Our Service
Expert Front-End Shopify Developer
Front-end Shopify development: advanced theme customization, performance optimization, and custom development for stores that already exist.
Shopify Developer Services
Three ways to work together, depending on the scope and cadence of the project.
Shopify Store Optimization Roadmap
$240 / one-time payment
- Speed & Performance
- UX, Conversion & Mobile Experience
- Technical SEO
The Details
A professional audit designed to uncover the hidden potential in an existing store and provide a clear roadmap for growth.
Speed & Performance Optimization: finding exactly what's slowing the site down — from large images to inefficient apps — to improve Core Web Vitals and stop losing customers to slow load times.
Conversion-Driven User Experience (UX): analyzing the customer journey, especially on mobile, to identify and remove friction points in the theme that cost sales.
Technical SEO Foundation: checking heading structure, Schema.org data, and other key factors so the site is technically sound for Google.
The Result
A detailed PDF report with a structured overview of the findings, issues prioritized by criticality (high, medium, low), and concrete technical recommendations on how to resolve them.
Shopify Support & Maintenance
From $200 / month
- 10+ monthly hours for front-end development at a preferred rate
- Proactive site monitoring to prevent issues before they happen
- Expert Shopify consulting included
The Details
A retainer-based service for store owners who treat their Shopify store as a business asset that needs continuous improvement and expert care.
Ongoing development & enhancements: a monthly block of hours dedicated to the storefront's evolution — advanced theme customization, troubleshooting CSS/HTML/Liquid bugs, styling app integrations, and UX/UI improvements.
Proactive optimization & maintenance: any hours left after planned tasks go into performance checks, spotting potential issues, and routine maintenance so the site stays fast and reliable.
Strategic partnership & consulting: a technical partner for navigating decisions, choosing apps, and building a long-term roadmap for the store's growth.
The Result
A reliable, constantly evolving storefront managed by a dedicated developer — freeing the owner to focus on business growth instead of technical upkeep.
Hourly Shopify Development
$28 / hour
- From small fixes to large-scale projects
- No monthly commitments
- A simple pay-as-you-go model
The Details
Suited to one-off tasks when help is needed without any long-term commitment — full control over process and budget, paying only for work actually completed.
Typical tasks: theme customization and new sections, fixing layout (HTML/CSS) and styling bugs, building pages from Figma mockups, professional app installation and styling, and UX enhancements.
Transparent process: it starts with a discussion of the task and an estimate of the required time. Work begins only after approval, and payment is billed hourly for actual time spent — no hidden fees or monthly commitments.
All front-end development follows Shopify best practices and web development standards, built on Shopify development experience since 2017.
The Result
A professional solution delivered on time and on budget, with no long-term commitment attached.
My Shopify Development Standards
Risk-Free Development
All changes are made on a duplicate of the theme, keeping the live store fully safe.
Expert-Level Development
Experience since 2017 covers complex development tasks beyond standard theme settings.
High Code Quality
Clean, structured code that simplifies future support and maintenance of the store.
Pixel-Perfect Development
The intended design is brought to life without compromise, with close attention to precision.
Have a Project in Mind?
Share the project details on the contact page and expect a reply with possible solutions and next steps.
Trusted by Brands
A partial list of businesses whose Shopify stores this work has touched — a fuller list of projects and client feedback lives on the Upwork profile linked from the about page.
PRFO Sports
Canada's premier brand for high-performance action sports gear.
Jum3A
A large-scale marketplace for thousands of electronics and home products.
MyKite
The go-to brand for comfortable school essentials, from backpacks to pencil cases.
Outland Living
A manufacturer of modern fire pits and furniture that elevate outdoor living spaces.
Artig Metall
An Austrian brand creating designer metalwork for architectural and garden projects.
Shopify Development FAQ
What exactly do you do as a Shopify developer?
Front-end development for Shopify, focused on improving and enhancing existing online stores: theme customization to match a brand and add features, speed & performance optimization, user experience (UX) improvements, and bug fixing & troubleshooting for layout, styling, and functionality issues on a live site.
Do you create Shopify stores from scratch?
Yes — building a new store from scratch and developing on top of an existing theme are both covered. See Shopify store development for that service specifically.
What kind of Shopify development tasks do you handle?
Almost any front-end task: building new pages from mockups (e.g. Figma), developing custom sections for the theme editor, styling third-party apps to match the brand, optimizing for mobile, and troubleshooting visual bugs and layout issues.
What are the advantages of hiring a freelancer over an agency?
Direct communication with the person doing the work, without project managers or middlemen; cost-effective rates with no agency overhead; more flexibility without the bureaucracy of a larger organization; and personal commitment to the project's success from an independent developer.
What is your pricing?
Two main options: Hourly Shopify Development, billed at a standard hourly rate for one-off tasks; and Shopify Support & Maintenance, a monthly plan with a block of hours at a preferred, lower hourly rate for continuous improvement and support.
What is your payment process?
All payments are processed via invoice. Hourly Shopify Development is invoiced at the end of an agreed reporting period (e.g. bi-weekly or monthly) for the hours logged. Fixed-price and retainer packages require a 50% upfront deposit to schedule the work, with the remaining balance due on completion (Optimization Roadmap) or at the start of each monthly cycle (Support & Maintenance).
What payment methods do you accept?
PayPal, Wise, and direct bank transfer — other methods can be discussed if preferred.
What's the process for getting started?
The best way to start is a detailed description of the task via the contact page, which allows for reviewing the needs and preparing an initial estimate before the conversation continues.
How will we communicate during the project?
Communication channels are flexible — email, Slack, or Telegram, whatever works best — with responses during business hours as promptly as possible.
What do you need from me to get started?
Two things: a clear brief describing the task in detail, and temporary collaborator access to the Shopify admin with permissions to edit themes — the most secure way to grant access.
What is your typical turnaround time?
It depends on task complexity. Small fixes and edits are typically completed within 1-2 business days; larger tasks get a detailed time estimate after reviewing the requirements. Clients on the Shopify Support & Maintenance plan have their tasks prioritized.
What is your tech stack?
Front-end technologies of the Shopify ecosystem: HTML5, CSS3 (Sass), JavaScript (including jQuery), and Shopify's templating language, Liquid — plus Shopify CLI and Theme Kit.
Will the changes you make slow down my site?
The opposite — performance optimization is a top priority, and every modification is kept clean and efficient so it does not add unnecessary load to the site.
Do you work with any Shopify theme?
Yes, including popular themes from the Shopify Theme Store as well as completely custom themes built from scratch.
Can you help with Shopify app setup and customization?
Yes, for front-end styling so an app integrates seamlessly with the theme's design. As a front-end developer, modifying an app's core backend functionality isn't possible — that access is limited to the app's own developers.
Do you provide support after the project is complete?
Yes, the work is guaranteed — any bugs or issues resulting directly from the modifications after they go live are fixed free of charge.