- Case Study | Peptide eCommerce Development
True West Peptides
Research Calculator Tool
Four-Stage Quality Control Process
Wishlist and Compare Shopping Tools
Dual-Consent Age Verification
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- Project Overview
The Store We Built
That meant building a dedicated Quality Control Process section walking through solid-phase synthesis in ISO 7 cleanrooms, HPLC purification above 98 percent, MALDI-TOF and LC-MS mass spec confirmation, and sterile lyophilization, in language precise enough for a research audience without turning into a wall of jargon. The store also needed a working Research Calculator linked from the main navigation, wishlist and compare tools on every product card, and a two-part age verification gate requiring separate confirmation of age and of research-only intent. This build sits alongside our other Peptide Website Case Studies, each solving a different combination of technical transparency and compliance.
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Client
True West Peptides
Market
United States
Platform
WordPress + WooCommerce
Live URL
truewestpeptides.com
- The Challenges
Three Problems That Had to Be Solved Before Launch
Explaining a Four-Stage Manufacturing Process Clearly
True West Peptides wanted its synthesis, purification, mass spec, and lyophilization process laid out step by step rather than compressed into a generic quality badge, which meant writing technical detail that stayed accurate and specific without overwhelming a first-time visitor.
Wishlist and Compare Without Clutter
With wishlist and compare actions needed on every product card alongside standard add to cart and quick view options, the shop grid risked feeling crowded. The interface needed to support all four actions without slowing down the core buying flow.
A Two-Part Age Verification and Research Agreement Gate
Rather than a single age checkbox, the gate needed two separate confirmations, one for age and one for accepting research-only use, plus a remember my choice option, all before any part of the store became visible.
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- What Tech Hikers Built
Every Layer Built Before the Store Went Live
Platform and Hosting
WordPress with WooCommerce on managed hosting, with a two-part age and research-use agreement gate required before any product page, price, or category becomes visible.
Four-Stage Quality Control Process Section
A dedicated homepage section presenting Synthesis, Purification, Mass Spec, and Lyophilization as four numbered steps, each with a short, specific technical description covering ISO 7 cleanrooms.
Wishlist and Compare Shopping Tools
Wishlist and compare actions added to every product card alongside add to cart and quick view, letting researchers save and evaluate multiple compounds without leaving the shop grid.
Research Calculator Tool
A working Research Calculator linked from the main navigation, giving researchers a direct, on-site reference tool separate from the product catalogue.
Peptide Reconstitution Guide
An on-site reference page (linked near the Research Calculator) covering proper reconstitution ratios, bacteriostatic water handling, and storage/stability guidelines, giving researchers a technical resource alongside the calculator without folding it into product pages.
Compliance Architecture
A dual-checkbox age verification and research use agreement gate with a remember my choice option, plus a full disclaimer confirming products are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
- Outcomes at Launch
What Went Live
Four-Stage Quality Control Process section live on the homepage
Research Calculator live and linked from primary navigation
Wishlist and compare tools functional on every product card
Dual-consent age verification and research agreement gate live at launch
Free shipping threshold messaging live sitewide
Full compliance and research use only language live across the store
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Frequently Asked Questions
True West Peptides was designed and developed by Tech Hikers, a web agency specialising in compliant research peptide stores. Tech Hikers has built 50+ peptide stores for clients across the US, UK, and internationally. Browse more examples in our Peptide Website Case Studies.
Yes. Tech Hikers built wishlist and compare tools directly into the product cards on True West Peptides, letting researchers save and evaluate compounds without leaving the shop grid. See our Peptide Website Development service for details.
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