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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.

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