Starting an online store is exciting. But between choosing a theme, setting up payments, configuring shipping, connecting your apps, and making sure everything actually works — it can quickly feel overwhelming. That's where I come in.
I build Shopify stores for store owners who want a professional, reliable online presence without spending months trying to figure out the technical side themselves. You focus on your products and your customers. I'll handle everything else.
She blew my expectations away
It was a pleasure working with Sue as she guided me through the completion of my website. She blew my expectations away. She volunteered to connect my website to my social media because she knew it would increase sales. That was a definite plus!
She’s very knowledgeable with web design. I’ve recommended her services to others.
What's Included in a New Shopify Store Build
Every store I build is set up properly from the start — not just visually, but technically. That means no hidden issues to fix later, and no money left on the table because something wasn't configured correctly.
Theme setup & customization
Your store will look professional and on-brand, with a theme chosen and configured to suit your products and your customers.
Products & collections
I'll set up your product catalogue, write or format your descriptions, and organize collections so customers can find what they're looking for.
Payments & checkout
Shopify Payments, PayPal, and other gateways configured correctly — so you get paid without friction or failed transactions.
Shipping & taxes
Rates, zones, and rules set up to match how you actually ship — so you're not undercharging or surprising customers at checkout.
Google Analytics & Google Merchant Center
Set up from day one so you can see where your traffic comes from and get your products into Google Shopping.
Email marketing integration
Klaviyo connected and configured so your store and your email platform share data — ready for welcome flows, abandoned cart emails, and more. Optional additional setup.
How It Works
discovery Call
We start with a free 30-minute online call. I'll learn about your business, your products, and what you need your store to do — and I'll give you an honest assessment and a clear quote before you commit to anything.
Gather Info & Build
We gather all the info needed together to support your branding and products. I build your store on a Shopify development environment so you can review it before it goes live. You'll be able to see every step and give feedback along the way — no surprises at launch.
Review, Refine & Learn
We go through the store together, make any adjustments, and make sure you're comfortable with how everything works before we flip the switch.
This is also when I teach you how to manage your new store - how to process orders, print a packing slip and shipping label, where to find your statistics, and more.
Launch & handover
Your store goes live. I'll walk you through how to manage it day-to-day, and I'm available for questions and more refinements after launch — you won't be left to figure it out alone.
Why Work With a Shopify Partner?
As a certified Shopify Partner, I've been vetted by Shopify to build stores on their platform. That means I have access to development tools and resources that regular store owners don't — and it means your store is built to Shopify's own best-practice standards.
It also means I can build and test your store in a private environment before it's live, so there's no disruption to your business during the build process. There is no cost to you for this private environment, meaning no subscription fee to Shopify until the day you go live.
We had a barely-functioning legacy site from the early days of the internet with tons of content and needed to bring all of it onto a new, quality platform. It was a daunting challenge!
Sue made the conversion painless — and also made sure all sorts of hidden issues were 100% resolved.
We were up and running in 5 weeks and had online sales within hours of when we went live. Sue is, as we said, “The Shopify Whisperer.”
Ray Fisk // Publisher, Down The Shore Publishing
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely — that's exactly who I build stores for. Shopify is designed to be managed by non-technical people, and I'll make sure you know how to handle the day-to-day tasks like adding products, running sales, and processing orders before I hand the store over.
It depends on the size and complexity of your product catalogue and any custom requirements. We'll discuss timeline on your discovery call so you have a realistic expectation from the start.
I work at an hourly rate. After our discovery call, I'll give you a clear estimate of the hours involved so you know what to expect before we begin. There are no surprise invoices.
I'm available for ongoing support on an hourly basis. Most of my clients stay in touch as their store grows — whether that's adding new features, running seasonal promotions, or troubleshooting issues as they come up.
Ready to build your Shopify store?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. I'll listen to what you need, tell you honestly what's involved, and give you a clear quote — no pressure, no jargon.
