// Use case

AR Try-On Website — Virtual Fitting in Browser

AR try-on for fashion accessories — glasses, jewelry, watches, makeup — via mobile camera, no app needed.

AR try-on websites let visitors virtually try on accessories using their mobile camera. Stack: 8th Wall or Zappar for branded experiences, model-viewer for simple model placement. Use cases: glasses brands (visitor sees how frames look on face), jewelry, watches, makeup brands. Pricing \$5,000-\$15,000. Strongest fit: brands with high return rates from online purchases (glasses, jewelry), brands competing with in-store experience for online customers. ROI: 30-50% return rate reduction in tested categories.

Why 3D over alternatives

For ar try on, a static page or video can deliver the message but doesn't reward interaction. 3D adds the 'I want to play with this' reflex that keeps visitors longer. The longer attention often translates to higher conversion on the desired action — sign-up, inquiry, ticket purchase, share.

Production timeline

Two to four weeks for a focused ar try on. Discovery and design in week one, 3D modeling and integration in weeks two-three, polish and QA in week four. Larger scope (multi-scene, AR, complex shaders) extends to 6-8 weeks. I work to a written milestone schedule and send weekly progress notes.

Hosting & ongoing

First year of hosting + minor edits is included in the project price. After that, hosting runs around $10-30/month depending on traffic class. I don't lock you into my hosting — you can move the site to any modern provider, all assets and source travel with the codebase.

Right fit signals

This project type is the right fit when the brand needs a memorable digital moment, when the audience expects a premium presentation, or when 3D actually clarifies the product (try-on, tour, demo). It's the wrong fit if the goal is a generic content blog or a 50-page e-commerce catalog where 3D would only delay browsing.

Frequently asked questions

Can you handle the 3D modeling too?

Yes. I model in Blender, export glTF + Draco. For complex models I sometimes work with a specialist — that adds \$500-\$2,000 to the project depending on complexity. For simple objects I model directly in the project budget.

Will this work on slow connections?

Yes. Asset bundle is targeted under 1.5MB total. The 3D scene streams in lazy after the first text paint, so users see content immediately and the visual layer enhances after. On 3G, the experience degrades gracefully but remains functional.

How long does this take?

Standard scope: 4-6 weeks from contract signature to live site. Larger scope (configurator, multi-scene scrollytelling) takes 8-12 weeks. Rush projects (2-3 weeks) are accepted with a 30-40% rush surcharge.

What does it cost?

Hero-section 3D upgrade: \$1,500-\$2,500. Full multi-scene 3D site: \$3,500-\$8,000. Configurator with custom shaders: \$5,000-\$12,000. All fixed-price, source code included. EUR equivalents on request.

What if my visitors are on weak phones?

The site detects device tier before the first scene loads and serves a lighter version on weak hardware (fewer particles, simpler shaders). Devices without WebGL get a static fallback that preserves the visual language and conversion path.

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