Having a Shopify webshop built in Antwerp: what you need to know

Why Shopify for your webshop?

Shopify is a hosted e-commerce platform: you pay a monthly subscription and immediately have a stable, secure foundation for selling products. Hosting, security, updates and technical maintenance are included. That saves time and worries, especially if you don't have your own IT department.

The platform scales with you: start with a standard theme and basic features, expand later with apps or custom work. You don't need everything to be perfect straight away — that's not realistic either.

What does a webshop project require?

Every webshop starts with the same questions: which products are you selling, how do you want to present them, which payment and shipping options will you offer? You'll also look at design, photography, copy and possibly integrations with your accounting or inventory system.

At Kattenberg 118 Studio, every project starts with a concrete proposal. It includes the scope, timeline and fixed price. No surprises, no vague hourly rates. This approach comes from fifteen years of experience as an entrepreneur — with my own shops, a webshop and a team of twenty people. I know what it means to keep an eye on your budget.

Developer, designer and strategist in Borgerhout

Kattenberg 118 Studio is based in Borgerhout, Antwerp. The focus is on Shopify: webshops, websites and apps. As a developer, designer and e-commerce strategist, I guide the entire journey — from concept to launch and growth.

Because I have no commercial interest in software partners, I protect your budget. If a standard Shopify app suffices, I'll advise that. If custom work is needed, I'll build it. That honesty and pragmatic approach makes the difference.

Standard theme or fully custom?

That depends on your ambitions and budget. Customising a standard Shopify theme — colours, fonts, layout — is faster and cheaper than a fully custom build. For many starting webshops, that's sufficient.

Do you have specific requirements that no theme or app covers? Then I'll build custom features. Think product configurators, customer-specific pricing or integrations with external systems. Here too: you'll know upfront what it costs and when it'll be ready.

From plan to online sales

Building a webshop is one thing, selling another. Good product photography, clear copy, logical navigation and a secure checkout make the difference. After launch, you track conversions, see where visitors drop off and optimise step by step.

Shopify offers built-in analytics and integrations with Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel and other tools. That way you keep a grip on what works and where there's still room for improvement.

Ready to start?

Want to have a Shopify webshop built in Antwerp? Get in touch via the studio page. You'll receive a concrete proposal with scope, timeline and fixed price — no sales talk, just honest advice.