You have found a Shopify theme you love, from the official free themes, the Shopify Theme Store or a marketplace like ThemeForest. Now comes the part that takes time: installing it correctly, making it look like your brand, adding products, setting up navigation, apps, payments and shipping, and making sure it is fast and ready for Google. That is exactly what our Shopify theme installation service does.
This article is part of our complete guide: How to Start a Shopify Store: The Complete Guide (2026).
We do not sell or share theme files. We help you choose the right theme, buy it from the official source so you own a genuine licence, and then install, set up and customise it professionally. Installation is quoted at a fixed price before we start.
Who this service is for
- New store owners who want a professional store without learning every Shopify setting.
- Businesses moving to a new theme who want the switch done without downtime.
- Merchants who bought a marketplace theme and need help uploading and configuring it.
- Brands using an unlicensed or outdated theme who want to move to a safe, licensed one.
- Stores selling in several countries that need languages, currencies and local payments set up.
What is included
1. Theme selection and buying help
We review your products, brand, budget and goals and recommend suitable themes, from official free themes to premium Theme Store themes and marketplace themes. We explain the pros and cons, and guide you through buying from the official source.
2. Installation and demo setup
We add or upload the theme, import the demo layout you choose where available, and set up the theme library so your live store keeps running while we work.
3. Branding and design customisation
Logo, colours, fonts, buttons, homepage sections, banners and footer, all adjusted to your brand. Our branding and UI/UX team can also create or refresh your visual identity.
4. Products, collections and navigation
We add or import products, organise collections, create menus and mega menus, and set up filters so shoppers can find what they need.
5. Key pages
About, contact, FAQ, shipping, returns and policy pages, structured clearly and linked properly.
6. Payments, shipping and taxes
Payment methods suited to your markets, shipping zones and rates, local delivery or pickup, and tax settings. Selling in Europe? See our European ecommerce guide for what we configure per country.
7. Apps
Reviews, subscriptions, delivery dates, bundles, email marketing and other apps, installed and styled to match your theme, without unnecessary bloat.
8. Speed and SEO foundations
Image optimisation, app clean-up, title tags, meta descriptions, alt text, sitemap submission and Search Console setup. See our guides to title tags, meta descriptions and submitting a sitemap.
9. Testing and launch
We test on desktop and mobile, place test orders, check emails and launch your store. If you are replacing an existing theme, we follow our redesign checklist to protect your rankings.
How it works
- Message us with the theme name (or ask for recommendations), your store URL and what you sell.
- Get a fixed quote with a clear scope and timeline.
- Give access by adding us as a collaborator in your Shopify admin. You never need to share your password.
- We build on an unpublished theme and share preview links for your feedback.
- Launch when you approve, with a short handover so you can manage your store confidently.
Pricing
Every store is different, so we quote a fixed price after a short conversation about your theme, number of products, pages and apps. A basic theme installation with branding costs much less than a full store build with product import, custom sections and multi-country setup. The theme itself is bought directly from its official seller, so you own the licence.
Why work with MIVAQ
- Design, development and SEO in one team, so your store looks good, works well and gets found.
- Licensed themes only: no nulled files, no hidden risks. Read why we avoid nulled themes.
- Clear communication and fixed quotes.
- Real ecommerce experience, including stores like Haus of Mugs and Unity Merch Haus. See more in our case studies.
Theme installation for different store types
New stores
If you are starting from scratch, we can set up the whole store around your theme: domain connection, branding, product catalogue, collections, policies, payments, shipping and launch checks. We also make sure your store is visible to Google from day one, with clean URLs, a submitted sitemap and well-written titles and descriptions for your key pages.
Existing stores changing theme
Changing theme on a live store needs care. Content stored in theme sections, such as homepage banners and custom text, does not automatically move to a new theme. We rebuild these sections in the new theme, check every template, keep your product data and URLs intact and switch over only when everything is ready, so customers never see a half-finished store.
Stores selling in several countries
For stores selling internationally, we configure Shopify Markets with local currencies, languages, domains or subfolders and country-specific payments and shipping. Our guide to multilingual ecommerce websites explains the structure we use, and our country guides cover the UK, Germany and other European markets.
Stores moving from a nulled theme
If your store runs on an unlicensed theme, we help you choose and buy a legitimate replacement, rebuild your design on it and remove the old theme safely, then check your store for unknown scripts and apps.
What we need from you
- The theme name, or your shortlist if you would like our recommendation.
- Collaborator access to your Shopify store.
- Your logo, brand colours and fonts, if you have them.
- Product information and images, or access to your supplier feed.
- Any example stores you like the look of.
Not sure about some of these? That is fine. Tell us where you are and we will guide you through the rest.
Need help buying or installing a Shopify theme?
We do not sell or share theme files. What we do is help you choose the right theme, buy it from the official source, and install, set up and customise it so your store is ready to sell. Installation is quoted at a fixed price before we start, so there are no surprises.
- WhatsApp: message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply.
- Email: hello@mivaq.com
- Project form: tell us about your store and the theme you like.
Tell us the theme name, your store URL (if you already have one) and what you sell, and we will reply with a clear plan and price.
More Shopify theme guides
- Shopify themes free download guide: all 98 themes A to Z
- Official free Shopify themes (Dawn, Horizon and more)
- Premium Shopify Theme Store themes you can try free
- Multipurpose Shopify themes
- Fashion, jewellery and watch Shopify themes
- Beauty, cosmetics and pharmacy Shopify themes
- Food, restaurant, bakery and grocery Shopify themes
- Electronics, tech and auto parts Shopify themes
- Furniture, home, kitchen and garden Shopify themes
- Sports, outdoor, kids and pet Shopify themes
- Is a “free download” of a premium Shopify theme safe?
- Shopify solutions by MIVAQ: store design, development and optimisation.
- Ecommerce website design for European businesses: payments, delivery and compliance for stores selling in Europe.
Frequently asked questions
Do you provide the theme files?
No. You buy the theme from the official seller, or use an official free theme, so you own a genuine licence with updates and support. We install and customise it.
How long does installation take?
A straightforward installation with branding can be done in a few days. Full store builds with product imports and custom sections take longer; we give you a timeline with your quote.
Will my live store go offline?
No. We work on an unpublished theme and only switch when you approve.
Can you help me choose between themes?
Yes. Tell us what you sell and your budget, and we will recommend suitable themes with their pros and cons.
