Starter
£2,999from, excl. VAT
- Includes
- Theme set-up and branding, product import, payments and shipping set-up, launch checks
- Suits
- New brands launching on a ready-made theme
Shopify Development Agency
Intelivita is a Shopify development agency for businesses across the UK that sell online. We design and build Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, custom themes, apps and integrations, and we support your store after launch.
What we build on Shopify
3 LAYERS1Storefront
- Custom theme in Liquid
- Online Store 2.0 sections
- Headless: Hydrogen + Oxygen
2Shopify platform
- Products and collections
- Checkout extensions
- Shopify Functions
- Custom apps
- B2B and Markets
3Your business systems
- ERP and inventory
- Accounting
- CRM
- Warehouse and fulfilment
Each project uses only the layers it needs. A store on a ready-made theme may need layer 1 and 2 only.
Trusted by leading organisations and growing UK businesses
Discovery
Design
Theme build
Apps and integrations
Data migration
Testing
Launch
Support
What does a Shopify development agency do?
A Shopify development agency designs, builds and maintains online stores on Shopify, a hosted ecommerce platform.The work covers store design, theme coding in Liquid (Shopify's template language), apps, integrations with your business systems, data migration, testing and support.
You can launch a store yourself with a ready-made theme and Shopify's theme editor. You need a developer when the store requires 1 or more of these 5 things:
You can launch a store yourself with a ready-made theme and Shopify's theme editor. You need a developer when the store requires 1 or more of these 5 things:
01
A design that a ready-made theme cannot produce
02
A feature that no app in the Shopify App Store provides
03
A connection to your ERP, warehouse, accounting or CRM system
04
A move from another platform without losing products, orders or search traffic
05
Shopify Plus work such as checkout extensions, Shopify Functions or B2B catalogues
Our Shopify development services
We offer 9 Shopify services, from a first store build to Shopify Plus checkout and B2B work. Each project uses only the services it needs.
Custom theme development
Your brand needs a storefront that does not look like a template. We design your key pages in Figma, then code a Shopify theme in Liquid with sections and blocks your team can edit in the theme editor.
New store build
For brands launching on Shopify for the first time. We set up products, collections, navigation, payments, shipping, tax and customer emails, then test the full order journey before launch.
Shopify app development
For workflows that no App Store app covers. We build custom apps with Shopify CLI and Shopify's GraphQL Admin API, and add theme app blocks or checkout extensions where your store needs them.
Headless Shopify
For brands that need full control of the front end. We build storefronts with Hydrogen, Shopify's React Router-based framework, and deploy them on Oxygen, Shopify's hosting for Hydrogen. Headless adds build and maintenance cost, so we recommend it only when a theme cannot meet the requirement.
Migration to Shopify
For stores moving from WooCommerce, Magento (Adobe Commerce), BigCommerce or Wix. We move products, customers and order history, and map every old URL to its new URL with a 301 redirect. Customer passwords cannot be transferred, so customers receive an account invite after the move.
Shopify Plus development
For high-volume and multi-store brands. We build checkout extensions, Shopify Functions for discount, shipping and payment rules, B2B catalogues with company-specific pricing, and expansion stores for new markets.
Shopify integrations
Your stock, orders and customer data need to match across systems. We connect Shopify to ERP, inventory, accounting, CRM and fulfilment systems through their APIs or established connector apps.
Speed and technical SEO
Shoppers wait longer for every page on a slow store. We reduce theme and app code, compress and lazy-load images, fix Core Web Vitals issues reported in Google Search Console, and set up structured data and redirects.
Support and maintenance
Your store keeps changing after launch, and so does Shopify. Monthly support covers theme fixes, app updates, new features and checks after Shopify platform changes.
Which Shopify plan does your store need?
Most new UK stores start on Shopify Basic or Grow; Shopify Plus suits high-volume, B2B and multi-store brands. Prices below are Shopify's own UK prices.
| PLAN | PER MONTH, PAID YEARLY | PER MONTH, PAID MONTHLY | UK ONLINE CARD RATEShopify Payments | SUITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | £19 | £25 | 2% + 25p | New stores with a small catalogue |
| Grow | £49 | £65 | 1.7% + 25p | Growing stores |
| Advanced | £259 | £344 | 1.5% + 25p | Larger stores selling in several markets |
| Plus | From £1,800 | Not listed | 1.3% + 25p | High-volume, B2B and multi-store brands |
Source: Shopify UK pricing, checked 13 October 2026.
Is Shopify Plus right for your business?
Shopify Plus is right for your business when you need 1 of 4 things the other plans do not offer in full.
Plus also includes unlimited staff accounts, Launchpad for scheduled sales and 24/7 priority support from Shopify.
Plus also includes unlimited staff accounts, Launchpad for scheduled sales and 24/7 priority support from Shopify.
01Checkout customisation
Checkout customisation
Plus stores can change checkout steps with checkout extensions and the Checkout Branding API.
02Several stores
Several stores
Plus includes up to 9 expansion stores, for example a separate store for the EU or a wholesale store.
03Advanced B2B
Advanced B2B
Plus allows unlimited B2B catalogues and pricing assigned to individual companies. Basic, Grow and Advanced allow up to 3 B2B market catalogues.
04Custom business logic
Custom business logic
Plus stores can use Shopify Functions inside custom apps built only for them, for discounts, shipping and payments. Other plans use Functions through public apps. Shopify Scripts stopped running on 30 June 2026, so we rebuild Script logic as Functions.
Planning a Shopify build, migration or Plus upgrade?
Tell us your current platform, catalogue size and the systems Shopify must connect to. We'll suggest a first scope.
How much does Shopify development cost?
Shopify development at Intelivita costs from £2,999 for a store set up on an existing theme to £11,999 or more for a custom build with integrations, excluding VAT.
Growth
£7,999from, excl. VAT
- Includes
- Custom theme design and build, product and collection structure, app set-up, speed work
- Suits
- Growing brands that need their own design
Enterprise
£11,999from, excl. VAT
- Includes
- Custom build, integrations, Shopify Plus or headless work, performance and security review
- Suits
- High-volume, B2B or multi-store brands
The price depends on 5 factors
- Number of page templates designed and built
- Catalogue size and the data you need migrated
- Integrations with ERP, warehouse, accounting or CRM systems
- Custom apps or Shopify Functions
- Headless build or Shopify Plus features
Shopify's plan fees, paid themes and app subscriptions are charged separately by Shopify and app developers. What a Shopify website includes
Our Shopify development process
Every Shopify project runs in 6 stages, and you approve the output of each before the next starts.
01
Discovery
We review your products, customers, apps, integrations and current store.
02
Design
We design the home, collection, product and cart pages in Figma for desktop and mobile.
03
Build
We code the theme, set up apps and integrations, and import your data.
04
Testing
We test on phones, tablets and desktop browsers, and place test orders through the checkout.
05
Launch
We connect your domain, switch on redirects and publish the theme. We check orders, emails and Search Console after go-live.
06
Support
We fix issues, add features and keep apps up to date under a monthly support plan.
What do we review in your first call?
We review 6 things in the first call, so the estimate reflects your store rather than a template price. Have these to hand and the call takes about [x] minutes.
Current platform
Where your store runs today and how many products, variants and customers it holds.
Search traffic
Which pages bring visits from Google, so their URLs get 301 redirects first.
Apps you pay for
Which apps to keep, replace or remove, and what each one costs a month.
Systems to connect
Your ERP, warehouse, accounting or CRM, and the data each needs from Shopify.
Brand and design
Your brand guidelines, photography and any existing designs we should start from.
Launch date
Fixed dates, such as a product drop, and busy trading periods to avoid for the switch-over.
Why choose Intelivita for Shopify development?
Choose Intelivita when you want one team to design, build, connect and support your Shopify store
12+ years of software work
We have built web, mobile and ecommerce software for over a decade, so integrations and custom apps sit with the same team as the theme.
Development, not only design
We write custom apps, Shopify Functions and integrations as well as themes.
UK working hours
Our team is available to clients Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00 UK time.
You own your store
Your Shopify account, theme and data stay in your name.
Reviews you can check
Rated 4.8 from 52 reviews on Clutch.
Valued feedback from our clients
“What stood out most about Intelivita was their ability to operate as a true delivery partner rather than just a development vendor. They combined strategic input with hands-on execution, helping shape the product while also building it.”
“Intelivita has developed an app that can dynamically display research questions and support a participant through all stages of their research journey.”
“What stood out most about Intelivita was the balance between professionalism and personal approach, which made the entire development process both efficient and enjoyable.”
Frequently asked questions
How long does a Shopify build take?
How long does a Shopify build take?
A store on an existing theme takes [x–y] weeks; a custom theme build takes [x–y] weeks. Migrations and Shopify Plus projects take longer because of data mapping and testing.
How much does it cost to build a Shopify website in the UK?
How much does it cost to build a Shopify website in the UK?
A Shopify website built by Intelivita costs from £2,999 on an existing theme to £11,999 or more for a custom build, excluding VAT. Shopify's plan fee is extra: from £19 a month on Basic (paid yearly) to £1,800 a month on Plus.
How long does it take to build a Shopify store?
How long does it take to build a Shopify store?
A store on an existing theme takes [x–y] weeks, and a custom theme takes [x–y] weeks. Migrations and Shopify Plus builds take longer. The biggest variable is how quickly product data, content and design approvals are ready.
What does a full-service Shopify build include?
What does a full-service Shopify build include?
A full-service build includes discovery, design, theme development, app and integration set-up, data import, testing and launch. Support after launch is a separate monthly plan. The package cards list what each package covers.
Can you migrate my store to Shopify without losing SEO?
Can you migrate my store to Shopify without losing SEO?
Yes, if every old URL is mapped. We export your current URLs, create 301 redirects in Shopify, keep page titles and meta descriptions, and check Google Search Console after launch. Rankings can still move for a few weeks while Google recrawls the store.
Will my customers' passwords move to Shopify?
Will my customers' passwords move to Shopify?
No. Passwords are encrypted on your current platform and cannot be imported. Customer records and order history move across, and each customer receives an account invite to set a new password.
Do you build on Shopify Plus?
Do you build on Shopify Plus?
Yes. We build checkout extensions, Shopify Functions, B2B catalogues and expansion stores for Shopify Plus merchants, and move existing Shopify Scripts to Functions.
What happened to Shopify Scripts?
What happened to Shopify Scripts?
Shopify Scripts stopped running on 30 June 2026. Shopify Functions now handle custom discount, shipping and payment logic. We rebuild your Script logic as Functions or replace it with an app.
Can you build a custom Shopify app?
Can you build a custom Shopify app?
Yes. We build custom apps when no App Store app fits your process, for example syncing stock with a warehouse system or adding product options. Custom apps use Shopify CLI and the GraphQL Admin API.
Do I need a developer to build a Shopify store?
Do I need a developer to build a Shopify store?
Not always. You can launch on a ready-made theme with Shopify's theme editor and no code. You need a developer for a custom design, a custom app, an integration, a migration or Shopify Plus checkout work.
Do you offer Shopify support after launch?
Do you offer Shopify support after launch?
Yes. Monthly support covers theme fixes, app updates, new features and checks after Shopify platform changes.