Shopify

With almost 5,500,000 live sites (and counting),
Shopify is one of the best platforms for eCommerce stores.

Used by eCommerce store owners in more than 175 countries around the world, from small startups that are going places, to well-known brands and global retailers, Shopify’s adaptable cloud-based system works well for any industry.

Offering 5 different plans and pricing structures, Shopify manages the entire sales process, from simplified stock management, to clear post-sales reporting.

With its unlimited products on all plans, when building a Shopify store, you can create as many listings as you like. Even the basic and standard plans are teeming with themes and features to make your site sing, with the superior Shopify Advanced and Shopify Plus
bursting at the seams with all you could possibly need – delivering a highly scalable platform, that’s ready for anything. (Really, anything!)

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Standard, that’s anything but standard.

Great for start-ups and small businesses in the UK, Shopify’s standard plan creates an easy-to-use online store ready to manage your stock, sell and ship.

It’s secure payment checkout, includes gift card payments, abandoned cart recovered automation and offers lower credit card processing fees than the basic plan. Even the standard plan includes its international sales cross-border management tool, so you can effortlessly set alternative settings for multiple regions, easy-peasy.

What’s more, it allows up to 5 separate members of the team to have editorial access, making updates and management a walk in the park. Its built-in blogging engine ensures you maximise customer engagement, whilst professional reporting shows you exactly where you need to make site changes to boost your sales and smash your targets.

Advanced Features & Customisable Integrations.

As the name might give away, Shopify Advanced enhances the Shopify online shopping experience, adding advanced customer reporting and third-party shipping rate calculations. Ideal for scaling businesses, the plan’s stand-out feature is access to Shopify’s powerful API (Application Programming Interface) enabling the custom integrations that streamline your internal processes and in short, make your life a hell of a lot easier.

What is Shopify Plus?

Shopify Plus is the premium, fully customisable version of its sibling, designed specifically for high-volume retailers and enterprise-level organisations. Delivering the ultimate flexibility, ensuring no matter how or when you grow, Shopify Plus will grow with you.

A great option if you are looking to migrate from another site, Shopify Plus has a huge range of robust tools and features, such as dedicated account management. It helps you create bespoke checkout experiences and automated responses while allowing you to manage multiple stores from one central location. As a Plus customer, you’ll also receive priority support from the Shopify customer service team, which is always nice.

User-friendly with endless scalability.

From global fashion retailers, and UK manufacturers selling Direct to consumers, (D2C), Our Shopify store eCommerce experts build customer-centric sites that are focused on one thing – maximising your sales conversions and growing your business.

Quick, Easy & User-friendly.

By using Shopify’s simple, easy-to-navigate Content Management System you’ll drive in-house efficiencies and reduce agency costs. It’s as easy as pie to update, manage and maintain; you’ll soon be updating listings or user engagement content in record time.

Superb customer support.

Of course, our Shopify business specialists are here, wherever you need us, but sometimes we do need to sleep. That’s where Shopify’s 24/7 customer support comes in – available on live chat, email or phone, ironing out any hiccups immediately to keep you up and running.

Cross-platform Sales.

Trade across multiple sales channels, sell directly from Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, along with well-known online retailers, like eBay and Amazon. Offer Click & Collect and sync sales at physical stores for a unified, cost-effective checkout process with Shopify POS.

Responsive SEO-friendly Sites.

With super-quick searches and fast reactions to large traffic surges, all plans are fully optimised to maximise your SEO and page load speed. The fully responsive, personalised UX design will increase customer loyalty, driving sales, whichever device your customer visits on.

Adaptable & Fully Customisable.

Flexibility and simplicity are at Shopify’s heart. Pre-built themes and fully customisable design and integrations, create a striking, branded front-end for your customer, whilst its streamlines operations for you. Quick to build, it’s perfect when there’s no time to lose.

Safe & Secure.

A secure, cloud-based hosting solution, all security patches and updates are automatic. The ‘padlock’ SSL certificate protocol keeps your customer’s data secure, leaving you with nothing at all to worry about, except running your site from anywhere with an internet connection.

Re-platforming to Shopify.

Your existing solution might be cumbersome, clunky or struggles to scale; maybe you just don’t get along with that particular CMS; we understand.

Whatever the reason that you are looking to re-platform, as your Shopify development agency, we’ll plan ahead, making sure you aren’t ever in this position again.

Our eCommerce experts make sure that your site’s entire transition to Shopify is seamless and stress-free.

Frequently Asked Questions.

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How long will it take to build a new Shopify eCommerce website?

Shopify is one of the best platforms for eCommerce stores that need to be up and running quickly.

If time is of the essence, we can usually publish your Shopify online business within 2 – 4 months.

Whichever platform is right for you, our conversion rate optimisation and eCommerce specialists know that build time is money. So, they will do all they can to boost your audience engagement through pioneering design and clever functionality, which leads them step-by-step all the way through to your checkout.

How much will a Shopify store cost?

By getting to know you, your aims and your ambitions for your business, we can create a highly tailored eCommerce strategy that maximises your budget and drives sales. Shopify can be highly cost-effective with prices for a brand-new Shopify website starting at £12,000 +VAT. By getting to know your business inside out, we can give accurate, fixed-price quotations with flexible payment options that suit you.

How does the website development process work when building a Shopify store?

As your Shopify agency partners, we know how important it is for you to know exactly what is happening with your project at all times; you might need to update your c-suite, your wider team and other stakeholders. It can seem like there are a lot of juggling balls in the air, so, to help uncomplicate matters, we designed this simplified 7-step design and build timeline. You’ll always know what is needed and when, as your eCommerce experts beaver away on your site.

Can you help manage my Shopify online store after launch?

It is our job to help you grow using Shopify. As a conversion rate optimisation agency, we are focused on making that Shopify till bell ring again and again, so much so, that it becomes annoying. (What are we saying, making money never gets old!) Our eCommerce specialists can work with you to help you make data-driven, informed changes that see your sales soar, or on an ad-hoc basis when your business growth means you need a little extra functionality. Whatever you need for your Shopify business, we’ll be here to help you scale.

I’m not based in the north-west, can I still work with you?

Of course, you can. It would be a little mean to say no, just because you aren’t based around the corner. The ability to share our screens with you digitally means that you don’t have to visit our offices in person, in fact, many clients prefer to chat efficiently online as it saves them time and money. If you aren’t local, that’s no problem. We are happy to hop on as many calls as you’d like to discuss your project, and if you do feel like stopping by, just let us know, we’ll pop the kettle on.

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With almost 5,500,000 live sites (and counting), Shopify is one of the best platforms for eCommerce stores.