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Shopify Development Company in Toronto
Custom Shopify Development for DTC Brands
AI-assisted production speeds up research, scaffolding, testing, and documentation. Experienced Shopify developers own the architecture, business logic, code review, and launch quality. Fixed-price projects from $3,000 CAD.
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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, 3-month post-launch support.
Work format
Fixed-price project
Location
Toronto, Canada
Platform
Shopify / Shopify Plus
Timeline
3–10 weeks
Support
3-month post-launch
Quick answers on Shopify development
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 needs Shopify development
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 Website That Ranks and Converts
We use AI and automation where they create a measurable advantage: research, code scaffolding, repetitive implementation, test generation, documentation, and quality checks. That gives the team more time for the work that needs judgment.
Experienced developers own the architecture, product logic, integrations, performance, security, and every final code review. Tools make production faster. People remain accountable for what reaches your store.
How we build your store
Architecture & Staging
Shopify store setup: theme scaffold, section structure, app accounts. Staging link shared on day one. You see progress from the first sprint.
AI-Assisted Development
AI speeds up scaffolding, repetitive Liquid work, tests, and documentation. Shopify developers direct the architecture, implement the business logic, and review every change.
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
Automated tests check browsers, devices, performance, links, and regressions. Human QA reviews the buying flow, edge cases, and details automation misses before launch.
Post-Launch & Growth
3 months of support included. Bug fixes, performance monitoring, and first optimization pass. After that: monthly plans from $299 CAD/month or per-request.
Next step
Ready to build your Shopify store?
Why brands choose us for Shopify development
180+
Stores Launched
Shopify stores, custom ecommerce builds, and platform migrations launched for DTC brands across Toronto, Canada and beyond.
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.
+190%
Revenue growth
Achieved by LAND Helmets during their store build with EVDEV — see the case study in our portfolio.
3 weeks
Average Launch Time
Starter store from discovery to go-live.
Shopify development benefits & guarantees
Automation cuts time spent on repetitive production, testing, documentation, and audits. More of your budget goes into product decisions, customer experience, and the features that make the store competitive.
Experienced specialists stay responsible for strategy, design direction, architecture, and every final review. You get faster execution without handing your store to an unsupervised tool.
Fixed price quoted before work begins. No hourly billing, no scope creep surprises. The quote covers everything listed in the scope document. If we miss a deadline, we own it.
You own the code. Full access to the theme repository from day one. No lock-in, no proprietary dependencies. 3-month post-launch support is included in every project.
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 choose a 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 180+ stores launched for DTC brands across Canada and beyond. 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. 180+ Shopify stores launched since 2021. 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 CAD. Shopify Plus: $15,000+ CAD. 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.
We choose the fastest sound approach for the business. That may be a custom Online Store 2.0 build or a premium theme customized at the code level. AI and automation speed up production, but an experienced developer reviews every change and owns the final implementation.
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.
3 months included. After that: monthly plans from $299 CAD/month or per-request. Same team, no ramp-up time.
EVDEV uses AI and automation to speed up research, planning, code scaffolding, testing, quality checks, content analysis, and reporting. These tools do not make final decisions. EVDEV strategists, designers, developers, and SEO specialists review the output, choose the direction, and remain accountable for the work delivered to your store.
Still have questions?
Didn’t find the answer you were looking for? Get in touch with us — we’ll be happy to help.
- Fixed price quoted before work begins
- You own the code — no lock-in
- If we miss a deadline, we own it
Next step
Still have questions? A developer will answer them.
Projects and practical reading
See the implementation behind our work and how we approach the decisions. Individual projects illustrate their stated scope, not a promised result for another store.