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Expert Shopify eCommerce web designers in Cape Town, South Africa

Conversion-smart Shopify websites

Focus on growing sales, not fixing your website.

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Get your eCommerce website done right so you can:

Showcase your brand beautifully – no more mismatched DIY design that undermines your credibility.
Build instant trust (and sales) with a site that looks and performs flawlessly across all devices.
Guide customers effortlessly from homepage to checkout with intuitive navigation and clear calls-to-action.
Update your site with confidence – make changes without the anxiety of breaking something.

And scale smoothly with a website that propels your business forward, not holds it back.

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Meg Hodson Nutmeg Studio

Hi, I’m Megan

Shopify Web Designer Cape Town

For over a decade, I’ve partnered with growing brands worldwide to create modern, effective online stores on the Shopify platform.

When I built my first Shopify site back in 2015, I already had years of digital marketing experience… but still, I found it overwhelming. So if you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or deep in the DIY spiral… I understand.

You don’t need to navigate this alone. I’m here to help you build a Shopify store that not only looks beautiful but drives real business results.

Every Shopify package includes these essentials

Whether you’re launching your first store or upgrading an established brand, every package delivers the core elements your business needs to look polished, function seamlessly, and support sustainable growth.

A professionally crafted Shopify store
Tailored to reflect your unique brand and connect with your target audience. Clean and intuitive design that builds credibility from the first impression.

Mobile-first design approach
Because today’s customers shop everywhere. Your store will deliver a consistent and engaging experience across every device.

Strategic SEO foundation
Thoughtful on-page optimisation to improve your visibility in search results – connecting you with your ideal customers.

Revenue-generating email automations
Ready to deploy. Start nurturing leads and building customer relationships immediately.

User-friendly training resources
Straightforward guidance without technical jargon. Take control of your store with confidence.

Dedicated, strategic support
I’m your partner from consultation through launch and beyond. You’ll have a Shopify expert guiding you through a transparent, collaborative process.

Step 1: Book your no-obligation discovery call

In this relaxed conversation, I’ll learn about your business vision, understand the challenges with your current site, and explore what success looks like for your online store. I’ll outline my approach and next steps if we’re a good match.

Ready to talk? Enquire here – if your project aligns with my expertise, I’ll send a calendar link to schedule our call.

Step 2: Develop your content strategy together

I’ll help you identify what content will attract your ideal customers and convert browsers into buyers.

Step 3: Build your high-performing, beautiful website

A digital storefront that works as hard as you do – attracting qualified leads and converting them with confidence.

I keep the process grounded, clear, and collaborative — so you always know why it matters and how it moves your business forward.

Every website is carefully made with a focus on:

#1 Smart structure and beautiful design

#2 Mobile responsiveness

#3 Clear intuitive navigation and brand-aligned messaging

#4 Built-in SEO foundations

Pricing Range – Packages range in price starting from R25,000 (for South African businesses) / USD $1,700 (for US, EU, UK, New Zealand and Australia based businesses) up to about R85,000 / USD $5100.

View the detailed pricing guide here.

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Shopify Web Designer Cape Town

Stop letting your website be the bottleneck to your growth

Your brand deserves a conversion-smart online store that accelerates growth, not restricts it.

Let’s start building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shopify is a comprehensive eCommerce management platform that enables businesses of all sizes to create and manage online stores, process online sales, and grow their operations. It’s used by entrepreneurs, retailers, and global brands to sell products online and in-person. 

Founded in 2006, Shopify has become one of the most popular eCommerce platforms in the world, now powering over 4 million eCommerce websites globally, ranging from small startups to large enterprises. 

Software as a service (SAAS), which means you pay a subscription and get:

  • A website with an online shop
  • Cloud-based, performance focused website hosting and advanced security with a global content delivery network to ensure your website loads quickly in all countries
  • Website software maintenance taken care of
  • Online selling management – Manage your orders, shipping, customers and online store all from one dashboard
  • Secure payment processing 
  • Simple one click marketing integrations (email marketing, fulfillment, shipping, social media and Google integrations)
  • Extensive app store to extend your store’s functionality when needed

We will discuss available start dates during our discovery session.

Please note – my studio is usually fully booked 1 – 2 months’ in advance so it’s best to get in touch as soon as possible to discuss and book in your project.

Pricing Range – My studio’s web design packages range in price starting from R25,000 (for South African businesses) / USD $1,700 (for US, EU, UK, New Zealand and Australia based businesses) up to about R85,000 / USD $5200.

View the pricing guide here.

My Shopify website creation service includes helping you plan your online shop – including a conversion-focused homepage design and deciding on what payment gateways and apps to use. Think of me as your experienced Shopify guide – expertly guiding you through the ins and outs of creating a conversion-focused online store.

There are so many moving parts when it comes to creating an online shop for your business – my supportive  and caring service gently navigates you through all of these.

All my packages include Shopify video training to empower you to manage your own online shop after it goes live. I also design essential email marketing automations such as a welcome email series (sent to new subscribers) and an abandoned cart sequence to recover abandoned checkouts.

Working with a professional and experienced Shopify expert web designer ensures your website will be user-friendly, beautiful, on-brand and conversion-focused. 

Great question!

I’ve built many WordPress/WooCommerce powered online shops. This has given me insight into how Shopify and WordPress differ and the truth is Shopify is far superior to WordPress when it comes to managing, integrating and scaling an eCommerce business.

Shopify is a purpose-built eCommerce business management system. It includes:

  • Performance-focused cloud-based web hosting.
  • Ecommerce website maintenance and online security.
  • A point-of-sale system.
  • An eCommerce website that’s easy to edit (and never breaks after plugin updates).
  • Inventory management.
  • Global market selling functionality.
  • Multi-channel selling with Amazon, eBay, Pinterest and Meta integrations (to name a few).
  • Advanced analytics built into the dashboard.
  • Plus so much more.

Sellers switching from WordPress to Shopify will be amazed at how intuitive, easy and integrated Shopify’s ecosystem really is. Shopify is hands down the best solution for sellers who want to focus on the actions that move their business forward.

No you don’t need to sign up to a monthly Shopify plan while I build your website.

As an official Shopify partner, I can create a special development website for your project. This is where I build your entire online shop and you can view it live as it progresses.

Once you’ve approved the website, I transfer store ownership to you. This is when you choose a Shopify plan and your website becomes live.

No it definitely won’t go offline!

I will redesign your website on an unpublished theme. This means we rebuild in the background while your existing website stays live and active. I only publish the new design once you’ve approved it. At this point I’ll do lots of testing to ensure everything is working as it should.

Yes – the beauty of Shopify is that it’s easy for store owners and managers to edit their own websites, including editing the design of the homepage.

All packages include video training showing you how to edit your website.

Yes – I come from a communications / content SEO background and have worked with eCommerce websites since 2010.

My basic Shopify packages includes foundational SEO to ensure the site is built according to best practices.

However – foundational SEO is rarely enough, especially in eCommerce, to get a website onto the first page of search engine results for targeted keywords. Therefore, I offer an Advanced SEO add-on that I will explain during the discovery call.

It often happens that while I’m building your website you realise that there is an extra customization or addition you really want (that wasn’t in the initial scope of work).

I will try to accommodate your request as best as possible. This might sometimes mean your project takes longer to complete or it costs extra for the additional development time required to customise, add or tweak functionality. All of this will be disclosed to you before proceeding with your customization request.

No – I do not offer custom theme development as a service.

Please note that custom theme design and development comes with a long timeline and a starting price of at least $10 000 USD. Read this article to learn more about the pro’s and con’s of a custom Shopify theme.

Shopify expert eCommerce Web Designer Cape Town

Nutmeg Studio is a Shopify expert eCommerce web designer in Cape Town, South Africa. We design Shopify eCommerce websites for rising aspirational brands in the clothing & apparel; beauty, health & wellness; food & beverage; jewellery & accessories; decor, design and creative niches. Our eCommerce web design service helps your business build a professional, conversion-focused eCommerce website that is also easy to edit and manage. This is why we love 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 complicated systems like WordPress or Magento websites. We’ve been designing Shopify eCommerce websites for small businesses in South Africa and abroad since 2015. Our Shopify web design service includes Shopify store design, consulting, Shopify training and post-launch support. Are you looking for an eCommerce web designer in Cape Town? Get in touch today for a quote.

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