Catalogue structure as an afterthought
Variants, metafields and collections set up ad hoc make filtering, merchandising and feeds hard to fix later.
Website Development · Shopify
Shopify development services from empty admin to first order
We set up and build complete Shopify stores, including catalogue, theme, checkout settings, shipping, markets and apps, so you launch with a store that's ready to trade, not a demo.
What is Shopify Development?
Shopify development services are the planning, configuration, design and build of an online store on Shopify, the hosted e-commerce platform. A complete build includes structuring products, variants and collections, building or adapting an Online Store 2.0 theme, configuring payments, taxes, shipping and markets, selecting apps, importing data and launching. Because Shopify manages hosting, security patches and checkout infrastructure, the work focuses on catalogue design, storefront experience and operations.
Shopify makes it quick to open a store and easy to open a messy one. Product data is entered without a plan for filtering, the theme is chosen for its demo photos, a dozen apps are installed in the first week, and shipping or tax settings are left at defaults. The store launches, then needs rework once real orders reveal the gaps.
Why new Shopify stores need rework
Theme chosen by demo
A theme that looks good with sample products may not suit your imagery, product count or content needs.
App sprawl from day one
Installing an app for every feature adds monthly fees, page weight and leftover code when apps are removed.
Shipping, tax and markets left at defaults
Incorrect rates or missing regions surface only after customers abandon checkout or orders ship at a loss.
Our Shopify Development service
Store planning & plan selection
We review your catalogue, markets, sales channels and expected volume and explain which Shopify plan features matter for you.
Catalogue architecture
Products, variants, options, metafields and metaobjects, plus automated and manual collections designed for navigation and filtering.
Online Store 2.0 theme build
A customized premium theme or a bespoke theme with sections and blocks your team can rearrange in the theme editor.
Checkout, payments & shipping
Payment providers available in your markets, checkout branding, shipping profiles, rates, local delivery or pickup, and tax settings.
Apps & integrations
A short, justified app list for reviews, subscriptions, search or loyalty, plus connections to your ERP, accounting or fulfilment provider.
Data import & launch
Products, customers and order history imported from your previous platform, redirects set, domain connected and test orders placed.
Included capabilities
- Online Store 2.0 sections and blocks
- Metafields and metaobjects for product data
- Search and discovery filters
- Shopify Markets for regions and currencies
- Shipping profiles and delivery options
- Checkout branding and settings
- Product reviews and structured data
- Google and Meta sales channels
- Customer accounts and order notifications
- URL redirects from previous platform
What Shopify Development changes for your business
Managed infrastructure
Shopify handles hosting, platform security updates and checkout uptime, so your team focuses on selling.
Editable storefront
Online Store 2.0 sections let marketing rearrange pages without a developer.
Launch-ready operations
Shipping, tax and payments are configured and tested before the first customer arrives.
A clean foundation
Structured product data makes later work (filters, feeds, integrations) far easier.
Where it makes the biggest difference
Direct-to-consumer brands
Brands launching their own store with a strong product story and social media sales channels.
Retailers going online
Physical stores adding e-commerce, often with Shopify POS sharing the same inventory.
Selling to several countries
Stores using Shopify Markets for regional pricing, currencies, languages and domains.
Moving off another platform
Stores leaving WooCommerce, Magento or a custom system for a managed platform.
Seven steps from plan to first order
The catalogue is planned before any theme work, because almost every later decision depends on it.
Discover
Products, markets, channels, fulfilment and must-have features documented.
Plan the catalogue
Product types, variants, metafields and collections designed before data entry.
Design
Home, collection, product and cart layouts in your brand.
Build
Theme development, store settings and app configuration on a development store or unpublished theme.
Load data
Products, images, customers and redirects imported and checked.
Test
Test orders across payment methods, shipping zones, discounts and devices.
Launch
Domain connected, password removed, analytics verified and first orders monitored.
What it connects to
Shopify Development
- Odoo ERP and inventory
- Accounting software
- Third-party logistics and couriers
- Google & YouTube sales channel
- Facebook & Instagram sales channel
- Email and SMS marketing apps
- Reviews and loyalty apps
Built with
Security, quality and scale
PCI-compliant checkout
Shopify's checkout is hosted by Shopify and covered by its PCI DSS compliance.
Staff permissions
Each staff account gets only the admin permissions their role needs, with two-step authentication.
App vetting
Apps are checked for the data access they request and for ongoing maintenance before installation.
Built for traffic
Shopify's infrastructure scales for promotions; we keep the theme lean so pages stay fast under load.
What working with us looks like
Catalogue-first approach
We design product data before the theme, because it drives navigation, filters and integrations.
Fewer apps, more fit
We add apps only when they earn their place, and build small features into the theme when that's simpler.
Back-office connected
Our team also builds Odoo and ERP integrations, so the store fits your operations.
Platform-neutral advice
We also build on WooCommerce and Odoo eCommerce, so our Shopify recommendation is a considered one.
What it costs
Fixed-price packages with the scope written down, paid stage by stage. Your project goes live once it's fully paid.
Related services, technologies and industries
Sources and further reading
Official documentation and guidance if you want to read more about this topic.
Shopify Development: questions we hear most
How much does it cost to build a Shopify store?
Our Shopify Starter package is $1,299 for a premium theme with up to 50 products, and Store Growth with a custom theme is $2,999. The final cost depends on catalogue size, the number of markets, data migration and integrations. Shopify's own subscription, any paid theme and app fees are separate and paid to Shopify or the vendors.
Which Shopify plan should we choose?
The right plan depends on your sales volume, staff accounts, reporting and international selling needs. Shopify Plus adds options such as deeper checkout customization and automation tools for larger merchants. We explain the differences that matter for your store rather than defaulting to the most expensive plan.
Can you migrate our store from WooCommerce or another platform?
Yes. We import products, customers and, where useful, order history, then set up 301 redirects from old URLs so search rankings and links carry over as well as possible.
Do we need a custom theme or a premium theme?
Many stores do well with a customized premium Online Store 2.0 theme. A custom theme is worth it when your brand, product presentation or content structure is distinctive enough that a premium theme would need heavy changes. Our Shopify theme development service covers custom builds.
Can Shopify connect to our ERP or Odoo?
Yes. Shopify can exchange products, stock, orders and customers with Odoo or other ERPs through an existing connector app or a custom integration using Shopify's APIs. Our Shopify app integration service covers this in detail.
Next step
Plan your Shopify store
Tell us what you sell, where you ship and which systems run your operations. We'll outline the build and the decisions to make first.