Shopify Agency in Dunedin
Dunedin has a strong creative, fashion and lifestyle economy. We build Shopify stores that reach beyond the South Island and turn great products into growing businesses.
Dunedin has a creative and artisan economy that produces some of New Zealand's most distinctive consumer products. Craft beer, specialty food, handmade goods, outdoor equipment and university-adjacent consumer brands have all emerged from this city. The market for quality, origin-led product is strong, and Shopify is the right platform to reach buyers in Dunedin, nationally and internationally.
We work with Dunedin ecommerce businesses that have good product and an online store that is not converting the way it should. The store might look dated against the product quality. The checkout might be creating friction. The mobile experience might be inconsistent. We assess these problems specifically before recommending a path and build the new store around fixing them.
Otago also has established retail, healthcare and technology companies with ecommerce components. We bring the same process regardless of category: commercial strategy first, then design, then a build your team can manage.
Questions we're asked alot.
We are a craft brand in Dunedin. Is Shopify right for a small-but-growing business?
Yes. Shopify scales from small artisan brands to large retail operations without requiring a platform change. We build stores that can grow with you, with the infrastructure for national and international sales built in from the start even if your current volume does not require it yet.
Our product has a strong story. How do we tell it without hurting the conversion rate?
Brand storytelling and conversion are not opposites if the store is structured correctly. We build pages that communicate the origin and quality of the product while removing the friction between arrival and purchase. The story earns trust. The checkout flow converts it.
Can you work with Dunedin businesses remotely?
Yes. Our full process works over video. Discovery, design reviews, feedback, training and handover. Distance does not affect the quality of the work.
What does a custom Shopify build cost?
Custom builds start from $18,000 NZD. Fixed price, agreed before anything starts. We can also discuss retainer support for ongoing development after launch.
SKYROCKET HIGHLIGHTS
Built for Dunedin's artisan and creative economy
Craft, specialty food and beverage, outdoor products and consumer goods. We understand origin-led brands and what their buyers expect online.
Certified Shopify Partner
Seven years of Shopify builds. Platform certified, independently recognised.
Brand storytelling and conversion
Artisan brands need to communicate the story behind the product as well as sell it. We build stores that do both without compromising the checkout experience.
International reach from a Dunedin base
Shopify is built for international sales. We configure for cross-border shipping, currency and compliance from the start.
Fixed price, no surprises
Scope and price agreed before work starts. Hourly billing is not how we work.
Your website should eliminate manual work. Most do the opposite.
Our partners work alongside us as an extension of the Skyrocket team, collaborating to deliver the best outcomes for our clients. These are a few of the specialists we trust to help us do great work.
