Important considerations when choosing a Shopify expert

by Thomas Curry Ecommerce Solution Provider Gold Coast

Reliability is a huge factor in any form of collaboration. So who is reliable with building the perfect online home for your product?

There are a lot of Shopify agencies present in the market, however, hiring one among the bunch of available options can be quite overwhelming.

It is strongly recommended that you do proper research and get in touch with a well-known Shopify agency that has a team of skilled Shopify web design experts offering unique Gold Coast web design for your e-commerce project.

The following are some of the steps to finding the ideal Shopify expert to translate your vision into e-commerce success.

· What help you need?

Shopify endorses experts in a lot of categories including store setup, store design, app development, marketing, photography, etc.

Most of the times, an e-commerce store requires store setup and design first- but you may need to build an app or further assistance with marketing.

Whatever the service you need, at this stage you will want to write a specification of what you need for your e-commerce project. This is where you have to state- your objectives, your key audience and competitors, budget, etc.

· View their portfolio

Shopify insists all its experts upload at least two examples of their past work before their listing is live. This is their chance to make an amazing first impression. Make sure to take a closer look- is it close to what you are looking for?

If you are seeking a responsive website, make sure to read through the Shopify expert’s offerings that building responsive is part of their services.

You can also check that their website is responsive- it only takes a moment. Essentially move your mouse to the edge of the program window, until the cursor transforms into a twofold sided arrow. Click and drag to narrow the window’s width.

If the website content easily adjusts to the new window, it means it's responsive and will display well on smaller devices like smartphones and tablets.

While you are visiting the Shopify expert’s website, have a good look around. Then consider looking at their portfolio and client testimonials and also read through the team's profiles- these are the people you might soon be working with.

· Read the reviews

All the Shopify experts have a selection of reviews, listed by most recent. Each companies a 1-5-star rating, and the general rating is shown on the listings page. Narrow down the list of Shopify experts to those that have good reviews, and then have a list.

· Contact them in person

It is imperative to speak to them in person to help you seal the deal. Don't be afraid to ring them with any necessary questions or better, make a list of what you would like to ask, and discuss in a meeting.

It is a great idea to have the meeting at the Shopify expert’s office, to get a final feel for the way they work and their overall environment. If it is not possible, aim for at least a con call.

In conclusion, these above-stated are some of the important considerations when it comes to choosing a Shopify expert.