eCommerce Development

Developing Shopify websites that look sharp, load fast and sell with confidence.

We specialise in building and refining Shopify websites that are fast, dependable and straightforward to manage. Based in Melbourne and working with ecommerce brands across Australia, our eCommerce development service focuses on the technical side of your store — from Shopify theme development and custom features to integrations, performance and optimisation — so your online store is set up to convert today and scale with you tomorrow.

Why invest in eCommerce development?

eCommerce development is a great fit if you’re ready to launch a new Shopify store, or if your existing online store looks fine on the surface but is difficult to update, slow to load or held together by too many apps, plugins and workarounds. You might have strong branding and design in place, but need a more robust build that supports your product catalogue, customer journey, content and marketing activity without constant technical headaches.

It’s also ideal if you’re migrating to Shopify, consolidating multiple stores or connecting your website with tools like payment gateways, inventory systems, shipping providers, email marketing platforms, reviews, subscriptions or direct debit workflows.

As a Melbourne-based Shopify Partner working with brands across Australia, we focus on building a clean, well-structured foundation — working from approved designs, UX plans or existing themes — so your team can confidently manage products, content and campaigns on top of a store that feels seamless for customers and sustainable for your business.

Not running an eCommerce website? No problem — learn more about our general Website Development services instead.

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Shopify-first eCommerce development

We primarily build eCommerce websites in Shopify because it gives product-led brands a reliable, scalable and purpose-built platform for selling online. As a Shopify Partner, we help businesses set up, refine and extend Shopify stores with clean theme development, flexible content sections, product and collection structures, checkout pathways, payment workflows and integrations.

For businesses already using WordPress, WooCommerce may be suitable in some cases, but Shopify is our preferred platform for most dedicated eCommerce builds because it is designed specifically for online selling, inventory management and long-term store growth.

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What’s included in our eCommerce development service?

Every Shopify project is a little different, but most sit within a few key areas. As a Shopify Partner, we focus on building stable, scalable stores that are aligned with your brand, set up with the right product structure and integrations, easy to manage day-to-day and ready to support future growth as your product range, campaigns and sales channels evolve.

Shopify Store Setup & Structure

We set up or refine your Shopify store, configuring core settings, tax, shipping, payment gateways, navigation and product structure. We also organise your collections, products, pages and menus so everything is easy to browse, manage and scale.

Shopify Theme Development

We develop or customise your Shopify theme based on approved designs, UX plans or brand systems, tailoring layouts, sections and components so your store feels on-brand while remaining flexible enough for future content, promotions and campaigns.

Apps, Integrations & Automation

We connect your store with the tools you rely on — from email marketing, reviews and analytics to inventory, subscriptions, fulfilment, payment systems and automation — reducing manual work and helping your systems talk to each other properly.

Testing, Launch & Optimisation

We test key journeys across devices and browsers, refine details before launch and support you through go-live, focusing on performance, usability and improvements that make it easier for customers to browse, add to cart and complete their purchase.

eCommerce platforms & integrations we build with

We build eCommerce websites using platforms, systems and integrations that support your products, payments, customer experience and long-term growth. Shopify is our primary eCommerce platform, with supporting integrations configured where needed to connect payments, subscriptions, email marketing, automation, inventory, fulfilment and reporting.

Shopify Development

eCommerce Platform

Shopify is our primary eCommerce platform, ideal for retail and product-led brands that need product catalogues, checkout, payments, fulfilment tools and a reliable foundation for selling online.

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WooCommerce

eCommerce Platform

WooCommerce is a flexible eCommerce solution for WordPress websites, suitable for businesses that need product, payment and content management within one CMS.

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Klaviyo

Email Marketing Platform

Klaviyo supports advanced email campaigns, automated flows, customer segmentation and retention strategies for growing eCommerce brands.

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Mailchimp

Email Marketing Platform

Mailchimp supports email campaigns, subscriber management and simple automations for businesses that need a straightforward marketing platform.

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Stripe

Payment Integration

Stripe enables secure online payments, checkout flows, subscriptions and custom payment workflows for websites and eCommerce platforms.

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Square

Payment Integration & POS

Square connects online payments, point of sale and business payment systems for retail, service and eCommerce workflows.

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Not sure which platform is right?

We can help assess your goals, content, team requirements and budget, then recommend the platform that best supports your website now and as it grows.

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What’s our process?

Every eCommerce project follows a clear, collaborative process so your Shopify build feels organised, transparent and under control from start to finish — from technical discovery and store planning through to development, integrations, testing, launch and handover.

Discovery & Technical Clarity

We start by understanding your products, audiences, tech stack, sales channels and goals, then clarify scope, key requirements and how Shopify should support the way you sell.

Architecture & Planning

We map out your store structure, product and collection logic, key templates, apps and integrations, working from approved designs, UX plans or existing themes so everyone is aligned on how the build will come together.

Development & Integration

We develop or customise your Shopify theme, configure products, collections and content, and connect the tools you rely on — from payments and shipping to email marketing, reviews, subscriptions, fulfilment and automation.

Testing & Launch

We test core journeys across devices and browsers, refine details and support you through go-live so customers can browse, add to cart and check out smoothly from day one.

Training & Handover

We provide training, documentation and support at handover, helping your team feel confident managing products, pages, promotions and campaigns without relying on a developer for every change.

What outcomes can I expect?

This service is designed to help you run an online store that feels smooth for customers and manageable for your team. A well-built Shopify store should load quickly, make products easy to browse, simplify checkout, support your marketing tools and give your team confidence to manage products, promotions and content as your business grows.

A faster, more reliable store

A well-built Shopify site that loads quickly, works smoothly across devices and reduces the bugs, clashes and slow-downs that come with heavy, unstructured customisation.

Easier day-to-day management

A clear store structure, sensible settings and flexible templates that make it simpler for your team to update products, collections, pages and campaigns without needing a developer for every change.

Better support for marketing and sales

A store that’s set up to work with your key tools — from email, reviews and analytics to subscriptions, payment systems and fulfilment — so campaigns, promotions and partnerships are easier to run and measure.

A foundation that can grow with you

Clean, scalable Shopify development that supports new products, ranges, content, integrations and sales channels over time, so you can keep evolving your store without needing to rebuild from scratch.

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Discover Our Recent Work

Here are a few recent projects that reflect how we bring clarity, professionalism and practical design to our clients’ brands.

Built For The Trade
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Websites

A custom Shopify platform built for tradie website subscriptions

For Built For The Trade, we designed and developed a custom Shopify website with a tailored product configurator, subscription payment flow, GoCardless integration, and a scalable theme system built to sell productised websites for tradies and contractors.

Karuma Autohaus
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Websites

A modern dealership website with automated vehicle listings

For Karuma Autohaus, we designed and developed a modern Webflow website with automated vehicle syncing, structured inventory browsing, and an interactive finance calculator to create a smoother, more confident buying experience.

Steve McClean Car
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Websites

A bold new website for a premium mobile car detailing business.

For Steve McClean Car Detailing & Services, we built a fast, responsive website in Webflow that showcases their vehicle detailing packages and certified child restraint installations while boosting local search visibility and driving new enquiries.

Ringwood Secondary College
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Websites

A modern, community-focused site for a leading secondary school

For Ringwood SC, we designed and developed a modern, community-focused website that reflects the school’s dynamic spirit. Built on WordPress, the new site delivers an intuitive user experience for students, parents, and staff alike.

Vermont Secondary College
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Websites

A future-ready school website built for clarity, access & growth

For Vermont SC, we designed and developed a custom WordPress website that makes information easier to find, improves content management for staff, and gives the school community a modern, accessible digital experience.

Urbanity Premium Detailing
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Websites

An immersive website experience for a high-end detailing studio

For Urbanity Premium Detailing, we redesigned and developed a custom WordPress website with full-screen imagery, refined layouts, targeted service pages, and clear enquiry pathways that better reflect the high-end experience of the brand.

Kestie Lane Studio
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Websites

A refined digital portfolio for a high-end interior design studio

For Kestie Lane Studio, we designed and developed a custom WordPress website with a minimalist, image-led interface, flexible CMS functionality, animated interactions, and project-focused layouts that showcase the studio’s work with elegance and restraint.

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Yes. Spacey Studios is based in Melbourne and works with ecommerce brands across Australia. We can manage technical discovery, Shopify development, integrations, testing, launch and handover remotely, making it easy to collaborate whether you’re in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide or regional Australia.

Yes. We have experience working with Shopify Plus and can support more advanced Shopify requirements, including custom theme development, expanded store functionality, integrations, checkout considerations, automation and scalable content structures. Shopify Plus is best suited to growing ecommerce brands with more complex operational, sales or platform needs, and we can help assess how to make the most of its features within your broader store setup.

Yes. Spacey Studios is a Shopify Partner, helping businesses design, develop and refine Shopify websites that are fast, scalable and easier to manage.

Yes. We can redesign and rebuild existing Shopify stores that feel outdated, slow, difficult to manage or misaligned with the brand. This may include improving theme structure, product pages, navigation, performance, integrations and content management.

Yes. We can help migrate ecommerce websites to Shopify, depending on the platform, product catalogue, content, customer data and SEO considerations involved. We plan migrations carefully to reduce disruption and preserve important content, redirects and store functionality where possible.

Yes. We can support WooCommerce, particularly for businesses already using WordPress. However, Shopify is our preferred platform for most dedicated ecommerce websites because it is purpose-built for online selling, product management and scalable store growth.

Yes. We can connect Shopify with tools for email marketing, payments, subscriptions, fulfilment, reviews, automation and reporting. This may include platforms such as Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Stripe, Square, GoCardless, Zapier and other ecommerce systems.

Yes. Depending on the project requirements, we can create custom Shopify sections, templates, product logic, landing pages, integrations or workflows. For more complex functionality, we assess what is best handled through theme development, apps, custom code or third-party integrations or APIs.

Yes. We build Shopify stores with clear product structures, manageable templates and handover support so your team can update products, collections, pages, promotions and campaigns with confidence.

Yes. We can provide ongoing Shopify support depending on the project requirements. This may include troubleshooting, theme updates, content changes, app support, performance checks, landing page development and future store improvements.

No. While we have experience across industries such as education, ecommerce, construction, professional services, healthcare, hospitality and not-for-profit organisations, we don’t limit ourselves to one specific niche.

We’re most interested in working with businesses that value design, collaboration, clear communication and high-quality outcomes. You can explore some of the industries we commonly support on our Industries page.

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