Scalable eCommerce IT Solutions and Support for Growth
An e-commerce site that doesn't handle Canadian tax correctly, charges the wrong shipping rate, or has a checkout that breaks on mobile loses sales before you know it. We build stores that are configured for Canadian commerce from the start.
Everything you need, none of the upsell.
Real deliverables, with the boundaries written down. So you know what you're paying for and what counts as extra.
Shopify or WooCommerce.
Shopify for most product-based businesses: simpler to run, better hosted performance. WooCommerce for businesses already on WordPress with complex product configurations.
GST, PST, and HST configured.
Tax rules set correctly by province. GST on everything, PST on applicable products. No manual adjustments after the fact.
Real rates, not flat guesses.
Canada Post and courier rates integrated. Zones, weights, and dimensions configured so the customer pays the right amount at checkout.
Stripe or Shopify Payments.
Canadian merchant account connected. Credit card, debit, and digital wallet payments enabled. Payout timing and currency confirmed before launch.
The order we work in.
A clear sequence so you can budget time, money, and risk against the work.
Requirements.
Product catalogue, variants, tax profile, shipping zones, and payment provider confirmed.
Setup.
Platform configured, theme applied, products imported, and tax and shipping rules set.
Test.
End-to-end checkout tested with real and test transactions. Tax, shipping, and email confirmations verified.
Launch.
Domain connected, payment live, and analytics configured. Post-launch monitoring for the first week.
Get a quote on e-commerce build.
Tell us a bit about your environment and we'll come back with a scoped proposal in two business days. No obligation, no pressure.
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What are eCommerce IT solutions?
These services include the technical management of your online storefront, such as hosting, cybersecurity, payment processing setup, and software integrations. Northstar IT provides a holistic approach to eCommerce IT solutions by ensuring your back end systems, like inventory and accounting, communicate perfectly with your front end site. This reduces manual work and prevents errors that lead to lost revenue.
How do you handle website crashes during peak sales?
We utilise scalable cloud infrastructure from partners like Microsoft Azure and AWS. This allows your website to automatically increase resources during high traffic events like Black Friday or Boxing Day. Our 24/7 monitoring detects performance dips before they become outages, ensuring your customers in BC, Alberta, and the Yukon always have a smooth checkout experience.
Can you help with PCI DSS compliance?
Yes, security is a core pillar of our service. We implement robust data encryption, firewalls, and secure network configurations to protect customer credit card information. Our team helps your business maintain PCI compliance through regular security audits and vulnerability scanning, reducing the risk of data breaches and keeping your reputation intact.