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E-commerce Website Development in Egypt

CodeStan is a software and web development company in Sheikh Zayed, Giza, that builds Arabic and English online stores for Egyptian brands. We connect local payments such as Paymob, Fawry and cash on delivery, courier shipping, WhatsApp ordering and stock sync. A typical store takes 4 to 12 weeks. Start with a WhatsApp message or a free consultation.

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Most Egyptian brands start selling on Instagram and WhatsApp, then hit a wall: orders get lost in chats, stock is counted by hand, and cash on delivery returns eat the margin. A real online store fixes this only if it fits how Egyptians buy. That means an Arabic checkout that works on a cheap phone and a slow connection, cash on delivery next to cards and wallets, clear delivery fees per governorate, and order updates the customer actually reads on WhatsApp.

We start by asking how you sell today and where money leaks: failed deliveries, abandoned carts, manual invoicing or stock errors. Then we recommend the honest route. Sometimes that is a hosted platform such as Shopify or WooCommerce with good local integrations. Sometimes it is a custom Laravel store, because you need branch stock, B2B price lists, your own courier rules or a link to your ERP. Either way you see a clickable prototype of the store before any code is written.

What your Egyptian online store includes

Mobile-first Arabic and English storefront

A fast RTL storefront designed for phones first, with clear product pages, size and colour options, and a one-page checkout that keeps steps to a minimum.

Local payment options

Card and wallet payments through gateways such as Paymob or Kashier, Fawry reference codes, instalment options such as valU where the gateway supports them, and cash on delivery with rules you control.

Shipping and courier integration

Delivery fees by governorate or zone, and integration with courier APIs such as Bosta, Aramex or Mylerz to create shipments, print labels and pull tracking status back into the order.

WhatsApp ordering and notifications

An order-on-WhatsApp button for customers who prefer chatting, plus order confirmation and shipping updates sent on WhatsApp to cut fake orders and failed deliveries.

Inventory and ERP sync

Stock that updates across the website, your branches and your warehouse, with optional sync to Odoo or your existing accounting or ERP system.

Pixels, catalogue feeds and analytics

Meta Pixel and Conversions API, Google Analytics and Google Merchant Center product feeds, so your ads team can run catalogue and retargeting campaigns from day one.

Admin dashboard for your team

Orders, returns, coupons, customers and reports in one Arabic dashboard, with roles for warehouse, customer service and finance staff.

E-receipt readiness

Where your business is required to issue electronic receipts or invoices to the Egyptian Tax Authority, we prepare the order data and integration points your accountant or ETA-approved provider needs.

How we build your online store

Discover and research
1 week
We review how you sell now, your products, couriers, payment mix and competitors, and agree the must-have features for launch. You get a short written scope.
Strategy and platform choice
2–4 days
We compare a hosted platform against a custom build for your case, with honest pros and cons, then fix the sitemap, checkout flow and integrations list.
Design and clickable prototype
1–3 weeks
We design the Arabic and English store in Figma and publish a clickable prototype on a private staging link. You test it on your own phone and approve it before development.
Development with weekly demos
3–8 weeks
We build in short sprints and show working features every week on staging: catalogue, cart, payments, shipping, WhatsApp messages and the admin dashboard.
Testing and launch
1 week
Real test orders with each payment method and courier, speed checks on mobile data, product import and launch on your own domain and accounts.
Growth and support
Ongoing
After launch we monitor errors and speed, review conversion data with you and plan improvements such as bundles, loyalty or a mobile app.

How long does an online store take in Egypt?

Project scope	Typical timeline
Platform store (Shopify or WooCommerce), up to 100 products, local payments and COD	3–5 weeks
Custom Arabic and English store with Paymob or Kashier, Fawry, courier API and WhatsApp updates	8–12 weeks
Multi-branch store with inventory sync to Odoo or an ERP	12–16 weeks
B2B ordering portal with customer price lists and credit limits	10–16 weeks

These ranges are typical and are confirmed after a short discovery call, where we also quote the price for your exact scope.

Technology behind your store

Laravel
PHP
MySQL
Redis
React
Next.js
Tailwind
Odoo
Flutter
AWS
Docker
Figma

For custom stores we use Laravel with MySQL and Redis because it handles payment callbacks, courier webhooks and order queues reliably, and Egyptian developers can maintain it later. Next.js and Tailwind keep the storefront fast on mobile data. Odoo is an option when you also need accounting and stock, and Flutter when you want a matching mobile app.

Built for how Egypt buys online

Cash on delivery is still a large share of orders in Egypt, so we treat it as a first-class payment method, not an afterthought. We can add rules such as COD limits by area, an order confirmation step on WhatsApp, or a small online deposit for high-value items. Next to COD we connect the methods Egyptian shoppers trust: bank cards and Meeza through gateways such as Paymob or Kashier, mobile wallets, Fawry payment codes, and buy-now-pay-later options such as valU where available through your provider.

Delivery is the second big factor. Fees and delivery times differ between Cairo, Alexandria and Upper Egypt, so we set pricing by governorate and connect couriers such as Bosta, Aramex or Mylerz so shipments and tracking are not typed by hand. We write the Arabic content in a natural Egyptian business tone, test the checkout on low-end Android phones, and keep you ready for Egyptian Tax Authority e-receipt and e-invoice requirements where they apply to your business.

Why Egyptian brands choose CodeStan

Honest platform advice

We tell you when a Shopify or WooCommerce store is enough, and build custom only when your operations really need it.

You approve the store before we build it

A clickable prototype on a private staging link lets you and your team try the checkout before development starts.

Arabic-first, not translated later

The store is designed right-to-left from the first screen, with Arabic content written for Egyptian shoppers.

You own everything

The code, domain, payment and courier accounts are in your name, and the store launches on your own servers or accounts.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use Shopify, WooCommerce or a custom online store in Egypt?

Use a hosted platform if you have a simple catalogue and want to launch quickly with low running effort. Choose a custom store when you need branch stock, B2B prices, your own delivery rules, ERP sync or full control of data and fees. We compare both for your case during the free consultation and recommend the cheaper route that still fits.

Which payment methods can my Egyptian store accept?

Your store can accept bank cards, Meeza cards and mobile wallets through gateways such as Paymob or Kashier, Fawry payment codes, instalments such as valU where your provider supports them, and cash on delivery. You open the merchant accounts in your company name, and we handle the technical integration and testing with real orders.

Can you reduce failed cash on delivery orders?

Yes, mainly with confirmation and rules. We can send an automatic WhatsApp confirmation before shipping, block COD for certain areas or order values, ask for a small online deposit, and flag customers with repeated refused deliveries in the admin dashboard.

Can the store connect to my courier company?

Yes. We integrate with courier APIs such as Bosta, Aramex, Mylerz or your current provider, so the store creates the shipment, prints the label and updates the order status automatically. If a courier has no API, we build an export file your team can upload in one step.

Can customers order through WhatsApp instead of the website?

Yes. We can add an order-on-WhatsApp button that sends the cart to your sales number, and connect order confirmations and shipping updates to WhatsApp. Orders that start in chat can still be recorded in the same dashboard so nothing is lost.

What affects the cost of building an online store?

The main cost drivers are platform versus custom build, number of payment and courier integrations, ERP or stock sync, number of languages, custom design depth and any mobile app. We quote a fixed scope after a short discovery call; there are no hidden fees for code ownership.

Will the store work with Facebook and Google ads?

Yes. We install Meta Pixel with Conversions API, Google Analytics and Google Ads tracking, and generate product catalogue feeds for Meta and Google Merchant Center. Your marketing team can then run catalogue, dynamic retargeting and shopping campaigns with accurate purchase data.

What happens after the store launches?

We stay on for support with an agreed service level: monitoring, bug fixes, security updates and help for your team. We also review sales and conversion data with you and plan improvements such as bundles, loyalty points or a companion mobile app.

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Ready to sell online across Egypt?

Send us a WhatsApp message or book a free consultation. We reply within one business day, ask a few questions about your products and delivery, and suggest the right store setup for you.

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CodeStan at a glance

Company: CodeStan (Code Stan, كودستان) — software, website and app development company
Based in: Sheikh Zayed City, Giza (Greater Cairo), Egypt
Markets: Egypt, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah), UAE (Dubai) and the GCC
Services: Website design & development, E-commerce stores, Mobile apps (iOS & Android), Custom ERP & business systems, AI integration & automation, UI/UX design
Languages: Arabic and English (Arabic/RTL-first)
Process: Discover → Research → Strategy → Design → Development → Launch → Growth
Ownership: You own the code, domain and app-store accounts
Contact: +20 106 054 7671 · hello@codestan.com

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