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Shopify Website Development

We’re a specialist Shopify and Ecommerce development agency. Unlock the full potential of your online store with expert Shopify development services from our team.

Top Tier Shopify Agency

We’re a specialist Shopify and Web Development agency. Which means we’re experts in the area of Shopify website development.

We’re one of only a few certified “Shopify Partners” within Australia and around the world.

So if you have a Shopify project, you can be confident we have the expertise to help you out.

What is Shopify?

Since its launch in 2004, Shopify has experienced rapid growth, establishing itself as a leading ecommerce platform worldwide, alongside WooCommerce.

Today, Shopify powers the online stores of over 4.4 million retailers globally, facilitating the sale of goods and products to consumers everywhere.

Shopify is wildly popular, and we think this largely stems from it being easy to setup and use.

Shopify comes equipped with all the essential features out of the box, including product catalog management, order management, payment gateways addons, and customizable design options.

With Shopify, you have access to a large number of beautiful Themes and Apps to help build the online store that best suits your business.

Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise level company, Shopify provides a top tier solution.

Custom Shopify Websites

Pixel-Perfect Custom Shopify Websites

We specialise in creating custom Shopify websites that exude quality design that matchs your brand and website requirements.

Creating standout original Shopify sites is entirely possible with some investment of time and budget.

At Stone Digital, our focus is on custom websites. We’re dedicated to crafting distinctive and impactful ecommerce websites tailored to our clients’ needs.

If you work with us for Shopify website project, you can expect a meticulously crafted, premium bespoke design for your Shopify website in Figma, similar to this.

This design serves as the blueprint for the website development proces. We’ll ensure that the final website is fully editable version of the custom design website shown in Figma.

Additionally, if you already have design files from another agency, we can seamlessly transform them into a fully functional custom Shopify website also.

What Our Clients Say

What Our Clients Say

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Working with Brett and the Stone Digital team is really easy and efficient. They helped us build our direct-to-consumer website from scratch with all functional and custom features built in. Stone Digital will be your excellent partner if you want to build a website with characteristics and bespoke design.
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Quinten Wang

Quinten Wang

Founder The Best of Moi via Google
I’ve been working with Stone digital for close to a year now and they’ve been nothing short of helpful. Brett and his team always answer to my questions and go above and beyond in trying to propose solutions to our wordpress site, including migration, technical improvements to support our SEO, customizations to the WP theme and round the clock support for improvements, bug fixes and security monitoring. I would certainly recommend their services.
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Stone Digital has been great! Brett is super responsive and I’m really happy with how my website is looking and working behind the scenes.
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Justin Steele

Justin Steele

Founder & CEO Local Sauce Tours via Google
We work with Stone Digital for a year now, and Brett has been very helpful in helping solve critical issues and kept our website secure and reliable. We particularly appreciate his expertise around website development and security. We would highly recommend the service of Stone Digital.
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Jean-Luc Tan

Jean-Luc Tan

Founder VIVE Cooking School via Google
What a great experience developing our new website with Brett and the team at Stone Digital. They took the time to understand what I wanted, were responsive throughout the whole process from design to launch, and have continued to be helpful as we learn to navigate our way around the new site. Highly recommended.
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Steve Nomchong

Steve Nomchong

Founder Local Travel Planner via Google
Stone Digital have been managing and further developing our NFP organisation’s wordpress website for around 18 months. It’s a great working relationship – Brett is always quick to respond, gives great advice and always comes up with a fanastic, user friendly and attractive design. His custom web development skills are second to none – to date Stone Digital has helped us continue to grow our site, develop user friendly resource portals for our customers and helped us develop an LMS to create a bespoke learning experience for our students. No matter what we throw at him, the solution is always swift and effective. Highly recommended.
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Brooke O’Donnell

Brooke O’Donnell

General Manager Road Safety Education via Google
We are very happy with the SEO work Stone Digital completed on our site. It’s made a real difference to our enquiry rate and we are sure the back-of-house tweaks will make a real difference to our bookings in the future.
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Maree Sheehan

Maree Sheehan

Director The Sydney Connection via Google
I would highly recommend Brett and the team at Stone Digital. They assisted us with building a new website which now allows for easier setup and customisation of pages and products which had been a pain point of ours for some time. The new site now loads very fast and overall is easier for our team to use. We specifically wanted custom, advanced integration with Hero Travel platform allowing for multi product bookings. Our new website uses custom designs to suit our brand whilst still being able to index well with Google. Brett and the team have been a pleasure to work with and are always on point. Would highly recommend.
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Toby Paige

Toby Paige

Happy Travels via Google
Since moving to Stone Digital, our company’s website has been migrated from the dark ages, maintaining the look and feel we needed but 1,000 times more navigateable on the back end. Updates are easy, requests are dealt with swiftly, we’re spending less and getting much more. Very happy.
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Jordan McDonald

Jordan McDonald

Creative Director Swillhouse via Google
Stone Digital’s expertise helped us transition from a complicated platform to a much easier, user friendly one. Brett and his team were very communicative and explained each step along the way. Their professionalism and approachable team made the whole transition fantastic! We’re very happy with our new website which will now save us money in the long term due its intuitive, easy to use nature. Stone Digital’s pricing is very reasonable as well. Thank you to the team at Stone Digital!
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Brett from Stone Digital saved me a whole lot of pain (and money) when my snake catching website went down during a peak period!! Brett was in contact immediately and got the site back up and running ASAP. He clearly communicated the …
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Matthew Hagan

Matthew Hagan

via Google
We worked with Brett on a big website revamp and API integration recently and can highly recommend him. Quick on the reply and took all our feedback and changes on board for an awesome final product! In fact we were so stoked with working with him that we’ve now moved our hosting and site maintenance over to Stone Digital as well!
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Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens

Travel Expert Backpacker Banter via Google
Brett is a trusted advisor for our Website Hosting, CMS and WordPress templates. We’ve also referred Stone Digital for a number of our clients when they’ve needed website builds or advice and have always received great feedback. Highly recommend Brett for his approach and expertise!!
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Adam O’Neill

Adam O’Neill

via Google
Delighted with how our new website turned out. Brett was very creative and efficient with work on our site and his high response rate to questions or any changes we had assisted in an extremely smooth and successful project! I would highly recommend Brett from Stone Digital.
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Neil O’Sullivan

Neil O’Sullivan

Owner Travel Playground via Google
It is a bit of a minefield seeking website design and I feel I was fortunate that I chanced upon Stone Digital. Very happy with Brett’s quality website work and his ability to translate my website wishes into a reality. Highly recommended.
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Carl Milton

Carl Milton

via Google
Stone Digital was extremely efficient and effective in resolving a website issue. They clearly understood the brief and delivered above expectation. A pleasure to work with and would highly recommend.
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Caroline Parrott

Caroline Parrott

via Google
I was introduced to Brett by an acquaintance. Brett was a very credible developer with excellent website, XML and CMS knowledge. When I went to Sydney, he came to the hotel cafe and had a very good meeting. In particular, my request was a multilingual EC site, but the development went smoothly. He always says “Feel free to get in touch if any questions throughout the process.” And he cares for me and follows up.
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Tomio Yamazaki

Tomio Yamazaki

Co-Founder Australian Tour Specialists via Google
Very helpful and professional. Made everything easy for me to understand any changes on the website. Highly recommend using their services!
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Fay Kanellos

Fay Kanellos

via Google
So far, the client has been pleased with Stone Digital’s services — all deliverables have been completed on time and according to specifications. The team is always quick to respond to any queries or requests, and their personable attitude makes them easy and fun to work with.
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Jordan McDonald

Jordan McDonald

Creative Director Swillhouse via Clutch
Stone Digital’s work resulted in faster upload and download speeds and better UX. The team’s communicative and timely approach led to a positive partnership. Stone Digital’s understanding of the project goals made them stand out.
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Web Dev for Travel & Tours Company

Web Dev for Travel & Tours Company

Executive Travel & Tours Company via Clutch
The client is delighted with Stone Digital’s ability to understand the brief and deliver a good product. The team is personable and flexible and has provided the client with the tools to take over their own site. They excel at project management and effective communication, providing clear updates.
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Jules Gardner

Jules Gardner

Director The Kind Coffee via Clutch
The updated website has received positive feedback from internal and external stakeholders. Stone Digital’s communicative and prompt approach results in a positive working relationship. Ultimately, their top-notch project management complements their technical expertise.
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Brooke O’Donnell

Brooke O’Donnell

General Manager Road Safety Nonprofit via Clutch
The client is happy with Stone Digital’s work. They communicate clearly and confirms task requirements beforehand, which they also complete in a timely manner. The vendor’s integrated 3PL also created a much smoother experience for their internal team.
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John Kim

John Kim

Managing Director Pacificblue health via Clutch
Thanks to Stone Digital’s help, the client noticed improvements in efficiency — they could now manage bookings a lot easier through the new system. Their site also experienced a boost in engagement and inquiries. The team’s flexibility and adherence to quality were key to the project’s success.
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Justin Steele

Justin Steele

Founder & CEO Local Sauce Tours via Clutch
Thanks to Stone Digital’s efforts, the client’s bookings increased significantly. The team provided updates about the project’s progress and was excellently collaborative. Their flexibility stood out during the feedback iteration process.
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Chris Stevens

Chris Stevens

CEO RTW Backpackers via Clutch
After launching the site, the client saw a dramatic increase in inquiries and direct bookings within a month. They also received positive feedback from customers. Stone Digital impressed with their flexibility in terms of accommodating requests and ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.
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Neil O’Sullivan

Neil O’Sullivan

Owner Travel Playground via Clutch
Thanks to Stone Digital’s development prowess, the client is rewarded with optimal solutions and numerous customer visits. As a result, the internal team has commended the platform positively. The team has communicated well to provide progress updates and feedback.
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Cindy Tan

Cindy Tan

Head of Growth Marketing Life Science & Biotech Company via Clutch
Stone Digital has improved the client’s web server, making it stable and cost-saving. The team is always quick to resolve issues. So far, the client is impressed by the team’s good understanding of the client’s requirements as they continue their partnership.
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Marcus Reubenstein

Marcus Reubenstein

Editor & Publisher APAC News via Clutch
After Stone Media resolved the issues, they added SEO features that resulted in a significant increase in traffic. The team seamlessly communicated through email and SMS. They were professional, prompt, and cost-effective.
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Stone Digital was well-organized, timely, and responsive. Stone Digital led a smooth process and provided feedback and digital assets during the development process. The client also praised the team’s responsive communication.
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Stone Digital successfully executed all of the client’s requirements. The team worked in a very professional manner — they delivered everything on time and managed tasks efficiently using Asana. Moreover, they were highly responsive and proactively came up with new solutions.
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Stone Digital timeously delivered the project to the client’s expectations. The vendor ensured excellent project management and communication via email and in-person and virtual meetings. Their high-quality service, expertise, and collaborative and empathetic approach were commendable.
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Quinten Wang

Quinten Wang

Founder The Best of Moi via Clutch
Stone Digital has created a very intuitive website. They were communicative and professional with their workflow. Their project was also cost-effective.
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Architectural Lighting Company

Architectural Lighting Company

Marketing Architectural Lighting Company via Clutch
Stone Digital completed the website, and the client successfully launched it. The team managed the project excellently, meeting the client’s expectations. Moreover, they could have been more responsive, but their deliverable made up for it.
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Keren Zhou

Keren Zhou

CEO & Founder Jier Art via Clutch

Why use Shopify for your website development?

If you’re aiming to sell products or services through your website, WooCommerce should be at the top of your list for the following reasons.

It’s flexible: WooCommerce is adaptable to a wide range of business types. Whether you’re offering coaching sessions, software subscriptions, or tangible products like board games and pool cleaning equipment, WooCommerce can work for you.

User-friendly: It integrates super well with WordPress, allowing you to manage key elements of your online store without any coding expertise.

Support is everywhere: Because so many companies use WordPress, there’s a lot of support if you need help with WooCommerce.

Shopify Dev Agency

Our Shopify Website Development Services

Discover our comprehensive range of Shopify development services and the expected features you can get from a Shopify website with Stone Digital.

Custom Shopify Design

Let’s create a unique Shopify website for your business. Our team excels in crafting visually appealing and user-friendly Shopify websites.

Custom Shopify Development

Experience top-notch Shopify development services that focus on adding valuable features to your website and improving conversions.

Shopify Ongoing Support

After we launch your Shopify website, we can provide ongoing unlimited support for troubleshooting and training.

Shopify Bug Fix and Optimization

Encountering issues with your Shopify website? We have a proven track record of super fast and effective bug fix expertise. Just check our testimonials to see our Client’s praise of it.

Shopify Payment Gateways

Shopify makes adding various payment options straightforward, but if you need help with setup, we’re here to assist!

Shopify Web Strategy

Our strategy services involve recommending the right solution based on your unique situation, goals, and requirements to ensure you’re on the right track for success with your Shopify website.

Custom Shopify Integration

Need a custom feature for your Shopify store? We specialise in custom development exactly like this! We also love working on custom feature development for Shopify.

Zero Downtime

Shopify downtime is rare, yet it occurs, and we’ve dealt with it. As a leading development agency, we possess strategies to navigate major bugs and any downtime from Shopify.

Top Shopify Partner

We’re listed as one of the top Shopify Partners in Australia. Our developers are experts in the field and have the expertise in building all kinds of Shopify websites.

Shopify Booking Calendar

We’re experts in adding a custom booking calendar to Shopify websites. Our expertise will allow you to simplify reservations / bookings and provide a smoother experience for your customers.

Shopify Theme Customisation

Personalise your Shopify store’s appearance with our theme customisation services. Our experts can tailor themes to match your brand’s unique style and create a memorable shopping experience.

Custom Shopify App Development

Enhance your Shopify store’s functionality with a custom Shopify App. We specialise in custom development like this. Together we can craft a Shopify App that tailors to your need.

Shopify Subscriptions

We’ve got experience with all the major Shopify Subscription Apps and know all the ins and outs of how they work. We also have strong experience adding custom functionality on top of subscription feature.

Shopify Migration

Enjoy a smooth transition from your old website to Shopify with us. We ensure zero downtime and perfect data transfer, keeping all your vital information and functionality intact for a seamless switch.

Shopify Speed Optimisation

We understand how to get fast loading times and a smoother shopping experience on Shopify websites. Enhance your Shopify store’s speed and performance with our custom development services.

We are Top Quality Shopify Experts

We’re a specialist Shopify and Web Development agency. Which means we’re experts in the area of Shopify website development.

Many competitor agencies spread themselves across many services including social media marketing, logo design and Google ads management.

We’re different, we specialise exclusively in custom web development services, like Shopify Development.

One of our core values is “Deliver Top Quality Work for Clients” which means we are always thinking about solutions to do better website work for our Clients.

Shopify Experts

Our Shopify Development Process

1) Consultation

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

2) Design

With our expertise in Shopify development, we can create stunning online stores that drive sales and enhance user experience.

3) Development

Our team specializes in WooCommerce development, helping you build robust and scalable e-commerce solutions.

4) Testing

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

5) Launch

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

6) Support

We offer custom WordPress solutions to create powerful and user-friendly websites that meet your business goals.

WooCommerce vs Shopify

NEED TO IMPROVE

Choosing the right e-commerce platform is pivotal to your online success. Both WooCommerce and Shopify have their unique strengths:

  • WooCommerce: Offers unparalleled customization, full control over your data, and cost-effectiveness, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking flexibility and ownership of their e-commerce environment.
  • Shopify: Provides a user-friendly interface, hosted solution, and built-in features suitable for businesses that want a streamlined setup without much technical involvement.

Understanding the nuances and selecting the platform that aligns with your business goals can be challenging. At Stone Digital, we provide expert guidance to help you choose the solution that best fits your needs, ensuring your online store thrives.

What is Shopify and how does it differ from WooCommerce?

WooCommerce is an ecommerce plugin for WordPress that is used on about 2.3 million ecommerce stores around the world. Alongside Shopify, it’s recognized as one of the top two ecommerce platforms globally.

It makes creating and managing an online store simple, with lots of flexibility and all the key ecommerce features such as inventory and tax management, secure payments, and shipping integration.

Since it’s built upon WordPress, this means that when you use WooCommerce you’re also accessing all the benefits associated with being in the WordPress ecosystem:

  1. Flexibility: WordPress and WooCommerce uniquely offer both user-friendliness and powerful customization. It has intuitive tools that beginners can easily navigate, as well as powerful customisation features for advanced developers.
  2. Extensive Support Ecosystem: Both WordPress and WooCommerce benefit from a robust community of developers and users. This community actively contributes to its continuous enhancement, providing an extensive range of themes and plugins that cater to virtually every need.
  3. Longevity: WordPress has a proven track record of stability and reliability for over two decades now!

Can you migrate my existing ecommerce website to Shopify?

Yes, we can definitely migrate your existing website to WooCommerce. We’ve done that plenty of times.

We have unique techniques and tools inhouse that help us to complete migrations such as this, including tools to help us migrate user accounts, order history, page content and product settings.

How does the development process for a Shopify site work with Stone Digital?

As part of our “Stone Digital Framework,” we follow a systematic and codified process for our web development projects. Here are the key steps in the development of a Shopify site with us:

  • Design Phase: We begin by creating a bespoke design for your WooCommerce site, focusing on aligning the design with your brand identity and ecommerce objectives. This phase is all about crafting a user-friendly and visually appealing website.
  • Design Feedback: After presenting designs, we start to seek your feedback and update the designs accordingly. This process often requires multiple meetings and feedback rounds, until we get the design right and complete.
  • Development Phase: Once the design is finalised, our development team starts building the site. We ensure that the website not only looks great but also is responsive and has animation which might have been difficult to visualise in the design mockups.
  • Development Feedback: Once we’ve completed most of the development, we’ll provide you with the staging website’s URL for your review and feedback. Experiencing the website in a live browser environment can often feel different compared to design mockups, making this stage as crucial as the initial design feedback phase.
  • Content Upload: During this phase, we begin populating your website with content, including product listings, descriptions, images, and other vital details. Gathering and preparing this content can be time-intensive for you as the business owner, so we always recommend starting this process early to ensure timely completion.
  • Launch!: The final step is the exciting launch of your new WooCommerce website. We thoroughly test and review the site to ensure everything is perfect, and then, with your approval, we make your site live for the world to see.

It’s important to note that not all projects follow this exact workflow. For instance, some clients come to us with the design phase already completed. In such cases, we adapt our process to seamlessly integrate with the work that’s already been done, ensuring a smooth transition into the development phase.

Can Shopify support the specific needs of my business (like inventory management, shipping integration, etc.)?

Absolutely! WooCommerce comes equipped with all the essential ecommerce features you would expect for an online store.

Additionally, there is a vast array of plugins available for more specialised integrations to further enhance your site’s functionality. Some examples include the AusPost Shipping Plugin and the HubSpot for WooCommerce Plugin.

For highly specific integration needs, custom WooCommerce plugin development services may be necessary to tailor solutions to your exact requirements.

What are the benefits of using Shopify?

Drawing on our extensive experience, we’ve identified several key benefits of using WooCommerce for ecommerce:

  • Highly Customizable: WooCommerce offers open-source code, allowing for deep customization to meet specific business needs.
  • Full Control: Users enjoy complete ownership of their site and data, offering greater autonomy.
  • Large Plugin Ecosystem: A vast range of plugins is available, enhancing functionality and flexibility.
  • Broad Support Network: There’s a substantial ecosystem of support articles, and a wide network of freelancers and agencies ready to assist.

While WooCommerce has these advantages, it’s also important to weigh up its negative aspects and also compare it against its main alternative: Shopify. Understanding the pros and cons of each can help you make an informed decision.

WooCommerce Cons:

  • More technical: More complex to set up and manage than Shopify.
  • Additional costs for hosting, plugins, and themes.
  • Security and maintenance: Requires regular updates and security checks.
  • Potentially slower setup: Time-consuming to configure, especially for beginners.

Shopify:

  • Pros: User-friendly interface, included hosting, reliable customer support, and integrated payment solutions.
  • Cons: Higher monthly fees, less customization flexibility, transaction fees (excluding Shopify Payments), and limited SEO capabilities compared to WooCommerce.

How long does it take to set up a Shopify store?

We generally estimate that a new WooCommerce project will take between 1.5 to 4 months to complete. This timeline is influenced by several key factors:

  1. Website Complexity: More complex websites require more time to develop.
  2. Information Delivery: The speed at which we receive essential materials like content and images.
  3. Feedback Process: The efficiency of our interactions during the feedback stage.