Custom WordPress and Shopify Theme Development

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Marley Harris

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About this service

Summary

Creating custom themes for WordPress and Shopify involves crafting unique, user-centered designs that align perfectly with a client’s brand and business goals. The process begins with a deep understanding of the client’s identity, target audience, and industry landscape. From there, designs are developed to reflect a cohesive visual identity, incorporating responsive layouts and intuitive navigation for an optimal user experience across devices.

Once the visual direction is set, the theme is built from scratch using clean, maintainable code, ensuring functionality and scalability. For WordPress, this might include custom post types and dynamic content fields, while Shopify themes focus on modular sections for easy customization. Rigorous testing ensures compatibility, performance, and usability, and the final product empowers clients with tools to manage their site confidently. The result is a bespoke, high-performing theme that enhances both brand presence and user engagement.

FAQs

Will the website be mobile-friendly?
Yes! I ensure that all designs and themes are fully responsive, providing an optimal experience across devices.
Will I be able to update the website myself after it’s done?
Absolutely! I design themes to be user-friendly and include training or documentation to help you manage and update your site confidently.
What platforms do you work with?
I specialize in WordPress and Shopify but I also work with other platforms if needed.
Do you offer support after the project is complete?
Yes, I provide a post-launch support window for bug fixes and minor adjustments. If you’d like ongoing maintenance, we can discuss a support plan.

What's included

Environment Setup
Setting up the development environment, including version control and configuration of necessary tools.
Custom Theme Development
- Building a fully custom theme from scratch based on the provided designs, ensuring responsive layouts and dynamic content management. - Implementing modular components or sections that allow for flexible customization and reusability.
Content and Data Integration
- Setting up editable fields and templates for all required pages (e.g., Home, Product, Collection, Blog, Contact). - Configuring and integrating any necessary data sources, such as product inventories, blogs, or custom content types.
Testing and Optimization
Conducting rigorous testing for functionality, responsiveness, and performance.
Deployment
- Migrating the theme from the development environment to the live server, including domain and security configurations. - Providing final checks to ensure all features are operational post-deployment.
Post-Launch Support
- Offering a support window to address any issues or bugs that arise after the site goes live. - Providing basic documentation or training to help the client manage and update their content.

Recommendations

(5.0)

Kyle Hudson • Ascendis

Client • Aug 13, 2024

Recommended

Such a pleasure working with Marley. She joined a project mid-flight and quickly adapted. Played a key role in solving a client work stream that was both fast-moving and a priority for the team. Highly recommended.

Skills and tools

Web Designer

Frontend Engineer

Web Developer