IrelandHow to Build an Online Store Without Writing Code
26 July 2026
E-COMMERCE
Selling online without hiring a developer
A no-code site builder lets you publish a full store — catalogue, basket, card payment — in an afternoon, without writing a line of code.
What selling online actually requires in Ireland
Every Irish online store needs clear terms of service, a privacy policy, and GDPR-compliant cookie consent — many "free" builders don't generate these automatically. VAT registration becomes a factor once turnover crosses the threshold.
Card payments dominate Irish online transactions — a clunky or expensive checkout is one of the fastest ways to lose a sale at the last step.
Getting started, in real numbers
7
days free trial on every Wommerce plan
~€10-15
a year for an .ie domain
~2.5-3%
typical payment processing fee per sale
A few hours
to publish a full catalogue
What should be included from day one
Legal pages generated automatically
Terms, privacy policy and returns policy.
GDPR-compliant cookie consent
Real and recorded, not decorative.
Card payment built in
The payment method Irish customers use.
Integration with Irish couriers
An Post, DPD and Fastway.
Common questions
Do I need to register as a sole trader before selling online?
Yes — you need to register with Revenue once you start trading.
Can I really do this without a developer?
Yes for a standard store.
Am I charged during the trial?
No. Your card is needed to start the trial; the first payment is taken when the trial ends.
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