What are the characteristics of Shopify development companies? We also explain the average development costs.

Extensive industry experience and track record

When requesting Shopify development, it is important to choose a company with a strong track record and industry experience. By checking what online stores they have worked on in the past, you can determine whether they have practical know-how.

Another point to note is whether they have experience building websites in similar industries. If they have a wealth of experience, you can expect them to be able to troubleshoot and suggest ways to attract customers. Furthermore, by accumulating a wide variety of cases, you can accumulate not only success patterns but also knowledge on how to avoid failure, so you can trust them with confidence.

A track record is not just about numbers. By checking the content of specific implementation cases, the strengths of the development company will become clearer. If you thoroughly check the cases at an early stage, it will be easier to concretize the image after production.

Development team structure and expertise

Shopify development requires a wide range of expertise, from design to coding, function extensions, and app integrations. Therefore, it is important to check the structure and expertise of the development team.

If you have staff who are familiar with Shopify's admin screen, you can work more efficiently with settings and app integration. If the entire team is connected to your company, there is less communication loss, making it easier to complete a high-quality website smoothly.

Quality of after-sales support

A Shopify site is not something that ends when it is launched; continuous operation and improvement are essential. Therefore, the quality of after-sales support is an important point to consider when choosing a development company.

For example, it is not uncommon for bugs to occur after release or for features to need to be added. In that case, make sure to check in advance whether the company has a system in place to deal with it quickly and courteously. It is also reassuring if the company is willing to share operational know-how and provide advice on how to attract customers.

The scope of support and response speed vary from company to company, so it's a good idea to check the scope, costs, and contact information before signing a contract. Choosing a partner that will provide support from a long-term perspective is a major key to the success of your Shopify operations.

E-commerce site with simple functions: from around 500,000 yen

An e-commerce website equipped with the minimum necessary features, such as a shopping cart function, order management, and payment, can be built for as little as 500,000 yen. This is suitable for those who want to start online sales with minimal initial investment, and for businesses with a small number of products.

The advantage is that you can get started in a relatively short period of time without much customization, since you can publish it just by adjusting the layout and design based on the theme. On the other hand, if you want to make major design changes or expand functions, additional costs may be incurred, so be sure to clarify your budget and operational policy.

E-commerce sites that emphasize branding and marketing functions: Over 1 million yen

If you want to promote your company's brand image and effectively appeal to your target market, a budget of around 1 million yen or more is recommended. It features a design that strengthens branding and marketing aspects, such as theme customization, advertising and coupons, and functions to increase customer repeat rates.

By carefully creating visuals and content, you can create a unique worldview that resonates with consumers. This is ideal for medium-sized or larger businesses that want to increase awareness and sales while differentiating themselves from their competitors.

Fully customizable e-commerce site: 3 million yen or more

If you are running a large scale business and want to incorporate special functions and unique designs, the average cost is generally around 3 million yen or more. With full customization, you can create a wide range of options from product management to payment and design, so the advantage is that it can be easily expanded as your business grows.

By considering integration with complex customer management systems and support for multinational markets, you can approach a wider range of users. This is a recommended option for companies that value future scalability and those who want to develop a large-scale EC site.

Even with the most advanced features at Cave de Script, it is rare for prices to exceed 3 million, so if you are interested, please feel free to contact us.