Frequently Asked Questions

Elowide is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom web development, e-commerce stores, website speed optimization, and SEO for businesses that want measurable growth. We build on modern platforms—WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, and WooCommerce—and blend strategic design, performance engineering, and data-driven marketing so sites don’t just look great, they convert.

What sets us apart is our combined focus on three core pillars: quality engineering, growth-oriented strategy, and fast delivery. We apply enterprise best practices (secure hosting, code quality, Core Web Vitals optimization) while keeping processes accessible and transparent. That means every client receives a site that is SEO-friendly, mobile-first, fast, and ready to scale—backed by clear milestones, analytics, and ongoing support. Our global experience and emphasis on measurable ROI make us a reliable partner for startups, SMBs, and brands scaling internationally.

Choosing the right platform depends on business goals, technical needs, content strategy, and budget. We evaluate five factors during discovery: (1) purpose of the site (marketing site vs large content hub vs online store), (2) expected traffic and scale, (3) required integrations (ERP, CRM, payment gateways), (4) content workflow and editorial requirements, and (5) long-term maintenance preferences.

• WordPress + WooCommerce — best for content-driven businesses, complex customizations, and stores that need full control of hosting and plugins. Ideal for SEO-first strategies and bespoke functionality.

• Webflow — great for pixel-perfect marketing sites or interactive portfolios where design velocity and modern animations matter. Webflow reduces reliance on plugins and simplifies hosting and performance.

• Shopify — the fastest route for reliable e-commerce with robust checkout, payments, and app ecosystem. Best for stores that prioritize speed to market and a managed SaaS environment.

• Headless or Hybrid — for large catalogs or omni-channel needs we recommend headless architectures (e.g., WooCommerce or Shopify as backend with a performant front end) to maximize speed and flexibility.

We provide a clear platform recommendation and a migration/implementation plan tailored to your business needs, including cost estimates and SEO implications for each option.

Our process is structured to reduce risk, accelerate delivery, and maximize results. Typical phases:

1. Discovery & Strategy: goals, target audience, competitor and SEO research, tech stack recommendation, and a prioritized feature list.

2. Design & Prototyping: wireframes, UX flows, high-fidelity mockups, and clickable prototypes for rapid feedback. Design emphasizes conversion, accessibility, and brand consistency.

3. Development & Integration: front-end, CMS setup (WordPress/Webflow/Shopify), API integrations (CRM, payment, analytics), and e-commerce configuration. We follow clean code practices, version control, and staging deployment.

4. Testing & QA: cross-browser testing, mobile responsiveness, accessibility checks, load testing, and Core Web Vitals measurement. We run SEO pre-launch checks (structured data, sitemaps, canonicalization).

5. Launch & Migration: DNS, CDN, SEO redirects, analytics setup, and a monitored go-live. We provide a launch checklist and rollback plan.

6. Post-Launch & Growth: analytics reporting, A/B testing, ongoing SEO, maintenance, and iterative improvements driven by data.

Each phase includes clear deliverables, communication checkpoints, and acceptance criteria so you always know progress and next steps.

We price projects based on scope, complexity, and deliverables—so every quote is customized. Rather than standard flat rates that can underdeliver, we provide transparent, milestone-based proposals. High-level guidance (varies by region and exact requirements):

• One-page / Landing site: fast, marketing-focused projects typically delivered in 1–2 weeks.

• Small business / brochure site (5–10 pages): standard WordPress or Webflow builds usually take 2–4 weeks.

• Professional e-commerce store (Shopify or WooCommerce): 4–8 weeks depending on catalog size, custom checkout rules, and integrations.

• Custom web applications or headless setups: timelines range from 8–16+ weeks.

We provide fixed-price proposals or phased delivery with clear milestones and payment schedules. Every proposal includes scope, timeline, responsibilities, and optional maintenance plans so you can plan costs confidently.

Performance directly impacts SEO and conversion. Our speed optimization approach is technical and practical:

• Audit & baseline: Lighthouse/WebPageTest audit to measure LCP, FID/INP, and CLS.

• Image optimization: responsive images, AVIF/WebP fallbacks, srcset, and lazy loading.

• Asset management: critical CSS inlining, defer non-critical JS, tree-shaking, and minification.

• Caching & CDN: edge caching, cache headers, and global CDN configuration.

• Server tuning: PHP optimization, object caching (Redis), and database indexing for WordPress; optimized hosting for Shopify/Webflow environments.

• Third-party script control: audit external scripts (chat widgets, analytics), defer or lazy-load where appropriate.

• Monitoring: RUM (Real User Monitoring) and synthetic tests to catch regressions early.

We aim to meet recommended Core Web Vitals thresholds (LCP <2.5s, CLS <0.1, INP/FID low) so your site ranks better and converts more visitors.