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Shopify Development Partners
Custom Shopify Developmentfor DTC Brands
We build Shopify websites from scratch. Custom Liquid code, product architecture, and app integrations. Every page structured for Google, optimized for AI search, and ready to convert on launch day.
Aboutthe service
Shopify development
Core idea: Custom Shopify development services for DTC ecommerce brands. Liquid code, app integrations, SEO-ready architecture.
Who it’s for: DTC brands launching, rebuilding, or scaling on Shopify.
Results: Conversion-ready store with structured data, subscription logic, Core Web Vitals in green.
Timeline: 3–10 weeks. Staging link from week one.
01/What’s included
Custom Liquid code, OS 2.0 theme, product pages, checkout logic, app integrations, SEO setup, structured data, mobile optimization.
02/What we need from you
Brand guidelines, product catalog or spreadsheet, Shopify admin access, payment and shipping requirements.
03/How we measure success
Core Web Vitals, page speed, conversion rate post-launch, SEO indexation rate.
04/What you get
Working Shopify store, admin training, technical documentation, 30-day post-launch support.
Work format
Fixed-price project
Location
Toronto, Canada
Platform
Shopify / Shopify Plus
Timeline
3–10 weeks
Support
30-day post-launch
Quickanswers
We deliver a working Shopify store by the agreed date with the agreed feature scope. Performance depends on product-market fit, but our code and SEO architecture give the strongest technical foundation for organic growth.
Who this service is for
When it fits
- First DTC launch
- Small catalog, up to 50 SKU
- Basic subscription or one-time purchase model
What you receive
- Custom Liquid theme
- Product pages
- Checkout setup
- SEO foundation
- Basic app integrations
- Mobile storefront
Typical scope
- 2–3 weeks
- From $3,000 CAD
Building a Shopify WebsiteThat Ranks and Converts
We build Shopify stores that your customers enjoy using and that search engines reward with rankings. Clean code, fast page loads, structured data, and product pages designed around how people actually shop. Every store performs in Google, in AI engines like ChatGPT and Perplexity, and in front of real buyers.
We develop Shopify stores with custom Liquid from the ground up. Product pages match your catalog structure. Checkout flows optimized for subscriptions and bundles. Creating a Shopify store that works means writing code that supports the business logic, not fitting a business into a template.
How We Collaborate
Architecture & Staging
Shopify store setup: theme scaffold, section structure, app accounts. Staging link shared on day one. You see progress from the first sprint.
Custom Liquid Development
Product pages, collection templates, and reusable sections built with Shopify template development best practices. Online Store 2.0 architecture. Custom metafields for product customization.
App Integration & Checkout
Klaviyo, Recharge, Yotpo, Judge.me connected at the code level. Subscription flows, bundle logic, upsell sequences. Shopify customizations that work together.
QA & Launch
Cross-browser testing, mobile validation, page speed audit, SEO pre-launch check. Domain connection and go-live on the agreed date.
Post-Launch & Growth
30 days of support included. Bug fixes, performance monitoring, and first optimization pass. After that: monthly retainer or per-request.
Why choose EVDEV
180+
Ecommerce Projects
Shopify stores, custom ecommerce builds, and platform migrations for businesses across North America. Each one launched with SEO and AI optimization built in.
70+
Designed Interfaces
Custom UI/UX for Shopify, WooCommerce, and headless setups. Every design starts with conversion data — not a mood board.
20M+
Website Traffic
Total organic traffic generated across client websites through technical SEO, content strategy, and AI search optimization.
240+
Optimized Online Stores
Speed audits, structured data implementation, Core Web Vitals fixes. Shopify stores optimized for Google ranking and AI visibility.
3 weeks
Average Launch Time
Starter store from discovery to go-live.
Benefits & guarantees
Your store launches with SEO built into the code, not added as an afterthought. Structured data, heading hierarchy, and internal linking templates mean organic traffic starts compounding from day one. No separate SEO project needed post-launch.
One team handles code, design direction, and SEO. Changes ship in the same sprint. A Shopify store development project with EVDEV means fewer handoffs, faster iterations, and one Slack channel instead of four vendor threads.
Shopify Development Guide
What goes into building a shop on Shopify
Two questions every brand asks before they build: how the store gets made, and who should make it.
Building a Shopify website:custom code or premium theme
Building a Shopify website means one of two things. Custom Liquid code written from a blank theme, or a premium theme customized to fit your brand. Both are real development. The difference is where the work goes.
Custom development gives you full control. Every section, product page, and checkout step built around how you sell. It costs more and takes longer, and for a complex catalog or a Shopify Plus store, it pays off.
A premium theme is faster and lighter on budget. We customize it at the code level, not through a page builder, so you keep clean structure and speed. For a focused store or a first launch, it is often the smarter start.
Two ways to build
Custom build
Full control, built from scratch. Best for complex catalogs, subscriptions, and Shopify Plus. Higher cost, longer timeline.
Premium theme
Customized at the code level. Best for focused stores and faster launches. Lower cost, quicker to live.
We build both. We recommend the path that fits your stage.
What to look for in a partner
- Certified Shopify Partner status
- Portfolio in your niche
- Clean code, not page-builder bloat
- Direct access to the developers
- Fixed quote before work starts
- Post-launch support included
- DTC experience in your vertical
EVDEV checks all seven.
How to choosea Shopify development partner
Choosing a Shopify development partner is a decision you live with for years. The wrong pick means slow rebuilds, broken updates, and a store that fights your growth instead of supporting it.
Price is the weakest signal. A cheap build cuts corners on code and structure, and the cost shows up later in fixes and lost rankings. Look at portfolio, at the code, and at whether you talk to the developers directly.
EVDEV is a Shopify development company in Toronto with 45+ stores launched for DTC brands across Canada. Direct developer access, fixed quotes, code you own. That is what hiring a Shopify professional should feel like.
USEFUL TO KNOW
Shops on Shopify: How to Choose the Right Development Partner
What to look for when you hire a Shopify developer for your DTC store.
Custom code vs template-based builds
Thousands of DTC shops run on Shopify. The platform handles infrastructure, payments, and hosting. The variable is the build quality. A Shopify professional writes custom Liquid that loads fast, ranks well, and adapts to your product logic. A template-based build limits you to what the theme allows.
What to look for in a Shopify development company
Look at their Shopify portfolio, not their pitch deck. Check if they write custom Liquid or install themes. Ask about SEO: is it built into the development workflow or added later? Ask about structured data, page speed scores, and post-launch support terms. A Shopify website developer in Toronto who handles both code and SEO saves you a second vendor. EVDEV is a Shopify development company in Toronto. 45+ DTC stores launched across Canada. Fixed-price projects, staging from week one, direct access to the developers writing your code.
FAQs
Here you will find the answers to the frequently asked questions.
Starter stores start from $3,000 CAD. Custom builds with subscriptions and advanced product pages: $7,000–$15,000. Shopify Plus: $15,000+. Fixed-price quote after a free discovery call.
Starter: 2–3 weeks. Custom: 4–6 weeks. Plus: 6–10 weeks. Staging link in week one.
Custom only. Blank Liquid theme on Online Store 2.0. Full control, zero dependency on third-party theme updates.
Yes. Recharge, Loop, or native Shopify subscription API. Bundle logic, upsells, frequency management built into checkout.
Yes. Custom selectors via line item properties and metafields. Dosage pickers, shade finders, engraving fields. Product form adapts to your catalog.
Shipping zones, rates, and carrier integrations configured as part of store setup. Flat rate, calculated, or free shipping thresholds included.
30 days included. After that: monthly retainer or per-request. Same team, no ramp-up time.
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