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Our Shopify Development Process | Cognito IT Consultancy

Our Shopify Development Process | Cognito IT Consultancy

Our Process | How We Build Shopify Stores – Cognito IT
How We Work · No Surprises

Our Process — Discovery to Go-Live in 2–3 Weeks

Every Cognito IT project follows the same clear, milestone-based process — so you always know what's happening, what's next, and when you'll be live. Fixed price. Defined deliverables. No scope creep.

6-step process
Fixed price always
30 days post-launch support
⏱ Project Timeline at a Glance
1
Discovery Call Day 0 · Free
2
Proposal & Sign-off Day 1–2
3
Design & Branding Days 3–6
4
Development & Integrations Days 7–14
5
QA, Training & Go-Live Days 15–18
6
Post-Launch Support Days 19–48
Fixed price — agreed before we start
2–3 weeks — average store launch
Weekly updates — every Friday
30 days post-launch support
India-ready — day one
The Process

6 Steps from Brief to Live Store

Every project follows this exact sequence. No steps skipped, no surprises added. You'll always know exactly where we are.

1 📞
Day 0 · Free · 30 Minutes
Discovery Call
We start with a free 30-minute video call — no sales pitch, no obligation. We want to understand your brand, your products, your target customer, and what success looks like for your Shopify store. We'll ask about your timeline, your existing tech stack, and any India-specific requirements you're aware of.
Brand & product briefing
Integration requirements mapped
Timeline & go-live goal agreed
Questions answered openly
What you need to prepare: Your brand name, a rough idea of your product range, and any existing platforms or tools you're currently using (WooCommerce, Razorpay account, etc.).
2 📋
Days 1–2 · Proposal & Sign-off
Scope, Proposal & Agreement
Within 48 hours of the discovery call, we send a detailed fixed-price proposal. It includes a full deliverable list, a week-by-week milestone plan, payment schedule (typically 50% upfront, 50% on go-live), and our standard project agreement. No hidden extras. If something isn't in the scope document, it doesn't get charged for — and if your requirements grow, we discuss it openly before acting.
Fixed-price proposal document
Full deliverables checklist
Week-by-week milestone plan
Payment terms & agreement
Our commitment: The price in the proposal is the price you pay. We've never sent a surprise invoice to a client.
3 🎨
Days 3–6 · Week 1
Design, Theme & Brand Setup
We set up your Shopify store and configure the theme — either a premium free theme, a paid theme you've selected, or a custom-designed layout. Your brand colours, fonts, logo, and visual identity are applied. We share a staging link so you can review and give feedback before any development begins. Most design reviews take one round of feedback.
Shopify account setup
Theme installation & configuration
Brand colours, fonts & logo applied
Homepage layout reviewed & approved
Navigation & menu structure
Mobile layout verified
4 ⚙️
Days 7–14 · Week 2
Development, Integrations & Products
This is where the India-specific build happens. Razorpay or PayU is integrated and tested in both test and live mode. GST is configured with correct HSN codes for your product categories. Shiprocket or your logistics partner is connected for automated order sync. COD is set up with OTP verification. Your product catalogue is uploaded with titles, descriptions, images, variants, and pricing. All essential apps are installed and configured.
Razorpay / PayU live integration
GST + HSN code configuration
Shiprocket / logistics connected
COD + OTP verification setup
Product catalogue uploaded
Apps installed & configured
WhatsApp order notifications
GA4 + Meta Pixel installed
What we need from you: Product images and descriptions, your Razorpay API keys, GSTIN, and access to your logistics account. We'll send a clear checklist so nothing is missed.
5 🚀
Days 15–18 · Go-Live
QA, Training & Launch
Before going live, we run a comprehensive quality assurance checklist across desktop and mobile — every page, every button, every checkout flow. A test order is placed and fulfilled end-to-end. We then connect your custom domain, configure DNS, install your SSL certificate, and flip the store live. We run a training session with your team covering order management, adding products, running discounts, and basic Shopify admin.
Full QA checklist completed
Test order placed & fulfilled
Custom domain connected
SSL certificate active
Google Search Console submitted
Team training session (60 min)
6 🛡️
Days 19–48 · Post-Launch
30 Days of Post-Launch Support
Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support at no additional cost. This covers bug fixes, minor adjustments, questions from your team, and guidance through your first campaigns. We're available via WhatsApp and email during this period. Most of our long-term clients started with post-launch support conversations that turned into ongoing partnerships.
Bug fixes & minor adjustments
WhatsApp & email support
First campaign guidance
Team questions answered
After 30 days: We offer monthly retainer packages for ongoing development, CRO, and SEO — or you can return for specific projects as your brand grows. No lock-in required.
What's Included

Everything in Every Project

These aren't add-ons. They're standard on every Cognito IT Shopify build — because they should be.

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India Payments & Logistics
Razorpay or PayU integration
UPI, cards, EMI, net banking
COD with OTP verification
Shiprocket / logistics sync
GST + HSN code mapping
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Mobile-First Design
Mobile-first theme configuration
Thumb-friendly navigation
Fast mobile checkout
Cross-device QA testing
Core Web Vitals baseline
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Analytics & Tracking
GA4 setup & purchase events
Meta Pixel with purchase tracking
Google Ads conversion tag
Google Search Console setup
XML sitemap submitted
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Customer Communication
WhatsApp order confirmations
Shopify email notifications
Abandoned cart recovery
Shipping update notifications
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On-Page SEO Foundation
Meta titles & descriptions
Image alt-text on all products
Clean URL structure
Canonical tags configured
Robots.txt & sitemap
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Handover & Support
60-minute team training session
Written handover documentation
30 days post-launch support
WhatsApp & email access
Common Questions

Things Clients Ask Before They Start

What if my requirements change mid-project?
Minor changes within scope are absorbed at no extra cost. Significant additions — a new integration, a major new section — are discussed openly and quoted separately before we act. You'll never get a surprise invoice for something you didn't explicitly approve.
How do you communicate during the project?
Every project gets a dedicated WhatsApp group with your team and ours. We share a staging link from day 3 onwards so you can see progress live. We send a written status update every Friday — what was done, what's next, and any items we need from you.
What do you need from us during the project?
We send a clear client inputs checklist on day one — product images, descriptions, logo files, brand guidelines, Razorpay keys, GSTIN, and access credentials. We flag missing items early so they don't delay the launch. Most clients find gathering inputs takes 2–3 days at most.
What if we're not happy with the design?
Design is reviewed and approved at Step 3 before development starts — so you're never seeing a finished store you don't like. We include one full round of design revisions as standard. Additional revision rounds can be arranged; they rarely happen when the brief is clear.
Can we continue working together after the project?
Yes — many of our clients work with us on an ongoing basis for CRO improvements, new feature development, Klaviyo setup, SEO, and speed optimisation. After the 30-day support period, we can discuss a monthly retainer or project-by-project arrangement. No lock-in required.
Do you work with brands outside Bangalore?
Yes. While we're based in Whitefield, Bangalore, we build stores for D2C brands across India — Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, and beyond. All project communication is managed effectively over WhatsApp, video calls, and shared dashboards. Location has never been a barrier to delivery.
Why Cognito IT

A Process Built on 100+ Store Launches

This process isn't theoretical — it's the result of 100+ Shopify builds refined over years of working with Indian D2C brands. Every step exists because we learned something from a project that didn't have it.

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D2C Shopify OnlyWe don't build WordPress sites or run social ads. Every team member is a Shopify specialist — which means no learning curve on your project.
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India-Ready by DefaultRazorpay, GST, Shiprocket, COD — configured as standard. We've done this 100+ times and have never needed to figure it out on a client's store.
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Fixed Price — AlwaysThe proposal price is what you pay. We've built the same process 100+ times and know exactly how long everything takes.
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30 Days Post-Launch SupportWe don't disappear on go-live day. We're with you through your first sale, your first campaign, and your first challenge.
100+
Shopify stores launched using this process
18d
Fastest launch
2–3wk
Average launch
0
Surprise invoices
30d
Support included
"What stood out was how organised the process was. We had a WhatsApp group, a milestone doc, and a staging link by day three. I always knew exactly what was happening."
— D2C Fashion Brand, Mumbai
Step 1 is Free

Book Your Discovery Call — 30 Minutes, No Obligation

Tell us about your brand. We'll tell you exactly how we'd build your store, what it would cost, and when you'd be live.

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Stores built
4.9★
Client rating
₹180Cr+
GMV enabled
6
Countries served
96%
On-time delivery
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