Custom Shopify Stores that Converts.
Atlanta Shopify Development Agency
Developing a Shopify Store to meet your e-commerce needs.
We’re an Atlanta-based Shopify development agency building custom themes, Liquid code, app integrations, and Hydrogen headless storefronts for ecommerce brands. Whether you need a new Shopify store, a redesign of an existing one, a migration from BigCommerce or WooCommerce, or ongoing development support, our team writes clean, scalable, conversion-focused code. As a Shopify Partner operating since 2017, we’ve shipped builds ranging from simple catalogs to complex multi-location stores with custom apps and third-party ERP integrations.
“I have worked with Soda Web Media on web development as well as engaging with them on marketing initiatives and we are looking at new ways to engage with their talented team. They have always delivered high-quality services with innovative solutions and professionalism.”
Kenny Stinnett, Need Direct
Our Shopify Development Process
1. Project Planning
We start by outlining the development scope and collecting everything we need: brand assets, product catalog structure, integration requirements, and target audience details. If you’re weighing whether to build with a developer at all, Beyond the Template: Reasons to Hire Shopify Developers walks through when a custom build is worth it.
2. User Experience Design
Our experienced Shopify designers will work with you to create your ideal online store. We’ll research and customize the perfect Shopify theme for your brand, products, and vision. We’ll provide a detailed recommendation and make any necessary refinements to ensure the perfect fit for your online store.
3. e-Commerce Setup
To establish the powerhouse of your store, we will configure Shopify essentials, including shipping details, point of sale, product data feeds, social media integrations, marketing apps, and payment gateways like Shopify Pay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Amazon Pay, or Afterpay.
4. Shopify Development
Our developers unify design and function across the build: product pages, collection templates, blogs, navigation, checkout customization, app integrations, tracking codes, and social commerce (Facebook/Instagram Shopping, TikTok Shop). If you’re upgrading from older Shopify theme architecture, read Is Upgrading to Shopify 2.0 the Right Move for Your Brand.
5. Train, Test & Launch
Although Shopify is an intuitive platform to work with, we want to ensure that you are fully equipped with the necessary skills before we hand over the reins. To achieve this, we will provide training on managing your website content, inventory, and orders. We will also perform a comprehensive test of the site functionality, and only when everyone is satisfied we proceed to make it live.
6. Responsive Support
We go beyond just building your website. What sets us apart is our unwavering passion for partnering with clients to help them successfully develop and grow their e-commerce businesses. Our services extend beyond basic tech support to include performance reviews, implementation of new features, and site optimization. We are here to provide ongoing development, assistance, and unwavering guidance.
Why Choose Soda Web Media to Build Your Shopify Store?
Building a Shopify store that actually performs takes more than installing a theme. It requires thoughtful architecture, product data structures that scale, integrations that don’t break, and a checkout flow optimized for conversions. Since 2017, we’ve developed stores ranging from simple catalogs to complex multi-location operations with custom apps, third-party ERP connections, and advanced shipping logic. Confused about whether you need a designer or developer? Read Web Designer vs Web Developer: What’s the Difference.
As a Shopify Partner, Soda Web Media designs, builds, migrates, and grows high-converting Shopify stores. Our development covers third-party integrations, payment gateways, custom Liquid templates, app installations, and headless setups, and we train your team to confidently manage the store after launch. For larger merchants, our Guide to Upgrading to Shopify Plus covers when the Plus upgrade pays off.
Our Previous Shopify Builds
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PITBOX USA
A Shopify design and development project migrating PitBox USA from Squarespace, featuring custom theme design, branded Shopify emails, Judge.me review integration, and GitHub version control for a backyard barbecue brand.
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Cutting Edge Firewood
Lewis and Sheron Textiles is a four-generation American-owned textile company offering the world’s finest home fabrics in Atlanta, GA.
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Shopify Development FAQ
Common questions from ecommerce brands considering a Shopify development project. If you don’t see your question here, reach out and we’ll get you an answer.
How long does a Shopify development project take?
Most Shopify development projects launch 8–12 weeks from kickoff. Timeline depends on scope: a theme customization with light brand alignment can ship in 4–6 weeks, while a full custom build with bespoke product templates, custom app development, ERP integration, or migration from another platform runs 10–16 weeks. We scope your specific timeline during discovery so there are no surprises.
How much does a Shopify development project cost?
Cost depends on scope. Custom theme work, app development, third-party integrations, ERP connections, migrations from another platform, and multi-location complexity all factor in. During discovery we map your “must-haves” vs. “nice-to-haves” against your budget, then send a fixed-fee proposal so you know exactly what you’re paying before the project starts. Reach out for a free scoping conversation.
What is Shopify Liquid and do you write custom Liquid code?
Liquid is Shopify’s templating language — a Ruby-based scripting system that powers everything in a Shopify theme, from how products display to how the checkout pulls data. Yes, our developers write custom Liquid for clients who need functionality that off-the-shelf themes don’t deliver: dynamic product configurators, conditional content blocks, custom variant logic, and unique checkout flows.
Do you build headless Shopify (Hydrogen) storefronts?
Yes. We build with Hydrogen, Shopify’s React-based headless framework, for merchants who require a decoupled frontend for performance, custom UX, or multi-storefront architecture. Headless builds make sense for brands prioritizing speed (sub-second LCP), bespoke design systems, or integration with non-Shopify data sources. They’re not the right fit for every project, and we’ll tell you honestly when a standard Online Store 2.0 theme will serve you better.
Can you migrate my store from BigCommerce, WooCommerce, or Magento to Shopify?
Yes, migrations are a core part of our development work. We handle product catalog migration, customer and order history transfer, URL redirect mapping (critical for preserving SEO), theme rebuild on Shopify, and app re-integration. Read our platform-specific migration guides: BigCommerce to Shopify, WooCommerce to Shopify, or the general Shopify Migration Guide.
Do you offer ongoing Shopify development support after launch?
Yes. Most clients move into a retainer or block-hour arrangement after launch for ongoing development: new feature builds, app integrations, theme updates, performance optimization, A/B test implementations, and quick fixes when something breaks. We don’t disappear after the keys are handed off, most of our client relationships run multi-year.
Are you based in Atlanta, and do you work with clients outside the city?
Yes, Soda Web Media is headquartered in Atlanta, but our Shopify development clients are based across the United States. Discovery, build collaboration, code reviews, and launch happen remotely via video, screen-share, GitHub, and our project management workspace. For Atlanta clients who want in-person sessions, we’re happy to meet — it’s a perk of being local, not a requirement.
Ready to Build a Shopify Store That Performs?
Our Atlanta Shopify development team will scope your project, share a fixed-fee proposal, and show you what’s possible for your store. Discovery calls are free and no commitment.