OVERVIEW
Shopify Development at MareLab
MareLab designs and develops Shopify stores for brands that want more than a stock theme: custom themes, advanced functionality, app and system integrations, and migrations from platforms such as Magento and WooCommerce. Because we also work deeply on Magento and custom e-commerce, we can give an honest view of whether Shopify is the right platform for your catalog and operations before you commit.
PROBLEMS WE SOLVE
Sound Familiar?
The theme limits your brand
Off-the-shelf themes look like everyone else's and can't handle custom product options, bundles or content layouts.
Too many apps, slow store
Every feature added through another app adds scripts and cost, slowing pages and creating conflicts.
Shopify doesn't talk to your other systems
Orders, stock and customers are copied by hand between Shopify, your ERP, CRM and marketing tools.
Migrating feels risky
Moving from Magento or WooCommerce risks lost data, broken URLs and a drop in search traffic.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Our Shopify Development Services
Shopify store development
New Shopify stores built around your catalog, content and conversion goals.
Theme customisation
Custom themes and sections, or tailored changes to your existing theme.
App & API integrations
Connecting Shopify to ERP, CRM, payment, shipping and marketing tools via apps and the Shopify APIs.
Migrations to Shopify
Moving products, customers, orders and URLs from Magento, WooCommerce or custom platforms, with SEO redirects planned.
Speed & conversion optimisation
Reducing app and script weight, improving Core Web Vitals and optimising product pages and cart.
Maintenance & support
Ongoing updates, fixes and new features after launch.
HOW WE WORK
Our Process
- 1
Discovery
Understand your catalog, integrations and growth plans, and confirm Shopify is the right fit.
- 2
Design & plan
Agree theme approach, apps versus custom code, and migration and redirect plans.
- 3
Build & integrate
Develop the store and integrations on a development store, then test checkout and data flows.
- 4
Launch & improve
Go live with redirects and tracking in place, then iterate on speed and conversion.
BEFORE YOU START
Things to Consider
Shopify or Magento?
Shopify suits fast setup and ease of use. Magento suits large catalogs, complex B2B rules and deep customisation. The right choice depends on your catalog, processes and team.
Apps vs custom code
Apps are quick but add ongoing fees and page weight. For core features, custom theme code or a single integration is often faster and cheaper over time.
Protect SEO in a migration
Map every old product, category and content URL to its new Shopify URL with 301 redirects before launch to keep search rankings.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Yes. We migrate products, customers, orders and content, and map old URLs to new ones with 301 redirects so search rankings carry over.
Both. If your current theme is a good base we customise it; if it's holding the store back we build custom sections or a new theme.
Usually yes, through existing apps or a custom integration using the Shopify APIs. We recommend the option that fits your data volume and processes.
Shopify is usually the better choice for simpler catalogs and teams that want low maintenance. Magento fits large catalogs, complex B2B pricing and heavy customisation. We work on both and can recommend honestly.