Velstar

About Velstar

Number one for lifestyle brands, we're a dedicated Shopify agency with an unbeatable range of specialist talent. Offering end-to-end support across design, development & marketing, we help to build, grow and scale brands that want to be more than a one-off purchase.

Services and pricing

• Store build or redesignFrom $10,000
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Our starting price for this project would start with consultation and scope. From that, we would make recommendations and implement the design and build to an agreed budget. Being purely ecommerce and only working with Shopify, we build in best practices into all our site developments and designs. Additional work and price information: The price is for a template design and set-up, including consultancy and expected results, often combined with a marketing plan a redesign can transform online revenue.

• Store migrationFrom $15,000
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Data transfer can either be a piece of cake or one of the hardest things in the world. Because of this, we look into what's currently available on your site and see how well it matches the new website (this is easier if we've built it). We have years of experience migrating data from Magento 1 and 2, Visualsoft, WooCommerce and many other custom platforms. We know the pitfalls and can advise you on the process and costs. Our aim is to make migration simple and stress free for you. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work.

• Theme customizationFrom $680
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Are you wanting to add some custom functionality into your store? If so you've found the right team of Shopify experts to help. From your brief of requirement, we will agree on the scope of the work and include it within your site. We can advise on any potential issues and possibly better ways to achieve the same results. Additional work and price information: Our services include helping you set up custom pages, FAQs, Forms, Maps, Galleries and Lookbooks and everything in between. The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work. Get in touch today!

• Custom apps and integrationsFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: If the right app for you isn't out there, we'll build it. Bespoke customer experiences that give you the edge. Our specialist Shopify app developers love a challenge. We’re a team of innovative thinkers who will explore all the possibilities of your brief to develop an app that delivers an extraordinary experience and results. We've built bespoke apps for DTC brands like Castore and technology providers like Metapack, and we can do the same for your business. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Let's get started. Get in touch today.

• Custom domain setupFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: A unique and memorable name is a surefire to get visitors flocking to your Shopify store and keep them coming back. At Velstar, we can help you set up a custom domain for your online store that reflects your brand and your business goals using best practices. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Let's get started. Get in touch today.

• TroubleshootingFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Are you running into issues with your Shopify store? From fixing theme bugs to tweaking features and functionalities, no matter how big or small the problem, our ecommerce experts can help you get to the bottom of it. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Get in touch today.

• Logo and visual brandingFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: A unique logo and branding is the start of any successful ecommerce business. We’ll work with you to understand your business needs, your USPS, and what makes your customers tick. We’ll create visual concepts that will help you stand out from the crowd, build trust, and make your customers stick. Additional work and price information: Our branding services include: - Logo/branding design - Brand guidelines - Style guides - Animations The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Get in touch today.

• POS setup and migrationFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Whether you’re looking to migrate to Shopify POS, set up a pop-up store or integrate your POS with another system, our ecommerce experts can help. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Get in touch today.

• Product and collection setupFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Do you need help uploading your products, product images, organising your collections or even writing product descriptions? We’ve got you covered. We’ll ensure the process is seamless, with no disruptions. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Get in touch today.

• Conversion rate optimizationFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: At Velstar, our motto is simple: Don’t just meet the targets, beat them. Using A/B testing, analytics, segmentation, and user testing, we’ll get to the heart of your challenges and opportunities. Our CRO specialists will develop, launch and analyse experiences to make sure your customers are getting the most from your site to push your business growth further. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Let's get started. Get in touch today.

• Sales channel setupFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: We’ll help you set up and optimise the sales channels that you need to reach your customers, including Facebook, Instagram, Google and Pinterest. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Get in touch today.

• Email marketingFrom $680
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Email marketing is a cost-effective way to retain customers and attract new ones. After the initial consultancy call, our team of email marketing specialists will design personalised templates that will help you build brand awareness and drive sales. We also use sophisticated software to schedule and react to customer input to generate automated responses. This means you can communicate with your customers 24hours a day no matter where they are. Additional work and price information: Services include template creation, email design, email flow design and implementation. The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work.

• SEOFrom $680
  What's included

  Included in starting price: SEO has the highest ROI across ecommerce marketing. Our team of experienced SEO managers know what's needed to drive organic traffic to your site through Google ranking. We have a proven track record when it comes increasing sales and helping our clients stand out from their competitors. We believe SEO pays for itself many times over and is an essential investment for any ecommerce business. Additional work and price information: Services include a full site audit & fixes, ecommerce SEO strategy, competitor analysis, link-building & SEO blogs, keyword research, outreach and transparent monthly reports. The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work.

• Search engine advertisingFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: As growth marketing specialists, we recognise that Pay-Per-Click (PPC) is one of the fastest ways to get in front of your customers. Through strategic advertisement methods, we can target the customers who are most likely to engage with your brand and bring immediate traffic to your site. We are proficient in setting up PPC campaigns for Google Search Ads, Google Display Ads and Google Shopping Ads. Additional work and price information: Services include full site audit, keyword research, detailed strategy, campaign creation & monitoring, feed optimisation, Ad creation (copy and content) and monthly progress reports. $2,500 is the approximate monthly management fee, excluding ad spend.

• Social media marketingFrom $680
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Here at Velstar, we know how important a strong social media presence is when it comes to advertising your business and engaging customers. It’s the digital shop window to your website and products. Our team of experts can help you manage and create successful campaigns to increase followers, push brand awareness and generate influencer content. Additional work and price information: We offer a bespoke range of services which include campaign management (social and influencer), content calendar creation and management, scheduling (across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), social media strategy, social platform management, influencer marketing and outreach and Instagram and Facebook shopping set-up. The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work.

• Content marketingFrom $680
  What's included

  Included in starting price: In order to write targeted content, you need to know who your audience is! We will help you identify who your customers are and turn browsers into buyers. Additional work and price information: Our services include market and competitor research, audit, defined buying personas and tone of voice and a marketing strategy across your desired platforms. The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work.

• Analytics and trackingFrom $680
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Google Analytics is a must when it comes to understanding your customers. Our Digital Marketing team will set up Google Analytics to track your store's traffic and help you apply those business insights to take action. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs.

• Business strategy guidanceFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Our team of Shopify experts will undertake a full review of your ecommerce proposition. This includes an assessment of your competitiveness, traffic and product offering to construct a view of how you’re currently performing and your future growth prospects. From this, we will then produce a report and advise you on the best strategy to achieve your business goals. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs.

• Product sourcing guidanceFrom $2,500
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Is sourcing your products giving you a headache? We can help. Our ecommerce experts will provide you with transparent feedback on your current process - what’s working and what isn’t. We will then create a bespoke product sourcing strategy based on your business' needs that will save you time and money. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work and individual needs. Get in touch today.

• Site performance and speedFrom $2,000
  What's included

  Included in starting price: Don’t ignore your site’s slow speed! It can significantly reduce your store’s visibility because Google and Facebook don’t like sending their users to slow sites! The good news is you’ve found the right team that can fix it. Here at Velstar, we’ll provide you with the insight you need to diagnose a slow site and propose a solution. Additional work and price information: The price will be discussed with the client based on the scope of work.

• Store settings configurationFrom $170
  What's included

  Included in starting price: With Shopify, you can restrict some users to certain parts of the site mainly by using an app. We would discuss your requirements and advise on the best way to activate it with a quote for the work prior to starting. Additional work and price information: We would advise on what's possible and you can then decide exactly what you want to do, we then quote and install it for you with training on how to manage access.

Featured work

• Custom Shopify Plus Development, SEO & Data Migration, UX/UI, CRO

  Launching in time for peak season, we migrated French Connection to a bespoke Shopify Plus store with a multi-store set up across four different regions and built‌ a separate store to home their sister brand, Great Plains. Our UX/UI experts implemented a clean, minimalist design reflecting the brand’s unique identity and premium quality of their products to create an enhanced customer experience.

• Custom Shopify Plus Build, Migration, Bespoke App Development, CRO

  In collaboration with AVON’s UX team, we designed a fresh new user experience, removing the barriers to purchase and putting the brand’s high-quality beauty products centre stage. Then we seamlessly migrated AVON’s ecommerce operations to a custom Shopify Plus store, enhancing functionality with third-party apps and integrating required back-end systems.

• Shopify Plus Development, Internationalisation, CRO, Custom B2B Portal

  We made several changes to the front-end, including new content pages for Castore’s high-profile partnerships, and enhanced product page functionality. We also created an Australian store and delivered a bespoke B2B portal. What’s more, we delivered new Shopify Plus stores for their Premier League football partners, Glasgow Rangers and Newcastle United.

• Custom Shopify Plus Development, UX/UI, CRO, Subscriptions

  We implemented a fluid design, utilising animations across the site to reflect the ‘fluidity’ of their carefully crafted products. And delivered a custom theme to give Zooki’s team the freedom and flexibility to manage content in-house. Then we built a bespoke bundle builder solution to allow Zooki to change their bundle offerings based on their latest product launches and campaigns.

• Custom Shopify Plus Development, UX & UI, Digital Marketing Services

  We designed and developed a Shopify Plus store for the newly established ecommerce brand, Santo Remedio. Leveraging the subscription app, Recharge, the site was complete with a bespoke subscription service that seamlessly directs customers towards checkout, driving revenue and increasing AOV. Once live, we worked with them on a growth marketing strategy to drive sustainable growth.

Ratings and reviews

• REDACTEDFeb 7, 2020

  Had an excellent experience with this expert. A big thank you to Dave who gave very clear advice on how to try and get my business off the ground and how that should be implemented. I canno't recommend enough. If you need anything doing on your site or sales strategy look no further than here.

• Online GrindStore build or redesignApr 9, 2019

  The Velstar team is extremely knowledgable and helped with all aspects of my ecommerce business.

• Bold TelecomStore build or redesignNov 23, 2018

  Velstar are more than just a digital agency, they understand ecommerce and offered great advice throughout the project. They are clearly experts in design and development which has been reflected in the store we have now.

• Jamison Rae JewelryNov 24, 2017

  Dan was AMAZING! Such timely work, and super pleasant, never making me feel like I was putting him out. I was really impressed with how easy going and nice he was, and how willing he was to communicate back and forth with me while figuring out exactly what it was I was after. Also, I had shopped this job around a little, and the price was super reasonable. Highly recommended!!!

• Fab BrowsSep 28, 2017

  Fantastic expertise and knowledge. Really enjoyed working with the team at Velstar and will continue to do our marketing with them moving forward.

• Gio-GoiBusiness strategy guidanceSep 28, 2017

  The Velstar team really understand the Gio Goi brand, they knew what we needed straight away and worked with us to help us relaunch. They also have implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy to help drive sales.

• Beautiful Brows and LashesSEOSep 27, 2017

  Velstar were very easy to work with and had great communication, would definitely recommend.

• Your Own ClothingStore build or redesignJan 12, 2017

  Velstar has totally changed the way the YO brand operates, from fulfilment to brand visibility the guys have given first class advice and service."

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