Ecommerce Websites.

Are you looking to redesign an existing online store or take your first steps with a brand-new ecommerce website? I can provide a suitable solution to meet your requirements. I use Shopify to build stores, and they provide the essential tools for you to sell online. I specialise in creating simple, clean Shopify ecommerce websites, each meticulously crafted to suit your business needs and goals. I ensure that every site is visually appealing, user-friendly, and easy to manage, helping you provide a seamless shopping experience for your customers.

Is Shopify a good option for me ?

Regardless of the size of your inventory, Shopify offers excellent flexibility. It provides a comprehensive set of tools that can support your online business effectively, all while staying affordable.

Endless Customisations

Fully customisable website, online store and blog via the WYSIWYG theme editor or custom HTML.

Add-on Capabilities

Ability to extend the core functionality of a store with popular third-party software like Sunset Campaign and more.

Grow Without Limits

Fully-hosted ecommerce platform (SaaS) with unlimited bandwidth, product inventory and customer data.

SEO

Built-in auto-generated SEO and features to help you optimise your content and rank on Google.

Sell Everywhere Your Customers Are

Integrate with sales channels like Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and more.

Simplified Store Maintenance

24/7 award-winning customer support and industry leading security and reliability.
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How do i get started?

Launching a new online store can seem like a daunting experience for any business. I will handle the whole process from start to finish and get you up-and-running in no time (on average 6 to 10 weeks). With options ranging from basic theme setup to completely custom solutions, The following steps give guidance on what’s involved in an average project.

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Estimate

Create an estimate based on your enquiry and/or conversation. Once accepted, we agree payment terms, set a project road map and sign a contract.
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Design Brief

Supply a document that provides a specification of your website with what is to be designed and built.
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Design Visuals

Select a Shopify theme(s) (free or paid available) based on your requirements and build a working prototype and/or design visuals.
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Content

Organise and supply your content – this includes products, branding, edited text, licensed photos and videos. Content can also be migrated from an existing store such as WooCommerce or Etsy.
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Build

Customise the theme (on a development domain for preview) and add products, collections, pages, blogs and forms. Optimise the website for user experience and SEO.
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Third-Party Apps

Scope out and configure third-party paid apps from the Shopify App Store to extend the functionality of your store – these can include an Instagram feed, loyalty programs or Sunset Campaign.
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Shopify Plans

Select a Shopify paid plan. Activate Shopify Payments, PayPal, or another payment provider and place test orders.
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Domain

Configure DNS settings to connect your custom domain to your Shopify store.
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Final Testing and Launch

Conduct final cross device testing and prepare for launch.
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Digital Marketing

Add Google Analytics, tracking scripts and submit your site map. Run paid marketing such as Google or Facebook ads for fast results.
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Store Updates

Shopify makes updating a store a breeze, but sometimes you'll need a little help. From adding products, configuring apps or creating an email campaign, I can support your online store as your business grows.
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Speak to an expert right from the start.

No matter what kind of website you need, I can help turn your ideas into reality with a great-looking professional website that is fully optimised to help with your business goals.

We provide a professional, friendly, and personalised service
Expert help and guidance throughout every step of the process
Competitively priced and affordable solutions tailored to your needs
Over 30 years as a creative professional in graphic design and website design
Our websites are carefully designed to be be visually appealing and user-friendly
We’ll get your Shopify ecommerce store trading fast with minimal fuss
Experienced in migrating all types of business and ecommerce websites
CMS websites that make updating your content quick and easy
Responsive and mobile-friendly websites built as standard
Our solutions include both the CMS software and web hosting services
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Reviews

Highly recommended Shopify designer

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Richard on two of our Shopify websites, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Richard did an excellent job rebuilding an existing Shopify store with a

Creative, efficient and supportive

Sunset Design is fantastic. They’ve just built my new website for the Long Man Inn pub in Wilmington, and they couldn’t have been more creative, efficient and supportive. Richard communicates

Listens and provides fantastic solutions

We initially spoke to Richard as we liked the look of his website. Richard provided us with an innovative way to approach our market and produced a website that is already bringing us new

A keen eye for design

As a web developer, Richard’s abilities are unusual. Not only does he have excellent technical skills, but he also has a keen design eye, good attention to detail, and talks like a human! I like that

Thoroughly recommended

Richard took the time to listen to the nature of the business and discuss several approaches, explaining the advantages or drawbacks of each option. Over the following weeks, we worked together to

Fantastic personal service

100% recommend Richard at Sunset Design. They worked with us from the start, listening and understanding the brief immediately and creating a superb, user-friendly website. Richard always goes above

Vast expertise in website design

Richard has been incredibly important in building my site. He is an excellent editor if you need your text refined. He has vast expertise and is very prompt and reliable. Everything he does works, and

Accommodates any design requirements

Great communication is key to any business, and Sunset Design is outstanding in this regard. They understand design briefs and are very accommodating with what works and what doesn’t regarding

Superb customer service and expertise

Richard at Sunset Design is a real find. Superb customer service and always on hand to answer questions, often out of business hours! His experience and dedication are immeasurable, and for years

Top-notch service and communication

Sunset Design are experts at building and managing websites, and I can’t recommend them enough. Communication with Sunset Design has been seamless. They’re always there, ready to listen and