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Shopify Development for UK Businesses

Shopify development company for high-⁠performing stores

Whether you're launching a new store, refreshing an existing one, or switching over from another platform, we build Shopify stores around your products, your customers, and the way your team actually works. We care as much about how the store runs after launch as how it looks on day one.

Packages from
£300
Turnaround from
4 weeks
Primary market
UK businesses
A Shopify storefront product page shown on screen.

Verified client trust

Storefront showcase

Let products and buying journeys do more of the explaining.

From product discovery through to a completed checkout: every step of the storefront built to convert.

A Shopify product page being reviewed on screen.
Shopify storefront design
A hand holding a phone showing a simple mobile checkout with a one-item order summary and a Pay now button.
01Discovery
02Product confidence
03Checkout
Build

Our Shopify development services

From a brand-new store to one tricky integration, our Shopify development services cover the full picture: builds, themes, apps, migrations and everything in between.

Most projects start here

Shopify Store Development

A complete Shopify store planned around your catalogue, brand, customer journey and internal workflows.

  • Store structure before styling
  • Responsive product and collection templates
  • A manageable setup for your team
02

Shopify Theme Development

Theme configuration and customisation to improve presentation, usability and the way customers move through the store.

03

Shopify Upgrades & Maintenance

Practical fixes, theme updates, performance work and ongoing technical support for an existing store.

04

Shopify Extension Development

Focused functionality improvements when the existing store needs more than an off-the-shelf theme can provide.

05

Shopify App Development

App planning and development for requirements that cannot be handled reliably by an existing Shopify app.

06

Shopify Migration

A controlled move from another ecommerce platform, with data, redirects, content and launch continuity considered early.

07

Shopify Integrations

Connections with the databases, fulfilment tools, payment services, marketing platforms and systems your business relies on.

08

Testing & Optimisation

Checks across devices, browsers and buying journeys, followed by practical improvements where friction is found.

09

Goal-led Workflow

Clear objectives, responsibilities and decision points so the project keeps moving and changes are understood.

Fit

For businesses treating ecommerce as a serious sales channel

A clear commercial reason for the project makes design and development decisions easier. This section helps qualify the fit before either side commits time to a proposal.

A good fit

  • UK businesses launching a considered ecommerce store
  • Established retailers redesigning or extending an existing Shopify site
  • Brands moving from another ecommerce platform to Shopify
  • Teams needing theme, app, extension or integration work
  • Businesses that want development connected with SEO and paid marketing
  • Stores that care about usability, conversion and easier day-to-day management

Probably not yet

  • Projects looking only for the cheapest unmodified theme
  • Stores without product information, imagery or a decision-maker
  • Businesses expecting development alone to guarantee sales or rankings
  • Complex migrations that must happen immediately without discovery or testing
  • Projects with no agreed commercial goal for the store
Packages

Website packages

Four packages, starting from £300, give you a sensible starting point. Migration, integrations, and catalogue size still need a proper scope before we quote.

Focused start

Website Seed

£300

A one-page Shopify presence or tightly scoped starter requirement.

Scope and delivery

Revisions
1
Content changes (hours)
Not included
Contract length (months)
6*
Web pages
1
Stock images
5
Image galleries
Included
Turnaround time
4 weeks
Meetings
2
Onboarding
24 hours

Technical and security

SSL certificate
Included
Additional security
Included
100% ownership rights
Included
Cookie policy set-up
Included
Password-protected pages
Not included

Conversion and content

Lead capture form
Not included
Social media links
Not included
SEO-ready website
Included
Copywriting
Not included
Website proofreading
Not included
Thank-you page set-up
Not included
Auto emailing
Not included

Advanced functionality

Existing database integration
Not included
Membership functionality
Not included
API integration
Not included
Additional support hours post-launch
Not included

Core store site

Website Shoot

£300

A small business website with the core pages and essential setup shown in the comparison.

Scope and delivery

Revisions
1
Content changes (hours)
Not included
Contract length (months)
12 to 36
Web pages
5
Stock images
10
Image galleries
Included
Turnaround time
8 weeks
Meetings
2
Onboarding
24 hours

Technical and security

SSL certificate
Included
Additional security
Included
100% ownership rights
Included
Cookie policy set-up
Included
Password-protected pages
Not included

Conversion and content

Lead capture form
Included
Social media links
Included
SEO-ready website
Included
Copywriting
Not included
Website proofreading
Not included
Thank-you page set-up
Not included
Auto emailing
Not included

Advanced functionality

Existing database integration
Not included
Membership functionality
Not included
API integration
Not included
Additional support hours post-launch
Not included

Growing site

Website Sapling

£500

A broader website requiring more content, revision time and conversion support.

Scope and delivery

Revisions
2
Content changes (hours)
Not included
Contract length (months)
12 to 36
Web pages
5+
Stock images
20
Image galleries
Included
Turnaround time
TBC
Meetings
5
Onboarding
24 hours

Technical and security

SSL certificate
Included
Additional security
Included
100% ownership rights
Included
Cookie policy set-up
Included
Password-protected pages
Not included

Conversion and content

Lead capture form
Included
Social media links
Included
SEO-ready website
Included
Copywriting
Not included
Website proofreading
Included
Thank-you page set-up
Included
Auto emailing
Included

Advanced functionality

Existing database integration
Not included
Membership functionality
Not included
API integration
Not included
Additional support hours post-launch
Not included

Advanced build

Website Tree

£700

A larger scope involving advanced functionality, integrations or additional post-launch support.

Scope and delivery

Revisions
2
Content changes (hours)
10
Contract length (months)
12 to 36
Web pages
5+
Stock images
30
Image galleries
Included
Turnaround time
TBC
Meetings
5
Onboarding
24 hours

Technical and security

SSL certificate
Included
Additional security
Included
100% ownership rights
Included
Cookie policy set-up
Included
Password-protected pages
Included

Conversion and content

Lead capture form
Included
Social media links
Included
SEO-ready website
Included
Copywriting
Not included
Website proofreading
Included
Thank-you page set-up
Included
Auto emailing
Included

Advanced functionality

Existing database integration
Included
Membership functionality
Included
API integration
Included
Additional support hours post-launch
10 hours
  • Current published Shopify package values are £300, £300, £500 and £700.
  • Your account manager will recommend a package after reviewing the content, functionality and commercial requirements during an initial 30-minute consultation.
  • Includes a dedicated account manager and bi-weekly or monthly progress calls.
  • *A rolling monthly agreement is available. Packages exclude advertising spend.
  • The current table labels pricing with ** but does not define that note. Confirm the missing pricing condition before publication.
Proof

Client work

Show the store, the challenge and what changed

Every Shopify case study we publish covers the same ground: the starting problem, what we built, the timeline, and a result the client can stand behind.

  • Original platform or store problem
  • Theme, migration or functionality delivered
  • Timeline and package or scope
  • Verified commercial or usability result
An outdated online store with a crowded menu, a sale banner and a newsletter pop-up covering the products.
Before
The same store rebuilt on Shopify with a clean header, a lifestyle hero image and a tidy row of products.
After
Process

A controlled route from store planning to launch

Six steps, one clear route: discovery, structure, theme and UX, development and integration, migration and testing, then launch and support.

  1. Discovery

    Understand the products, customers, business model, current platform and required functionality.

  2. Store structure

    Plan navigation, collections, product information, content and the main routes to purchase.

  3. Theme and UX

    Shape a responsive storefront that reflects the brand and makes products easier to browse and buy.

  4. Development and integration

    Configure Shopify, build the required functionality and connect approved third-party systems.

  5. Migration and testing

    Move agreed data where required, test the complete buying journey and prepare redirects and launch checks.

  6. Launch and support

    Release the store carefully, hand over the agreed setup and plan any maintenance or improvement work.

Need

Common Shopify problems we fix

A store can look great and still be hard to grow. Confusing navigation, slow pages, a clunky checkout, a theme nobody on your team can actually edit. Sound familiar? That's usually where we come in.

A store review on desktop and mobile, annotated with four problems: a menu that is hard to use on mobile, a slow hero image, products buried below the fold and a hidden add-to-cart button.
  1. The current store is difficult to navigate, especially on mobile.

  2. Products are hard to find, compare or buy without unnecessary steps.

  3. The theme looks generic or no longer reflects the quality of the brand.

  4. Apps and integrations have made the store slow or difficult to manage.

  5. A migration is needed without losing products, customer data or continuity.

  6. The business needs new functionality that the current setup cannot support.

  7. Marketing campaigns need better product, collection or landing pages.

Why OMH

Shopify development is connected to the wider job of selling online

Good ecommerce development thinks beyond the theme. Products, operations, customer trust, marketing and measurement all matter. It's why UK businesses come to a Shopify development agency like ours instead of briefing a single freelancer for the build and hoping the rest sorts itself out.

A goal-led workflow

The store is planned around what customers need to do and what the business needs to manage.

Development and marketing together

Shopify work can be considered alongside SEO, paid advertising, landing pages and reporting.

A practical support route

Maintenance and improvement work can be scoped after launch instead of being mixed into every build.

User-friendly handover

The store should be understandable for the people adding products, processing orders and managing content.

Testing before launch

Responsive layouts, forms and buying journeys are checked before the store is handed over.

Clear commercial scope

Package values stay visible, while migrations, integrations and custom requirements are reviewed separately.

Related case studies

Ecommerce projects and organic acquisition

Store, catalogue and acquisition work on ecommerce projects, including the online clothing business.

Customer reviews

Published customer reviews

What customers said about working with OMH.

These eight reviews were published on the original OMH service pages. They are customer comments, not evidence of a guaranteed result.

01 / 08

Great to work with a company that aren’t so pushy on the sales front. Thanks for your help. Look forward to working with you again on the next project.

Kiera Taylor-Elton

Review published on the original OMH service pages

Related services

A Shopify store needs reliable product journeys and suitable traffic. These related services cover paid campaigns and the closest website alternatives.

02

WordPress Development

Review the WordPress route when content, service pages or WooCommerce are a stronger platform fit.

03

Amazon PPC Management

Connect an owned Shopify store with product advertising and demand inside the Amazon marketplace.

FAQ

Questions before you brief a Shopify project

Support and commercial terms carried over from the current service page are clearly marked where confirmation is still needed.

020 3489 3934

Shopify expert or development company: which do I need?
A single Shopify expert can be perfect for a quick fix or a small theme tweak. For a full build, a migration, or ongoing growth, a Shopify development company brings planning, development, testing, and marketing support together under one roof, instead of you managing several freelancers yourself.
How many people will support my Shopify project?
A dedicated project contact keeps you updated while the appropriate technical team completes the agreed work.
How do I start a Shopify project with OMH?
Send a project brief through the contact page, email support@onlinemarketinghelp.co.uk or call 020 3489 3934. The first discussion is used to understand the store, goals and practical options.
Can you build a new Shopify store?
Yes. New-store work can cover structure, theme and user experience, Shopify configuration, approved integrations, testing and launch.
Can you migrate my existing ecommerce website to Shopify?
Yes, after the current platform, catalogue, customer data, integrations, URLs and launch risks have been reviewed. Migration work is scoped separately where required.
How much does Shopify development cost?
The published packages on this page start at £300. Recent ecommerce projects give a sense of typical scope. Migrations, integrations, custom apps and other advanced functionality need a confirmed scope before a final proposal is issued.
What happens if the project scope or cost changes?
Any requirement that changes the agreed scope should be explained and approved before extra work begins, so the commercial effect is understood.
Do you provide Shopify support after launch?
Thirty days of complimentary support begins at handover, with extended support available afterwards. Longer support is scoped alongside the project.
Can you support Shopify SEO and marketing?
Yes. We also provide SEO services and paid social advertising, so development can be planned with product discovery, landing pages and campaign tracking in mind.

Ready to plan a better Shopify store?

Tell us what you sell, what's currently getting in the way, and what the new store needs to do. As a Shopify development company built for UK businesses, we'll take a look and come back with a practical next step. No hard sell.

020 3489 3934support@onlinemarketinghelp.co.uk

What happens next

  1. Your store brief is reviewed by a real person.
  2. We discuss the products, platform, goals and technical requirements.
  3. You receive a recommendation on package, scope or discovery work.
  1. 1Pick a time
  2. 2Your details
When suits you?

These are UK times. We'll confirm by email, or suggest another if it's taken.

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Time