How long does it take to build a Shopify store?

A standard Shopify store for a D2C brand takes 2–3 weeks from kickoff to go-live. This includes UX design, development, theme customisation, payment gateway setup, shipping configuration, app installation, and a full testing cycle. Complex stores with custom functionality, large catalogues, or Shopify Plus requirements may take 4–6 weeks.

Do you support Indian payment gateways like Razorpay?

Yes. We configure Razorpay, PayU, CCAvenue, Cashfree, and Paytm as standard. We also set up COD (Cash on Delivery) and UPI payment options. All payment methods are fully tested before go-live including test transactions and order confirmation email flows.

Can you build a Shopify store on Shopify Plus?

Yes. We develop on all Shopify plans including Shopify Plus. Shopify Plus builds include custom checkout with Checkout Extensibility, Flow automation setup, Shopify Scripts (where applicable), B2B wholesale channel configuration, and multi-store setup. We recommend Shopify Plus for brands doing over ₹5 crore GMV annually.

What happens after my Shopify store launches?

Every project includes 30 days of post-launch support at no extra charge. This covers bug fixes, minor adjustments, and guidance on managing your store. We also offer optional ongoing retainer plans for brands who need regular development support, new feature builds, or CRO optimisation after launch.

Can you migrate my existing website to Shopify during development?

Yes. If you are moving from WooCommerce, Magento, or another platform, we handle the full data migration — products, customers, orders, and SEO redirects — as part of the development project. This is included in the scope and quoted as part of the discovery phase.

Shopify Website Development Services

Shopify Development · Built for Indian D2C Brands

Shopify Website Development Services - Built to Launch & Sell Fast

We build high-converting Shopify stores from scratch - designed, developed, and ready to sell from day one. Our Shopify Website Development Services cover everything from design and payments to shipping, apps, and SEO - so you launch faster with zero setup gaps.

Your complete Shopify store goes live in 2-3 weeks, fully configured for Indian D2C brands.

What You Get

✓ Works on any Shopify theme - free or premium

✓Complete brand styling - colours, fonts, visuals

✓CRO-focused layouts & page structure

✓Mobile-first design with Core Web Vitals optimisation

✓Zero downtime - live store untouched until approval

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New D2C store builds

Platform migrations

Shopify Plus

Project at a Glance

2–3

Weeks to go-live

100+

Stores launched

Days post-launch support

Fixed

Price, no surprises

Everything included

Design, dev & Razorpay/PayU setup

GST, shipping & logistics integration

On-page SEO & schema markup

Full Scale Shopify Website Development Services for Growing Brands

A Complete Shopify Store - Not Just Development

Our Shopify Website Development Services go beyond installing a theme. We build fully functional, conversion-ready stores with everything configured for real-world selling.

Built by Cognito IT

Full-service Shopify development agency

What Every Project Includes

Custom Shopify theme built for your brand - not a generic template

Razorpay, PayU, UPI & COD payment gateway setup

GST, HSN codes & Indian tax configuration

Shipping & logistics integration (Shiprocket, Delhivery, etc.)

Product catalogue, collections & navigation setup

On-page SEO - meta tags, schema & sitemap submission

Mobile-first responsive design across all devices

30 days post-launch support included

What Makes Us Different

vs typical freelancers or template shops

What Makes Our Shopify Development Different

India-first setup - payments, GST & logistics configured correctly

CRO-focused development - built to convert, not just look good

Fixed pricing - no hourly billing or scope creep

Dedicated project manager - single point of contact

Shopify-specialised developers - no generalists

Complete training handover - your team can manage the store

Full Project Scope

Everything Included in Your Shopify Website Development Services

A complete breakdown of what you get with our Shopify Website Development Services - no hidden costs, no assumptions.

Deliverable	■ Included	■ Detail
Design & Theme
UX & Wireframess	Homepage, Product Detail Page (PDP), Product Listing Page (PLP), cart, checkout and landing pages ✓ Included	Wireframes available before development. Revise & refine included.
Custom Theme Design	Custom Shopify theme and not a template ✓ Included	Built on the Shopify 2.0 architecture - custom sections and blocks.
Mobile Responsiveness	Fully responsive (mobile, tablet, desktop) ✓ Included	Tested on iOS & Android. Converted optimised mobile checkout.
Page Speed Optimisation	Core Web Vitals - (LCP, CLS, FID) targets achieved ✓ Included	Images optimised, lazy loaded, and JS optimised. Target LCP under 2.5s.
Payments & Checkout
Payment Gateway Setup	Razorpay, PayU, CCAvenue, Cashfree or Paytm ✓ Included	Integration of the payment gateway of your choice and testing it completely with live and dummy transactions before going live.
COD & UPI	Cash on Delivery (COD) and Unified Payment (UPI) options ✓ Included	COD conditions by zone, amount, or product. UPI payment via Razorpay.
Checkout Optimisation	Mobile optimised & secure with trust badges checks out ✓ Included	Confirmation emails & SMS set up. Abandoned cart recovery enabled.
Tax, Shipping & Logistics
GST Configuration	GST rates, HSN codes, IGST/CGST/SGST setup ✓ Included	Tax-inclusive / exclusive mode. GST invoice generation via apps if needed.
Shipping Zones & Rates	International and domestic shipping setup ✓ Included	Free shipping, shipping by weight, or flat-rate shipping rules, depends on the type of Business you own.
Logistics Integration	Shiprocket, Delhivery, Blue Dart, Ecom Express ✓ Included	Order syncing, tracking and customer notifications.
SEO & Analytics
On-Page SEO Setup	Title, description & alt tags, canonical tags ✓ Included	SEO friendly URL, breadcrumbs & heading tags on all pages.
Schema Markup	Product, breadcrumb & organisation schema ✓ Included	Enables ratings, price and product availability to be displayed in Google.
XML Sitemap & Search Console	Sitemap created & submitted ✓ Included	Google Search Console & Bing Webmaster Tools account created & submitted to search engines for the first crawl
Google Analytics 4 Setup	GA4 with conversion tracking ✓ Included	Events for purchase, add to cart, and checkout. Google Ad tracking enabled if desired.
Apps & Integrations
Essential Apps Setup	Product reviews, wish lists, bundles and size guides ✓ Included	Only tested apps - no slow slugs.
Email Marketing Setup	Klaviyo, Mailchimp setup ⚠ Optional	List build, welcome series, abandoned cart emails.
Meta Pixel & Ads Trackingv	Meta Pixel and Google Ads tags ✓ Included	Events tested and audiences set up if needed.
Handover & Support
Staff Training	Screencast for managers ✓ Included	Highlights of products, orders, promotions and admin updates.
Post-Launch Support	30 days of bug fixes & tweaks ✓ Included	Bugs, tweaks and minor updates (does not cover new development).

Why Shopify

Why We Build Shopify Stores — Not Custom or WordPress

Shopify is the quickest and most efficient way to establish most D2C brands. We develop Shopify Websites on Shopify because it simplifies, optimises and scales.

Shopify Globally

4.5M+

Active stores — the world’s most-used eCommerce platform

Shopify processed over $235 billion in GMV globally in 2023. It is built to scale.

Fully Hosted - No Server Headaches

Hosting, uptime and security are all managed by Shopify - no servers, no outages, no maintenance.

Superior Mobile Checkout

With most Indian D2C traffic on mobile, Shopify’s optimised checkout improves conversions compared to custom builds or WooCommerce.

Fast Load Speed with Built-In CDN

Shopify’s global CDN delivers pages quickly across India - helping improve Core Web Vitals and conversion rates.

Auto-Scales During Sale Events

Regularly scaling for events like Diwali and flash sales, without any manual intervention.

8,000+ Verified Apps Ecosystem

From reviews to subscriptions, everything integrates easily - reducing custom development needs.

Shopify Plus for Enterprise Growth

Shopify Plus for Large Stores - Unlimited customisations for GMV of 5Cr+. custom checkout, automation, B2B, and advanced features.

Our Development Process

How We Build Your Shopify Store — Step by Step

Our Shopify Website Development Services are transparent and milestone-based - so you know what to expect at every stage of your store's development, and when it will launch.

Discovery & Scoping

We assess your business, products, target audience and objectives - then outline structure, features and a scope at which we agree a price.

● Days 1–3

UX Design & Wireframes

We design wireframes for the homepage, PLP (product listing page), PDP (product detail page), cart and checkout for your review.

● Days 3–7

Theme Development

Your Shopify theme is created on Shopify 2.0 - sections and templates added and navigation structure is created on the staging theme store.

● Week 1–2

Payments, GST & Logistics Setup

We set up and test payment gateways, GST, shipping and logistics.

● Week 2

QA Testing & Client Review

End-to-end testing across checkout, mobile UX, speed, and SEO. You review everything before final approval.

● Week 2–3

Launch & Handover

We connect your domain, submit the sitemap, and go live. Includes training + 30 days post-launch support.

● Go–live + 30 days support

Who We Work With

Who Our Shopify Website Development Services Are Built For

We build Shopify stores for D2C brands at every stage - from first-time launches to scaling businesses.

Perfect For

These brands get the most from our service

Fashion, beauty, health, food or home D2C brands are going online

Moving from Magento/WooCommerce/non-Shopify platforms to Shopify

Marketplace vendors (Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho) are setting up D2C stores

Companies moving from legacy stores to a faster e-commerce

large brands requiring Shopify Plus, B2B or hacks in the checkout

Offline businesses going online for the first time

Also Available

Additional project types we handle

Shopify website redesign & UX overhaul

Multi-brand/multi-store Shopify sites

Wholesale B2B stores (Shopify Plus)

Subscription-based Shopify stores

International expansion with multi-currency setup

Custom Shopify app development for advanced functionality

Why Cognito IT

India’s D2C Shopify Experts — We Build Stores That Actually Sell

Our Shopify Website Development Services are built for performance, conversions, and real Indian D2C requirements - not generic global templates. We’ve launched 100+ stores and know exactly what drives revenue.

Shopify-Only DevelopersWe build exclusively on Shopify - using Liquid, Shopify 2.0, and modern frameworks. No generalists, no trial-and-error.

India-First SetupRazorpay, GST, COD, Shiprocket - configured as standard. Every store is ready for Indian operations from day one..

CRO-Driven DevelopmentEvery layout decision is based on conversion data - optimised for higher add-to-cart and sales performance.

Fixed Pricing, No SurprisesClear scope, milestone-based payments - no hourly billing or unexpected costs mid-project.

100+

Shopify stores built for Indian D2C brands

2–3wk

Avg. launch time

30+

Days support included

Fixed

Price projects

48hr

Free quote delivery

“Cognito IT built our Shopify store in 18 days — Razorpay, Shiprocket, GST, everything ready on day one. Our first Diwali sale on Shopify was twice our previous year on WooCommerce. The store never missed a beat.”

— D2C Fashion Brand, Delhi NCR

FAQ

Common Questions About Shopify Website Development

A typical Shopify website development project takes 2-3 weeks for design, development, payment and testing.

The Shopify Website Development Services include custom theme design, payment, GST, shipping, apps and on-page SEO for a fully-functional store.

Yes, Shopify Website Development Services include setup for Razor Pay, PayU, UPI and COD (Cash On Delivery), tested before launch.

Yes, Shopify Website Development includes a mobile-first design, tested across multiple devices to increase conversions.

Yes, our Shopify Website Development Services also include migrating from WooCommerce, Magento or any other custom solution with data import.

Yes, on-page SEO, schema, sitemap, and SEO URL are included.

We provide 30 days of support, bug fixes and training after the site is live for easy management.

Yes, Shopify Website Development Services deliver Shopify Plus builds with custom checkout, B2B and automation.

Yes, we ensure Core Web Vitals, page speed and performance are optimised for speed and conversions.

We offer a fixed price with milestone payments for our Shopify Website Development Services, with no hidden fees.

Let’s Build Your Store

Your Shopify Store, Built to Sell from Day One.

Custom design. India-ready payments. CRO-first layout. Get a free project consultation and fixed-price quote delivered within 48 hours — no obligation to proceed.

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