A beautifully built eCommerce website, strong from the start
Studio availability is limited, with bookings typically filling 1–2 months in advance. Reach out early to secure your spot.
The result is an eCommerce website that's intuitive to navigate, easy to manage, and built to grow with your business: guided by strategy, content, and technical structure working together.
How we can work together
A professionally designed Shopify store with a clear structure, strong foundations, and a focus on conversion.
A more hands-on, strategic build with consulting, premium infrastructure, and close collaboration throughout the project.
How we can work together
Refine and restructure your existing store into a clearer, more considered selling system.
A detailed review of what’s holding your store back — with practical, prioritised recommendations.
Meg transformed our website into something seamless, beautiful, and incredibly easy to navigate. I’ve never experienced such a smooth process in my working career.
Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities and ability to create a visually stunning, functional store exceeded expectations. She’s patient, clear, and highly professional.
Working with Meg has been an absolute pleasure. She's incredibly intuitive and there’s such a calm, grounded energy about her that makes the whole process feel easy.
It was an absolute pleasure working with Meg. She immediately understood what we were looking for and was approachable throughout the process.
We interviewed multiple design companies and from the moment we connected with Megan, we knew we had found someone who could elevate our business to represent where we are today. Megan came up with a detailed development plan and was very attentive. Nutmeg Design is highly professional and offers beautiful design ideas.
#1 Established Shopify stores ready for their next chapter
Your products are strong, but the site no longer reflects their quality. Together, we refine what’s already there into something more cohesive, confident, and conversion-focused. Learn more
#2 Brands outgrowing their platform
If Wix, Squarespace, or WordPress has become a tangle of limitations and plugins, it may be time to move. I handle Shopify migrations carefully — preserving what works, improving what doesn’t, and setting you up for long-term platform growth.
#3 New stores that want to launch properly
You want to build with intention from the start, not patch things together later. Whether through strategic partnership or a streamlined foundation build, we’ll create a store that supports your business from day one.
I design and build Shopify stores that work just as well behind the scenes as they do on screen.
Designed to convert
Built for longevity
Simple to manage
I’m Meg Hodson, founder of Nutmeg Studio and a Verified Shopify Partner since 2019. I design and build Shopify stores for product-based brands that need clarity, structure, and a site that supports sales growth.
After nearly a decade working on Shopify, I understand how people shop online - what slows them down, what builds trust, and what nudges them toward buying. My background in communications and copywriting means I think beyond layouts. I focus on how content is structured, how products are presented, and how the site guides decisions without feeling too pushy or overwhelming.
I handle the technical side, including SEO foundations, integrations, shipping rates, and platform setup, so you don’t have to wrestle with it yourself. And I don’t hand over a site and disappear. You’ll get clear tutorials, practical guidance, and ongoing support from someone who stays involved and cares about how your store performs over time.
Recent Work
Shopify eCommerce websites designed by Nutmeg Studio
What's included in every Shopify project:
Strategy & Planning
Clear goals, keyword research, and positioning that connects with your target customers.
Professional Shopify Design
Custom design optimized for mobile, fast load times, and conversion—from product discovery to checkout.
Straightforward Process
Discovery call, design reviews, development updates, and post-launch support. You're involved at key points without constant back-and-forth.
For established stores that need a professional revamp. Your products are solid, your traffic is growing, but your conversion rate is stuck. I redesign for mobile performance, clearer navigation, and enhanced user experience.
Currently on WooCommerce, Wix, or another platform that's become more headache than help? I handle the design + technical migration so you can focus on running your business. Your products, customers, and SEO rankings come with you - the chaos doesn't.
Launching your first eCommerce store or moving from wholesale to direct-to-consumer? I build Shopify stores with proper structure from day one—the kind that scale with you instead of needing a complete rebuild in two years.
A simple, supportive and collaborative process with gentle and expert guidance at every step:
Here's how my process works:
1. Discovery Call
We chat through your business, products, goals, and what you need your Shopify store to do.
2. Onboarding & Content Collection
You’ll receive a checklist of everything I need — branding, product details, images, and website copy.
3. Design & Build
I design and build your Shopify store, focusing on clean visuals, effortless navigation, and conversion best practices.
4. Review & Feedback
You’ll receive a walkthrough and can share any tweaks or refinements you’d like.
5. Launch
Once everything is approved, your new store goes live!
6. Handover Training
You get access to your personalised training library so you can confidently manage your store on your own.
Project prices vary depending on scope and functionality required. Foundational Shopify website packages start from R30,000 (or $1,900 USD). Payments can be made in installments. View Packages
Every project includes:
✔ Expert Consulting (I've been working with Shopify since 2015)
✔ Conversion-focused website design
✔ Full store setup, foundational SEO, training and email marketing automations.
Your quote will be provided after our discovery call.
Shopify is a leading eCommerce platform that allows businesses of all sizes to create, manage, and grow professional online stores without needing advanced technical skills. With Shopify, you can:
Since launching in 2006, Shopify has become the go-to platform for over 4 million online stores worldwide. It’s trusted by entrepreneurs, small businesses, and global brands because it’s reliable, scalable, and designed specifically for eCommerce success.
Unlike generic website builders, Shopify is a purpose-built eCommerce business management system. It includes hosting, security, integrated payment gateways, and a global content delivery network (CDN) to ensure fast loading times for customers anywhere in the world.
When you hire me to build your Shopify store, you’re getting a done-for-you eCommerce solution, not just a pretty website. Your Shopify project includes:
Because Shopify is software as a service (SaaS), you’ll have peace of mind knowing your website is always up to date, secure, and performing at its best.
We’ll confirm available start dates during your free discovery call.
Please note – the studio is usually booked 1–2 months in advance, so I recommend securing your spot as soon as possible to lock in your preferred timeline.
Project prices vary depending on scope and functionality required. Full Shopify design and setup packages start from R30,000 (or $1,900 USD). Payments can be made in installments.
My Shopify web design service is focused on creating a conversion-optimised eCommerce store that:
You’ll get expert guidance on homepage design, product page layout, and recommended apps or payment gateways. I also help set up email marketing automations so you can capture leads, recover abandoned carts, and increase repeat sales.
I’ve worked extensively with WordPress/WooCommerce and Shopify, and for eCommerce, Shopify wins every time. Here’s why:
For businesses that want to focus on selling more products instead of managing tech headaches, Shopify is the best choice.
No – you don’t need to pay for a Shopify subscription during the design phase.
As a Shopify Partner, I create your store on a development plan, where I can build your site privately. Once it’s ready to launch, you choose your Shopify plan and we make the store live.
No. If we’re redesigning an existing Shopify store, I’ll work on an unpublished theme in the background so your current site stays live until the new design is ready to publish.
If you’re moving from another platform, your old site stays active until we switch your domain to the new Shopify store.
Yes – Shopify is designed for store owners to be in control. You’ll be able to:
I’ll provide video training tutorials so you can confidently manage your store.
If you decide mid-project that you want additional features, we’ll discuss your options. Many customisations can be added viaShopify appsor custom coding.
Any changes outside the original project scope will be quoted before we proceed.
When hiring a Shopify designer, look for a professional who:
I’ve been building Shopify eCommerce websites since 2015 and have helped businesses across multiple industries increase sales through strategic design, brand-aligned visuals, and targeted SEO optimisation.
Most Shopify website projects take 4–6 weeks from start to finish, depending on:
During your discovery call, I’ll create a personalised project timeline so you know exactly when your Shopify store will be ready to launch.
Your Shopify store launch is just the beginning. To grow sales, I recommend:
I offer ongoing Shopify support and optimisation packages to help you keep improving your store’s performance long after launch.
Nutmeg Studio is a Shopify web designer and developer based in Cape Town, South Africa, specialising in premium eCommerce websites for product-based brands.
Nutmeg Studio is a Shopify Expert web designer in Cape Town specialising in Shopify store design as well as store migrations from WordPress, Squarespace or Wix to Shopify for supplements, beauty, health, wellness, perfume, clothing, jewellery, home & decor brands in South Africa and abroad. Book a free clarity call to discuss your project.
Email: hello@nutmegstudio.co
WhatsApp (message only): +27(0)64 652 7428
Office Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Office Hours: 9am – 4pm, Monday – Friday, Central Africa Time
Please note that studio availability is limited, with bookings typically filling 1–2 months in advance. We encourage you to get in touch early to reserve your spot.
