A theme that looks like everyone else's
Default themes are a starting point. We adjust layouts and sections so your store reflects your brand.
SHOPIFY DEVELOPMENT
Shopify Stores Set Up Properly From the Product Page Down
Shopify takes care of hosting, checkout and payments, which leaves more time for selling. We handle theme customisation, store setup and the apps that make it run smoothly for your team.
Shopify Development
OVERVIEW
What Shopify Development Involves
Shopify is a good fit for many online retailers because the hard parts (secure checkout, hosting, payment processing) are managed for you. What it doesn't do is set up your store the right way automatically. Product structure, collections, shipping zones, tax settings and theme layout all need thought.
We start with a solid Shopify theme and customise it with Liquid, CSS and JavaScript so it matches your brand and suits your products. Where a feature calls for an app, we'll compare options and avoid stacking up apps that slow the store or overlap with each other.
We also move stores to Shopify from other platforms, carrying over products, customers and order history where possible, and setting up redirects so old links still work.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Problems This Helps Solve
Too many apps slowing the store
Each app can add scripts to every page. We review what's installed and remove or replace what isn't pulling its weight.
Messy product and collection setup
Poorly structured variants and collections make browsing hard. We organise the catalogue so customers can find things.
A risky platform migration
Moving stores can lose data and search traffic. We plan the move, map URLs and check data before switching over.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What You Get
Store configuration
Payments, shipping zones, taxes, notifications, policies and checkout settings set up correctly.
Theme customisation
Custom sections, templates and styling built in Liquid so your team can rearrange content in the theme editor.
Product and collection structure
Variants, metafields, filters and collections organised for easy browsing and management.
App selection and integration
Reviews, subscriptions, email, inventory and other apps chosen and configured with care.
Store migration
Products, customers and content moved from another platform, with URL redirects in place.
Speed and tracking checks
Image and script optimisation, plus analytics and ad pixels installed and tested.
HOW IT WORKS
How It Works in Practice
We work inside a development store or an unpublished theme on your live store, so customers keep shopping while we build. You can preview every change before it goes live. Products are imported in bulk where possible, then checked by hand on key items.
At launch we publish the new theme, run test orders, and confirm emails, payments and shipping rates. Your store stays on your own Shopify account the whole time, and we're available for ongoing changes if you need them.
Benefits
- Less technical upkeep
Shopify handles hosting and security patches, so your team can focus on products and customers.
- A store that fits your brand
Custom sections and styling make your store feel like yours, not a template.
- Easier daily management
A tidy catalogue and sensible apps make adding products and processing orders simpler.
- A cleaner shopping experience
Fast pages, clear product information and a straightforward path to checkout.
OUR PROCESS
How We Approach Shopify Development
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01
Catalogue and requirements review
We look at your products, variants, shipping needs and must-have features.
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02
Theme choice and design
We pick a suitable base theme and plan the custom sections and templates.
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03
Build and product import
Theme work happens on an unpublished theme while products and collections are set up.
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04
Test orders and QA
We place test orders, check emails, discounts, taxes and mobile layouts.
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05
Publish and handover
The theme goes live, and your team gets a walkthrough of the admin and theme editor.
Tools and technology
Chosen to fit the project. We'll use your existing tools where they do the job.
- Shopify
- Liquid
- JavaScript
- CSS3
- HTML5
- Figma
- Git
Where it can help
- Fashion and accessories brands
- Beauty and skincare products
- Home goods and furniture stores
- Food, drink and speciality products
- Subscription boxes and repeat-purchase products
- Moving an existing store onto Shopify
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Questions About Shopify Development
Do I need a custom theme or can I use an existing one?
Most stores do well starting from a good existing theme and customising it. A fully custom theme makes sense when your products or layout needs are unusual. We'll recommend based on your catalogue and budget.
Can you move my store from WooCommerce to Shopify?
Yes. We can migrate products, customers and usually order history, and set up redirects from your old URLs. We'll check what can and can't be carried over before we start.
Who owns the Shopify store?
You do. The store sits on your Shopify account and you pay Shopify directly. We work as a collaborator on your account.
How long does a Shopify build take?
It depends on how many products you have, how much customisation you want and how ready your content is. We'll give you a timeline once we've seen the scope.
Can you help after the store launches?
Yes. We can handle new sections, app changes, seasonal updates and fixes as needed.
GET STARTED
Planning a Shopify store?
Tell us about your products and where you're selling now, and we'll map out how we'd set it up.