How much does a Shopify website cost with you?
Our full Shopify website projects start from £4,500. This covers a defined standard store build, rather than every possible Shopify requirement. The final quotation depends on the number and complexity of products, collections, content requirements, theme changes, integrations, and any additional functionality. Existing Shopify stores that need focused improvements can be quoted separately without committing to a complete rebuild. Larger catalogues, platform migrations, B2B trade-account setup, and specialist development require separate assessment. B2B and Shopify Collective setup can also be commissioned independently for eligible existing stores; the £4,500 full website starting price does not apply as a minimum to that standalone work. Shopify's own subscription and any paid third-party services are additional costs unless expressly included in the written agreement.
What is included in the £4,500 Shopify website package?
The starting package includes Shopify store planning and core setup, a tailored storefront using a suitable theme, up to three standard collection pages, and up to 20 standard product listings. We also write or substantially refine the agreed standard product and collection content using accurate information supplied by the client. The project includes relevant on-page SEO foundations, normal agreed payment and shipping configuration, two organised revision rounds, and launch testing with a practical handover. The package does not automatically include large catalogues, extensive bespoke functionality, migrations, B2B or Shopify Collective configuration, or ongoing services. Those setups can be commissioned separately for suitable existing stores or quoted alongside a new website build. Any additional work is identified and quoted before being agreed.
Can you redesign my existing Shopify store without rebuilding everything?
Yes. An existing Shopify store can often be improved without replacing its entire theme, catalogue, or operational setup. We first review the current structure, product and collection pages, navigation, content, apps, mobile experience, and customer journey to identify what needs changing. Focused improvements may address weak product presentation, confusing collections, outdated layouts, or problems that make purchasing unnecessarily difficult. A larger redesign may be appropriate when the existing structure or theme no longer supports the business. We assess what can be retained, plan changes carefully, and quote according to the work required rather than recommending a complete rebuild automatically.
Will you write the product descriptions and collection content for my Shopify store?
Yes. We write or substantially refine the finished standard product and collection content included in the agreed project. You provide accurate product information, specifications, pricing, images, and relevant source material, which we use to create clearer, more useful content for customers. This can include explaining important features, suitability, variants, and buying considerations rather than relying entirely on generic supplier descriptions. The standard starting package covers up to 20 product listings and three collection pages. Larger catalogues, independently researched technical information, regulated claims, and unusually extensive content are assessed and priced separately. Product facts and claims must be checked against reliable source information.
Is Shopify SEO included when you design a website?
Yes. Shopify website projects include relevant SEO foundations as part of the agreed build. These can include logical collection and product-page structures, descriptive headings and metadata, useful internal links, image alternative text, and attention to indexing, canonical URLs, and structured product information. We also review relevant launch requirements, such as redirects, Search Console, analytics, and product-feed consistency, according to the agreed project. These foundations help create a website that search engines can understand, but they do not guarantee rankings or sales. Ongoing SEO campaigns, extensive content programmes, and continuing search-performance improvements are separate services.
Can you customise a Shopify theme and configure third-party apps?
Yes. We can select and adapt a suitable Shopify theme, adjust agreed layouts and styling, improve product and collection templates, and configure appropriate third-party apps. Before recommending an app, we consider whether Shopify already provides the required functionality and whether the app introduces recurring costs, compatibility issues, or ongoing maintenance requirements. Straightforward configuration and agreed theme improvements can form part of a project. Bespoke Shopify applications, complex API engineering, ERP development, enterprise migrations, and extensive custom workflows fall outside our standard service. Shopify Plus requirements and specialist integrations are assessed separately, with specialist collaboration where appropriate.
Can you migrate my existing ecommerce website to Shopify?
Yes, following a review of the existing website, data, and connected systems. A migration may involve products, variants, images, customer information, order records, content, URLs, redirects, apps, and operational integrations. We assess which information can be transferred, which elements need rebuilding, and where platform limitations or manual work may apply. Preserving important URLs where possible, planning relevant redirects, and checking search visibility are important parts of reducing avoidable disruption. However, not every feature or data type transfers directly, and existing Google rankings cannot be guaranteed after a migration. Migration work is planned and quoted separately from the standard £4,500 Shopify package.
Do I need Shopify Plus to offer wholesale or trade accounts?
No. Shopify's native B2B features are available on Basic, Grow, Advanced, and Shopify Plus, although their capabilities and limits differ. Basic, Grow, and Advanced support companies, company locations, B2B market catalogues, trade pricing, quantity rules, volume pricing, net payment terms, and purchase order numbers. These plans allow up to three active B2B market catalogues and require the newer Shopify Markets functionality for catalogue features. Advanced also supports contextual storefront and checkout experiences. Shopify Plus adds capabilities including direct catalogue assignment to individual companies, unlimited B2B market catalogues, deposits, and partial payments. Native B2B requires current customer accounts and does not support subscriptions. We review the required features and quotes trade-account implementation separately.
What is the difference between Shopify B2B and Shopify Collective?
Shopify B2B and Shopify Collective serve different purposes. Shopify B2B allows a merchant to sell directly to approved business customers through trade accounts, with appropriate catalogues, pricing, ordering rules, and payment arrangements. It can support retail and wholesale customers through the same Shopify store. Shopify Collective connects participating Shopify retailers and suppliers, allowing a retailer to list eligible supplier products without purchasing stock upfront. When a customer orders a Collective product, the supplier normally fulfils the order directly. Collective is subject to store eligibility and supplier relationships. We can help assess and configure either approach, with the implementation quoted separately according to the business requirements.
Are Shopify subscriptions, paid themes, apps, and transaction fees included in your project price?
No. Shopify's platform subscription, payment-processing charges, paid themes, paid apps, licences, and other third-party services are separate from our quoted website-design fee unless the written agreement explicitly includes them. These costs vary according to the Shopify plan, payment arrangements, theme choice, and additional functionality required. Some useful Shopify features are already included within eligible platform plans, while other requirements may need paid apps or separate technical work. We identify relevant ongoing costs during planning so that the business can assess both the initial investment and the cost of operating the store after launch.
Can I manage my Shopify store after launch, and is ongoing support available?
Yes. Shopify provides administration tools for routine activities such as updating products, changing prices, managing collections, reviewing orders, and maintaining content. We provide a practical handover so that the business understands the agreed store setup and its day-to-day responsibilities. More complex changes involving theme code, app behaviour, integrations, or checkout functionality may require additional technical support. We also offer suitable Shopify maintenance and support arrangements following review. Ongoing SEO, further content work, larger development changes, and social media management are separate services, with their requirements and charges agreed individually.