What We Do in Web Design
Web Design in Shopify
1. Research & Planning
- Define your business goals and target audience.
- Research competitors’ Shopify stores for design inspiration.
- Decide on essential features (e.g., filters, payment methods, shipping options).
2. Setting Up Shopify Store
- Sign up on Shopify and choose a plan.
- Connect a domain name (buy via Shopify or use an existing one).
- Configure general settings (store name, currency, tax rates).
3. Selecting a Theme
- Choose a free or paid theme from the Shopify Theme Store.
- Optionally, get third-party themes from
- ThemeForest or Out of the Sandbox.
4. Customizing the Theme
- Navigate to Online Store > Themes > Customize.
- Modify layout, colors, fonts, and sections.
Edit header & footer (navigation, logo, social media links). - Add homepage elements (sliders, featured collections, testimonials).
5. Custom Shopify Theme (Advanced Option)
- Use Shopify’s templating language, Liquid, for custom designs.
- Modify sections (sections/) and templates (templates/).
- Use CSS & JavaScript for styling and dynamic element
6. Adding Products & Collections
- Go to Products > Add Product and upload images.
- Write SEO-friendly descriptions and set prices.
- Create product categories and collections.
7. Configuring Payment & Shipping
- Enable Shopify Payments, Stripe, or PayPal.
- Set up shipping rates and zones (Settings > Shipping & Delivery).
8. Installing Apps & Google Integrations
- Browse the Shopify App Store for extra features:
- SEO apps (e.g., SEO Manager)
- Google Tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Merchant, Google ads)
- Reviews & testimonials (e.g., Judge.me)
9. Testing & Optimization
- Check mobile responsiveness.
- Test checkout flow (dummy transactions).
- Optimize site speed using Shopify Speed Insights.
10. Launch & Post-Launch Management
- Enable customer reviews and live chat.
- Continuously update content and run A/B tests for better conversion rates.
- Monitor performance and optimize based on user behavior.
Web Design in WooCommerce (WordPress)
1. Setting Up WordPress & WooCommerce
- Install WordPress on your hosting provider.
- Install & activate the WooCommerce plugin.
- Configure basic settings (currency, taxes, checkout).
2. Choosing a WooCommerce Theme
- Select a WooCommerce-optimized theme (Astra, Flatsome, Storefront).
- Install and customize it via WordPress Customizer.
3. Customizing the Store Design
- Edit header & footer (logo, navigation, social links).
- Use WooCommerce widgets & shortcodes to design shop pages.
- Style elements using CSS or a page builder (Elementor, Divi).
4. Adding Products & Categories
- Go to Products > Add New and upload images.
- Set up variations (size, colors, pricing).
- Organize products with categories & tags.
5. Configuring Payments & Shipping
- Integrate payment gateways like Stripe, Razorpay, or PayPal.
- Define shipping rules based on region and weight.
6. Extending Features with Plugins
- SEO: Rank Math, Yoast SEO
- Performance: WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache
- Security: Wordfence, iThemes Security
- Email Marketing: Mailchimp, FluentCRM
7. Advanced Customization (If Needed)
- Modify WooCommerce hooks & filters for custom features.
- Edit functions.php for additional functionality.
- Use CSS & JavaScript for styling enhancements.
8. Testing & Performance Optimization
- Test checkout flow and mobile responsiveness.
- Improve site speed using caching & CDN.
- Implement SEO best practices (meta tags, schema markup).
9. Launch & Maintenance
- Connect Google Analytics and Meta Pixel.
- Regularly update WordPress, WooCommerce, and plugins.
- Monitor performance and optimize based on user behavior.