Mediasoli

Shopify developer in Kitchener-Waterloo

A Shopify Partner studio in Waterloo, Ontario. New stores, migrations and custom themes that load fast and sell.

Mediasoli is a Shopify Partner based in Waterloo, Ontario. We set up new Shopify stores, migrate shops from WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace or BigCommerce, and design custom Shopify themes for brands in Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and across Canada, with product SEO and Canadian tax and shipping setup included.

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Shopify stores built for Canadian brands

Shopify makes it easy to start selling. Making a store that ranks, loads fast and converts is a different job. Many stores we look at are slowed down by too many apps, have thin product pages that never show up in Google and checkout settings that confuse customers about shipping or tax.

We fix that from the start. As a Shopify Partner we handle the setup end to end: theme, products and collections, payments, Canadian tax and shipping rules, apps that earn their place and the SEO groundwork that helps your products show up in Google, Google Shopping and AI shopping answers.

Shopify services

  • New Shopify store setup
  • Migration from WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace or BigCommerce
  • Custom theme design and Liquid development
  • Product, collection and blog SEO
  • Speed optimization and app cleanup
  • Markets, multi-currency and wholesale setup
  • Ongoing support and store improvements

Custom Shopify themes

For brands that want more than a stock theme, we design and code custom Shopify themes and sections. Your store looks like your brand, your team can still edit it in the theme editor and it stays fast because each page only loads what it needs.

Migrations without losing sales or rankings

Moving to Shopify from another platform? We migrate products, customers and order history where the platform allows it, redirect every old URL and check Search Console after launch so your Google traffic follows you to the new store.

Shopify SEO that goes past the basics

Good Shopify SEO is more than filling in meta titles. We fix duplicate collection URLs, write unique product and collection copy, add product schema, compress images and build buying guides that answer the questions shoppers ask before they buy. Our Shopify SEO checklist covers the full list.

Real store work

For Daft Brewing in Kingston, we connected the website to Shopify so menus, events and online orders live in one place that staff can update themselves.

Recent work

Mediasoli did an outstanding job on both Daft Brewing and Wandering Bar's websites. His attention to detail and commitment to functionality made the process seamless.

Adam Rondeau, owner of Daft BrewingAdam RondeauCEO and Founder, Daft Brewing

How it works

  1. Store planningWe look at your products, margins, shipping and the customers you want, then plan the catalogue, collections and apps.
  2. DesignYou review the store design on mobile and desktop, including product pages, collections and cart.
  3. Build and testWe build the theme, load products, set up payments, taxes and shipping and test real orders before launch.
  4. Launch and growWe launch, connect Google and Meta sales channels, submit your sitemap and help you plan what to improve next.

Questions

How much does a Shopify store cost in Ontario?

A Shopify store built by an agency or experienced developer in Ontario usually costs about $4,000 to $20,000 or more plus HST, depending on the number of products, custom design and integrations. Shopify's monthly plan and any paid apps are extra. Mediasoli quotes a fixed price after a discovery call.

Are you a Shopify Partner?

Yes. Mediasoli is a Shopify Partner based in Waterloo, Ontario. We are also part of the WooCommerce, WordPress, Wix, Elementor, BigCommerce and Adobe Commerce partner programs.

Should I use Shopify or WooCommerce?

Shopify is easier to run and better for most product brands that want reliable checkout and apps without managing hosting. WooCommerce gives more control and suits stores that are part of a larger WordPress site. Our Shopify vs WooCommerce vs Wix guide compares them for Canadian businesses.

Can you migrate my store to Shopify?

Yes. We migrate products, collections, customers and, where possible, order history from WooCommerce, Wix, Squarespace and BigCommerce, with 301 redirects so you keep your Google rankings.

Can you customize my existing Shopify theme?

Yes. We build custom sections, fix layout and speed problems and add features to existing themes without starting over.

Do you do Shopify SEO?

Yes. We handle technical Shopify SEO, product and collection content, product schema, image optimization and content that helps your store show up in Google and AI shopping answers.

Helpful guides

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