Kamloops, BC · eCommerce
Sell online. Built for Kamloops businesses, not enterprise brands.
Most eCommerce platforms are built for $10M+ brands with a full team. Kamloops retailers, makers, and service businesses need something that works now — online orders, local pickup, gift cards, inventory sync — without a six-month build and a $50,000 price tag.
Shopify builds for businesses that want to start selling in weeks, not months. Custom builds for businesses with specific needs Shopify can't handle. Both done right.
What's included in an eCommerce build.
Every build covers the full stack — platform, design, payments, fulfilment, and a handoff so you can run it yourself. Here's what that looks like for a Kamloops business.
Shopify store setup
Full Shopify build: theme selection and customisation, product catalogue setup, payment gateway, shipping zones, tax configuration, and domain connection. Launch-ready, not a demo. I work with your product list, photos, and pricing — you start selling when it goes live.
Custom theme design
Shopify themes are a starting point. I customise the layout, typography, colours, and component structure to match your brand and remove what you don't need. No bloated sections, no demo content, no obvious template feel.
Local pickup & delivery
Kamloops customers often want to pick up in store or order for local delivery. Shopify handles both natively. I configure pickup locations, delivery zones, order notifications, and fulfilment flows so it runs without manual intervention.
Payment & checkout
Shopify Payments, Stripe, and PayPal configured and tested. Checkout customised to reduce friction — fewer fields, clear shipping costs upfront, and a mobile checkout that actually converts.
Inventory & POS sync
If you sell in-store and online, inventory needs to stay in sync. I connect Shopify's POS to your online store so stock levels update automatically and you never oversell.
Post-launch support
The first 30 days after launch are when most issues surface. I stay available for fixes, questions, and small adjustments so your first month of sales isn't a support ticket queue.
Shopify or a custom build — an honest comparison.
The right platform depends on how your business works, not on what's trending. Here's how to think through it.
Shopify
Right for most Kamloops retailers, makers, and product businesses. Fast to launch, easy to manage yourself after handoff, strong ecosystem of apps for common needs. Monthly platform fee ($39–$105/month) in exchange for not building everything from scratch.
Custom build
Right when Shopify's checkout or data model doesn't fit your business — subscription boxes with complex rules, multi-vendor marketplaces, industry-specific pricing logic. Higher upfront cost, no monthly platform fee, fully owned.
Which one?
If you can sell through Shopify's standard checkout flow, use Shopify. If your business model requires something Shopify can't do without $5,000/year in apps and workarounds, a custom build is cheaper over three years.
Who this is for.
- —Kamloops retailers moving from in-store only to click-and-collect or shipped orders — gift shops, clothing, home goods, specialty food
- —Makers and product businesses — candles, art, handmade goods, local food producers — who want to sell beyond the farmers market and craft fair circuit
- —Service businesses adding product sales — spas selling retail, gyms selling supplements, tradespeople selling parts
- —Businesses already on Shopify with a template store that doesn't convert — needing a proper design and configuration review
- —Businesses that tried WooCommerce or Squarespace Commerce and found it too slow or difficult to manage
Common questions.
How much does a Shopify store cost to build in Kamloops?
A standard Shopify build — theme customisation, up to 50 products, payment and shipping setup, local pickup, and a 30-day post-launch support window — starts at $2,500–$4,000. Larger catalogues (100+ products), custom app integrations, or a fully custom theme run $5,000–$10,000. Shopify's monthly platform fee ($39–$105 CAD/month) is separate and paid directly to Shopify.
How long does it take to launch?
A standard build takes 3–5 weeks from signed agreement to live store. The main variable is how quickly products, photos, copy, and pricing are provided. Builds where the content is ready at the start launch at the short end. Builds where content is gathered during the project take longer.
Do I need to know how to use Shopify after it launches?
You will need to be able to add products, update inventory, and process orders — Shopify is designed for business owners to manage. I include a handoff session covering the day-to-day tasks you will actually do and a short reference guide. Most Kamloops clients are comfortable managing their store within a week.
Can I sell in-store and online from the same system?
Yes. Shopify POS connects your physical retail to your online store — inventory syncs automatically, customer profiles are shared, and you can process returns from either channel. I configure and test the POS connection as part of the build.
What if I already have a website?
I can add a Shopify store to an existing site using the Buy Button or by building a dedicated storefront that matches your current branding. If your current site is outdated, rebuilding both together is usually more efficient than patching.
Do you do ongoing Shopify management?
Yes — app updates, new product uploads, discount configuration, and seasonal adjustments are available as ongoing support at an hourly rate or under a Website Care Plan. See the care plans page for the monthly option.
Further reading on eCommerce for Kamloops businesses.
Guides on building, launching, and maintaining an online store in the BC Interior — written for business owners, not developers.
The 30-minute call covers what platform fits your product catalogue, what a realistic build timeline looks like, and what you need to have ready before we start.
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