Shopify Development
Expert Shopify development for Vancouver Island and Canadian businesses — custom themes, Liquid frontend dev, Hydrogen headless storefronts, custom apps, API integrations, and platform migrations.
Expert Shopify development for Vancouver Island and Canadian businesses — custom themes, Liquid frontend dev, Hydrogen headless storefronts, custom apps, API integrations, and platform migrations.
About this service
We're a full-stack Shopify development team that builds stores most agencies can't. From custom Liquid theme development and pixel-perfect Shopify design to Hydrogen headless storefronts, bespoke Shopify apps, Shopify Functions, and checkout UI extensions — we cover the complete Shopify development stack. We work with brands across Vancouver Island and Canada who need more than a template: local retailers launching their first store, DTC brands scaling to headless, and B2B merchants who need custom pricing logic and ERP integrations that the app store simply doesn't offer. Our platform migration service preserves every product, customer record, and SEO redirect when moving from WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, or a custom build. Every project includes technical SEO setup, Core Web Vitals optimization, and structured data implementation. Whether you need a complete store build, a custom app, a headless rebuild, or an ongoing dev retainer, we deliver Shopify the right way — fast, flexible, and built to grow.
What's included
- Custom Shopify theme design & Liquid development
- Hydrogen & headless storefront development
- Custom Shopify app development
- Shopify Functions (discounts, shipping, payments)
- Checkout UI extensions & upsells
- API & third-party integrations
- Platform migrations (WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento)
- Shopify SEO & Core Web Vitals optimization
- Ongoing dev retainer & store management
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Shopify theme and a headless storefront?
A standard Shopify theme (built with Liquid) runs inside Shopify's rendering engine. A headless or Hydrogen storefront decouples the frontend from Shopify's backend, giving you complete UI freedom, faster performance, and the ability to use React/Remix. Headless is ideal for brands with complex UI requirements or high-traffic stores where speed is a competitive edge.
Can you build a custom Shopify app for our store?
Yes. We build bespoke Shopify apps using Shopify's app framework (Node.js, Remix) for unique business logic — custom pricing rules, B2B portals, subscription flows, ERP integrations, and anything the standard app store doesn't cover. Apps can be public or private/embedded.
How long does a Shopify theme build take?
A custom Shopify theme from scratch typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on complexity. A theme customization or rebuild from a base theme (like Dawn) can move in 2–4 weeks. We'll give you a clear timeline after a discovery call.
Can you use Shopify Functions and checkout extensions?
Yes. We build Shopify Functions for custom discount logic, shipping rates, payment filtering, and cart rules. We also build checkout UI extensions for upsells, loyalty programs, address validation, and custom fields — all within Shopify's native checkout without losing conversion optimization.
Do you handle migrations to Shopify from other platforms?
Yes — full migrations from WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, Squarespace, and custom platforms. We preserve products, customer records, order history, and redirect SEO equity from old URLs to new ones. No data loss, no ranking drop.
Do you offer Shopify SEO services?
Yes. We handle technical Shopify SEO: structured data (JSON-LD), Core Web Vitals optimization, canonical tag setup, collection/product page meta, and internal linking strategy. We also advise on content strategy and can implement blog infrastructure to drive organic traffic.