Shopify theme development

Q: Can your themes be edited by our team?

Yes, Starcodia builds themes with extensive section and block settings so your marketing team can update content, adjust layouts and customize pages without code changes using Shopify's theme editor.

Q: How do you ensure theme performance?

Starcodia follows Shopify's theme performance best practices including optimized images, minimal JavaScript, efficient Liquid code and lazy loading. Themes are tested for Core Web Vitals compliance.

Shopify themes that perform and convert

Your Shopify theme is where brand meets function. It shapes how customers experience your products, how fast pages load, and how easily your team can make updates. Starcodia builds and customizes Shopify themes that balance visual impact, performance and operational flexibility.

Theme development approaches

Starcodia offers flexible approaches depending on your needs and budget:

Theme customization. Start with an established theme like Dawn or a premium theme, then customize it to match your brand. This is the fastest path to a polished store and works well when your requirements align with the base theme's structure.

Heavy customization. Take a base theme further with significant custom sections, modified templates and extended functionality. This delivers a more unique experience while leveraging proven theme architecture.

Custom theme development. Build a theme from scratch for completely unique design requirements. Custom themes are designed around your specific needs, page types and content structure with no limitations from base theme decisions.

What Shopify theme development includes

Design implementation. Translate design files into pixel-perfect Shopify theme code. Starcodia works from designs provided by your team or can partner with designers to create the visual direction.

Section and block architecture. Build flexible sections and blocks that let your marketing team create and modify pages without developer help. The theme editor becomes a powerful tool for your team rather than a limitation.

Custom templates. Create templates for different page types: landing pages, lookbooks, collection layouts, product variants and content pages. Each template is optimized for its purpose.

Navigation and filtering. Implement navigation patterns, mega menus, collection filtering and search that help customers find products efficiently.

Mobile optimization. Design and build for mobile-first. Most Shopify traffic is mobile, and themes must perform and convert on small screens.

Performance optimization. Apply Shopify theme performance best practices: optimized images, lazy loading, minimal JavaScript, efficient Liquid and proper asset loading. Themes are tested against Core Web Vitals thresholds.

Accessibility. Build themes with semantic HTML, proper ARIA labels, keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.

Theme development work Starcodia has delivered

Fashion brand redesign. A fashion retailer needed a theme that showcased editorial content alongside products. Starcodia built a custom theme with lookbook layouts, shoppable editorial sections and visual merchandising tools the team could update independently.

Beauty brand customization. A beauty brand starting on Shopify needed a polished theme quickly. Starcodia customized Dawn with brand styling, custom product pages for their shade finder, and integration with their reviews platform.

B2B catalog theme. A brand selling to both consumers and businesses needed a theme that served both audiences. Starcodia built custom templates for the B2B experience including quick order forms and catalog views.

How Shopify theme development works

Discovery. Understand your brand, content needs, page types and team workflows. Review existing designs or discuss design direction.
Planning. Define theme architecture, section and block structure, templates needed and technical requirements.
Design. Create or refine visual designs for key pages and components.
Development. Build the theme with regular reviews and feedback cycles.
Content migration. Populate the theme with your content, products and collections.
Testing and optimization. Test across devices and browsers, optimize performance, verify accessibility.
Launch. Deploy the theme to production with team training on theme editor usage.

Speak with Starcodia about theme development

If you need a new Shopify theme or want to enhance your existing theme, Starcodia can discuss your requirements and recommend an appropriate approach.

Discuss theme development

Frequently Asked Questions

Should we use a custom theme or customize an existing theme?

It depends on your requirements. Custom themes are best when you have unique design needs or functionality. Customizing established themes (like Dawn) is faster and often sufficient when you need a polished store without highly custom requirements.

How long does Shopify theme development take?

Theme customization typically takes 4-8 weeks. Fully custom theme development takes 8-16 weeks depending on complexity, number of page templates and custom sections needed.

Can your themes be edited by our team?

Yes, we build themes with extensive section and block settings so your marketing team can update content, adjust layouts and customize pages without code changes using Shopify's theme editor.

How do you ensure theme performance?

We follow Shopify's theme performance best practices including optimized images, minimal JavaScript, efficient Liquid code and lazy loading. Themes are tested for Core Web Vitals compliance.