Launch a new Shopify store.
Theme setup, information architecture, product and collection structure, navigation, core pages and the buying journey.
Shopify is strong when the business needs a reliable commerce platform without carrying the operational overhead of maintaining the commerce engine itself. The work still needs proper catalogue structure, navigation, content, payment setup and a buying journey that makes sense.
Shopify scope
Build, migrate or improve the store.
Improve an existing Shopify store.
Refine the storefront, merchandising, content and customer journey without changing platform simply for the sake of a rebuild.
Move from another platform carefully.
Products, important content and URLs need a controlled migration plan so the new store does not discard useful search and customer value.
Connect the operational essentials.
Payment, shipping and supported apps are configured around the agreed store requirements, with third-party fees and limitations made clear.
Platform fit
Shopify is not automatically the right answer.
WooCommerce can be a better fit when a business needs deeper WordPress control or a different operating model. We choose the platform around the business requirements rather than forcing every store into the same stack.
Common questions
Before starting a Shopify project.
Can you build a Shopify store for a South African business?
Yes. The store can be configured around the catalogue, delivery model and payment options supported for the business and region.
Can you migrate an existing store to Shopify?
Yes. A migration should cover products, content, important URLs, redirects and the operational dependencies needed before launch.
Do you only work with Shopify?
No. 18dev also builds WooCommerce stores. Platform selection follows the requirements, operating model and level of control the business needs.
What does an e-commerce build cost?
18dev e-commerce projects currently start from R24,999, with the final quotation based on products, integrations, content and migration complexity.
Let's talk about your project.
Tell us what you need and we'll take it from there.