If you’re in the business of online stores or ecommerce websites, chances are Shopify has popped up on your radar. It’s no surprise! Shopify is a full cloud-based ecommerce platform. Launched in 2006, Shopify has achieved dizzying success and is the go to eCommerce platform. It’s used by more than 1 million businesses around the world and has become one of the more popular platforms out there. So why does the team at Confetti Design rate Shopify as our number one pick for eCommerce platforms?
As a hosted ecommerce website and shopping cart application solution, there’s so much going for Shopify. It’s a natural go-to for small businesses and startups! It handles everything required for online store success from end to end. Think marketing, payments, inventory, shipping, monitoring across multiple channels, customer relationships, data analytics – and more.
At Confetti Design, we’re Melbourne-based Shopify experts with years of experience and passion for crafting beautiful and efficient ecommerce websites. Our clients from Bayside and greater Melbourne find Shopify online stores simple and seamless to use.
As more consumers turn to online shopping experiences, it’s becoming essential for small business owners to seriously consider having an online store to boost sales and future proof their operations. As Shopify web builders in Melbourne, we can custom design and develop your Shopify website, fully optimised for mobile with great features and perks you are sure to love.
We’ve worked on hundreds of fantastic Shopify online stores. Here are just some examples.
Boatshed7 Shopify online store selling beach accessories
With its founders based in Victoria’s gorgeous Mornington Peninsula, this premium beach gear, accessories and essentials brand opted for a breezy, fun and completely delightful-to-use ecommerce website. As part of an overall refresh, we delivered new branding, web design, Shopify customisation and on-going support. Our partner agency provided optimised website copy, ecommerce SEO strategy and organic SEO, along with Google Shopping. Check out Boatshed7’s summer-loving online store here
Alfie’s Feast
This client came to us seeking out the services of Shopify experts. The Confetti team worked with this inspiring creator of homemade and nutrional dog meals on a number of fronts. These included delivering the website’s custom design and graphics, art direction on photography and custom functionality for sample packs and order thresholds. Our partner agency, Grizzle Design, was the creative fuel behind the graphic and package aesthetics. The result, a beautifully responsive and on-point online store. More here
miei custom design and build Shopify social enterprise
When it comes to a business that’s a force for good, look no further than the uplifting miei. (formerly Miei Fiori). With a 100%-net-profit-to-charity model, this Certified B Corporation florist needed an ecommerce website that would tell its story as a social enterprise, pop off the page and be easy for consumers to navigate. Enter Confetti Design, Shopify experts in Melbourne’s bayside area. This project involved a long and complex build, but yielded amazing results for miei. We built extensive custom functionality for the donation tally, product variations, navigation sorting and the subscription set up. Again, we drew on the talents of our partner agency, Grizzle Design for the graphic and package design. See for yourself
Fever Smile Shopify site selling teeth whitening kits
They say a smile is the best accessory you can have, which is where Fever Smile steps nicely into the picture. This sister-run ecommerce business sells teeth-whitening kits to customers in New Zealand and Australia. They needed an online store that would look dazzling, be fully effective and hassle-free, just like their products. Customisation was again critical for success. Our team of Shopify experts integrated a range of tailored features to ensure the customer journey was smooth from start to finish. Discover how Fever Smile compares to other online stores here
Why work with a Professional Shopify Expert in Web Design
We get it. DIY is cool. With all the tools and platforms out there, anyone can become creative professionals, right? So why do businesses need Shopify web builders for their ecommerce websites and online stores?
The answer is simple. If you need the most rudimentary online store, you could possibly get away with tackling it yourself. But the reality is, in order to make the most of Shopify’s raft of features and functionalities, and maximise your chances of making online sales, it really pays to seek a professional Shopify web builders help.
You’ll find Shopify experts across Melbourne and we’re, yep, you guessed it, one of them. Johannah and her team have built hundreds of website over the past ten years. Our agency specialises in ecommerce websites, with a deep understanding of all the different facets this platform has to offer. Ultimately, we’re here to help you build an online store that looks professional, feels professional and gets the results you want.
By leveraging the robust functionality and integration capabilities that Shopify is known for, we’ll help you kick some serious goals. We do this by improving traffic to your ecommerce site, getting people to stay longer on site, and then getting them to make the most crucial decision of all – to buy!
As Shopify experts, we offer:
- beautifully customised and responsive ecommerce websites and themes
- fully optimised builds for mobile devices
- art direction for photography
- SEO optimised coding, designs and set up
- strategies to optimise conversion rates
- shipping and payment set up
- and much more.
Confetti Design Offers Expert Shopify Web Designers on Staff
Experience counts for everything. We have worked with countless small businesses in bayside Melbourne and beyond to build compelling brands and ecommerce websites that convert.
As partners in your success, we have a 360 degree process that incorporates everything from branding, to SEO, copywriting, design and more, thanks to our in-house team and incredible network of talented creatives.
An important factor behind our capacity to create highly functional online stores is the time and energy we put into business strategy. Anyone can build a technically functional online store. But will it be compelling? Will it engage? Will it help achieve your business goals?
The Confetti Design process involves launching you into a deep journey to ultimately reveal all your brand goals, strategies and values. By the time we actually start building your ecommerce website, we have the confidence it will be perfectly in line with your unique brand. Then we can get to the business of front-end and back-end development.
Shopify Benefits At a Glance
These are just some of the reasons why we’re such big fans of Shopify online stores:
- quality themes packed with rich built-in features
- efficient
- has increased ROI and boosted online sales for countless businesses around the world
- ecommerce websites are simple to set up and use
- worry-free, hassle-free and fuss-free
- a complete solution
- the software and hosting needed to launch ecommerce websites and online stores is embedded within the platform
- intuitive and easy to use
- visually appealing themes that can be fully customisable
- secure and reliable
- online stores are mobile responsive
- flexible and scalable
Ready to Set Up Your Shopify Ecommerce Website?
Have you got an existing online store that needs to be taken to a whole new level? Are you looking to build your first Shopify ecommerce website, but don’t know where to start?
You’re in the right place. As Shopify experts in Melbourne, we’re passionate about helping business owners with their ecommerce websites. Confetti Design will work with you to prioritise your goals while being sensitive to your budget.
Our team has extensive Shopify design, development and marketing experience and can walk you through any customisation options. Give us a call or complete an estimate request to talk with our Shopify expert developers.
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Common questions about Shopify Experts
What is a Shopify Expert?
Shopify Experts are trusted and highly-skilled Shopify website developers. They are focused on supporting businesses that are using, or want to use, Shopify as their eCommerce platform. Shopify Experts are skilled at developing Shopify stores. Confetti Design are Shopify experts having built and developed hundreds of Shopify websites over the past 10 years.
Shopify eCommerce stores can vary depending on the target market, industry, location and functional requirements of your online store. Shopify Experts are seasoned at understanding the needs of small business owners, and adept at the quickest and most cost effective means for delivery. Whether it is identifying the right theme, customising a Shopify theme, knowing what the best plugin or Shopify app to use, Shopify Experts have experience in delivering Shopify stores.
Are Shopify Experts worth it?
If you are considering Shopify as your eCommerce platform, hiring Shopify experts can deliver better results than doing it yourself. The real worth in Shopify experts comes from their track record and intimate knowledge of how to build in Shopify. An investment in a Shopify expert for your website build will save you money and time by avoiding mistakes. Not all small business owners have the funds to work with a Shopify expert! Confetti Design has created Shopify packages to simplify the decision on whether to work with a Shopify expert.
Can I pay someone to run my Shopify store?
You certainly can pay someone to run your Shopify Store. There are many facets to the effective running of a Shopify store! This can include the technical knowledge of the Shopify backend, maintaining products, content and marketing. Confetti Design are Shopify experts who support many businesses with ongoing website maintenance and support. Our clients benefit from direct contact with Johannah Barton, who provides detailed and experienced Shopify support. Shopify is built to be managed by business owners. Having a Shopify expert you can call on when it gets a bit difficult is invaluable and a benefit many Confetti Design customers realise.
How long does it take to become a Shopify expert?
It depends! It can take time to become a Shopify expert as it is dependent on experience in building Shopify websites.
To be a Shopify expert may mean that you are comfortable in being able to update and maintain the Shopify store for your online business. A Shopify expert can also be a digital expert that has a more intimate and detailed knowledge of Shopify and its development. This kind of expertise is generally developed having experienced different Shopify builds and for different types of business. This kind of experience comes with practice and could take several years.
How easy is it to set up your own Shopify Site?
DIY Shopify Set Up – without the help of a Shopify designer or developer
Step 1: Go to https://www.shopify.com and click on the green “Start Free Trial” button in top right.
Step 2: Fill in the details such as your email address, your password for your Shopify account, and your store name. Note that it might take a while for you to find a store name that is available, so you will have to be very creative in deciding what your store name will be. Click on “Next” afterwards.
Step 3: Shopify will ask you two questions; ‘Are you already selling’ and ‘What is your current revenue’ Choose your answers from the dropdown. There is also a tick box asking if you are setting up the store for a client, leave it unchecked if you are creating a store for your own business. Click on Next.
Step 4: There will be a question on whether you’d like to make a brick-and-mortar store or an online shop. Select the Online Shop option and then click next.
Step 5: The next page will ask to fill in personal information such as first and last name, address (configures currencies and tax rate), and phone number. You will then need to click the “Enter my store” button.
Step 6: The Shopify step by step process afterwards are pretty straightforward. You will be asked to add a product first. You will need to fill in details like title, description, price, and vendor. You can add a few products first to test and then add more later when you’ve completed the set up.
Step 7: Select a theme for your website. There are free themes that you can choose from which look amazing and are responsive as well.
Step 8: In your dashboard, set up your domain which you can also buy from Shopify, or you can use the free one they provided.
Step 9: Activate your payment by clicking on the payments tab on your dashboard. You will also need to choose a plan and put your method of payment on file.
Step 10: Once done setting up the payment, click on the Launch Website button to make your website live.
How easy is it to add in SEO to my Shopify site?
Shopify has some built in SEO Features
Page optimizations
Page titles are automatic
Shopify page titles are the default H1 tag for pages created through Shopify—avoid manually adding an H1 tag anywhere else on the page.
In order to make sure your page titles are not cut off in search engine results, keep them under 60 characters. Google consistently displays the first 50-60 characters of most webpages and always include keywords near where you want people see it when they’re browsing (e.g., at beginning). Lastly remember to use more general language instead of writing an essay or complete sentence!
Write compelling page titles and descriptions that are simple, think Grade 8-10 year old
The copy you write for page titles and meta descriptions should clearly describe the content on each individual webpage, include important keywords in an interesting way that will make users want to click through. Make sure your writing is not only informative but also engaging so people read all about it!
Optimise your URLS
Include a keyword in your page URL. For a Shopify store, the title of a page is like the URL. I recommend that you put your target in there, but keep things short and sweet by not having too many words so people can remember it.
Is Shopify a Website Builder?
Yes, the Shopify website builder is the world’s leading eCommerce platform.
It enables small business owners to manage their online store quickly and effortlessly without knowing code!
As a web builder, Shopify offers guides and ‘how-to’ support to enable you to better manager your eCommerce website.
