New Shopify Store Development

Whether you’re starting fresh or migrating from another platform, we develop Shopify stores that are designed to scale, perform, and convert.

Transform your e-commerce from Concept to Launch

For over five years, we’ve helped brands worldwide accelerate growth with our strategic approach.

Let's build and scale a high-performing store

We offer flexible development approaches to fit your business goals, budget, and timeline. Whether you need a quick launch with a high-performing theme or a fully custom build, we’ve got you covered.

1. Discovery, Scope & Planning

Understand client goals, audit existing systems (for migrations), and create a strategic roadmap for design, features, and timelines.

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2. Design, Development & Migration

Build or adapt the store’s theme, migrate/upload data securely, and integrate apps/payment systems for functionality and brand alignment.

3. Testing, Launch & Optimization

Rigorously test all elements, launch smoothly, then refine based on analytics and provide client training for long-term success.

Our process begins with a deep dive into your unique business needs and brand vision​

1. Discovery, Scope & Planning

This critical step lays the foundation for a successful Shopify project. It involves understanding the client’s business goalsauditing their current setup (for migrations), and defining the project scope. Key activities include:
    • Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with the client to identify needs, target audience, and desired features (e.g., subscriptions, multi-currency).
    • Data Audit (for migrations): Analyze existing product data, customer records, SEO performance, and third-party integrations to plan a seamless transition.
    • Roadmap Creation: Develop a detailed plan outlining timelines, design direction, technical requirements, and app integrations.
    • Alignment & Approval: Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on goals, deliverables, and expectations before moving forward.

2. Design, Development & Migration:

This phase brings the project to life by transforming the planning into a functional, visually appealing Shopify store. Key activities include:

Design Process: Create wireframes and mockups aligned with the brand’s visual identity, focusing on user experience (UX) and conversion rate optimization (CRO).

Store Setup & Theming
We customize premium Shopify 2.0 themes (e.g., Dawn, Turbo) to align with your brand identity, ensuring a cost-effective and fast launch without compromising performance or quality.

For brands requiring complete creative control, we also build themes from scratch to your exact specifications, delivering maximum flexibility, scalability, and tailored functionality for complex or high-performance needs.

You can choose the development path:

Theme Build Development

  • Uses a premium Shopify 2.0 theme as the foundation
  • Full customization to match your brand identity
  • Cost-effective without sacrificing performance
  • Fast launch timeline

💡 Best for: Businesses that want a quick launch with a high-quality, pre-built design.

Custom Development

  • Built from scratch to your exact specifications
  • Fully bespoke design and functionality
  • Maximum flexibility and scalability
  • Tailored to complex requirements and high-performance needs

💡 Best for: Established businesses or brands seeking complete control over their store’s design and functionality.

Data Migration (if applicable): Securely transfer product data, customer records, and order history while preserving SEO equity through proper URL redirects and meta tag updates.

App Integration & Configuration: Install and configure apps for analytics, inventory, marketing, etc., and set up payment gateways, tax rules, and shipping logic.

Custom Feature Development: Implement unique functionality (e.g., custom checkout flows, integrations) to meet specific business needs.

3. Testing, Launch & Optimization

This phase ensures a polished, high-performing store and prepares the client for long-term success. Key steps:

Testing & Quality Assurance: Rigorously test functionality (checkout, forms), mobile responsiveness, SEO integrity, and performance speed.

Launch Execution: Deploy the store securely with minimal downtime, activate redirects (for migrations), and monitor real-time traffic for quick fixes.

Post-Launch:

Client Training: Provide hands-on sessions and guides for managing content, orders, and analytics.

Ongoing Support: Offer updates, security checks, and data-driven refinements (e.g., A/B testing) to boost conversions and scalability.

This streamlined approach ensures a smooth launch, client independence, and continuous growth. 🚀

Thails Core Framework:
Built for Growth & Performance

Every store we develop—whether it's a custom build, hybrid approach, or a tailored Shopify 2.0 theme—leverages our Core Framework to ensure long-term scalability, high performance, and seamless user experience.

Future-Ready Architecture

Designed for growth and adaptability, our framework allows for seamless feature updates and customizations as your business evolves—without requiring a complete rebuild.

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Custom Styling & Brand Identity

Your store should be uniquely yours—our framework allows for fully customizable styles, layouts, and UI elements that align with your brand’s aesthetic.

Performance Optimized

Built with clean, optimized code to ensure fast load times, improved Core Web Vitals, and a frictionless shopping experience that converts more visitors into customers.

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Rich CMS Section Library

Easily manage and customize content with a drag-and-drop CMS built for flexibility, empowering you to create new pages, update layouts, and scale your store without needing a developer.

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Seamless Integrations

We ensure that your store connects effortlessly with third-party apps, APIs, and Shopify’s latest features, so you can enhance functionality without performance trade-offs.

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SEO-Optimized Structure

From schema markup to URL structure and meta data, we develop with SEO best practices in mind, ensuring that your store is primed for higher search engine rankings.

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What can you expect from us?

 🛍️ Deep Industry Experience: We’ve tackled a range of Shopify projects, which means we’ve likely seen your challenge before—and know how to solve it quickly and efficiently.

📱 Up-to-Date on Shopify Updates & Best Practices:  Because our team works exclusively with Shopify, we stay ahead of new features and trends, making sure your store never falls behind.

🎯 Holistic View of Your Brand:  Beyond just “building a site,” we focus on design, user experience, and brand consistency, so your store truly represents your business and vision.

📈 Proactive, Growth-Focused Partnership  We don’t just hand over a project and walk away. We propose new ideas, improvements, and opportunities to keep your store growing long after launch.

📊 Transparent Project Management: We share clear milestones, deadlines, and updates. You always know what’s happening and who’s responsible, so there are zero surprises.

⚙️ Strategic App Integrations & Custom Solutions:  We don’t just install apps; we customize them to fit your unique workflows, ensuring everything works seamlessly and scales with your growth.

Let's start building your new Shopify store development

Transform your e-commerce from Concept to Launch

FAQs

Project timelines vary based on complexity—whether you’re customizing an existing theme or building from scratch. Typically, theme-based projects can be completed within 6 weeks, while fully custom builds may take several months.

Theme Build: We adapt a premium Shopify 2.0 theme to your brand. It’s cost-effective and quicker to launch.

Custom Build: We craft everything from the ground up for maximum flexibility, unique functionality, and complex requirements.

Absolutely. We securely transfer product data, customer records, and order history while preserving your SEO standings (redirects, meta tags). Our process minimizes downtime and ensures a seamless transition.

Yes. We provide training and documentation so you can easily manage products, content, and settings. Our user-friendly approach empowers you to handle day-to-day operations without needing a developer.

After your store goes live, we’re available for ongoing maintenance, performance monitoring, and feature enhancements. We can also recommend strategic optimizations and new integrations as your business grows.

We follow Shopify SEO best practices during development (URL structures, meta data, schema markup) and can connect you with a trusted partner for ongoing SEO strategy.

Our Core Framework is designed for scalability and performance. We optimize load times, maintain clean code, and allow for flexible features or third-party integrations—all so you’re ready to handle increasing traffic and sales.

  1. Discovery & Planning: We define your goals and create a roadmap.
  2. Design & Development: We customize or build your theme and integrate essential features.
  3. Testing & Launch: We rigorously test everything before going live.
  4. Post-Launch Support: We stick around for maintenance, training, and ongoing improvements.

Yes. We specialize in setting up and configuring Shopify apps for inventory, analytics, and more. If you have unique business requirements, we’ll develop custom integrations or features to match.

We provide a detailed scope outlining features, timelines, and costs—so you’re never caught off-guard. Whether it’s a fixed-fee or phased approach, we’ll be transparent about what’s included at every step.

We make sure we get a complete picture of your business and what needs to be built. This will help have a clear scope of work and timeline, avoiding missed expectations down the line.

We see the discovery phase as an essential step that lays the foundation for project success. During discovery, we gather critical requirements, understand your business needs, and identify potential challenges early. This upfront investment helps prevent costly changes later and ensures the final solution truly meets your objectives.

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