How I build your Shopify store

A Shopify build with me follows six steps: a free call, a fixed quote, design, build and setup, testing and launch, then growth. Most Starter stores go live in about two weeks. You approve the design before anything is built, and you see progress every week.

Last updated: October 2026

Six steps from first call to launch

Free 20-minute call
We talk about your products, customers, budget and deadline. If Shopify isn't right for you, I'll say so.
Fixed quote and plan (within 2 working days)
A written quote, timeline and list of what I need from you. A 50% deposit books your start date.
Design (3 to 7 days)
I design the homepage and a product page first. You give feedback, with two rounds of changes included, then approve.
Build and setup (1 to 4 weeks)
Theme, products, collections, payments, shipping, VAT, legal pages, apps, tracking and on-page SEO. You get a weekly progress update.
Testing and launch
I test checkout on phones and desktop, every payment method and shipping rate, then connect your domain and go live.
Support and growth
Free support after launch (14 to 60 days, depending on package), then optional care plans, SEO and ads.

What I'll need from you

Your logo and brand colours (or a brief if you need them designed)
Product details: names, descriptions, prices, variants and weights
Product photos, ideally on a plain background and lifestyle shots
Your business details for legal pages and VAT
Access to your domain provider and your Shopify account (I'll send a collaborator request)

Not got everything? That's normal. I'll send a simple checklist and help you fill the gaps.