Migrate from Shopify
You're paying Shopify transaction fees, app subscriptions, and theme costs for a website that still looks like everyone else's. There's a better way.
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Adam reached out to me with some really thoughtful suggestions on how to improve my existing website, and I’m so glad he did. He quickly put together a mockup that made it easy to visualise the changes, and he clearly identified the exact areas that needed attention. One of the biggest improvements was the booking system, something I was actively wanting to improve and Adam completely transformed it into something much more streamlined and user-friendly. Throughout the whole process he was friendly, collaborative, and incredibly helpful. He always made time for me, answered any questions quickly, and was great to bounce ideas off. I’m super happy with the final result, especially the new booking system. Highly recommend Adam if you’re looking to upgrade your website!
Danielle Lowery
23 March 2026
Moved across my website to Adam @ headless and was a seamless move, Adam took care of everything and made it as easy as possible to work with. Really happy with my new website 5*
Amy Tadman
14 March 2026
Couldn’t have created our new business without Adam, his skills and knowledge of websites and ecommerce have been priceless. Thank you Adam
3 Ninjas Pizza
14 March 2026
The Problem with Shopify
Shopify is brilliant for getting started — but the costs stack up fast. Transaction fees on every sale. £20–100/month in apps just to get basic features. Themes that all look the same, or premium themes that still need a developer to customise. And if you want anything beyond the template? You're hiring a Shopify developer at agency rates.
Most small businesses don't need a massive ecommerce platform built for enterprise retailers. They need a clean, fast online shop that actually looks like their brand — without the monthly drain.
What You're Actually Paying Shopify For
Hidden costs that eat into your margins every month
Transaction Fees
1–2% on every sale, on top of Stripe fees. The more you sell, the more Shopify takes.
App Subscriptions
Reviews, SEO, email marketing, upsells — features that should be standard cost extra every month.
Theme Lock-In
Free themes look generic. Premium themes cost £250+. Either way, you're stuck within Liquid template limits.
Developer Dependency
Want something custom? Shopify developers charge £50–150/hour. Small tweaks become expensive projects.
Bloated Performance
Every app you install adds scripts to your storefront. Speed drops. Conversion drops. Google notices.
Support Queue
When something breaks, you're in a chat queue. No direct line to the person who built your site.
HD Commerce: Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
A bespoke online shop built around your brand — from £75/month, all in.
What's Included in HD Commerce
Full Shopping Cart & Checkout
Stripe-powered payments with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and card. PCI compliant. Zero transaction fees.
Product Management
Products, variants, stock tracking, categories. Easy to manage from your CMS — no separate admin panel.
Bespoke Design
Not a theme. Your shop is designed and built from scratch to match your brand. Included in the price.
Discounts & Shipping
Promo codes, shipping zones, delivery or collection. Built in — not a paid app.
Full Website Included
HD Commerce includes your entire website — pages, blog, contact forms, SEO. Not just a shop.
Direct Support
Talk to the person who built your site. Not a chat queue. Not a forum. Me.
HD Commerce vs Shopify — Real Costs
| HD Commerce | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | £75 | From £25 + apps |
| Transaction fees | 0% | 1–2% per sale |
| App/plugin costs | £0 — everything built in | £20–100+/month |
| Design | Bespoke — included | Themes from £250 |
| Hosting & SSL | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Maintenance & updates | ✓ Included | ✓ (but apps break) |
| Page speed | Sub-second loads | Slows with every app |
| Support | Direct — talk to me | Chat/email queue |
| Realistic monthly total | £75 | £80–200+ |
Both include Stripe processing fees (1.4% + 20p). Only Shopify charges extra on top.
How the Migration Works
From Shopify to your own bespoke shop — typically 2–4 weeks
Audit Your Shopify Store
We review your products, pages, apps, and integrations. Work out exactly what needs to come across and what can be dropped.
Design Your New Site
A bespoke design built around your brand — not a theme, not a template. Your shop, your way.
Build & Migrate
Products, images, descriptions, and categories are migrated into HD Commerce. Your new site is built in parallel.
Test & Launch
Thorough testing across devices and payment flows. DNS switchover when you're happy. Zero downtime.
Audit Your Shopify Store
We review your products, pages, apps, and integrations. Work out exactly what needs to come across and what can be dropped.
Design Your New Site
A bespoke design built around your brand — not a theme, not a template. Your shop, your way.
Build & Migrate
Products, images, descriptions, and categories are migrated into HD Commerce. Your new site is built in parallel.
Test & Launch
Thorough testing across devices and payment flows. DNS switchover when you're happy. Zero downtime.
Not Ready to Leave Shopify Entirely?
If you have a large product catalogue or rely on Shopify-specific integrations, we can also build a headless frontend for your existing Shopify store — giving you a bespoke design and faster performance while keeping Shopify as the backend. But for most small businesses, a full migration to HD Commerce is simpler, cheaper, and gives you more control.
Ready to Stop Overpaying for Shopify?
Let's look at what you're paying now and show you what HD Commerce can do instead.