Skipping a maintenance plan. Ask who fixes problems after launch and how quickly.
- Building too much too soon. Launch with the basics, then add features as orders grow.
FAQ
Do I need an ecommerce website developer to start selling online in Bangladesh?
Not necessarily. A store builder like Multipurc lets you launch without code. A developer is useful for custom features a builder does not offer.
Is a store builder cheaper than hiring a developer?
Usually the starting cost is lower because the software, hosting and admin are included. Compare the monthly package on the Multipurc pricing page against the quotes you receive, including maintenance.
Can Multipurc customise a theme for me?
Multipurc lists Theme Customization as a service in its contact form, and the theme customizer lets you change banners, collections and colours yourself. Ask the team about scope and price.
Can I move from WooCommerce to Multipurc?
Multipurc has a WordPress Connect plugin for one-click WordPress and WooCommerce connection, including product, order, category and brand imports. It is included in the Pro and Elite packages.
Which payment methods will my store support?
Multipurc stores support Cash on Delivery and SSLCommerz.
Who owns my store data?
Ask this of every provider in writing. For Multipurc, read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy pages, which are linked in the site footer.
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