Shopify Experts
Headless Shopify builds, streamlined setup, and growth support for Iowa businesses.
Struggling with Your Shopify Store?
Get a fast, conversion-focused Shopify store with a custom storefront and reliable backend. I build headless Shopify by default, with lower-cost theme builds available when budget is tight.
Book a Free Shopify ConsultationThe Problem
Your Store Could Be Working Harder
Every day your Shopify store isn't optimized is a day of lost revenue
Visitors browse but don't buy. Your theme isn't guiding them to checkout.
Apps conflicting, checkout broken, mobile experience poor. You're losing sales.
Driving traffic to a store that doesn't convert is throwing money away.
Who This Is For
Ideal Shopify Customers
Great Fit If You:
- Sell 10-5,000 products (physical or digital)
- Want an all-in-one platform (hosting, payments, inventory)
- Need a fast, custom storefront that feels premium
- Want Shopify handling checkout while you control the UX
- Care about performance, SEO, and clean product presentation
Not Ideal If You:
- Need highly custom checkout flows (Shopify limits customization)
- Sell complex B2B products requiring custom quoting systems
- Want to avoid monthly fees (Shopify plans are monthly)
- Need ownership of hosting infrastructure
Alternative: For highly custom needs, I recommend a custom web app instead.
Services
What I Deliver
From setup to optimization, I handle the technical details so you can focus on selling
Complete Shopify setup: domain connection, payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Shop Pay), shipping zones and rates, tax settings, and checkout configuration.
Custom storefront design and build optimized for speed, SEO, and conversions. Shopify handles the backend while your storefront stays fully branded.
Strategic app selection and setup: reviews (Loox, Judge.me), email (Klaviyo), analytics (Google Analytics 4), upsells, and more. Only apps you actually need.
Seamless migration from WooCommerce, Squarespace, BigCommerce, or no-code storefront builders. Products, customers, and order history transferred safely.
Investment
Shopify Packages Built for Growth
Each tier is a complete store build from scratch. Choose the one that matches your growth stage, then add upgrades as you scale. Already have a store? Upgrades and rebuilds are scoped and quoted separately.
Shopify Launch
From $7,500
We start from a proven store template (a theme) and customize it with your branding. Fastest path to live. Core pages, basic SEO.
New stores or SMBs launching fast with 10-100 products.
- Premium Shopify Theme Setup
- Custom Branding & Layout
- Core Pages (Home, PDP, Cart, About)
- Collections & Navigation
Shopify Growth
From $12,500
Your store’s layout and flows are built from scratch for conversion. No template. Email capture, analytics, SEO strategy.
Stores ready to scale who care about conversion and SEO.
- Custom Shopify Theme Build
- Conversion-Focused UX
- Advanced Collections & Filters
- Email Capture & Lead Flows
Shopify Headless
From $20,000
Headless means your storefront is a custom-built site (e.g. Next.js) that connects to Shopify for checkout and inventory. Full design control, best performance.
Brands that need full control and a fully custom shopping experience.
- Custom Headless Storefront
- Shopify Backend + Checkout
- Performance & SEO Enhancements
- Custom Integrations
Compare tiers
Most stores choose Growth: custom conversion focus without the cost of full headless.
| Launch | GrowthRecommended | Headless | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment | From $7,500 | From $12,500 | From $20,000 |
| What you get | Proven template, your branding. Core pages, basic SEO. Fastest to launch. | Built from scratch for conversion. Email capture, analytics, SEO strategy. Turns traffic into sales. | Custom storefront (e.g. Next.js) plus Shopify checkout and inventory. Full control, best performance, priority support. |
| Best for | First store, testing the waters, 10–100 products. | Stores ready to scale who care about conversion and SEO. | Premium brands that need full control and custom UX. |
| You’d choose Launch if… | Budget or timeline is tight; you want to go live quickly. | ||
| You’d choose Headless if… | You need maximum speed, custom integrations, or a fully bespoke experience. |
No commitment required. We’ll discuss your products and goals and match you to the right tier.
Optional Add-Ons
Add Revenue-Leaning Upgrades
Pick what you need now and layer in the rest as you scale. Most stores start with the Fast Track Bundle plus one growth add-on.
Fast Track Bundle
$999Klaviyo Email + SMS + Reviews + Hosted Customer Accounts at a bundled rate.
Klaviyo Email Setup
$499Connect Klaviyo, branded email templates, and 3 revenue-ready flows.
Klaviyo SMS
$299SMS opt-in setup plus cart-save and order updates that lift conversion.
Customer Accounts (Hosted)
$149Enable Shopify's hosted accounts with tracking and quick reorders.
Klaviyo Reviews
$249Install reviews, wire automations, and surface ratings in search/SEO.
Loyalty Program
$599Launch Smile.io or similar loyalty with points, tiers, and referrals.
Subscriptions
$999Set up subscriptions with Appstle, Skio, Recharge, or similar.
Advanced Analytics
$449Deep funnel tracking, behavior insights, and performance dashboards.
Gift Card Setup
$299Enable Shopify gift cards, design the card and placement, and test purchase flow.
What's Included
Your Shopify Store Includes
Everything you need to start selling online professionally
Headless Storefront Build
Your storefront is a custom-built site that connects to Shopify for checkout and inventory. Best performance; full design control.
Theme-Based Option (Lower Cost)
A theme is a store template. We pick one and customize it to your brand. Faster launch, lower upfront cost.
Product Pages
Up to 50 products uploaded with descriptions, images, variants (size, color), pricing, and SEO optimization.
Payment Gateway Setup
Shopify Payments, PayPal, or other payment processor configured. Test orders to verify everything works.
Shipping Configuration
Shipping zones, rates, and rules set up. Free shipping thresholds, calculated rates, or flat rates.
Essential Apps Installed
Review app, email marketing integration, analytics, and up to 3 additional apps based on your needs.
Legal Pages
Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Shipping Policy, and Refund Policy pages (customized templates).
SEO Basics
Meta titles and descriptions, product schema markup, sitemap submission, Google Search Console setup.
Training & Documentation
1-hour training session on how to manage products, orders, and basic settings. Written guide included.
30 Days Post-Launch Support
Bug fixes, questions answered, minor tweaks. You're not left alone after launch.
Process
Simple 3-Step Process
From discovery to launch, I make the process smooth and transparent
Discovery & Strategy (Week 1)
We discuss your products, target customers, competitors, and goals. I create a strategy document with theme recommendations, app stack, and conversion plan.
Design, Build & Test (Weeks 2-5)
I build your storefront, upload products, configure checkout, install apps, and test everything. You review progress weekly and provide feedback.
Launch & Optimize (Week 6+)
Your store goes live. I set up analytics, monitor performance, and provide 30 days of support. After that, you can manage it yourself or opt for ongoing care.
Local & Remote
Based in Dubuque, Serving Iowa & Beyond
I'm proud to be based in Dubuque, Iowa, helping local businesses thrive online. Whether you're in the Tri-State area or across the country, I bring the same dedication and expertise to every project.
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Ready to Transform Your Shopify Store?
Request a free 15-minute intro call. We'll discuss your products, target customers, and store goals, then I can follow up with timeline and pricing once scope is clear.
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