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Shopify CRO & UX Optimization for a Premium Beauty E-commerce Store
Summary
Redesigned and optimized a Shopify beauty store to improve user experience, streamline product discovery, and create a conversion-focused shopping journey across desktop and mobile.
Project Description
Overview
The client wanted to improve the shopping experience of their Shopify store by making navigation more intuitive, enhancing mobile usability, and creating a premium experience that reflected the brand.
I conducted a complete UX and conversion audit, identified usability bottlenecks, and implemented improvements that simplified the customer journey from homepage to checkout.
The Challenge
The existing store had several issues affecting conversions:
Confusing navigation and product categorization
Limited product discoverability
Mobile shopping experience needed optimization
Collection pages lacked clear filtering
Homepage hierarchy wasn't guiding users effectively
Product pages needed stronger trust signals and organization
These issues made it harder for visitors to quickly find products and complete purchases.
My Solution
I redesigned key parts of the customer journey by focusing on usability, organization, and conversion optimization.
Homepage Optimization
✔ Improved page structure
✔ Created category-based shopping experience
✔ Added featured collections
✔ Improved product visibility
✔ Enhanced visual hierarchy
Navigation Improvements
✔ Redesigned Mega Menu
✔ Added category organization
✔ Improved collection hierarchy
✔ Simplified customer navigation
✔ Reduced friction across the website
Product Discovery
Implemented Shopify Search & Discovery features including:
Product Filters
Color Filters
Collection Organization
Product Grouping
Better Search Experience
Product Pages
Optimized product pages with:
Better content structure
Improved image presentation
Clear product information
Trust-building layout
Mobile-friendly design
Mobile Optimization
Focused on creating a seamless shopping experience for mobile users by improving:
Navigation
Product browsing
Page spacing
Button placement
Overall responsiveness
Technologies Used
Shopify
Shopify Search & Discovery
Canva
Theme Customization
Shopify Admin
UX Optimization
Mobile Optimization
Results
Although exact sales data was confidential, the project successfully delivered:
✅ Cleaner user experience
✅ Improved product discoverability
✅ Better mobile shopping experience
✅ Streamlined customer journey
✅ Enhanced navigation
✅ Professional storefront design
✅ Conversion-focused layout improvements
My Role
As the Shopify E-commerce Specialist, I was responsible for:
Complete UX audit
Store optimization
Homepage redesign
Navigation improvements
Collection organization
Product page optimization
Mobile optimization
Theme customization
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
Shopify app configuration
Skills
Add these skills (choose as many as Contra allows):
Shopify
Shopify Development
E-commerce
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
UX Design
UI Design
Shopify Theme Customization
Shopify Search & Discovery
Mobile Optimization
Product Management
Website Optimization
User Experience
Information Architecture
Ecommerce Strategy
Digital Marketing
Cover Image
Use your desktop homepage screenshot as the first image. Then add:
Homepage (Desktop)
Homepage (Mobile)
Collection Page
Product Page
Navigation/Menu
Filters/Search
Before & After (if available)
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Same copy. Same brand. Completely different stores.
Élan Atelier — two hero directions for the same SS26 evening wear collection.
Structured leans editorial-commercial. Split layout, cream background, floating product tags, social proof stats below the fold. You can feel the price before you read it.
Immersive goes full bleed. Typography bleeds across the model, dark overlay, cinematic. Feels like a campaign shoot, not a store.
Both are luxury. But one sells, one inspires.
Which direction would you trust with your credit card?
6 voted
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5 voted
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Option B
Shihiko needed a website that matched the attitude of the brand — bold, stylish, and built to sell.
We designed a clean, modern UI with a sharp UX flow that makes the shopping journey effortless from first impression to checkout. Elevated typography, rich visuals, and smooth transitions create an experience that feels premium without slowing things down. Mobile-first by design, optimized for conversions by intention.
A fashion e-commerce website that looks as good as what it sells.
Glochi — Australian Skincare Brand (Case Study)
Overview:
Glochi is a modern Australian skincare brand built around a clean, minimal, and premium product experience.
The goal of this project was to translate a skincare brand into a digital experience that feels trustworthy, elegant, and conversion-focused.
The Challenge:
Skincare brands rely heavily on visual trust and clarity. The challenge was to create a website that:
- Communicates premium brand positioning instantly
- Feels clean, minimal, and modern
- Builds trust for first-time visitors
- Works smoothly across all devices
My Role
- I handled the full digital execution of the brand, including:
- UI/UX design direction
- Frontend development
- Responsive optimization
- Ecommerce experience structure
Solution
I built a clean and focused interface that keeps attention on the product and brand message.
Key decisions included:
- Minimal layout to highlight product clarity
- Smooth, distraction-free browsing experience
- Mobile-first responsive structure
- Fast-loading, optimized pages for better UX
Outcome:
The result is a modern skincare storefront that feels premium, simple, and conversion-ready — aligned with how skincare customers expect to experience a brand online.
Live Project
Summary
Glochi reflects my approach to ecommerce development — building not just websites, but complete brand experiences that feel intentional and product-focused.
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