Expert Shopify web designer Cape Town, South Africa
Sell beautifully with Shopify
I build Shopify stores that look gorgeous, run smoothly, and convince people to click “add to cart” instead of “close the tab.”
Verified Shopify Partner | Working with Shopify since 2015 | Based in Cape Town, working globally
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"I want to take a moment to thank you on the fantastic, seamless, professional, and truly outstanding job you have done on transforming our website into the beautiful and easily navigable site that it is today. Never in my working career has such a massive undertaking been done so seamlessly!"
"Her knowledge of Shopify’s technicalities, and her ability to create a not only functional but visually beautiful website, was beyond expectations. She is incredibly patient, willing to help and importantly able to explain things in a very clear manner. I can highly recommend Meg to help you create a gorgeous website for your business."
"Meg helped re create the most beautiful and easy to navigate website for my florist shop. Cant recommend Nutmeg Studios highly enough!"
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Megan - she immediately understood what we were looking for in a store design and was approachable throughout the process. Highly recommend Nutmeg Studio."
"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."
"Megan and Nutmeg Studio is exceptional! She teaches one so much, she's professional, thorough and capable. I recommend her any day to anyone and will be utilizing her again in the future."
Who I work with
Already on Shopify but feeling like your site’s holding you back? If your theme’s outdated, conversions are lagging, and mobile visitors aren’t sticking around — let’s give your store the glow-up it deserves and get it ready for the next level of growth.
Businesses stuck on the wrong platform - WooCommerce, Wix or Squarespace giving you headaches? I’ll move everything to Shopify carefully and smoothly so you can leverage this powerful eComm system to streamline and scale.
Brand new stores – Let’s build a Shopify store that’s beautiful, strategic, and future-proof.
What I do:
I design and build Shopify stores that are:
Made to sell – Clean and confident design that makes people trust you (and want what you’re selling) - especially on mobile.
Built to last – Fast, reliable, SEO-friendly, and ready to handle those delicious high-sales days without breaking a sweat.
Simple to run – Shopify makes managing your store easy, so you can update products, tweak pages and keep selling — no developer SOS required.
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Why work with me
I’m Meg Hodson, founder of Nutmeg and professional Shopify whisperer.
Since 2015, I’ve been building beautiful, strategic online stores for product-based brands across beauty, wellness, supplements, jewelry and home goods.
With a background in communications and copywriting, I make sure your store looks amazing, speaks your brand fluently and sells your products with ease.
I partner with established brands ready to level up, brave business owners escaping clunky platforms, and new founders who want to grow with solid (and stunning) foundations.
Verified Shopify Partner | 10+ years working in eCommerce | Based in Cape Town, working globally
Recent Work
Shopify eCommerce websites designed by Nutmeg Studio
Perfume Shop
Supplements Shop
The Details
What's included
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.
Shopify Website Services
Shopify Store Redesigns
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.
Migrations to Shopify
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.
New Shopify Stores
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 3-step plan
1. Discover & define
We start with clarity – mapping out your goals, understanding your customers, and planning your website structure with strategy and SEO in mind.
2. Design & build
I bring your vision to life through thoughtful design, tailored layouts, and conversion optimisation best practices — creating a seamless customer experience that looks beautiful and sells with ease.
3. Launch & grow
Once your site is ready, I’ll guide you through launch and provide post-launch support so you feel confident managing your store and building momentum.
Pricing Guide
Project prices vary depending on scope and functionality required. Full Shopify design and setup packages start from R30,000 (or $2,200 USD). Payments can be made in installments.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Shopify and why is it the best platform for my online store?
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:
- Build a fully branded website with a secure online shop.
- Manage products, inventory, orders, customers, and payments from one central dashboard.
- Sell online, in-person, and across multiple sales channels including Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, and Google Shopping.
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.
2. What’s included when you design my Shopify website?
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:
- A professionally designed, mobile-friendly, conversion-focused online store.
- Secure, performance-optimised hosting with Shopify’s global CDN.
- Payment gateway setup (credit card, PayPal, Shop Pay, etc.).
- Integration with essential sales and marketing tools.
- Foundational SEO optimisation (SEO-friendly URLs, meta descriptions, headings, image tags).
- Email marketing automation setup (welcome series, abandoned cart recovery).
- Shopify video training so you can confidently manage your store.
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.
3. When can you start my Shopify project?
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.
4. How much does a Shopify website cost?
Project prices vary depending on scope and functionality required. Full Shopify design and setup packages start from R30,000 (or $2,200 USD). Payments can be made in installments.
5. What results can I expect from working with you?
My Shopify web design service is focused on creating a conversion-optimised eCommerce store that:
- Showcases your products beautifully.
- Makes it easy for customers to buy from you.
- Builds trust through professional branding and intuitive navigation.
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.
6. Why should I choose Shopify instead of WordPress or other website platforms?
I’ve worked extensively with WordPress/WooCommerce and Shopify, and for eCommerce, Shopify wins every time. Here’s why:
- Purpose-built for eCommerce – no plugins required for core store functionality.
- Automatic security & hosting – no need to manage updates or backups manually.
- Faster load times – built-in CDN and optimisation tools.
- Easy to manage – even non-technical store owners can update products and design elements without fear of breaking the site.
- Integrated sales channels – sell on social media, marketplaces, and in-store seamlessly.
- Reliable support – 24/7 live chat and extensive help docs from Shopify.
For businesses that want to focus on selling more products instead of managing tech headaches, Shopify is the best choice.
7. Do I need a Shopify plan before you start building?
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.
8. Will my existing website go offline during the redesign?
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.
9. Will I be able to edit my Shopify website after launch?
Yes – Shopify is designed for store owners to be in control. You’ll be able to:
- Edit product listings and collections.
- Change homepage content.
- Update banners and images.
- Add new pages and blog posts.
I’ll provide video training tutorials so you can confidently manage your store.
10. What if I need extra functionality or custom features during the build?
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.
11. How do I choose the best Shopify web designer for my business?
When hiring a Shopify designer, look for a professional who:
- Specialises in Shopify (not just general web design).
- Has a portfolio of live, high-performing Shopify stores.
- Understands conversion-focused design principles to help you make more sales.
- Offers SEO services to improve your store’s visibility.
- Provides ongoing training or support after launch.
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.
12. How long does it take to design and launch a Shopify store?
Most Shopify website projects take 4–6 weeks from start to finish, depending on:
- The size of your product catalogue.
- Whether copywriting or SEO content creation is included.
- Any advanced features or custom coding needed.
During your discovery call, I’ll create a personalised project timeline so you know exactly when your Shopify store will be ready to launch.
13. What’s the best way to increase Shopify sales after launch?
Your Shopify store launch is just the beginning. To grow sales, I recommend:
- Ongoing SEO optimisation – target new keywords, optimise product descriptions, and create content for your blog.
- Email marketing automations – send welcome sequences, abandoned cart reminders, and post-purchase follow-ups.
- Conversion rate optimisation (CRO) – test headlines, product images, and calls-to-action to improve buyer engagement.
- Multi-channel selling – integrate Shopify with Facebook, Instagram, Google Shopping, Amazon, and Pinterest.
I offer ongoing Shopify support and optimisation packages to help you keep improving your store’s performance long after launch.
Shopify expert eCommerce Web Designer Cape Town
Nutmeg Studio is a Shopify expert eCommerce web designer in Cape Town, South Africa. The studio designs and develops premium Shopify eCommerce websites for small to medium-sized brands in the clothing & apparel; beauty, health & wellness; food & beverage; jewellery & accessories; decor, design and creative industries in South African and abroad. Nutmeg's eCommerce web design service helps your business build a professional, conversion-focused Shopify website that is also easy to edit and manage. This is why we love and recommend the Shopify platform - it's perfect for business owners and teams who want an eCommerce website that is fast, professional, optimised for sales and easier to manage and scale when compared to more complex systems like WordPress/WooCommerce or Magento/Adobe eCommerce websites. Nutmeg Studio is a verified Shopify Partner who has been designing Shopify eCommerce websites for businesses in South Africa and abroad since 2015. The studio's Shopify website service includes Shopify store design and setup, consulting, Shopify website training and post-launch support. Are you looking for a Shopify expert eCommerce web designer in Cape Town? Get in touch today for a quote.
Nutmeg Studio is a verified Shopify Partner 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)66 262 4751
Office Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Office Hours: 9am – 4pm, Monday – Friday, Central Africa Time