Site map and platform plan
A page plan and a platform choice, usually Shopify, based on your catalog, budget, and channels.
The Problem
When Your Brand Lives on Someone Else's Marketplace
Marketplaces are a fine place to start selling. They become a problem when they own your customers, set your fees, and decide how your products look.
01 · Customers
Marketplaces keep your customers, so you can't email them later.
Your own store collects emails with consent and builds a list you keep.
02 · Fees
Every marketplace sale pays fees and follows someone else's rules.
Direct sales run through your own checkout, priced and branded your way.
03 · Template look
A DIY template makes your brand look like every other store.
Custom templates are designed in Figma around your products and story.
04 · Product data
Thin product data keeps you out of shopping feeds and AI answers.
Products get full attributes that Google feeds and AI channels can read.
Your products sell well on Amazon and Etsy, but every buyer belongs to the marketplace. You can't email them about a new launch, and each sale pays fees you don't set. Your listings look like everyone else's. Your Shopify store, set up in a weekend, gets social traffic that leaves within seconds on phones. And when shoppers ask an AI assistant for a product like yours, your brand doesn't come up.
We start with your products and customers: what sells, where, and what buyers ask before they order. Then we design your key templates, build the Shopify store, and clean your product data so Google and AI shopping channels can read it. Your marketplace sales keep running while your own store grows a customer list you keep.
Customers you own
Email signups and order history stay in your store, not in a marketplace's database.
Designed for your brand
Key templates designed around your products and story, then built and tested on phones.
Ready for AI shopping
Product data structured for Google shopping feeds and AI channels like ChatGPT and Copilot.
Our DTC Ecommerce Agency Process
From Brand Call to Launched Store in Five Clear Steps
You approve the site map, the designs, and every page on a phone before launch, with a fixed price agreed before work starts.
We look at where you sell now, your product data, and what your customers ask before buying. You get a site map, a platform recommendation, and the plan that fits your stage and budget.
What's Included
What You Get With DTC Website Design and Development
Every build covers planning, design, the store build, product data and feeds, and testing. Higher plans add custom design, apps, and marketplace moves.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Marketing Agency vs DIY Template
A DTC brand agency built around ads grows traffic, and a template gets you live cheaply. Here's where each option fits your brand's stage.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Marketing agency | DIY template |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Store build and product data | Ads, content, and growth | Your own time |
| Time to launch | 2 to 8 weeks | Depends on their build partner | Days for simple stores |
| Design | Custom templates in Figma | Often outsourced | Theme presets |
| Product data | Feeds and attributes set up | Rarely touched | Up to you |
| Marketplace move | Listings moved, channels kept | Not usually offered | Manual work |
| Paid ads | Not included | Their core strength | Not included |
| Ownership | Store and accounts in your name | Varies by contract | Yours |
| Cost | From $1,400, fixed scope | Monthly retainer | Theme and app fees |
DeveloperLook
Marketing agency
- Main focus
- DeveloperLook: Store build and product dataMarketing agency: Ads, content, and growth
- Time to launch
- DeveloperLook: 2 to 8 weeksMarketing agency: Depends on their build partner
- Design
- DeveloperLook: Custom templates in FigmaMarketing agency: Often outsourced
- Product data
- DeveloperLook: Feeds and attributes set upMarketing agency: Rarely touched
- Marketplace move
- DeveloperLook: Listings moved, channels keptMarketing agency: Not usually offered
- Paid ads
- DeveloperLook: Not includedMarketing agency: Their core strength
- Ownership
- DeveloperLook: Store and accounts in your nameMarketing agency: Varies by contract
- Cost
- DeveloperLook: From $1,400, fixed scopeMarketing agency: Monthly retainer
Projects We've Built
Brand Store Projects We Have Built
Fashion, furniture, and art stores our team designed and built, each selling straight to its own customers.
Xinomin Fashion Ecommerce Website and Admin Dashboard
- Fashion
- E-commerce
- Dashboard
Modeverse Ecommerce Web Design & Development
- Fashion
- Retail
- E-commerce
Havenly Furniture Ecommerce Website
- Furniture
- E-commerce
- Dashboard
Sefinix Furniture Ecommerce Store and Dashboard
- Furniture
- Dashboard
- E-commerce
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built online stores and brand websites for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
Want results like these?
Tell us what you are building. You get a reply within 24 hours on business days, then a written estimate.
Work Culture
Why DTC Brands Trust Us With Their Stores
Your store is where your brand meets its customers. These habits keep it fast, accurate, and fully yours.
Honest about the platform
Shopify suits most DTC brands, but not every catalog. If a theme you set up yourself covers your launch, we'll tell you before we quote.
Product data first
We fix titles, attributes, and variants before design starts. Clean data feeds your store, Google, and AI shopping channels at the same time.
Phones before desktops
Social traffic arrives on phones. Every template is designed and tested on a phone first, then checked on desktop before you approve it.
Marketplaces kept running
Your Amazon or Etsy sales don't stop on launch day. The new store grows beside them until you decide which channels to keep.
Everything in your name
Your store, domain, apps, and analytics accounts are created in your name. You own the customer list and any custom code.
Speed checked on every page
Apps and images add weight fast. We check speed on your key templates before launch and remove what slows them down.
Overview
What does a DTC ecommerce agency build for brands?
DeveloperLook is a DTC ecommerce agency that designs and builds Shopify stores for brands selling directly to customers. We plan the site, design key templates, build the store, set up product feeds for Google and AI channels, and move listings from Amazon or Etsy. Builds start at $1,400 and take 2 to 8 weeks.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · DTC Ecommerce Agency for Brand Websites
- Service
- DTC Ecommerce Agency for Brand Websites (design, Shopify build, feeds, marketplace moves)
- Typical timeline
- 2 to 3 weeks for a theme launch, 5 to 8 weeks for custom builds
- Platforms
- Shopify and Shopify Plus, with Amazon and Etsy kept running
- Built with
- Shopify themes, Liquid, Figma, metafields, Google Merchant Center, GA4
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30 to 60 days, depending on plan
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $1,400 USD, fixed scope after a free brand call
Reviewed 7 Oct 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Amazon and Etsy sellers
You sell well on Amazon or Etsy but own no customer list, and every sale pays the marketplace's fees and follows its rules.
New brands launching a product line
You're launching a product line and need a DTC website that looks like a brand, not a template, from day one.
Brands outgrowing a DIY store
Your DIY Shopify store carried the first sales, but your product pages, bundles, and speed now hold growth back.
Brands whose ads agency can't build
Your DTC agency runs ads well but can't fix the store, so paid traffic lands on slow, thin product pages.
Agencies needing a build partner
Your agency sells brand strategy to DTC clients and needs a development team to build their Shopify stores under your name.
Not a fit
Budget under $1,400
You need a store live this week on a budget under $1,400. A Shopify theme you set up yourself is the better start.
Ads and marketing only
You need paid ads, influencer campaigns, or email marketing, not a website build. A DTC marketing agency fits that work better.
Design refresh only
Your store works and you only want a fresh look. Our Ecommerce Website Design service covers design without a full rebuild.
Fully headless storefront
You need a fully custom headless storefront for complex content. Our Headless Shopify Agency page covers that larger build.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices From Our DTC Ecommerce Agency for Brand Websites
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on design scope, product count, and whether you're moving from a marketplace. You get a fixed proposal after a free brand call.
For new brands that need a clean Shopify store live in a few weeks.
$1,400one-time, USD
- Shopify Theme Store theme styled to your brand
- Up to 50 products imported and cleaned up
- Home, collection, product, about, and FAQ pages
- Email signup, GA4, and your custom domain
- 90+ mobile PageSpeed target on key pages
- 30 days of post-launch support
Recommended
For growing brands that need custom design and richer product pages.
$4,200one-time, USD
- Everything in DTC Store Launch
- Custom design for 8 key templates in Figma
- Up to 300 products with variants and metafields
- Reviews, bundles, or subscription apps set up
- Product feeds ready for Google and AI shopping channels
- 45 days of post-launch support
For brands moving their main sales from Amazon or Etsy to their own store.
$8,600one-time, USD
- Everything in Custom DTC Website
- Listing content moved from Amazon or Etsy and adapted
- Marketplace sales kept running beside your store
- Up to 2 integrations, such as Klaviyo or a 3PL
- Custom sections for brand storytelling
- 60 days of post-launch support
For Agencies
White-Label DTC Website Builds for Agencies and Studios
You own the client relationship. We supply the build: design files, Shopify theme, product data, feeds, and launch for your DTC clients, all under your brand. Fixed quotes keep each project's margin predictable.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Share the brief
Send the client's brand guide, product list, and current sales channels.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We plan and price
You get a site map, a timeline, and a fixed quote you can resell.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
Build and hand off
Store built, tested, and launched, with a guide ready for your client.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
Stay client-facing
Designs, test results, and handover guides carry your agency's name.
Design to launch
Figma files, theme build, and product data handled by one team.
Fixed quotes
A price set by design scope and products, ready to resell.
Flexible capacity
Extra hands when several brand launches land in the same month.
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We build DTC stores on Shopify and connect only the tools your brand will really use after launch.
Shopify- Liquid
GraphQL- Shop Pay
Apple Pay
Figma
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Tag Manager
Meta (Pixel, Conversions API)
Google Search Console
Amazon
Etsy
TikTok
Walmart
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on DTC brands, costs, Shopify, marketplace moves, and AI shopping.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
A DTC brand sells its products directly to customers through its own website and channels, instead of through wholesalers or retailers. DTC brands control pricing, packaging, and the customer relationship. Many still sell on Amazon or Etsy too, but their own store is where they keep customer data and margin.
A DTC website is a brand's own online store, where customers buy directly from the brand. It carries the brand story, product education, reviews, and checkout in one place. The best DTC websites load fast on phones, answer buying questions on the product page, and collect emails with consent.
A DTC store launch with DeveloperLook starts at $1,400: a styled Shopify theme, up to 50 products, and core pages. A custom-designed DTC website with up to 300 products starts at $4,200. Moving a brand from Amazon or Etsy, with integrations, starts at $8,600. Theme and app fees are billed separately.
A theme-based launch takes 2 to 3 weeks. A custom design and build takes 5 to 7 weeks, because templates are designed and approved before building starts. A marketplace move with integrations takes up to 8 weeks. Product data cleanup is often the longest part, so we start it early.
Not on its own. myshopify.com is the free address every Shopify store gets, like yourbrand.myshopify.com, and Shopify is the platform behind it. You connect your own domain so customers see yourbrand.com. We usually recommend Shopify for DTC websites because checkout, apps, and sales channels come built in.
Keep the marketplace running and build your own store beside it. Move your product content, adapt it for your site, and add what listings can't hold: brand story, comparisons, and FAQs. Marketplace rules don't let you market to those buyers by email, so your store is where your list starts.
Through clean product data that AI channels can read. Shopify's agentic storefronts make products discoverable in ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google AI Mode through Shopify Catalog or Google Merchant Center. Complete titles, attributes, GTINs, and reviews help. Nobody can promise a recommendation, but missing data keeps you out.
Start with the product page: clear photos, answers to every buying question, reviews, and shipping costs shown early. Then cut slow apps, test checkout on phones, and offer express payment options like Shop Pay or Apple Pay. Measure each change in GA4 instead of changing everything at once.
The best direct to consumer agency for your brand matches your stage: build, growth, or both. For a build partner, look for product data skills, phone-first design, fixed scope, and accounts in your name. For ads, hire a marketing agency. We build stores and leave paid campaigns to specialists.
Yes. Your Shopify store, domain, apps, and analytics accounts are created in your name from the start. Customer data and order history stay in your store, and any custom theme code is yours. If you change developers later, you hand them access and nothing needs rebuilding.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
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