Shopify stores built for South African sellers
Shopify is the easiest way to run a serious online shop without worrying about hosting or updates. We design and set up Shopify stores for Durban brands, remotely from Pakistan, so more of your budget goes into stock and marketing.
- 10+ years experience
- Remote team in Pakistan
- Low-cost rates in Rands
At Web Design Durban, Shopify store packages start at R6 999 once-off, about half the typical Durban price of R14 000. The work is done remotely by our team of expert freelancers in Pakistan, with more than 10 years of experience, and most projects take 2 to 3 weeks.
- Starting price
- R6 999
- Typical Durban price
- R14 000
- Timeline
- 2 to 3 weeks
- Team
- Remote experts in Pakistan, 10+ years
- Serving
- Durban, KZN and all of South Africa
- Contact
- WhatsApp, 6 AM to 7 PM SAST
Shopify Stores for Durban businesses
Shopify is great until you try to make it look like your brand and work with South African payments and couriers. Then the settings pile up, the free theme looks like everyone else's, and the weekend you set aside to launch turns into a month.
We handle the whole setup. A theme customised to your brand, collections that make sense, Rand pricing with VAT, and shipping that matches local courier rates. We connect a gateway that pays out in South Africa and test every step of checkout before you go live.
Shopify is a newer service for our Durban clients, but it isn't new to us. Our team has more than ten years of eCommerce work behind it. We work remotely from Pakistan and keep our rates sensible, so a polished store doesn't need an agency-sized budget.
Why Durban businesses choose us for Shopify store
Looks like your brand
We customise colours, fonts, banners and layouts, so your store doesn't look like a default theme.
Payments that work locally
We set up a gateway that settles in Rands, such as PayFast, Yoco or Peach Payments.
Shipping sorted
Rates by weight, region or order value, plus local pickup for customers in Durban.
Apps without the bloat
Reviews, WhatsApp chat and email sign-ups. We stick to a few reliable apps, so the store stays fast.
Ready to sell on social
Your catalogue can be linked to Facebook and Instagram, so people can tap a post and buy.
Easy day-to-day running
Process orders, print packing slips and update stock from the Shopify app on your phone.
Up to 50% lower than the Durban market
Our team of expert freelancers works remotely from Pakistan, so you get the same quality Shopify store work for about half of what local agencies charge. Satisfaction guaranteed: we keep refining until you're happy before you pay the balance.
Launch
A branded Shopify store ready to take orders.
- Theme set up in your brand
- Up to 30 products
- SA payment gateway
- Shipping zones & rates
- Legal pages
- Admin training call
Growth
A polished store built to convert.
- Premium theme customised
- Up to 200 products
- Everything in Launch
- Reviews & WhatsApp apps
- Facebook & Instagram shop
- Email sign-up setup
Plus
Custom design and advanced store features.
- Custom theme sections
- Unlimited product setup
- Everything in Growth
- Migration from WooCommerce
- Custom app integrations
- 60 days free support
Save R15 001 on the Growth plan and put it into Google Ads, social media or stock instead, or invest it into an even better Shopify store. Same budget, more results.
Prices in South African Rand. Domain, hosting, paid plugins, third-party fees and ad spend are not included. Your final fixed quote depends on your exact requirements. Typical Durban prices are based on published 2026 rates from Durban and South African agencies.
Remote experts, local results.
Our Shopify store work is done by a remote team of freelancers in Pakistan with more than 10 years of experience. That's how we keep prices low for Durban and South African clients without cutting corners. You talk to us on WhatsApp, see progress on live previews and only pay the balance when you're happy.
10+ years of experience
Our designers and developers have been at this for over a decade, with more than 300 websites, stores and campaigns delivered.
Lower cost, same quality
Lower running costs on our side mean a lower quote on yours. We cut overheads, never corners.
Only 3 hours apart
Pakistan is 3 hours ahead of SAST. We're online 6 AM to 7 PM your time, Monday to Saturday.
Pay as you see progress
A deposit to start and the balance once you approve the design. Live previews at every step.
How your Shopify store project comes together
Store plan
We talk through your products, branding and delivery options and confirm what the store needs.
Theme and setup
We customise the theme, set up payments, taxes and shipping, and build the key pages.
Products
Your catalogue goes in with proper titles, descriptions, photos and variants.
Test and launch
We place test orders, check the emails and mobile checkout, then open the store.
Shopify Stores questions
Still unsure about something? Ask us on WhatsApp. You'll get a straight answer from someone who does this every day.
Ask a questionWhat does Shopify cost each month?
Shopify charges a monthly plan fee in US dollars, plus transaction fees depending on your gateway. We'll explain the current plans and help you pick the cheapest one that covers what you need.
Can I move my WooCommerce store to Shopify?
Yes. We can move products, customers and order history across. If you sell on Takealot, we can export that product data and rebuild the listings on your own store.
Do I own my Shopify store?
Yes. The store is set up under your account and email. We work through staff accounts, and you can remove our access whenever you like.
Can you design a custom theme?
Yes, if you need something a ready-made theme can't do. For most stores, a well-customised premium theme is quicker to launch and easier to maintain.
How long does a Shopify build take?
Most stores take two to three weeks, depending on the number of products and how quickly content comes through.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your Shopify store project and get a free quote in Rands, usually within a few hours. Our team works remotely from Pakistan, so you get expert work without the Durban agency price tag.