[Shopify Production] How do you choose a partner to commission the creation of your e-commerce site?

Check production track record

A strong track record of production using Shopify is a major evaluation point when choosing a partner. Checking what specific industries the site is being worked on and what examples of functionality and design there are will give you an idea of ​​the company or individual's area of ​​expertise.

It is also important to not only look at the results page, but also visit the site currently in operation to check the operability and ease of use. Comparing multiple cases makes it easier to determine whether the partner is likely to meet your needs. By asking to see past deliverables during early meetings and directly hearing about the flow to completion and the points that were emphasized, you can get a concrete idea of ​​the company's response capabilities.

How to assess technical capabilities and scope

Shopify has a wide range of functions and allows for various expansions such as design customization and app integration. Therefore, when choosing a partner, it is important to determine the technical capabilities that can meet even complex requests.

For example, it is a good idea to check whether they can handle features such as multilingual support and the addition of payment methods, as well as their track record of integration with existing inventory management systems and customer management tools. If you have unique requests, a production company with plenty of development experience will likely be able to make fine adjustments.

In addition, it is important to check whether they have the latest knowledge of design trends and UI/UX (user-friendly design). Having them clarify the extent to which they can actually provide support will help you avoid failure.

Extensive production experience and expertise

Cave de Script is a production company specializing in Shopify, and has been involved in building more than 40 e-commerce sites a year, with a track record of working on a wide range of genres from apparel to food and miscellaneous goods. This experience translates directly into know-how on "how to make a site that sells" and operational knowledge on how to make the most of Shopify's functions.

For example, they have a unique "Easy Estimate Simulator" that clearly shows the initial cost based on the budget and scale. Furthermore, by managing a community of 180 engineers, they are able to smoothly assign the necessary experts, which is a major strength. They don't just say pretty things, but rather face the real desire of customers to sell, which has earned them the trust of many people.

Flexible customization capabilities

Cave de Script is proactively challenging functions and requests that are said to be "impossible on Shopify." Shopify is not just an EC cart, but can be expanded in a variety of ways as a "payment system." Therefore, it is possible to remodel it into various forms such as an LMS (learning site) or a corporate site. In addition, for simple sites, we also support plans that use templates and emphasize speed.

On the other hand, the premium plan offers detailed advice on design and functionality, as well as strategies for attracting customers. The company has many engineers who are familiar with Shopify, so the biggest advantage is that highly customizable features can be implemented in a short period of time as needed.

High cost performance

The cost of creating an e-commerce website varies greatly depending on the scale of the design and functions. However, by using Shopify, Cave de Script is able to reduce the unnecessary effort and high costs of full-scratch development, allowing us to build websites at a reasonable price.

For example, the "Easy Plan" can be completed in as little as two weeks and is also functional. For those who want to focus on design, you can also choose the "Standard Plan" or "Premium Plan." Since we will discuss your needs in detail in advance, we can reduce the risk of the price changing significantly later.

Furthermore, based on the idea that "there is no point in completing a shop if it doesn't sell," we also propose a customer attraction strategy as a set, so you can rest assured in terms of return on investment. If you think that the estimate from another company was too high, please feel free to contact us.