Shopify Agency in Wellington
Wellington brands are reaching national and global customers online. We build Shopify stores that convert, retain and grow — not just go live.
Wellington's ecommerce market is smaller than Auckland's but no less serious. Specialty food and beverage, craft products, independent retail and a growing number of local brands selling nationally are all active here. The city has a strong preference for quality and originality over scale, and that creates an interesting market for Shopify builds that need to communicate both.
We work with Wellington brands and retailers that have a clear product and a website that is not doing it justice. The Shopify store looks dated, the mobile experience is poor or the conversion rate is lower than it should be for the quality of the product. We close that gap. Strategy first, then design, then a build your team can manage without a developer dependency.
Wellington buyers are educated and sceptical of generic. Your Shopify store needs to feel specific to your brand, fast to load and easy to buy from. We build for all three.
Questions we're asked alot.
We are a small Wellington brand. What is the minimum viable investment for a quality Shopify build?
Custom Shopify builds start from $18,000 NZD. For smaller catalogues and simpler structures, the scope and price are at the lower end of that range. We give you an honest assessment of what is required before you commit to anything.
We sell primarily to Wellington customers but want to grow nationally. How should we think about that?
Shopify is built for this transition. The store is designed for national (and international) delivery from day one. We structure the shipping rules, messaging and product presentation for a national audience while keeping the local identity that differentiates the brand.
Can you migrate our existing store from another platform?
Yes. We migrate from WooCommerce, Squarespace, custom platforms and other Shopify themes. Product data, customer records and order history are preserved. We handle the migration as part of the build scope.
What ongoing support do you offer after launch?
Monthly retainers from $2,500 NZD covering development, catalogue updates, testing and strategic input. Month-to-month after an initial three-month period.
SKYROCKET HIGHLIGHTS
Built for Wellington's independent retail market
Specialty food, craft, independent retail and local brands. We understand what Wellington buyers expect and how to build for them.
Certified Shopify Partner
Platform certified, seven years of Shopify builds. The work has been independently assessed and recognised.
Mobile-first, always
Wellington shoppers browse and buy on mobile. Every build is designed and tested for mobile performance before desktop.
Your team runs it
We configure Shopify around your specific product catalogue and train your team at handover. Adding products, running promotions and updating content are all something your team can do without us.
Conversion over aesthetics
A beautiful store that does not sell is an expensive mistake. We audit for conversion problems before we touch the design.
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.
