What does Shopify development include?
Store setup and settings, custom theme work, catalogue structure and import, payment and shipping configuration, integrations with accounting and fulfilment, and performance work. We also migrate existing stores from other platforms into Shopify.
How long does a Shopify store take?
A focused store usually takes four to eight weeks from scope agreement to launch. Large catalogue imports, complex variants, or several integrations extend that, and we confirm the timeline after the catalogue review.
Is Shopify the right platform for our business?
Shopify suits most product businesses that want a proven store with apps and minimal maintenance. If your pricing logic, catalogue rules, or checkout flow fall outside what the platform allows, we will say so and set out the alternatives before you commit.
Can you take over an existing Shopify store?
Yes. We start with a review of the theme, installed apps, tracking, and performance, identify what limits the store, and agree a prioritised improvement plan that keeps the store trading throughout.
Can you migrate our products and orders from another platform?
Yes. Products, variants, customers, and order history are exported, mapped to Shopify’s structure, and imported with checks so counts and prices reconcile. Existing URLs are redirected where they change, so search rankings and saved links are not lost in the move.
Do we need Shopify Plus to work with you?
Not necessarily. The right plan depends on order volume, the checkout control you need, and which features are part of your setup. We review how you sell and set out what each plan would change, so the decision is made before any build work starts.
Will you build a custom Shopify theme or customise an existing one?
It depends on your brand and catalogue. For most stores we start from a high-quality theme and customise the layout, sections, and components so it matches your brand and merchandising. A fully custom theme makes sense when the shopping experience is a differentiator and needs behaviour no theme provides.
Do you optimise Shopify store speed and search visibility?
Yes. We keep the theme lean, compress images, limit heavy apps, and follow Shopify performance practices so pages load quickly. On the search side we structure collections, products, metadata, and redirects properly so your store is easy for search engines to understand.