Shopify Website Designer
Searching for a pro to build your Shopify store? Good news: the features you want from Shopify can be matched (and often beaten) with a custom WooCommerce build that keeps costs and platform fees in check—handled by the High Effect team right here in New Hampshire.
KEY WINS
Lower monthly costs, complete platform control, and an e-commerce site built to scale.
PERFECT FOR
Retailers who want Shopify-level polish without Shopify-level fees.
Need a Shopify Website Designer? Consider a WooCommerce Power-Move Instead
Why People Look for “Shopify Website Designers”
Shopify has great marketing. They promise an all-in-one, “set-up-shop-in-minutes” approach, no coding needed. For many merchants that sounds like exactly what they need—until the monthly fees, app costs, and design limitations start stacking up. That’s when business owners realize they need professional help, custom tweaks, or a more flexible platform altogether.
WooCommerce vs. Shopify: A Quick Reality Check
| Feature | Shopify | WooCommerce (Our Specialty) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fees | $29–$399 + paid apps | Hosting only (as low as $15/mo) |
| Transaction Fees | Up to 2.9% + 30¢ + extra 0.5–2% if not using Shopify Payments | None beyond your processor (Stripe/PayPal) |
| Design Flexibility | Theme-dependent, liquid templates | Full control in WordPress + Elementor |
| Ownership | Hosted by Shopify—your data lives on their servers | You own the site & database—migrate anytime |
| SEO Control | Good, but some URL quirks | Full schema control, clean URLs, server-level tweaks |
Our WooCommerce Build Process (It’s Easier Than You Think)
- Discovery & Planning: We map products, variants, and shipping rules, then determine the ideal theme framework and plugins.
- Custom Design: Pixel-perfect Figma mockups, tailored to your brand, reviewed before we write any code.
- Development & Integration: WooCommerce, payment gateways, tax automation, and shipping calculators—all configured and tested.
- Performance & Security: Image compression, caching, Cloudflare, and SSL locked in. PCI compliance checklist—done.
- Launch & Training: Step-by-step Loom videos so you can add products, run sales, and fulfill orders without calling IT.
But What If You Really Want Shopify?
No problem—we’ll guide you through the pros and cons, help estimate true monthly costs, and even consult on theme customization if you’re dead-set on the platform. We just think WooCommerce usually wins for flexibility and long-term ROI. Either way, you get straight talk and zero upsell fluff.
Features You’ll Love (and Your Customers Will Notice)
- Mobile-First Checkout: One-handed cart completion for shoppers on the go.
- Advanced Product Filters: AJAX search, size/color swatches, and live inventory updates.
- Marketing Automation Hooks: Native Mailchimp and Klaviyo sync, abandoned-cart emails, and one-click upsells.
- Analytics that Matter: GA4, Facebook Pixel, and server-side event tracking built right in.
Local Advantage: One Hour North of Boston
We’re based on the Seacoast of New Hampshire—close enough for an in-person strategy session but far from Boston agency overhead. That translates to quicker turnaround, direct access to the dev team, and pricing that won’t require a second mortgage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WooCommerce harder to manage than Shopify?
Not with our onboarding videos and one-page SOPs—you’ll update products and run sales in minutes.
What about security and PCI compliance?
We harden the server, enforce SSL, and follow PCI guidelines. Stripe or PayPal handle card data so nothing sensitive lives on your site.
Can you migrate my existing Shopify store to WooCommerce?
Absolutely. We export your products, variations, images, and customer data, then relaunch with zero downtime.
How long does a WooCommerce build take?
A typical 50-product store launches in 4–6 weeks. Larger catalogs or custom features may run 8–10 weeks.
What does it cost?
Most builds range from $4,000–$8,000, depending on catalog size, custom functionality, and integrations.
