Unified Platforms

Shopify Development Services

A Bangalore based Shopify development company building custom stores, Shopify Plus experiences, and headless storefronts for merchants across India, the Middle East, Australia, the UK and the US.

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Shopify Plus certified expertise
Proven headless commerce architecture
End to end migration support

Dedicated post launch partnership

Bangalore based, global reach

75M+organic traffic generated for a single client engagement

110M+topline revenue contribution driven from digital channels

1000+pages created and optimized across client engagements

40+years of collective team experience across marketing domains

Our Clients

Brands that have worked with us

From global giants to fast growing startups, teams trust Unified Platforms with their growth.

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What Shopify Development Services Covers

Custom Shopify Store Development
Shopify Plus Development
Headless Shopify Development
Shopify App Development
Shopify Migration Services
Shopify Theme Customisation and Page Development

Overview

Shopify Development Services From Build to First Sale

Unified Platforms is a Shopify development company headquartered in Bangalore, working with founders, marketing teams and enterprise brands who want a store that sells rather than just displays products. Our development desk sits inside a full digital marketing agency, which means every theme, app and integration we build is created with conversion, page speed and search visibility in mind rather than treated as a standalone design exercise. Merchants come to us after outgrowing a template theme, after a painful migration from another platform, or when they are ready to move to Shopify Plus and need an experienced hand.

Our Shopify practice covers the full lifecycle of a commerce build. That includes custom Shopify store development for new brands, Shopify Plus development for high volume and multi storefront businesses, headless Shopify development for teams that want a decoupled frontend on React or Next.js, and custom Shopify app development for merchants who need functionality the app store cannot offer. We also handle migrations from Magento, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and older custom builds, moving product catalogues, order history, customer data and SEO equity without disruption to live sales.

Being based in Bangalore gives us access to a deep pool of frontend, backend and Shopify certified engineering talent, while our marketing background means we understand what an ecommerce store actually needs to rank, load fast and convert traffic into revenue. Whether you are searching for a Shopify Plus development agency to manage an enterprise catalogue, the best Shopify development company in India for a first store launch, or a partner offering Shopify headless development services in India for a complex frontend rebuild, our team is structured to take a brief from strategy through to a live, supported storefront.

Custom Shopify Store Development. We design and build Shopify stores from the ground up rather than adapting a generic template to fit your brand. Every store we ship is built around your catalogue structure, customer journey and conversion goals, with custom sections, product page layouts and collection filtering built to match how your customers actually shop. We pay close attention to mobile performance, checkout flow and load speed since these directly affect bounce rate and revenue. For brands that need a distinct look and feel in a crowded category, custom development gives far more control than a marketplace theme ever can, while still staying easy for your team to manage day to day.

Shopify Plus Development. For brands operating at scale, we work as a Shopify Plus development agency handling multi store setups, B2B storefronts, custom checkout extensions and Shopify Flow automations. Shopify Plus opens up capabilities that standard plans do not offer, including scripts for dynamic pricing, wholesale channels, and higher API limits for complex integrations with ERP or inventory systems. Our Shopify Plus theme development work focuses on building storefronts that can handle traffic spikes during sales events without slowing down, while giving merchandising teams the flexibility to launch campaigns and new collections quickly without waiting on developer time for every change.

Headless Shopify Development. Our Shopify headless development services in India are built for brands that need a fully custom frontend experience, faster page loads, or a single commerce backend powering web, app and other channels. We connect Shopify as the commerce engine to frontends built in React, Next.js or other modern frameworks using the Storefront API, giving design and product teams freedom to build experiences that a traditional theme structure cannot support. This approach suits brands with complex content driven storefronts, marketplaces with multiple product types, or businesses that want a unified frontend across regions while keeping Shopify for inventory, orders and payments.

Shopify App Development. When the Shopify app store cannot cover a specific business need, we build custom private and public apps tailored to your workflow. This includes apps for subscription management, loyalty programs, custom pricing rules, vendor portals and warehouse integrations. Our engineers work across Shopify's App Bridge, GraphQL Admin API and webhooks to build apps that stay stable through Shopify platform updates. For agencies and product teams exploring shopify app development, our team also documents build logic clearly so internal teams can maintain and extend the app after launch without depending on us for every small change.

Shopify Migration Services. Moving a live store to Shopify or Shopify Plus carries real risk if product data, URLs, customer accounts and SEO rankings are not handled with care. We plan every migration from Magento, WooCommerce, BigCommerce or a custom cart with a mapped checklist covering redirects, metafields, order history, discount rules and payment gateway continuity. Our approach avoids downtime on the live storefront and keeps search rankings intact through careful URL structure planning and redirect mapping. For merchants who have been burned by a rushed migration before, this careful, sequenced process is often the biggest reason they choose to work with us.

Shopify Theme Customisation and Page Development. Beyond full builds, we offer focused Shopify page development for landing pages, campaign microsites, seasonal collections and app integrations that need custom sections within an existing theme. This is useful for brands with a working store that need incremental improvements rather than a full rebuild, such as a faster product page template, a new mega menu, or a customised cart drawer. Our custom Shopify theme development work follows Shopify's latest Online Store 2.0 architecture, using JSON templates and reusable sections so your merchandising team can rearrange page content without needing a developer for routine updates.

The Difference

A Store Built to Sell, Not Just to Launch

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Our Process

How We Build Shopify Stores That Sell

A disciplined sequence, adapted to your competitive landscape. Open each step.

01Discovery and Requirement Mapping

Every engagement starts with understanding your catalogue, customer journey, existing tech stack and business goals for the store. We review your current platform if you have one, audit existing SEO performance, and map out functional requirements such as B2B pricing, subscriptions or third party integrations. This stage also covers whether Shopify, Shopify Plus or a headless build is the right fit for your scale and growth plans, so the technical direction is decided before any design or development work begins.

02Technical Architecture and Platform Planning

Once requirements are clear, our team plans the technical architecture including app selections, integration points with ERP, CRM or fulfilment systems, and whether a headless frontend is needed. For Shopify Plus builds, this stage covers checkout customisation, Flow automation logic and multi store structuring where relevant. We document this plan so both our team and yours have a shared reference for what is being built and why, avoiding scope confusion later in the project.

03UX and Visual Design

Design work focuses on how customers actually browse and buy, not just visual polish. We map wireframes for key templates such as home, collection, product and cart, paying attention to mobile behaviour since most ecommerce traffic arrives on phones. Brand elements, typography and imagery guidelines are applied within a structure built for conversion, and we review designs against your catalogue's real product data rather than placeholder content to catch layout issues early.

04Theme and Storefront Development

Development begins on Shopify's Online Store 2.0 framework using JSON templates and modular sections, or on a headless frontend stack where that has been chosen. We build custom sections for merchandising flexibility, optimise for Core Web Vitals, and set up metafields for structured product data. Throughout this stage we test regularly on staging so stakeholders can review progress rather than waiting for a single final reveal near launch.

05App and Integration Development

Where custom functionality is required, our engineers build private apps or configure third party apps for payments, reviews, loyalty, subscriptions or logistics. Integrations with ERP, inventory and accounting systems are built using Shopify's Admin API and webhooks to keep data synced in near real time. We test each integration under realistic order volumes to confirm it holds up once the store goes live and traffic increases.

06Data Migration and Quality Assurance

For migration projects, product catalogues, customer records, order history and existing URLs are mapped and transferred with redirect rules built in advance. Every store, whether new or migrated, goes through structured QA covering checkout flows, payment gateways, mobile rendering, page speed and cross browser behaviour before launch. We treat this stage as non negotiable since issues caught here are far cheaper to fix than issues found after go live.

07Launch and Performance Optimisation

Launch is planned around your traffic patterns, avoiding peak sale periods unless the build is specifically for that event. Immediately after go live we monitor site speed, checkout completion and error logs closely, making quick adjustments where needed. For Shopify Plus stores handling high traffic, we stress test checkout and app performance ahead of major sales days so the store holds up under real demand.

08Ongoing Support and Growth Partnership

Once live, we continue supporting the store through theme updates, new feature builds, app maintenance and Shopify platform changes. Because Unified Platforms is also a digital marketing agency, this support can extend into conversion rate optimisation, landing page development for campaigns, and technical SEO work, giving you one team to call rather than juggling separate development and marketing vendors.

Why Unified Platforms

Why Merchants Build With Unified Platforms

The working habits behind every engagement.

Bangalore Based Engineering Depth

Our development team is built around Shopify certified developers, frontend engineers and QA specialists working from Bangalore, giving clients access to strong technical talent at a cost structure that works for both startups and larger brands.

Marketing Led Development Approach

Because our development team works alongside SEO, paid media and content specialists, every store we build is constructed with organic visibility, page speed and conversion tracking in mind rather than treated as a purely visual project.

Experience Across Shopify and Shopify Plus

We have worked on everything from first time store launches to Shopify Plus builds with multi store setups and custom checkout logic, giving us practical judgement on which platform tier and architecture actually fits a given business.

Headless and API First Capability

Our engineers are comfortable working with the Storefront API, GraphQL Admin API and modern frontend frameworks, allowing us to deliver headless Shopify builds for brands that need speed and flexibility beyond a standard theme structure.

White Label and Agency Partnerships

We work as a white label Shopify development partner for agencies, freelancers and consultants who need reliable technical delivery under their own brand, handling development quietly in the background while they manage the client relationship.

Long Term Store Ownership

We do not disappear after launch. Stores we build come with documentation, training for internal teams, and an ongoing support option so merchants are never fully dependent on us to make routine changes to their own store.

Industries

Industries We Work With

Category specific strategy, not one template applied to every business.

Fashion and apparel brandsBeauty and personal careHome decor and furnitureElectronics and gadget retailersFood and beverage brandsHealth, wellness and nutraceuticalsB2B and wholesale distributorsJewellery and accessoriesSports and fitness equipmentSubscription box commerceBooks, stationery and educationAutomotive parts and accessories

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers before you ever get on a call.

Shopify Plus and Enterprise Development

What makes Unified Platforms a Shopify Plus development agency rather than a general Shopify developer?

Working on Shopify Plus requires familiarity with features standard Shopify does not offer, including checkout extensibility, Shopify Flow automations, multi store setups and scripts for custom pricing. Our team has built and maintained Shopify Plus storefronts that need these deeper capabilities, from wholesale channels running alongside a retail storefront to automated order routing across multiple warehouses. We also understand the operational side of Plus accounts, such as staff permissions, launch checklists and how to structure a build so merchandising teams can manage campaigns without constant developer involvement. This combination of platform depth and operational awareness is what separates Plus focused development from a standard Shopify build.

Can you handle high volume Shopify Plus stores during peak sales periods?

Yes, this is one of the core reasons brands move to Shopify Plus. We stress test checkout flows, app integrations and page load performance well before a major sale, checking how the store behaves under simulated high traffic. We review app dependencies that could slow checkout, confirm inventory sync accuracy across channels, and set up monitoring so any issue during a live sale is caught and addressed quickly. For brands running flash sales or seasonal spikes, we also plan Shopify Flow automations in advance to handle order tagging, fulfilment routing and customer communication without manual intervention during the busiest hours.

Do you build custom checkout experiences on Shopify Plus?

Yes, Shopify Plus allows checkout customisation through checkout extensibility and Shopify Functions, and we use these to build custom upsells, shipping logic, payment options and validation rules specific to your business. This might mean adding a gift wrapping option, custom shipping rate logic for specific regions, or loyalty point redemption at checkout. Because checkout directly affects conversion rate, we approach these customisations carefully, testing thoroughly across devices and payment methods before pushing changes live, since even small checkout errors can have an outsized impact on completed orders.

How is Shopify Plus different from standard Shopify for a growing brand?

Shopify Plus offers higher API call limits, checkout customisation, multiple stores under one account, automation through Shopify Flow, and dedicated support channels that standard plans do not include. For brands with growing order volumes, multiple sales channels, or wholesale requirements, these capabilities solve real operational problems that standard Shopify cannot address without workarounds. We typically recommend Plus once a brand needs automation across order management, is managing more than one storefront, or has outgrown the checkout and app limitations of a standard plan, rather than moving to Plus purely based on revenue size.

Headless Commerce and Custom Shopify Apps

What is Shopify headless development and when do brands actually need it?

Headless Shopify development separates the frontend customer experience from the Shopify backend that manages inventory, orders and payments, connecting the two through APIs. Brands typically need this when they want a highly custom design that a theme structure cannot support, faster page load times through a modern frontend framework, or a single commerce backend powering a website, mobile app and other digital touchpoints together. It suits content heavy brands, multi brand retailers, or businesses expanding into new regions with different frontend requirements. It is not necessary for every store, and we help clients assess honestly whether a standard theme build or a headless approach fits their actual needs and budget.

Do you provide Shopify app development services beyond theme customisation?

Yes, our team builds both private apps for internal business logic and public facing apps when a merchant's needs go beyond what the Shopify app store offers. This has included apps for custom subscription rules, vendor management portals, warehouse integrations and loyalty programs tailored to specific reward structures. We build using Shopify's App Bridge and GraphQL Admin API, following Shopify's app review guidelines where relevant, and we document the codebase clearly so internal or future developers can maintain it without needing to rebuild from scratch.

Which technologies do you use for headless Shopify storefronts?

We typically build headless frontends using React or Next.js connected to Shopify's Storefront API, with hosting on platforms like Vercel for performance and scalability. Content management can be handled through Shopify metafields or a separate headless CMS depending on how much editorial content the site needs. Search, filtering and personalisation are often layered in through additional services connected via API, and we structure the codebase so future frontend changes do not require touching the underlying Shopify backend configuration.

Can a headless Shopify build integrate with our existing tech stack?

In most cases, yes. Headless architecture is built around API connections, which makes it well suited to integrating with existing ERP, CRM, PIM or marketing automation tools you already use. We map out these integration points during the planning stage, confirming data flow between systems before development starts so nothing breaks once the store goes live. This approach is particularly useful for brands with established internal systems that do not want to change their backend operations just because the storefront is being rebuilt.

Store Migration and Custom Theme Development

How does Unified Platforms manage Shopify migration without losing existing SEO rankings?

SEO continuity during migration comes down to careful URL mapping and redirect planning. Before moving anything, we audit your current site structure, indexed pages and top performing URLs, then map old URLs to their new Shopify equivalents with 301 redirects set up in advance of launch. We also preserve metadata, structured data and existing content wherever possible rather than rebuilding pages from scratch. Post migration, we monitor search console data closely for crawl errors or ranking drops so any issue is caught and corrected quickly rather than being discovered weeks later when traffic has already dropped.

What is involved in custom Shopify theme development versus using a template theme?

A template theme gives you a working store quickly but limits how far you can push design, layout and functionality without hitting the theme's built in constraints. Custom theme development means building sections, templates and functionality specific to your catalogue and brand from the ground up, using Shopify's Online Store 2.0 architecture for flexibility. This is a better fit once a brand has outgrown a template's layout options, needs specific merchandising features, or wants a storefront that looks distinct from competitors using the same off the shelf theme.

Do you offer Shopify page development for landing pages and marketing campaigns?

Yes, we regularly build standalone landing pages and campaign specific templates within an existing Shopify theme, useful for product launches, seasonal promotions or paid advertising campaigns that need a focused page without a full site rebuild. These pages are built using Shopify's section and template structure so your marketing team can adjust content for future campaigns without needing a developer each time. We also make sure these pages load quickly and track conversions properly, since campaign landing pages are often judged directly on cost per acquisition.

How long does a typical Shopify migration take?

Timeline depends on catalogue size, the number of integrations involved, and how much custom functionality is being carried over from the old platform. A straightforward migration for a smaller catalogue can move faster, while a Shopify Plus migration involving multiple integrations, custom checkout logic and a large product catalogue takes longer to plan and test properly. We provide a realistic timeline after the discovery phase once we understand the full scope, rather than quoting a generic figure before reviewing your existing store and data.

Working with a Bangalore Based Shopify Team

Do you offer white label Shopify development for agencies and freelancers?

Yes, we work as a white label Shopify development partner for agencies, freelance consultants and marketing firms who need reliable technical delivery without adding a full development team in house. We handle build, migration or app development work quietly under the partner's brand, communicating through whatever channel the partner prefers with their client. This arrangement works well for agencies focused on strategy, design or marketing who want a dependable technical partner for the development side of Shopify projects without managing that relationship directly with the end client.

Do you only work with clients in Bangalore, or across India and internationally too?

While our team is based in Bangalore, we work with clients across India, including businesses in Pune, Coimbatore, Chandigarh and Indore, as well as international clients in markets such as Australia, the UK, the US and the Middle East. Shopify development is largely remote friendly by nature, so location has little bearing on how projects are run. We use structured communication, shared project tracking and regular check ins to keep distributed teams and clients aligned regardless of time zone.

What industries and store sizes do you typically work with?

We work across a wide range of categories including fashion, beauty, home and furniture, electronics, food and beverage, health and wellness, and B2B wholesale, among others. Store size ranges from founders launching their first Shopify store through to established brands running Shopify Plus with multiple storefronts. Rather than specialising narrowly in one industry, our focus is on understanding how a specific business sells and structuring the store around that, which is why our approach transfers well across different product categories and business models.

What does post launch support include?

Post launch support covers theme updates, bug fixes, new feature additions, app maintenance and adjustments needed when Shopify releases platform changes. Since we also offer digital marketing services, support can extend into conversion rate optimisation, technical SEO fixes and landing page builds for ongoing campaigns if that is useful to a client. We structure support arrangements based on what each merchant actually needs, whether that is a retainer for regular updates or an on call arrangement for occasional changes as the store grows.

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Whether you need a new Shopify store, a Shopify Plus rebuild, a headless frontend, or a migration handled without disrupting live sales, our Bangalore based team brings the engineering depth and marketing perspective to get it right. Talk to Unified Platforms about your Shopify project and get a clear, honest recommendation on the right approach for your business.

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Shopify Development Services From Build to First Sale

A Store Built to Sell, Not Just to Launch

How We Build Shopify Stores That Sell

Why Merchants Build With Unified Platforms

Bangalore Based Engineering Depth

Marketing Led Development Approach

Experience Across Shopify and Shopify Plus

Headless and API First Capability

White Label and Agency Partnerships

Long Term Store Ownership

Industries We Work With

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Frequently Asked Questions

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