Strategic Shopify design with hands-on partnership — for established brands ready to build a store that can grow with them.
Investment from R48,000 | $3,300 USD | 4-8 weeks from kickoff to launch
Are you a new business looking for a more budget-friendly solution? Explore the Foundation package here.
The Expert Partnership Package combines premium Shopify infrastructure with hands-on strategic consulting, so decisions around structure, design, and technical setup are made with long-term growth in mind.
You work directly with me across strategy, store architecture, design, and technical implementation, which means you're supported by nearly a decade of hands-on Shopify experience.
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.
Would recommend her services to other brands. Thank you very much for all of your help!
Beautiful, conversion-focused Shopify stores designed by Nutmeg Studio:
✓ Premium Shopify theme (up to R9,000 value)
Premium design quality, advanced features and the flexibility to create a distinctive store.
✓ Strategic 1:1 consulting sessions throughout the project
Guidance on navigation architecture, product organisation, app selection, and conversion - shaped by 10+ years eCommerce experience for start-ups and established brands achieving 7 figure+ months.
✓ Extended customisation budget
More distinctive design, refined user experience, strategic content placement.
✓ Up to 50 products uploaded
Professional product setup with attention to eCommerce SEO, categorisation and presentation.
✓ Complete Shopify store design & development
Up to 7 core pages designed: Homepage, Collection pages, Product template, About, Contact, plus 2 additional pages of your choice (Stockists, FAQ, Our Story, Wholesale).
✓ Mobile-optimised design
✓ Payment & shipping setup
✓ App integration & recommendations
✓ SEO foundations
✓ Training & handover
✓ 30 days post-launch support
Email and WhatsApp support for a full month after launch. Questions always come up — I'm here for them.
Timeline: 4-8 weeks from kickoff to launch
✓ You're an established brand or growing business ready to scale on Shopify
✓ You have product-market fit and are investing in growth infrastructure
✓ You need strategic guidance throughout the build, not just at the start
✓ Your product catalog is larger or more complex (30-50 SKUs, multiple variants, or nuanced organization)
✓ You're migrating from another platform (Wix, Squarespace, WordPress) and need expert support
✓ You value ongoing partnership and expert consulting over transactional delivery
✗ You're launching a new store and need to move quickly (3-4 weeks)
✗ You have a simple and small product catalog
✗ Your budget is under R40,000
✗ You prefer to handle strategic decisions independently without ongoing consulting
If this sounds more like you: Explore the Foundation Package →
I’m Meg Hodson, founder of Nutmeg Studio and a Verified Shopify Partner since 2019. I work with product-based brands that value clarity, structure, and a site that supports how they sell.
After nearly a decade working with Shopify, I understand where the platform shines, and where careful planning matters. I design stores that balance aesthetics with performance, and strategy with practicality.
My background in communications and copywriting means I think in systems: how content is organised, how users move through your store, and how decisions are guided without hurdles.
I offer honest guidance throughout the process. If a different package is a better fit, I’ll say so. The goal is always the right outcome, not the biggest scope.
You’ll leave with a store you understand, supported by training videos, practical advice, and space to ask questions once the site is live.
Ready to get started?
Step 1: Book a clarity call
We'll discuss your business model, growth plans, technical requirements, and vision to determine if this package is the right fit.
Step 2: Secure your spot
A 10% deposit reserves your project start date. I take on a limited number of Strategic projects per quarter to maintain quality.
Step 3: Kick off and build
We move through discovery, strategic planning, and execution over 4-8 weeks — with you involved at every major milestone.
Step 4: Launch and celebrate
Your store goes live, you receive comprehensive training, and you have 30 days of support as you settle into managing your new store.
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.
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The core difference is depth of partnership and infrastructure. Foundation Package includes strategic planning support at the start, then I handle execution. Expert Partnership includes ongoing 1:1 consulting sessions throughout the build, premium theme infrastructure, extended customization, and 30 days post-launch support (vs. 2 weeks). Foundation is professional execution with guidance; Expert Partnership is collaborative strategic partnership throughout.
Not always — but if your catalog is complex, your brand positioning is premium, or you need advanced features (mega menus, advanced filtering, dynamic product recommendations), a premium theme provides the foundation. During our discovery call, I'll be honest about whether you'd benefit from the investment.
You work directly with me throughout the build in dedicated 1:1 sessions. We discuss navigation architecture, product organization, conversion optimization, app selection, and user experience decisions. You're not guessing or researching on your own — you're making informed choices based on a decade of eCommerce experience.
Everything listed on this page, including the premium theme purchase. The "from" indicates that final pricing depends on complexity — a 30-product store with simple shipping is R48,000, while a 200-product store with complex variants, multiple shipping zones, and wholesale functionality will be higher. We'll confirm exact pricing after the discovery call.
4-8 weeks from kickoff to launch. Timeline depends on project complexity, product catalog size, and how quickly you provide content and feedback. Simpler stores trend toward 4-5 weeks, complex builds with custom requirements may take 6-8 weeks.
Finalized branding (logo, colors, fonts), product information (descriptions, pricing, images), content for key pages (About, policies), and clarity on your business model (shipping strategy, target customer, key selling points). I'll send a detailed preparation checklist once you book.
I'll assess whether custom development is necessary or if there's an app-based solution that's more cost-effective and maintainable. For custom work beyond my scope (complex custom coding, headless builds), I have trusted developers I can refer you to. I'm always transparent about what I can and can't build.
Yes. I integrate 2-3 essential apps as part of the package (email marketing, reviews, analytics, etc.). If you need more complex integrations or custom API connections, we'll discuss scope and feasibility during discovery.
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.
