Shopify Partner · Web Developer · AI Expert

Shopify Stores, Websites, and AI Systems That Help Your Business Grow.

I help businesses launch, redesign, migrate, and optimize Shopify stores, build fast websites and custom web apps, and put AI and automation to work to save time and drive growth.

Reviews Received
780+
Five-star Rating
100%
Major Projects
140+
Years of Experience
10+

Brands I've Worked With

Trusted by Established Brands

Businesses of every size have trusted me with their Shopify stores.

What I Do

Services

Shopify expertise, custom web development, and AI services to help your business grow, operate more efficiently, and deliver a better customer experience.

Portfolio

Featured Projects

A few of the businesses I've helped grow with Shopify.

Migration

Studio Ceramica

“Stephen is who you want. I'd recommend him without hesitation, five shooting stars.” — JP S.

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Store Build

PureEdge Grooming

“Easy to work with, points out alternative suggestions based on your goals, and is always quick to respond.” — Matt P.

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Redesign

Duralex USA

“I was extremely impressed by the level of service and execution.” — Matt P.

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Testimonials

What Clients Say

Real feedback from businesses I've worked with.

  • Stephen's world was fast and effective in setting up and re adjusting my Shopify store. With great timely communication. Will hire again.

  • It was an absolute pleasure working with Stephen. He was very organized, knowledgeable, and resourceful, while keeping our project moving forward at a great pace. I strongly recommend him for all your Shopify store needs!

  • Stephen was fantastic to work with. His communication was consistent and clear from start to finish, and he delivered everything quickly without sacrificing quality. He’s highly knowledgeable about Shopify and made the entire buildout process seamless. What stood out most was his proactive and solution-oriented approach, offering suggestions that genuinely improved the final site. He’s easy to work with, reliable, and clearly takes pride in his work. I’d highly recommend Stephen for any Shopify project if you’re looking for someone who knows his craft and executes efficiently.

  • As a new merchant preparing to launch my first Shopify store, working with Stephen was exactly what I needed. He’s an incredibly knowledgeable Shopify developer and a true eCommerce expert, with a strong focus on performance, SEO protection, and scalable growth. He took the time to clearly explain every question I had, making the entire process feel approachable, educational, and stress-free. His detailed notes were especially helpful and gave me confidence at every stage. Stephen was quick to respond, set clear timelines, and followed direction closely. What really stood out was his ability to thoughtfully challenge ideas and propose smarter solutions, which is invaluable when you’re new to eCommerce. He implemented best practices around performance and usability, ensuring the store is fast, intuitive, and easy for customers to navigate. If you’re a merchant looking for a reliable, strategic partner to help you launch with confidence, I highly recommend Stephen.

  • Our website required a redesign and Stephen was very helpful and professional from start to finish. Thank you!

  • This is my third project with Stephen and I will keep coming back! Easy to work with, points out alternative suggestions based on your goals, and is always quick to respond.

  • Stephen completed our store build on time and adhered to all the guidelines we set out. He provided us with plenty of information throughout, and set us up for success with our new site in the future. We are so excited about our new and improved website!

  • Stephen has been amazing to work with - plain and simple! Aside from being brilliant a brilliant developer, he is also highly responsive to any emails. All our asks and revisions were dealt with straight away and were accompanied by a clear and detailed breakdown of the changes implemented and any potential improvements or road blocks. We will definitely be working with him again and encourage anyone else in need of a great Shopify developer to send him a message!

  • I was looking for someone to give my website a much needed redesign. I was very pleased with the results. Stephen was very thorough in diagnosing what was needed. He made a comprehensive list of action items and knocked them off in an appropriate amount of time. I wouldn't hesitate to use Stephen again.

  • Stephen did a great job. I wanted to make sure that my customers did not see a completely different site, only a much more modern and easy to navigate site, and Stephen went all out to make that happen. He is great to work with. I highly recommend him.

  • Stephen went above and beyond our expectations! He recently revamped our entire Shopify store, seamlessly switching themes and transforming it into a polished and professional store. Collaborating with him was a delight—he patiently answered all our questions, accommodated every request, and demonstrated a meticulous attention to detail that made the process smooth and stress-free. If you’re looking for a true Shopify expert, Stephen is the one to call. We highly recommend him for his expertise, professionalism, and outstanding results! Thank you Stephen for everything.

  • Working with Stephen on our site build was nothing short of incredible. We went back and forth on well over 100 emails, and he handled every detail I threw at him with patience and care. He never made me feel like a burden, even when I got deep into the weeds he was in it with me, like he had as much riding on the outcome as I did. He knows Shopify inside out, responds fast, and turns around edits almost immediately. If you need someone who will genuinely go to bat for you to resolve issues with developers and theme builders and get the details right, Stephen is who you want. I'd recommend him without hesitation, five shooting stars.

  • This is my second project working with Stephen's World, and again I was extremely impressed by the level of service and execution. We underwent a major store change (new theme, product organization, new content pages, new apps) on a very active site. Stephen was extremely helpful on executing on the big picture while also making sure all crucial elements were maintained (link tracking, URL redirects, etc). I felt very confident making the switch know he would be doing the work and I am really happy with the outcome. We've also seen a steady increase in our conversion rate since making the changes. Thank you Stephen!

  • Stephen's World did a great job with our migration from Lightspeed ecom to Shopify. Communication was clear and prompt throughout, and they really took the time to tailor the site to our specific needs. They also provided a ton of helpful support in other areas related to Shopify beyond just the migration from Lightspeed. Overall, we’re very satisfied with the service.

  • Stephen was incredibly responsive, professional, dedicated and fast! Our website is now easier to use, it's more inline with our who we are, eye catching and modern. He listened to us and translated that into the perfect website for our brand.

  • Stephen has been absolutely amazing to work with and I would highly recommend his work to anyone that is looking to revamp their site or migrate onto Shopify. Stephen is extremely knowledgeable in all things e-commerce and has made plenty of thoughtful and strategic recommendations as we were migrating our store which made the transition really easy. I will 100% work with Stephen in the future for any other projects.

  • The scope of work was a complex ERP integration from Magento to Shopify with 2200 plus active items with over 100k data points. Stephen was technically very capable and knowledgeable, easy to work with and very responsive. He was extremely patient. The project was to launch in 30 to 45 days from date of engagement, but dragged on for months due to third party ERP software company integration issues out of our and Stephen’s control. We would highly recommend him for more complex migrations.

  • Stephen is amazing to work with. Thorough and responsive, will continue to partner with him for future projects.

  • Stephen really leaned in on my project from the first outreach. I’m new to Shopify and first time e-commerce launcher. Stephen invested the time to learn about the outcomes I was looking to deliver. He challenged me a bunch while tying his logic and experience back to what I was looking to do but within the context of the SHOP platform. That was the key for me. Helped me crystallize the customer journey, design, themes, Apps to embed, tons of iteration on questions, guides, docs, curated some videos for me!, super super helpful. Would not have been able to get to where I am now without him. We’re live! 57 days of elapsed time from my initial outreach to production. Pretty damn cool for me anyway. Huge thanks again.

  • Such a great developer! Super efficient, always full of helpful suggestions, and really supportive throughout the process. Working with them was an absolute pleasure—they made everything so much smoother. Highly recommend teaming up with this person if you get the chance!

  • I stumbled on to Stephen's World (Stephen) while researching some other Shopify sites so I reached out to see if he was able to help me with a redesign on our Shopify website and am I ever glad I did. After discussing what I was trying to accomplish with our site, Stephen came up with a gameplan to make the site user friendly and simple to make any necessary edits after launch. With the plan in place I decided to give him the go-ahead to do the redesign and we are thrilled with the end result. Not only that but Stephen was extremely responsive throughout the process, very efficient with detailed communications and he lead the redesign with suggestions based on best practices because of his in-depth experience with Shopify. We just switched our site to live the other day and he is still there assisting us exactly like he said he would. I would highly recommend Stephen's World (Stephen) if you are in need of a new website build or a redesign. I will be hiring him again in the near future to do some further enhancements as needed. Thanks for everything Stephen!

  • I selected Stephen to help create our new Shopify website after carrying out a lot of research. I'm delighted to say that I made a great choice. His commitment to a formulaic and structured approach helped to balance my slightly more adventurous ideas. He has been supportive and informative throughout the build process and remains to be so. I highly recommend his services.

  • Working with Stephen's World was an exceptional experience. Stephen brought a rare combination of creativity, technical skill, and genuine care to the project. He took the time to understand my vision and translated it into a polished, professional website that reflects my brand beautifully. His communication was clear, timely, and thoughtful throughout the entire process — I felt supported and confident every step of the way. I highly recommend Stephen's World to anyone looking for high-quality design with a personal touch.

  • We planned to migrate our existing Squarespace website to Shopify and discovered that while the new platform is robust with features, it wasn’t as intuitive as we had hoped. This left us frustrated—until we found Stephen's World. Stephen is not only highly experienced in Shopify but also excels at recommending solutions, patiently guiding us with videos, and responding promptly. Having worked with many freelancers, I can confidently say Stephen stands out as truly exceptional. If you're looking for a Shopify expert, you’ll be in great hands. It’s worth mentioning that we’ve never met or spoken on the phone, yet our project has been progressing smoothly with outstanding results.

Process

How I Work

A clear, efficient process from start to finish.

  1. Audit / Discovery

    Understand your goals, challenges, and opportunities.

  2. Plan / Scope

    Create a clear plan with timeline and deliverables.

  3. Build / Implement

    Bring everything to life, with regular updates along the way.

  4. Launch / Improve

    Launch, measure results, and keep optimizing.

About

Why Work with Stephen

I'm a UBC graduate and former Shopify Guru with over 10 years of hands-on experience helping businesses grow with Shopify. Since early 2026, I've used Claude and Codex daily to build custom websites, web applications, and digital content. That extensive, hands-on experience has given me a deep understanding of what these tools can accomplish, where their limitations lie, and how to use them effectively to deliver professional results.

I work asynchronously, communicate clearly, and follow a structured process to deliver high-quality results. My approach is practical, efficient, and focused on what actually helps your business grow.

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  • Canadian, based in Maple Ridge, BC
  • UBC graduate (Bachelor's degree)
  • Former Shopify Guru on Shopify's support team
  • 10+ years of hands-on Shopify experience
  • Certified Shopify Partner
  • Priced in Canadian dollars

Packages

Project Pricing

Shopify, web, and AI projects designed to drive revenue, improve performance, and save you time.

Universal Service

Focused Session

Get Expert Help with a Specific Task, Problem, or Improvement in a Single Session

$500CAD

Book Your Session

Ideal for

  • One or several small tasks you need done
  • Existing clients needing occasional updates, fixes, or improvements
  • Shopify merchants needing help with themes, apps, products, or settings
  • Past clients needing changes to a website or app I built
  • Any defined task too small for a larger project

Scope

  • Up to four hours of dedicated, hands-on work
  • Shopify theme, layout, and settings changes
  • Website changes, content updates, and small improvements
  • Troubleshooting specific technical issues
  • Small coding tasks, scripts, and simple integrations
  • Several small tasks can share one session

Support

  • Usually scheduled within two business days of booking
  • Direct, hands-on work on the agreed tasks
  • Email-based communication throughout
  • A summary of the work done and any follow-up
  • Tasks must fit within four hours; larger work is quoted separately

Shopify Service

Shopify Migration

Move Your Existing Ecommerce Business to Shopify with Confidence

Starting at$10,000CAD

Start Your Migration

Ideal for

  • Businesses moving from WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, or other platforms
  • Merchants outgrowing the limits of their current platform
  • Stores with large catalogs, customer records, or complex integrations
  • Businesses that need to protect SEO, data integrity, and day-to-day operations

Scope

  • Pre-migration assessment and planning
  • Migration of products, collections, customers, orders, and content
  • Shopify storefront design, theme setup, and customization
  • App setup, integrations, and replacements for existing features
  • URL redirects, metadata, and SEO migration best practices
  • Data validation, testing, and a planned, low-disruption launch

Support

  • Extended planning and communication throughout
  • Testing and quality assurance before launch
  • Launch-window monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Post-migration issue resolution and guidance
  • Email-based progress updates throughout

Shopify Service

New Store Build

Launch a Professional Shopify Store Built for Success from Day One

Starting at$5,000CAD

Start Your Store Build

Ideal for

  • Entrepreneurs launching their first online store
  • Established businesses expanding into ecommerce
  • Brick-and-mortar retailers moving online
  • Brands that want a professional storefront without cutting corners

Scope

  • Complete Shopify setup and configuration
  • Theme selection, installation, customization, and design
  • Homepage, navigation, collections, and essential pages
  • Product organization and merchandising
  • Payments, shipping, taxes, checkout, and essential apps
  • Mobile and performance optimization, domain connection, and launch

Support

  • Development store setup and testing before launch
  • Quality assurance and a coordinated store launch
  • Post-launch issue resolution and operational guidance
  • Email-based communication and progress updates throughout

Shopify Service

Store Redesign

Transform Your Existing Shopify Store into a Modern, High-Performing Shopping Experience

Starting at$3,500CAD

Start Your Redesign

Ideal for

  • Established Shopify stores ready for a visual and functional overhaul
  • Businesses generating $200k+ in annual revenue
  • Brands held back by outdated themes, poor navigation, or disorganized content
  • Merchants seeking a more professional, scalable shopping experience

Scope

  • Storefront layout, navigation, and user experience redesign
  • Theme upgrade, rebuild, or customization
  • Homepage, collection, product, and content page improvements
  • Content restructuring and information architecture
  • App cleanup, configuration, and integration
  • Mobile, usability, and performance improvements, with your products and customer data preserved

Support

  • Development and testing before launch
  • Quality assurance across desktop and mobile
  • Coordinated launch and post-launch issue resolution
  • Email-based communication and progress updates throughout

Shopify Service

Audit & Review

Get an Expert Assessment of Your Shopify Store Before Making Your Next Move

Starting at$1,000CAD

Request an Audit

Ideal for

  • Merchants who want an independent, professional assessment
  • Store owners unsure what needs improving, or why something isn't working
  • Businesses considering a redesign, migration, or restructure
  • Stores weighed down by too many apps, complicated settings, or slow workflows

Scope

  • Front-end review of design, usability, navigation, and shopping experience
  • Back-end review of settings, apps, products, collections, and organization
  • Theme, performance, and technical checks
  • Workflow, integration, and efficiency assessment
  • Conversion, usability, and SEO opportunities
  • Written findings with prioritized recommendations

Support

  • Detailed written audit summary and recommendations
  • Guidance on priorities, estimated scope, and next steps
  • Email follow-up for questions and clarification
  • Hands-on implementation available as a separate service

AI Service

Web Apps & Automation

Turn Your Ideas and Business Processes into Powerful Custom Software

Starting at$10,000CAD

Start Your Project

Ideal for

  • Businesses that need functionality existing software doesn't provide
  • Entrepreneurs with ideas for custom apps or online platforms
  • Companies looking to automate repetitive, time-consuming processes
  • Teams that need dashboards, internal tools, client portals, or integrations

Scope

  • Planning, design, and development of custom web applications
  • Interfaces, databases, sign-in, and back-end functionality as needed
  • Dashboards, customer portals, admin systems, and business tools
  • API integrations between your existing software and services
  • Automated workflows, data syncing, processing, and reporting
  • Testing, deployment, and launch configuration

Support

  • Requirements gathering and planning before development
  • Progress updates and chances to give feedback throughout
  • Testing, debugging, and quality assurance before delivery
  • Deployment help, technical handover, and post-launch fixes within the agreed scope
  • Ongoing maintenance and new features available separately

AI Service

Website Development

Get a Professional, Modern Website Built Around Your Business and Goals

Starting at$5,000CAD

Start Your Website

Ideal for

  • Businesses that need a professional website without an online store
  • Service providers, consultants, agencies, and independent professionals
  • Portfolios, personal websites, and online platforms
  • Organizations replacing an outdated website or getting online for the first time

Scope

  • Website planning, structure, design, and development
  • Responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile
  • Home, services, about, contact, and other agreed pages
  • Navigation, forms, interactive elements, and content management where it fits
  • Technical SEO, metadata, performance, and accessibility best practices
  • Domain, hosting setup, and deployment

Support

  • Planning and design feedback throughout
  • Cross-device testing and quality assurance
  • Launch help and configuration
  • Post-launch fixes within the agreed scope, and guidance on updating your content
  • Ongoing maintenance and development available separately

AI Service

Data Cleanup

Turn Messy, Disorganized, or Incompatible Data into Clean, Usable Information

Starting at$3,500CAD

Ideal for

  • Businesses managing large or disorganized spreadsheets
  • Merchants preparing product data for Shopify imports or migrations
  • Teams dealing with duplicates, inconsistent formatting, or missing data
  • Organizations combining information from several sources or formats

Scope

  • Spreadsheet and CSV cleanup, formatting, and restructuring
  • Duplicate removal and data standardization
  • Converting between CSV, Excel, JSON, and other formats
  • Pulling usable information out of PDFs and documents
  • Product catalog preparation and import formatting
  • Validation, consistency checks, and reusable templates where useful

Support

  • A review of your source files and the output you need
  • Cleaned files delivered in the agreed format
  • Quality checks on the processed data
  • Fixes to transformation errors within the agreed scope
  • Ongoing automated processing falls under Web Apps & Automation

AI Service

Copywriting & SEO

Professional Written Content That Communicates Clearly and Supports Search Visibility

Starting at$1,000CAD

Ideal for

  • Businesses that need professional copy for a website or online store
  • Sites with outdated, incomplete, or poorly written content
  • Companies that need tutorials, FAQs, help articles, or documentation
  • Merchants improving product descriptions and on-page SEO

Scope

  • Home, about, service, and landing page copy
  • Product and collection descriptions
  • Blog posts, articles, and educational content
  • Tutorials, FAQs, help center articles, and documentation
  • SEO titles, meta descriptions, headings, and keywords
  • Editing and rewriting existing content

Support

  • A review of your goals, audience, and content needs
  • Drafts and revisions within the agreed scope
  • Final copy in a ready-to-use format
  • Publishing on your site available as an extra
  • Copywriting and on-page SEO only: rankings and traffic can't be guaranteed

Universal Service

On-Call Partner

Your Own Dedicated Web & Technology Expert, Without Hiring a Full-Time Employee

$2,000CAD / month

Start Your Partnership

Ideal for

  • Businesses without an in-house web developer or technical specialist
  • Shopify merchants who regularly need changes, fixes, and maintenance
  • Companies running websites, web apps, or automations I've built
  • Owners who want one dependable expert who knows their setup

Scope

  • Unlimited eligible requests: fixes, changes, and improvements
  • Hands-on work included, with no hourly tracking or monthly hour cap
  • Shopify, website, and web app maintenance and improvements
  • Adjustments to integrations, automations, and workflows
  • Technical advice and step-by-step guidance
  • One active task at a time, with new requests in your queue

Support

  • Priority scheduling over non-subscribers
  • Target response within one business day
  • Send requests by email whenever you need
  • Support during business hours, not a 24/7 emergency service
  • Full builds, redesigns, migrations, new apps, and third-party costs are quoted separately

Prices are per project — not per hour — with no surprise charges. You're billed in Canadian dollars; other currencies are estimates. Not sure where to start? Request an audit.

FAQ & guidelines

Project Expectations

To help make your project as smooth and stress-free as possible, I’ve put together some key information to set clear expectations and ensure transparency from the start. It covers what I can assist with, how the process works, and what to expect — before, during, and after your project. You’ll also find details around timelines, communication, support, and important policies. Reviewing this section before placing your order ensures we’re on the same page, and helps me deliver the best possible experience.

  • 2–4 WeeksAverage project timeline
  • 1–2 RevisionsTo complete most adjustments
  • 1 Business DayTypical reply time, often sooner
  • 9 AM–1 PM & 7–11 PM PTMonday to Friday

Scope of Services

End-to-end Shopify, web, and AI expertise covering strategy, structure, execution, and long-term stability.

  • Product, collection, and content setup.
  • Navigation menus and site structure.
  • Theme setup, rebuilds, and upgrades.
  • App setup, cleanup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Payment gateways, checkout, notifications, and policies.
  • Shipping, local delivery, in-store pickup, and tax configuration.
  • Markets, currencies, and multilingual setup.
  • Digital gift cards and store settings.

  • Migration of products, collections, orders, customers, pages, and blogs.
  • Domain setup and DNS changes.
  • Redirects and launch coordination.
  • Platform cleanup and structural optimization.
  • Custom coding edits (HTML, JS, CSS)

  • UX and conversion-focused improvements.
  • Performance and usability best practices.
  • Content proofreading and structure refinement.
  • App and workflow recommendations.
  • Post-launch platform guidance and clarification.

  • Custom web applications, dashboards, client portals, and internal tools.
  • Automated workflows, data syncing, processing, and reporting.
  • API integrations between the software and services you already use.
  • Every build is planned with you first, then developed, tested, and deployed.
  • Ongoing maintenance and new features are available separately, or through the On-Call Partner plan.

  • I also build websites that don't need an online store.
  • Ideal for service businesses, consultants, agencies, portfolios, and organizations.
  • Responsive design, technical SEO, performance, and accessibility best practices are included.
  • I can set up your domain and hosting, or work with what you already have.

  • Spreadsheet and CSV cleanup, formatting, and restructuring.
  • Duplicate removal, standardization, and consistency checks.
  • Converting between CSV, Excel, JSON, and other formats, including pulling data out of PDFs.
  • Product catalog preparation for Shopify imports and migrations.
  • Cleaned files are delivered in the agreed format; ongoing automated processing falls under Web Apps & Automation.

  • Website, landing page, product, and collection copy.
  • Blog posts, tutorials, FAQs, help articles, and documentation.
  • SEO titles, meta descriptions, headings, and keywords.
  • Rankings and traffic can't be guaranteed, but clear, well-structured content gives you the best foundation.

Investment

Upfront investment clarity, with no hidden fees or surprises once a project is underway.

  • All service pricing is clear and upfront, as listed in the pricing grid.
  • For larger or highly complex projects, I may provide custom quotes.
  • All work is priced per project, not per hour.
  • Pricing reflects responsibility, complexity, and outcomes — not time tracked.
  • This allows efficient execution without incentivizing unnecessary delays.

  • Custom web apps and websites need hosting, billed monthly by the hosting provider.
  • Some projects also have database, email, or AI and API usage fees.
  • I recommend options that fit your project and budget, and set them up in your name.
  • These costs are paid directly to the providers, not through me.

Policies

Defined terms that ensure fairness, accountability, and a smooth working relationship.

  • Typically, full payment is required upfront.
  • For larger projects, split payments may be negotiated before starting.
  • Accepted payment methods include E-Transfers (for Canadian clients), and PayPal (credit/debit).
  • The On-Call Partner plan is billed monthly.

  • Due to the bespoke nature of premium Shopify projects, all sales are final.
  • I am committed to completing your project efficiently, on time, and to the highest standard.

  • Small additions are often accommodated without issue.
  • Larger or material scope changes are reviewed collaboratively.
  • Any adjustments are handled case-by-case to ensure fair use of time.
  • No surprise charges — scope changes are discussed before proceeding.

  • Regular availability: Monday–Friday, 9AM–1PM and 7PM–11PM Pacific Time.
  • Canadian statutory holidays are observed.
  • Weekend or holiday launches can be accommodated if planned in advance.
  • Asynchronous communication means you don’t need to be online at the same time.

  • Once your project is paid in full, the code, content, and files created for it are yours.
  • Third-party apps, themes, fonts, and services remain under their own licences.

Project Execution

A structured, async workflow designed to keep projects moving efficiently without unnecessary meetings.

  • Feedback is encouraged throughout.
  • Most adjustments are completed within 1–2 revisions.
  • Additional requests outside of original scope are handled on a case-by-case basis.

  • Redesigns or full builds: 2 - 4 weeks on average (depends on scope).
  • Migrations: 4 - 6 weeks for moderate complexity; larger stores may take longer.
  • Focused sessions: within 2 business days of booking.
  • Web apps, automations, and websites: timelines are set during planning, based on scope.

  • I typically start on a Shopify development store (for new stores & migrations), which allows setup without monthly Shopify fees.
  • Development stores cannot process sales until converted to a regular Shopify plan.

  • I work primarily via email, providing detailed updates with screenshots, links, and/or videos.
  • This allows async collaboration across time zones and ensures fast, organized, and documented project management.
  • I typically respond within one business day, often sooner.

  • I work with clients worldwide. Projects are fully supported remotely.

Post Launch

Support structures that ensure your store continues performing beyond the initial project.

  • After launch, I provide guidance for store operations, app recommendations, and minor updates.
  • For ongoing needs, the On-Call Partner plan gives you an expert on call for fixes, updates, and improvements every month.
  • Alternatively, for one-off or standalone requests, you can book a Focused Session.

  • You are welcome, but not required, to leave a review.
  • Sites may appear in my portfolio/homepage unless you request otherwise.
  • Being featured provides a mutually beneficial backlink and visibility.

  • “Designed by SW" (Stephen’s World) may be appended to copyright text in footers.
  • “Powered by Shopify” is enabled by default on all Shopify themes.
  • Both can be removed at your request — no obligation.

  • Unlimited eligible requests each month: fixes, changes, and improvements.
  • No hourly tracking or monthly hour cap; one active task at a time, with new requests in your queue.
  • Covers Shopify stores, websites, web apps, integrations, and automations.
  • Target response within one business day, during business hours (not a 24/7 emergency service).
  • Full builds, redesigns, migrations, new apps, and third-party costs are quoted separately.
  • Cancel anytime; months already paid are non-refundable.

  • Up to four hours of dedicated, hands-on work on one or several small tasks.
  • Usually scheduled within two business days of booking.
  • You'll receive a summary of the work done and any follow-up.
  • Tasks must fit within four hours; larger work is quoted separately.

  • Shopify provides 24/7 live support for urgent platform issues.
  • Most emergencies are rare and can be resolved via my guidance during normal business hours.
  • For critical issues (deleted products, hacks), I provide troubleshooting and guidance, but cannot control third-party outages.

Transparency

An overview of my background, Shopify experience, and professional affiliations, so you understand exactly who you’re working with.

  • I am a certified Shopify Expert / Shopify Partner.
  • I am not an employee of Shopify; my recommendations are independent.
  • Shopify may provide leads, and for new stores, I may receive a small portion of their subscription fees.

  • I do not receive commissions or kickbacks from any apps, themes, or tools I recommend.
  • My suggestions are based solely on client needs and best practices.

While there is no official referral program, I am open to discussing commissions for multiple referrals via email.