Shopify Developer Melbourne
We build and rebuild Shopify stores for Australian businesses: custom themes, storefront rebuilds that keep your existing admin, integrations and migrations onto Shopify.
GetQuickSites is a Melbourne software and web development studio and Shopify developer building custom Shopify themes, storefront rebuilds and integrations for Australian retailers. We also migrate stores onto Shopify from other platforms, with products, customers and order history carried across and old URLs redirected. Each project is quoted against a written scope.
What we build as a Shopify developer in Melbourne
If you are comparing Shopify experts in Melbourne, ask to see stores they have built and who maintains the store after launch.
Custom theme development
Custom Shopify themes designed for your brand, with optimised performance and conversion rates.
Payment integration
Payment gateway integration with multiple options for customer convenience and security.
App integration
Strategic app selection and integration to extend store functionality and simplify daily operations.
Performance optimisation
Speed optimisation and technical enhancements for better user experience and SEO rankings.
Security
Payments run through Shopify's own checkout, and staff accounts are set up with only the permissions each person needs.
Migration services
Migration from other platforms to Shopify with zero downtime and data integrity preserved.
What a Shopify build includes
- A custom theme built for your brand and catalogue, with sections your team can edit in the Shopify admin.
- Product data imported from a spreadsheet or your current platform, with variants, prices, stock and images.
- Payments, shipping rates and checkout settings configured and tested before launch.
- Apps and integrations chosen for what the store needs, such as accounting, inventory, reviews or email marketing.
- Product pages with titles, descriptions and structured data that search engines can read.
- Handover with a walkthrough of the admin, so your team can run the store day to day.
Migrating to Shopify
A move onto Shopify from another platform or a custom build carries over products, variants, customers and order history. Every old product and collection URL is redirected to its new address, so existing links and search results point to the right pages. The current store stays live until the new one has been checked.
The steps match our website migration service, and our guide to moving a store without losing rankings lists them in order. If you are still choosing between Shopify and a custom build, our ecommerce development page explains when each one fits.
What to prepare
- Your Shopify account, or the details to create one in your business's name.
- A product export or spreadsheet, with image files.
- Shipping zones and rates, your returns policy and your payment provider.
- Logo, brand colours and any photography you already have.
- A list of the apps you use now and the systems the store connects to.
Frequently asked
How much does Shopify development cost in Australia?
Shopify work is custom-quoted after a free consultation. Scope, integrations and timeline determine the figure. A storefront refresh, a fully custom theme and a migration from another platform are different pieces of work, so GetQuickSites scopes what you need on a consultation call and quotes against that rather than publishing a fixed figure.
Can you migrate my existing store to Shopify?
Shopify work is custom-quoted after a free consultation. A storefront refresh, a custom theme and a migration onto Shopify are different pieces of work, so we scope what you need before quoting. When you compare quotes from a Shopify developer in Melbourne, check what each one includes.
Can you rebuild our storefront without changing our backend?
Yes. A common engagement is a front-end rebuild: your existing Shopify admin, checkout, payments and fulfilment stay exactly as they are, while the customer-facing storefront is rebuilt for speed, clarity and conversion. Your team keeps the tools they already know.
Do you provide support after the store launches?
Support after handover is available and quoted separately unless it is already included in your project scope. That can cover changes, additions and ongoing storefront work. What is included is set out in your Project Document before the build starts, so nothing is assumed.
How long does a Shopify build take?
The timeline is set in writing for each store before work starts. A theme refresh, a custom theme and a migration onto Shopify are different pieces of work, and the size of the catalogue, the apps and integrations, and how quickly content and access arrive all affect the schedule. A migration also includes time to check redirects and order data.
Do I own my Shopify store?
The custom theme code, design and content we make for your store are yours at handover. The Shopify account and subscription are in your business's name and stay under Shopify's own terms, as do any paid apps. Our ownership and handover page sets out what we hand over and what we keep.
What does a Shopify developer do?
A Shopify developer builds and changes what Shopify does not provide out of the box: custom themes, storefront features, app and system integrations, and migrations onto Shopify. Most store setup can be done in the Shopify admin; a developer is useful when the design, the catalogue or the integrations go beyond what themes and apps offer as they come.
Ready to launch your Shopify store?
Book a call and we will scope your store in writing.