Shopify Design & Development Agency | Victoria Garland

Shopify Scripts Are Being Deprecated: What Store Owners Need to Do Before August 2025

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

If you’ve been using Shopify Scripts to handle custom discounts, shipping logic, or payment rules in your store, there’s a deadline you need to know about. Shopify is officially retiring Scripts and replacing them with a newer system called Shopify Functions.

Newy

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Newy is a physician-founded supplement brand that bridges ketamine therapy and daily mental wellness. Their science-backed product was already trusted by patients and providers; the Shopify store just hadn’t caught up yet.

How Much Does a Custom Shopify Store Cost in 2026? A Transparent Breakdown

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

“How much does a Shopify store cost?” is the most common question we get from prospective clients. It’s also the hardest to answer with a single number, because the range is wide. A basic theme setup and a fully custom headless build are both “Shopify stores,” but they’re completely different projects.

WooCommerce to Shopify Migration: The Complete Guide

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Moving from WooCommerce to Shopify is one of the most common platform migrations we handle. The reasons vary. Some merchants are tired of managing hosting and security patches, others have outgrown WooCommerce’s performance ceiling, and some just want a platform that doesn’t need a developer on call every time WordPress pushes an update.

Swiss Water: Automating Multi-Roaster Fulfillment

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Swiss Water is the global leader in chemical-free decaffeination, using a proprietary process that relies entirely on pure water, temperature, and time to remove 99.9% of caffeine while preserving the bean’s original character. Their online marketplace connects consumers directly with a network of independent specialty roasters who source Swiss Water green beans, roast them to order, and ship from their own facilities across North America. It’s a powerful model for discovery, but it also creates a fulfillment challenge that no standard e-commerce platform is built to handle. This is the first in a series of posts covering our work with Swiss Water, starting with the operational system that had to exist before anything else could.

How to Choose a Shopify Agency: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Hiring a Shopify agency is a big decision. You’re trusting someone with your online business. This is your revenue, your brand, your customer experience. The wrong choice can cost you months of delays, thousands of dollars in rework, and a store that doesn’t actually serve your business.

JourneyGlow - Product Journey Transparency

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500

JourneyGlow helps merchants visualize a product’s real-world journey, turning transparency into higher shopper confidence. Map and display each product’s path from factory to fulfillment, transit, and delivery directly on Shopify product pages.

CrowdShop: Dynamic Pricing & Cashback

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

CrowdCom Technologies (crowdcom.io) partnered with us to launch CrowdShop: a Shopify app for dynamic pricing and tiered cashback that protects margins while boosting conversions.

Highlights

Dynamic pricing unlocks as sales grow
Tiered cashback rewards early adopters
Clear storefront widget + simple merchant UI
Shopify-native install; live in minutes

View on Shopify App Store →

Capital Grills

Wed, 21 May 2025 11:42:32 -0500

Capital Grills partnered with Victoria Garland to launch and grow their first e-commerce store in the competitive BBQ and outdoor kitchen market. As established brick-and-mortar retailers venturing into e-commerce for the first time, they relied on our expertise to seamlessly take their business digital.

PriceGlow - Flexible CSV Product Importer

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

PriceGlow eliminates the pain of rigid spreadsheets by importing vendor price lists in any CSV format. It auto-detects columns, maps data to Shopify, and updates products and prices without manual data wrangling: perfect for teams managing multiple vendors and frequent changes.

StockGlow - Low Stock Notifications

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

StockGlow helps merchants restock proactively by alerting teams before products sell out. Create instant or scheduled low-stock notifications and route them to the right people (including suppliers!) so inventory keeps flowing and customers stay happy.

Custom Shopify App Development — Gadget.dev Experts | Victoria Garland

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

We design, build, and launch high‑reliability Shopify apps for brands that need more than a theme tweak. From operational automation to revenue‑driving features, we ship apps that pass Shopify review and scale in production.

Custom Shopify Store Design & Development | Victoria Garland

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Transform your Shopify store into a revenue-generating machine with custom design and development that puts user experience first. We build high-converting stores that load fast, look stunning, and drive sales.

Shopify Ads Management: Google, Meta & Reddit | Victoria Garland

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Stop wasting money on ads that don’t convert. Our data-driven approach to Google Ads, Meta Ads and Shopify App Store Ads focuses on one thing: profitable growth for your Shopify store.

OYM Sportswear

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:42:32 -0500

Feel Good Sportswear

For the OYM Sportswear project, we teamed up with a forward-thinking brand on a mission to revolutionize activewear for both athletes and the environment. From the outset, OYM’s devotion to a sustainable supply chain and planet-positive fabrics informed every strategic decision.

Waste Free Celebrations

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:40:39 -0500

Environmentally guilt-free celebrations

Our project with Waste Free Celebrations, a leading sustainable celebration company, showcases our expertise in Shopify through strategic consulting and theme development. We helped migrate a very complex, bespoke theme that leveraged metaobjects and metafields extensively. We rapidly executed on a plan to migrate their data to a new US-based Shopify store to enable regional international markets.

CartCapture App

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:39:49 -0500

For the CartCapture project, we leveraged our extensive experience in Shopify to provide Fractional CTO and Full Stack Shopify App Developer services. Recognizing the challenges of cart abandonment that many online merchants face, we spearheaded the development of CartCapture for our client. CartCapture is an intuitive app that empowers businesses to capture sales effectively.

Housemart

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:38:49 -0500

Our partnership with Housemart, a leading home improvement brand boasting thousands of SKUs, showcases our expertise in Shopify through strategic consulting and bespoke code development. This collaboration highlights our ability to seamlessly integrate with Arabic language platforms, as well as synchronize with various marketplaces and point of sale systems. By navigating the complexities of a renowned global brand, we effectively addressed the unique challenges presented by diverse markets, languages, and logistical requirements.

Hismile

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:37:12 -0500

Our collaboration with Hismile leverages our extensive experience with Shopify, encompassing both strategic consulting and tailored code development. This project involved navigating the multifaceted nature of a global brand, addressing numerous challenges associated with diverse markets, languages, and logistical considerations.

Great Earth

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:36:51 -0500

For Great Earth, an Australian nutritional supplement company, our team developed a customized Shopify app and enhancements to the theme design. This app tracks unique discounts and sales opportunities, aligning seamlessly with their in-store offerings.

HOMEROOM

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:35:51 -0500

This project marked the debut collaboration with renowned nostalgia content creator Jenna Barclay’s first brand. Our team completed an extensive audit of the store settings, identifying areas for enhancement across various areas such as user experience, shipping, taxes and overall conversion rates. Our goal was to optimize every facet of the online store.

Armada Lounge

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:33:51 -0500

For the Armada Lounge project, we provided a tailored solution that balanced functionality and cost. We moved their site to a more economical hosting platform, improving efficiency while managing expenses. Our technical work enhanced the website’s speed, ensuring a fast and smooth user experience. Alongside these backend improvements, we customized the website’s theme to reflect Armada Lounge’s unique ambiance, creating a cohesive and inviting online presence.

ATAM Productions

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:30:12 -0500

For ATAM Productions, a growing record label and recording studio in Ottawa, we developed an online platform to showcase their music. We set up a Shopify store customized to reflect their unique brand and artistic style. By tailoring the theme, we made sure every detail — from layout to typography — matched their creative identity and resonated with their audience.

The Brig Pub

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:21:53 -0500

Restaurant and Pub with dynamic menu and QR code menus

Partnering closely with the owners of The Brig Pub, we executed a digital transformation that was both cost-effective and customer-centric. We began by migrating their website to a low-cost hosting solution, significantly reducing their operational expenses without sacrificing performance or reliability

AirBnB Design

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:07:44 -0500

In a venture that fused our digital expertise with real-world hospitality, we embarked on a project to design, set up, market, and manage a property located in the vibrant heart of Ottawa’s ByWard Market. Our approach was holistic—encompassing every aspect from interior design to online presence, crafting an experience that would stand out in the bustling short-term rental market.

VIP: The City of Ottawa

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:37:10 -0500

VIP Multimedia sculpture at City Hall in Ottawa

Between 2018 and 2019, our team took on the ambitious project of rehabilitating and upgrading the City of Ottawa’s first computer-based artwork, V.I.P. — a unique multimedia sculpture composed of concrete towers that house speakers and electronic components. Originally developed by the innovative composer Michael Bussière and brought to life through the sculptural forms of Mark West, V.I.P. was designed to be an interactive installation that responds to movement, creating an evolving tapestry of computer-generated music and sound compositions.

Marketing and Creative

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:24:38 -0500

Working with many clients in the physical and digital realm - we began by thoughtfully designing the space, ensuring that each element, from furniture to decor, from font colour to photography, reflected a style that was tailored to the client and their essence.