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Questions, with real answers

Direct answers with real numbers to the questions people ask before building a website or online store in Egypt — no guessing.

How much does a company website cost in Egypt?

A company website in Egypt costs between 14,900 and 45,000+ EGP in the first year. Real published prices, and what actually raises or lowers the cost.

How much does an e-commerce store cost in Egypt?

An e-commerce store built for the Egyptian market starts from 5,000 EGP/year. What should actually be included at that price — from cash on delivery to e-invoicing.

What's the difference between a brochure site and an e-commerce store?

A brochure site presents your business; an e-commerce store sells your products. The difference isn't just appearance — it's function, price, and build time.

Agency or freelancer — what's the real difference?

The real difference between hiring an agency and a freelancer isn't "quality" — it's continuity, capacity, and accountability after delivery. And there are real cases where a freelancer is the right call.

Who owns the domain — you, or the agency that built your site?

The domain should be registered under your name, not the design agency's. How to check, why agencies sometimes register it under their own name, and what to do if it isn't yours.

How do I set up email with my company's name?

An official email at your own domain (you@yourcompany.com) carries credibility a free Gmail address doesn't. The available options, and how they differ.

What is a domain, and how much does it cost in Egypt?

A domain is your website's address on the internet. Price varies by extension and registrar, and it's one line item within the annual renewal cost of any website.

What is an SSL certificate, and does your site need one?

An SSL certificate is what makes a browser show "secure" instead of a warning. Any site that collects data from a visitor — even a simple contact form — needs one.

How do you reduce cash-on-delivery returns (RTO)?

Cash on delivery makes selling easier, but it opens the door to refusal at the door (RTO). Practical steps that reduce the share of orders that come back with no sale.

ETA e-invoicing — does your store need it?

E-invoicing is a formal requirement from the Egyptian Tax Authority for most businesses. What it is, who needs it, and how it integrates with your online store.

How do you connect your store to courier companies in Egypt?

Connecting your store directly to a courier saves time and cuts manual errors compared to entering each shipment's details by hand. The difference, and how it affects the customer experience.