Shopify Development Company in Canada
Shopify development services focused on building and enhancing top-performing stores for Canadian brands.
Shopify web development services in Canada by a team that knows Shopify inside out
DigitalSuits offers Shopify web development services built for growth, not just launch. After 100+ of Shopify projects, including fresh launches to complex rebuilds, we've learned what keeps projects on track, what pitfalls to avoid, and what it takes to deliver a result we're proud of (and clients feel confident relying on).
Whether you need Shopify website development in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, or anywhere else in Canada, you'll get a store that's fast, clear, and ready to skyrocket. Our words are backed by the experience you can see in our portfolio.
What Shopify web development services in Canada do we provide?
Online store development
Build Shopify stores from the ground up, aligning structure, features, and performance with your business goals and growth plans.
Shopify store setup
Set up your Shopify store with professional configuration for a smooth, launch-ready experience and get it fully prepared to go live without delays.
Shopify web design
Upgrade your store with Shopify web design services and get conversion-focused page layouts and user flows that make browsing, buying, and checkout feel effortless.
Shopify theme development
Create custom themes, sections, and components with Shopify theme development that stay flexible as your catalog, content, and features evolve.
Shopify speed optimization
Improve load times by cleaning up code, media, and apps with Shopify speed optimization services, helping your store perform better under real traffic.
Shopify integrations
Connect Shopify with apps, APIs, and third-party tools with Shopify integration services to support inventory, payments, logistics, CRM, and analytics.
Shopify support
Get ongoing development, fixes, and updates through Shopify support and maintenance so your store continues to run smoothly as things change.
Shopify migration
Migrate to Shopify confidently: transfer everything, including products, customers, and content, and ensure proper redirects to keep SEO fully protected.
Shopify web development agency in Canada that turns requirements into working features
Your store deserves more than a standard theme and a few edits. We provide Shopify ecommerce development that covers design, build, and the technical details that keep a store stable and easy to grow. Expect clean front-end work, thoughtful UX, and custom functionality. The team works on everything from themes to app-level functionality. Here's what that looks like in practice:
Design. Page layouts, components, and a consistent UI system
UX. Navigation, filters, product pages, cart, and checkout flow
Build. Clean Liquid/HTML/CSS/JS and reusable, maintainable sections
Stability. Performance work, app cleanup, and safer releases
Why choose holistic Shopify development instead of "just building an online store"
Easy setup, handled by experts
Shopify gives you a strong base, and with the right Shopify store development, your store gets set up fast, clean, and ready to sell, from architecture to payments.
Mobile-ready design
Shopify supports responsive mobile design, and custom Shopify development helps keep the mobile experience smooth, clear, and conversion-focused.
Performance and stability
Professional Shopify web development goes beyond visuals. Your store is structured for speed, stability, and scalability, reducing load time.
Build to connect and grow
A professionally built store integrates payments, shipping, and business tools in a way that makes sense, so when your business grows, you can add features.
See our Shopify store development services in action
After our work, Carepod’s store loads faster with zero errors, resulting in a smoother shopping experience.
We've built an automated routing system that sends regulated orders to the right certified carriers, ensuring safe and compliant delivery.
We've built a Shopify app that integrates with Orders, so teams can eliminate messy third-party workarounds and run everything in one flow.
We've improved conversions, thanks to a cleaner UI/UX, dynamic pricing, and a product-matching quiz that makes it easier for shoppers to find the right fit fast.
Why choose DigitalSuits for Shopify ecommerce development
Shopify is what we do, every day
Our team works exclusively with the company as a certified Shopify partner, which means less assumptions, faster decisions, and solutions based on real platform experience.
Clean and stable builds
Thoughtful code, controlled app usage, and performance-first decisions help avoid issues that may appear after launch.
Transparent process and communication
You always know what's happening, what to expect, and why certain decisions are made, no hidden steps.
Technology that grows with your business
Whether it's custom features, Shopify Plus, or headless, we plan your store for where the business is going, not just where it is today.
What clients say about DigitalSuits
Maxence Lerouge
Entrepreneur in Residence, Yepoda
5.0
"DigitalSuits never takes shortcuts, which is very valuable for customers in the long run."
DigitalSuits has effectively enhanced the client's website and significantly improved their conversion rate. Their consistent adherence to deadlines and responsiveness to urgent customer needs are commendable. The exceptional quality of their deliverables and their timely execution are impressive.
Tools and platforms used by our Shopify development agency
We build Shopify stores that are fast, reliable, and easy to use, shaped around your niche, customers, and operations.
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We work with Shopify Plus to support scaling brands, using enterprise tools and flexibility to handle growth without breaking your setup.
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For complex builds, we deliver Shopify headless setups that plug into your CMS, CRM, or ERP and give you full control over the storefront experience.
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The process of custom Shopify development in Canada
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Estimation and evaluation. We review your goals, requirements, and constraints to size up the work and set realistic timelines.
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Planning. We align on key checkpoints, deadlines, and deliverables, then lock the roadmap before we begin.
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Prototyping. We map the structure with wireframes or jump in with your finished designs to shape the build.
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Development. We build the core store, connect the front end with the back end, and wire up the integrations your workflow needs.
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Testing. Our QA team runs through the full store experience, flags anything off, and verifies fixes until it’s solid.
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Support. We keep your store stable and secure with proactive monitoring, regular updates, and hands-on support.
Ways to collaborate on custom Shopify development in Canada
Retainer This model works best if your store is already live and you need ongoing improvements, updates, and modifications.
Time and material Secure a set number of hours from our Shopify store development services to build custom features or apply changes.
Dedicated team Work with a Shopify website development company that assigns dedicated developers to your project, so you stay in control of priorities and delivery.
Fixed price Partner with a Shopify web development company that defines the budget upfront, giving you clear expectations and no financial surprises.
Additional Shopify website development services in Canada
Frequently asked questions
What does an agency actually handle?
A Shopify development agency manages strategy, design, development, integrations, and performance. Your store operates seamlessly shortly after launch and continues to get better as your business expands.
How long does Shopify development usually take?
The timeline for Shopify website development depends on the scope:
Simple Shopify launch (theme-based, light customization): 2-4 weeks
Custom Shopify build or redesign: 6-8 weeks
Migrations, B2B, or Shopify Plus setups: 8-12+ weeks, depending on integrations and data volume
Headless Shopify development: 10-16+ weeks
Get a more precise estimate for your project by contacting our team.
What's included in your Shopify development services?
We provide a full cycle of Shopify development services including:
Store setup
Theme development and customization
Custom features development
Integrations
Migration
Shopify app development
UI/UX updates
Performance and speed optimization
Shopify support and maintenance
You may start from scratch or improve an existing store without completely rebuilding it. Contact us to discuss your individual case.
Do you provide web development services after launch?
Yes. Shopify web development services often continue after launch through updates, improvements, and new features. It helps your store maintain consistency as traffic, goods, and business requirements change.
How is an agency different from a freelancer?
A Shopify web development agency brings a full team (designers, developers, QA, and project management). As to the other peculiarities of both, we have the following.
Pros:
Structured process and clearer timelines
Multiple specialists (design/dev/QA)
Better for complex scope and scaling
Cons:
Higher budget than a solo specialist
More coordination and documentation
Pros: Freelancer
Flexible and fast for small tasks
Direct communication with the person doing the work
Often more budget-friendly
Cons:
Limited capacity for big projects
Higher risk if they get overloaded or unavailable
Less built-in QA and delivery control
If you're choosing between the two, read our full article about Shopify experts agency vs. freelancers, which breaks down when each option makes sense and what to watch for.
Related cases
Baabuk’s Shopify store is revamped to convey a more premium, refined aesthetic while remaining easy to manage.
Building a fast, configurable Shopify theme for Noah Living with layered previews and automation, that reduces manual work and speeds up launches.
Performance optimization and UI/UX adjustments for a dental brand on Shopify Plus to enhance user engagement and conversions.