Choosing a provider
Shopify store setup services
Two setup quotations can look similar and deliver very different stores. The difference is usually in what is written down: who owns the account, how many products are included, what is tested and what you receive at the end.
This page explains how to compare providers, including us, so you can choose on scope and accountability rather than headline price.
Illustrative diagram
Comparing setup providers
- Scope
- Products and variants
- Theme approach
- Exclusions
- Ownership
- Account in your name
- Collaborator access
- Your billing
- Testing
- Test orders
- Emails
- Shipping rates
- Handover
- Written notes
- Walkthrough
- Access removal
Why the choice of provider matters
A store setup touches your payments, customer data and brand. Mistakes are rarely dramatic; they show up later as shipping charges that do not match your costs, product data that is hard to update, or an account you cannot fully control.
A good provider makes these things visible before work starts. The proposal should read like a plan, not a promise. If you want to understand the work itself first, our Shopify store setup page explains each stage.
What a clear proposal states
Use this to compare quotations line by line.
| Area | Clear proposal | Vague proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Products | States how many products and variants are included and how they are entered | "Products added" with no number |
| Theme | Names the theme approach and what customisation is included | "Beautiful custom design" |
| Payments and shipping | Lists what will be configured and tested | Not mentioned |
| Testing | Describes test orders and what is checked | "Fully tested" without detail |
| Handover | Defines notes, walkthrough and access transfer | Ends at launch |
| Exclusions | Lists what is not included | No exclusions listed |
A proposal with exclusions is not less generous. It is easier to hold to.
Ownership and access safeguards
Whoever you hire, keep these under your control.
Account and billing
- The Shopify account is created in your name with your email address
- Your payment card is on file for Shopify and app charges
- The provider works through a collaborator or staff account, not your owner login
- You can remove the provider's access at any time
Data and assets
- Product data is kept in a spreadsheet you also hold
- Images and brand files are stored where you can reach them
- Domain registration stays in your name
- Any app subscriptions are listed with their recurring charges
Freelancer, agency or doing it yourself
Doing it yourself
Suits you when
- Small catalogue with simple options
- Selling in one country
- You have time to learn the settings
Watch out for
- Shipping and tax settings are easy to get subtly wrong
- Time spent learning delays launch
Independent specialist
Suits you when
- You want one accountable person
- Clear, defined scope
- Direct communication matters to you
Watch out for
- Check availability for changes after launch
- Ask for written scope and exclusions
Larger agency
Suits you when
- You need design, development and marketing together
- Ongoing retained work is planned
Watch out for
- Higher overheads
- You may deal with several people
Questions to ask any provider
Who owns the store?
A good answer: you do, from day one, and the provider uses collaborator access.
What happens if a product needs changing later?
A good answer: you are shown how, and product data is kept in a format you can edit.
Which apps will I be paying for?
A good answer: a list of recommended apps with the reason for each, and built-in features used first.
How will you test the store?
A good answer: test orders, email checks and shipping checks for each destination you sell to.
What working together should look like
Once you have chosen a provider, the first week sets the tone. Expect a short list of questions about your products, shipping and policies, a request for access through a collaborator account and an agreed way of sharing files. If the provider starts building before these are settled, decisions are being made for you.
During the build you should be able to see progress in the store itself rather than relying on screenshots. Changes you request should be acknowledged in writing, with a clear note when something falls outside the agreed scope. At the end, a handover should leave you able to add a product, change a price and process an order without help, and you should know exactly which access to remove when the work is finished.
Questions about Shopify store setup services
How does LetGetGrow work on Shopify setups?
LetGetGrow is run by an independent specialist. We agree a written scope, work through collaborator access on your account, and hand over with notes and a walkthrough.
Do you need my Shopify password?
No. You keep the owner login. We request collaborator or staff access, which you approve and can remove at any time.
Can you work with my existing designer?
Yes. If you already have brand assets or a designer, we can build the store around their work and agree who handles which part.
Do you offer fixed packages?
No. Each store is quoted after we understand the products, markets and features, so the quotation reflects the real work.
What if I only need part of the setup?
That is common. We can quote for specific parts such as shipping setup, product import or theme configuration.
Sources referenced
Platform features, guidance and rules change. We check the current versions before committing to an approach. This page is general information, not legal advice.
- Shopify Help Center: Shopify Payments supported countries (opens in a new tab) — reviewed 2026-10-22
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