Why choose a freelance Shopify developer in Antwerp?
A good developer doesn't just build a webshop – they listen, think along and advise honestly. I'm Jonas Smets, developer and e-commerce strategist in Borgerhout. I work freelance, without intermediaries or sales talk. You speak directly with the person building your project.
My background: for fifteen years I ran two jewellery shops and a webshop, at its peak with a team of twenty. I know the daily reality of running a business from the inside – not as a consultant from the sidelines, but as an entrepreneur who had to make decisions, control costs and manage a team.
More than just Shopify
I build Shopify webshops and manage migrations, but I deliberately advise the platform that suits your situation – not the platform that earns me the most. Concrete examples from my work:
- Shopify webshops and migrations: a bookshop live within a week, a complete Shopify POS migration including pop-up shop for a school.
- Ghost: bespoke Ghost themes and guidance with cutovers away from WordPress to Ghost for clients who want speed and simplicity.
- Custom platforms: a custom Payload CMS admin environment to replace Shopify metaobjects, built entirely to specification.
- Deliberately no CMS: advised a client away from a complicated system towards a simple, fast static page when that was a better fit.
I have no commercial interest in software partners. I protect your budget and advise what works, not what earns the most.
How do we work together?
You receive one concrete proposal with clear scope, timeline and fixed price. No surprises afterwards, no hourly billing hassle. I work transparently: you know in advance what it costs and what you get for it.
Whether it's a new webshop, a migration, custom functionality or solving technical bottlenecks – I think along with you and ensure the platform and approach fit your situation.
Experience that counts
Besides client projects, I also build my own SaaS apps like Repair Manager and Sendcloud Connector. That experience flows back into my client work: I understand not only how to build a webshop, but also how to scale, maintain and future-proof systems.
Need a freelance Shopify developer in Antwerp?
Want to know if Shopify is the right choice for your webshop? Or do you have a concrete project in mind? See what I offer at Kattenberg 118 Studio and get in touch for a no-obligation conversation. No sales pitch, just honest advice.
Frequently asked questions
Questions & answers.
Do you work exclusively with Shopify?
No. I deliberately choose the platform per client: Shopify where it fits, Ghost for content sites, custom Payload CMS for bespoke work, or a static page if that suffices. No commercial interest in any single vendor.
What about pricing and lead time?
You receive one concrete proposal with scope, timeline and fixed price upfront. No surprises afterwards. Lead time depends on scope, but a simple webshop can be live within a week.
Can you also help with a migration to Shopify?
Yes, I manage complete migrations including products, customer data and POS integrations. Done for various clients, including a school with a pop-up shop.
Do you also work with existing webshops or only new projects?
Both. I optimise existing Shopify shops, solve technical bottlenecks, build custom functionality or advise on strategic choices such as platform switches.
Want to book a session yourself?
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