Cetera Labs

Key facts

• In business since 2002.
• Over 250 in-house employees across design, development, publishing, testing, DevOps, promotion and related roles.
• 1,000+ projects completed overall.
• 200+ e-commerce case studies, including complex and high-load systems.
• Dozens of current projects supported in parallel, with a 24/7 work schedule.

Types of projects

Cetera Labs has experience with:

• Corporate and informational websites.
• High-load and complex online stores.
• Personal account systems and client / partner / dealer portals.
• Projects requiring tight integration with 1C and other business systems.
• Sites that must meet the requirements of modern search engines, agent browsers and AI assistants.

Approach

• Work is performed by an in-house team (no outsourcing chains).
• The company relies on its own software products (including Cetera CMS, Cetera.IB, Cetera.Spaces, Cetera.Cargo and Cetera.PIM) to accelerate development, improve security and simplify integration.
• Services are offered under advantageous unlimited subscription plans or pay-as-you-go hourly models to fit different scales of work.

• Website maintenance for corporate sites, landing pages, blogs and content portals.
• Online store / webshop maintenance for small to large catalogs.
• Further development of existing websites and stores: new features, sections and layouts.
• Bug fixing and technical support for live projects, including legacy code bases.
• Performance optimisation and refactoring to improve speed and stability.
• Design updates and UI/UX improvements in collaboration with in‑house designers.
• Content publishing and updates (pages, product information, media, etc.).

E-commerce and AI-focused services

• Custom e-commerce development for new online stores and complex catalogs.
• Artificial intelligence in e-commerce – implementation of AI solutions to improve online trading and search, aligned with AI-powered search results and generative experiences.
• Search and navigation optimisation for product catalogs and category filtering.

Integrations and business systems

• 1C integration – implementation, configuration and seamless integration with 1C enterprise management systems.
• Integration with marketplaces, mobile apps, classified boards and warehouse systems using Cetera tools (such as Cetera.PIM).
• Integration with CRM, payment services, logistics and other external systems, depending on project needs.
• Bitrix24 implementation and customization for project management, HR and CRM workflows.

Information security and reliability

• Website and data protection services using Cetera.IB and related tools.
• Security hardening and monitoring for websites and online stores.

Industries and project types

Cetera Labs works across many industries and verticals, including e-commerce retailers, logistics and transportation, banking and finance, healthcare, education, IT and telecommunications, and more. Projects range from corporate websites and content portals to high-load online stores and specialized personal account systems.

Subscription plans are designed for a continuous flow of tasks and ongoing development.

• Website unlimited maintenance – from $890 per month.
• Webshop unlimited maintenance – from $1,700 per month.
• Under an unlimited plan, maintenance, further development, promotion and integrations for the site or store are included within the agreed scope.

Benefits of subscription:

• Tasks are accepted for execution immediately, without separate estimations or price negotiations for each request.
• Suitable for businesses that regularly create, change and promote their websites or online stores.

Hourly rate (pay-as-you-go)

For smaller task volumes or occasional work, Cetera Labs can invoice based on time spent.

• Hourly rate – from $10 per hour.
• Suitable when you need help periodically rather than continuously.

Choosing a model and getting an exact quote

• Both subscription and hourly options are available for website and webshop projects.
• Exact pricing, scope and conditions for a particular project are confirmed directly with Cetera Labs based on your requirements and technology stack.
• For current terms or a detailed proposal, customers should contact Cetera Labs through the contact options on the website.

Based on public testimonials and case descriptions, Cetera Labs has worked with:

• Online retailers and e-commerce brands
• Pet products stores.
• Online cosmetics stores.
• Stores of garden equipment, tools and related products.
• Companies focused on household and portable refrigeration equipment.
• Wholesale and multi-category goods retailers.
• Industrial and technology companies
• Distributors of network, telecommunication and Wi‑Fi equipment.
• Companies in construction and engineering-related software.
• Manufacturers and distributors of medicinal herbs and plant collections.
• Financial institutions
• Banks with regional branch networks.
• Brokerage firms and trading organizers.
• Healthcare and wellness organizations
• Medical and preventive treatment centers for children and adults.
• Health and wellness information portals.
• Education and public sector
• University departments and educational organizations.
• IT, security and media companies
• Developers of intelligent integrated security and video surveillance systems.
• Information and media portals.

What testimonials highlight

Across these projects, public reviews often note:

• Long-term, ongoing cooperation on website maintenance and development.
• The ability to handle complex, high-load and design-intensive projects.
• Reliable technical support and responsiveness.

Individual testimonial texts and full case studies are published on the Cetera Labs website and may be updated over time.

When a user submits data through the website, Cetera Labs may request:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number

The website may also request confirmation documents to verify identity when necessary.

How personal data is used

According to the public Privacy Statement:

• Personal data is used to provide services and improve service quality.
• Data may be shared with a bank or payment system only when required to complete a transaction chosen by the user.
• Personal information may be disclosed only in cases required by applicable law, court orders or legal procedures.
• In other cases, information provided by users is not disclosed to third parties.

Users may receive emails such as registration confirmations or newsletters. They can unsubscribe from newsletters by contacting the website administration via email.

Data protection and security

• The website administration undertakes to keep users' personal data secure.
• The site states that it protects user accounts from unauthorised access.

Cookies and similar technologies

The public Cookie Policy explains that the site uses cookies to:

• Remember user preferences and settings (for example, language and cookie choices).
• Provide a more personalised experience and recommend relevant content.
• Improve website performance by tracking how users interact with the site.
• Collect aggregated data for marketing and analytics.

Types of cookies mentioned include:

• Essential cookies – required for core site functions.
• Performance cookies – used to understand and improve site usage.
• Functionality cookies – used to remember preferences and improve user experience.
• Targeting cookies – used to deliver more relevant advertising.

Users can manage cookie preferences or block cookies in their browser settings, though doing so may limit some site features.

Policy changes

• The privacy and cookie policies may be updated from time to time.
• New versions take effect once published on the website.
• Users are encouraged to review the website policies periodically for changes.

For complete and current information, users should always refer directly to the Privacy Statement and Cookie Policy on the Cetera Labs website.

• A website, catalog and online store builder.
• Optimized for search engine generative experience and AI-powered search.
• Designed to help sites work well with modern search results, AI assistants and agent browsers.

Cetera.IB

• An integrated system of tools that provides website information security.
• Partly installed directly on client servers and partly running in Cetera's cloud infrastructure.
• Helps protect websites and corporate data.

Cetera.Spaces

• A constructor for rapid deployment of online personal accounts.
• Used to create and customize client, partner and dealer portals.
• Automates interactions with users, organizes document flow, collects requests and orders, and can support both informational and e-commerce scenarios.

Cetera.Cargo

• A personal account system for logistics companies and their freight customers.
• A program and builder to support logistics workflows and freight-related interactions.

Cetera.PIM

• A constructor for integrations with external channels, including marketplaces, mobile apps, classified boards, online stores and warehouse programs.
• Consolidates product information from multiple sources.
• Helps reduce the cost of maintaining product descriptions, improves internet merchandising quality and reduces the risk of outdated product data across sales channels.

Cetera Labs supports, among others:

• Fastsite
• InSales
• Laravel-based sites
• Yii-based sites
• 1C-Bitrix
• Bitrix24
• WordPress
• WooCommerce
• Ecwid
• Magento 2
• OpenCart
• Wix
• Drupal
• Joomla
• Shopify

These platforms cover both content websites and full-featured online stores.

Technologies and stack

• PHP and PHP frameworks, including Laravel and Yii.
• MySQL and related database technologies.
• Tools for integrating with 1C systems, marketplaces, mobile apps, classified boards, online stores and warehouse programs.

If a project uses a related technology stack or a similar CMS, Cetera Labs can often take it on after a technical review.

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