Ecommerce & Payments

THE ECOMMERCE CRISIS_

The Hidden Costs of Poor Ecommerce Implementation

Traditional ecommerce development approaches fail businesses in three critical ways. Platform lock-in restricts growth flexibility, with 67% of businesses requiring costly migrations within two years. Security vulnerabilities expose customer data, with the average data breach costing UK businesses £3.2 million. Poor payment integration creates friction, abandoning 69.8% of shopping carts before completion.

Key Statistics:

75% of B2B buyers complete research before vendor contact
42% higher form completion with proper security badges
21.68% CAGR growth in UK payment gateway market

The cost compounds across your entire operation

These challenges compound into significant business losses. Revenue leakage through abandoned transactions, compliance penalties for security gaps, and technical debt that restricts innovation. The consultancy trap emerges when businesses become dependent on external support for basic modifications, creating ongoing operational expense without building internal capability.

WHY STRATEGIC DISCOVERY MATTERS MORE THAN EVER_

The Hidden Cost of Digital Drift

Legacy systems are costing UK businesses £2.3 billion annually in lost productivity. But the real cost isn't just financial - it's competitive positioning.

While your team battles spreadsheets, manual processes, and system integration nightmares, agile competitors are automating workflows, improving customer experience, and scaling efficiently. The gap widens every quarter you delay strategic action.

Common symptoms we see:

Staff spending 40% of time on admin tasks that should be automated
Compliance headaches eating into operational budgets
Customer experience suffering due to process bottlenecks
Innovation stalled by technical debt

The Consultancy Trap

Traditional consultancies either deliver generic recommendations that don't fit your tech stack, or propose enterprise solutions that blow your budget before delivering value.

You need strategic thinking that understands both your business goals AND your technical reality. That's exactly what our discovery workshops deliver.

The cost of inaction: Organizations that delay digital transformation see 23% slower revenue growth and 19% higher operational costs within two years.

STRATEGIC ECOMMERCE TRANSFORMATION_

01 — BUSINESS ANALYSIS
02 — GAP IDENTIFICATION
03 — SOLUTION DESIGN
04 — THE ROADMAP

We start by understanding your complete ecommerce ecosystem - not just the technology, but how customers, processes, and revenue streams interact to deliver value.

◉ Current customer journey mapping and conversion analysis ◉ Payment flow assessment and transaction optimization ◉ Stakeholder interview programme across departments ◉ Competitive landscape and market positioning review ◉ Revenue optimization opportunity identification
Deliverable: Comprehensive ecommerce strategy document with customer experience maps

We start by understanding your complete ecommerce ecosystem - not just the technology, but how customers, processes, and revenue streams interact to deliver value.

◉ Current customer journey mapping and conversion analysis ◉ Payment flow assessment and transaction optimization ◉ Stakeholder interview programme across departments ◉ Competitive landscape and market positioning review ◉ Revenue optimization opportunity identification
Deliverable: Comprehensive ecommerce strategy document with customer experience maps
Comprehensive audit of existing platforms, payment integrations, and security compliance gaps, creating detailed roadmaps for seamless enhancement without business disruption.

◉ Platform performance and scalability assessment ◉ Payment gateway integration evaluation ◉ Security compliance gap analysis (PCI DSS, GDPR) ◉ Third-party integration compatibility review ◉ Mobile and cross-device experience audit
Deliverable: Technical architecture assessment with prioritized improvement roadmap
Custom solution architecture using modern frameworks, microservices where appropriate, and payment gateway selection optimized for your customer demographics and transaction patterns.

◉ Platform selection and customization strategy ◉ Payment gateway integration design ◉ Security implementation and compliance framework ◉ Performance optimization and scalability planning ◉ Integration architecture for existing business systems
Deliverable: Detailed technical specification document with implementation timeline
Phased implementation strategy with clear milestones, performance metrics, and comprehensive knowledge transfer ensuring your team maintains platform control post-launch.

◉ Sprint planning and development methodology ◉ Quality assurance and testing protocols ◉ Launch coordination and risk management ◉ Team training and documentation handover ◉ Post-launch support and optimization framework
Deliverable: Complete project roadmap with success metrics and handover documentation

Advanced Ecommerce Development Capabilities

Platform Specializations

Shopify Plus Development UK

Enterprise-grade Shopify Plus implementations supporting high-volume merchants with custom checkout flows, advanced inventory management, and multi-currency support. Our certified Shopify Plus developers deliver sub-3-second load times and 99.9% uptime guarantees.

WooCommerce Development UK

Custom WooCommerce solutions leveraging WordPress flexibility while maintaining enterprise security standards. Specialized in complex product configurations, subscription models, and seamless ERP integrations for B2B commerce.

Headless Commerce Development

Modern headless architecture using React, Vue.js, or Angular frontends with API-driven backends. Enables omnichannel experiences, faster page loads, and simplified third-party integrations while maintaining SEO performance.

Payment Gateway Integration

Multi-Gateway Architecture

Integrated support for Stripe, WorldPay, Adyen, and emerging UK payment methods including Open Banking and Buy Now Pay Later solutions. Smart routing algorithms optimize transaction success rates while minimizing processing fees.

Compliance & Security

PCI DSS Level 1 certified implementations with end-to-end encryption, tokenization, and fraud detection. GDPR-compliant data handling with SCA (Strong Customer Authentication) compliance for UK/EU regulations.

CASE STUDIES_

Teque clients come from many backgrounds. Here are some of our success stories.

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WHY TEQUE DELIVERS RESULTS OTHERS CAN'T_

Speed & Performance

Sub-3-second load times guaranteed
99.9% uptime SLA with monitoring
Mobile-first responsive design
Core Web Vitals optimisation

Security & Compliance

PCI DSS Level 1 certification
ISO 27001 security management
GDPR compliance framework
Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

Business Outcomes

32% average conversion improvement
95% client retention rate
86,000+ active users managed
500+ successful project completions

Strategy & Discovery

Data & Benchmarking Platforms

Custom Platforms & Portals

Integrations & Data Flow

Ecommerce & Payments

Legacy Modernisation

Automation & AI

Cloud & DevOps

Support & Continuous Improvement

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Charities & Non-Profits

Law Firms

Management Consultancies

Housing & Property Management

Accounting & Financial Services

Laravel Modernisation

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Our Process

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THE ECOMMERCE CRISIS_

The Hidden Costs of Poor Ecommerce Implementation

Key Statistics:

The cost compounds across your entire operation

WHY STRATEGIC DISCOVERY MATTERS MORE THAN EVER_

The Hidden Cost of Digital Drift

Common symptoms we see:

The Consultancy Trap

STRATEGIC ECOMMERCE TRANSFORMATION_

Advanced Ecommerce Development Capabilities

Platform Specializations

Payment Gateway Integration

Teque clients come from many backgrounds. Here are some of our success stories.

Empowering a London-Based Financial Consultancy with a Tailored Client Portal

Arabic Workshop: A Custom Web App for Language Learning

Transforming Leadership Development with a Custom Web Application for KFC

WHY TEQUE DELIVERS RESULTS OTHERS CAN'T_

Speed & Performance

Security & Compliance

Business Outcomes

OUR PROVEN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS_

Have a great project in mind? Let’s talk teque.

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