Setup and development

Shopify store setup

From choosing a theme to payments, shipping, languages and marketing channels, we build a Shopify store that is ready to sell. Standard stores go live in 14 days, custom design projects in 25.

Who it's for
New brands and businesses opening a new channel
Timeline
14 days standard, 25 days custom
You get
A store ready to launch, plus training
After launch
Technical support
Shopify Select Partner5.0 client rating

A store built to sell, not just to look good

Setting up a store is more than installing a theme. We look at your category and your target countries first, then plan how shoppers will find your products, compare them and buy them.

  • A theme recommendation that fits your category and product range
  • Collections and navigation organised around how people shop
  • Languages, currencies and pricing by region with Shopify Markets
  • Theme styling in your brand colours and typefaces

What the setup includes

These are the areas covered in a standard setup. Marketplace integrations are planned separately.

Theme and design5
  • Category research and a theme recommendation
  • Theme styling in your brand colours and typefaces
  • Homepage and campaign banner design
  • About, contact and FAQ page design
  • Menu and collection structure
Catalogue and foundations4
  • Product entry and variant structure
  • Collections
  • Domain settings
  • Pricing by country and currency
Payments, shipping and policies4
  • Payment setup: Shopify Payments, PayPal and the methods your markets expect
  • Shipping rates by zone
  • Store policies: terms, refunds, shipping and privacy
  • Cookie consent and GDPR-ready consent flows
Marketing channels7
  • Facebook and Instagram catalogue and shop setup
  • Google Merchant Center setup
  • Pinterest setup and product pins
  • Email marketing app setup and training
  • Abandoned cart and abandoned checkout reminders
  • First-order discount and spin-to-win offer
  • Marketing apps chosen for your store
SEO and languages4
  • Advanced SEO settings
  • Google and Bing webmaster setup
  • Google Business Profile
  • Multi-language setup and translations
Training and support2
  • Shopify admin training
  • Technical support after launch

How the setup runs

We get your sign-off at the end of each step before moving on to the next.

  1. 1

    Discovery call

    We talk through your products, target markets and competitors.

    Scope and timeline

  2. 2

    Theme and structure

    We prepare the theme recommendation, page structure and collections.

    Approved design direction

  3. 3

    Build

    We configure products, payments, shipping, languages and policies.

    Password-protected preview store

  4. 4

    Channels and testing

    Sales channels are connected and test orders are placed.

    Test report

  5. 5

    Launch and training

    The store opens and your team gets admin training.

    Live store

When will you be live?

We deliver standard setups in 14 days and projects with custom design and development in 25 days. Below is a sample schedule.

With a ready-made theme

Standard store

A Shopify theme adapted to your brand.

14days
  1. Discovery and scopeDays 1–2
  2. Theme and structureDays 3–5
  3. BuildDays 6–11
  4. TestingDays 12–13
  5. Launch and trainingDay 14

The timeline is shared in writing after the store audit

With custom design

Custom store

A setup with design and development made for your brand.

25days
  1. Discovery and scopeDays 1–3
  2. Custom designDays 4–10
  3. Development and buildDays 11–20
  4. TestingDays 21–23
  5. Launch and trainingDays 24–25

The timeline is shared in writing after the store audit

Tools we often use in a setup

The choice depends on your products and target markets. Not every project needs all of them.

Payments4 options
  • Shopify Payments
  • PayPal
  • Klarna
  • Shop Pay
Shipping4 options
  • DHL
  • UPS
  • FedEx
  • Shopify Shipping
Marketing5 options
  • Google Merchant Center
  • Meta catalogue
  • Pinterest
  • Klaviyo
  • Omnisend
Compliance2 options
  • Store policies
  • Cookie consent
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Frequently asked questions

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How long does the setup take?

Standard stores are delivered in 14 days, projects with custom design and development in 25 days. After the initial audit you get a written, step-by-step schedule.

How is pricing worked out?

We quote based on your scope. The number of products and languages, the theme approach and the integrations you need are what drive it.

Do you upload the products?

Yes, product entry is included. For large catalogues we use bulk import and check variants and images one by one.

Do you build dropshipping stores?

No. We focus on brands that sell their own products and want a store built to sell.

Can I run the store myself after setup?

Yes. We train you on the Shopify admin before launch and keep answering your questions afterwards.

Are marketplace integrations included?

Marketplace integrations such as Amazon are planned separately and can be added to your scope.

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