The Future of Retail is Here—And It’s Online.
As major department stores close their doors across Canada and North America, the retail game has changed. Shoppers aren’t strolling through malls—they’re scrolling on screens. If your business isn’t ready to sell online, you’re already behind. In this post, we break down your ecommerce website options, why Shopify is leading the charge, and how to build an online storefront that turns clicks into loyal customers.
Selling online in 2025? You’ve got options. From simple drag-and-drop builders to full-on developer playgrounds, choosing the right ecommerce platform can feel like choosing a Pokémon starter — exciting, but slightly overwhelming.
Let’s break it down. (Spoiler: we love Shopify, and here’s why.)
A Quick Look at the Big Players
Wix & Squarespace
Great for getting started — especially if you’re selling just a few products or testing the waters. Drag, drop, done. But once you grow? You’ll likely outgrow them.
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Easy to use
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Limited ecommerce tools
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Not super customizable
WooCommerce (on WordPress)
Like a choose-your-own-adventure book — full freedom, but you’ll need to manage hosting, updates, and security yourself. Better if you’ve got a developer buddy (or are one).
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Full control
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Lots of plugins
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Tech-heavy and a bit high-maintenance
BigCommerce
Solid and powerful. Built for larger or B2B businesses, but less friendly if you care about cool design or storytelling vibes.
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Great backend tools
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Not the prettiest
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Smaller design community
So, Why Do We Keep Coming Back to Shopify?
Because it’s kind of the best of both worlds: it’s powerful and beautiful. Easy and scalable. Nerd-approved and design-friendly.
With Shopify, you get:
- A secure, fast platform (they host it, you chill)
- A beautifully customizable storefront
- Mobile-ready everything
- A huge app store to add features as you grow
- A smart dashboard for orders, customers, and marketing
In short? Shopify does the heavy lifting behind the scenes so you can focus on your products and storytelling.
What We Do with Shopify
We design custom Shopify websites that are:
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Visually cool (yes, even scroll-stopping)
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Built to sell, not just sit there
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Easy for customers to navigate
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Designed to tell your brand story
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Fast, responsive, and SEO-friendly
Our team handles everything: theme design, product layouts, apps, UX magic, and even launch support.
Wanna Build a Shopify Site with Us?
Whether you’re launching a new brand, upgrading an old one, or just curious about ecommerce, Shopify is a rock-solid platform with loads of creative potential.
Let’s turn your products into an online experience that feels just right — sleek, simple, and ready to grow with you.
Get in touch — We’re here to bring your ecommerce vision to life
