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BigCommerce Launch Package for Startup Merchants

The Startup Special is a phased launch package designed to get the essentials in place fast, without overbuilding your site or getting stuck in endless revisions. Each phase is prepaid and we only move forward when you’re ready.

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Who is This For?

The Startup Special is a great fit if you:

✅ Are launching a new BigCommerce store
✅ Know what you’re selling and want a clear path to launch
✅ Want professional setup and guidance, but don’t need a fully custom design project
✅ Like the idea of working in phases, so the project can pause if your business isn’t ready yet

This is not the right fit if you want a fully customized website, need complex product options, or are still deciding what to sell.

If this sounds like you, keep reading to see what’s included and how the phases work.

What is the Startup Special & How Does it Work?

The Startup Special is a phased BigCommerce launch package designed for early-stage merchants who want professional setup without committing to a large, open-ended project.

The work is broken into three clearly defined phases. Each phase focuses on a specific part of your store and is paid before work begins. Once a phase is complete, you decide when (or if) you’re ready to move on to the next one.

There’s no long-term contract and no pressure to continue before your business is ready.

The Three Phases

Phase 1: Theme Setup

$595

This phase focuses on getting the foundation of your store in place so you have something real to work from.

  • Theme selection from a curated set of proven BigCommerce themes
  • Theme installation and basic configuration
  • Brand styling (colors, fonts, logo integration)
  • Homepage framework using standard theme components:
    • Hero or carousel
    • Featured categories or brands
    • Featured or new products
    • Short brand introduction blurb 
  • One round of feedback focused on accuracy and basic preferences

Phase 2: Products + Catalog

$695

Once your theme and homepage framework are in place, this phase focuses on your products and how customers browse your store.

  • Import up to 50 simple products (no variants or options)
  • Set up categories and/or brands based on your structure
  • Category and product page layout adjustments using the existing theme templates

If you’re using a dropshipping app or automated product import, Phase 2 may be adjusted based on your setup.

Phase 3: Content, Settings & Launch

$595

This final phase prepares your store for launch and ensures you know how to manage it going forward.

  • Add standard content pages (About, Shipping & Returns, Contact, Privacy)
  • Configure core store settings:
    • Payments, shipping, and tax (basic setup)
    • Google Analytics (GA4)
    • Email marketing provider connection
  • Final review and testing
  • Store launch and submission to Google
  • One-hour walkthrough and training session

Total price if all three phases are completed: $1,885

Theme Selection

For the Startup Special, I use a small set of proven BigCommerce themes that allow for a fast, reliable launch without unnecessary complexity. I’ve chosen these themes because they offer a variety of layouts and design styles.

I’ll recommend the most appropriate theme based on your catalog size, navigation needs, and how you expect your store to grow.

A note about theme demos:
Demo sites are designed to show everything a theme can do. For this package, we use streamlined layouts focused on clarity and ease of maintenance. Your site won’t replicate the full demo layout at launch, and that’s intentional. Additional sections can always be added later if needed.

Full List of What’s Included

The Startup Special covers the essentials needed to launch a clean, functional BigCommerce store without unnecessary complexity.

Design & Structure

  • Theme selection from a curated set of proven BigCommerce themes
  • Theme installation and configuration
  • Brand styling (colors, fonts, logo integration)
  • Homepage framework using standard theme components

Products & Catalog

  • Add up to 50 simple products (data provided in spreadsheet format)
  • Category and/or brand setup
  • Product and category page layout adjustments using existing theme templates

Pages & Store Setup

  • Standard content pages added (merchant provides copy):
    • About
    • Shipping & Returns
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Payment, shipping, and tax configuration (basic setup)
  • Google Analytics (GA4) setup
  • Email marketing provider connection
  • Miscellaneous core store settings 

Launch & Training

  • Final review and testing
  • Launch and submission to Google
  • One-hour walkthrough and training session

*Not included*

  • Custom theme development or custom-coded features
  • Advanced product setups (bundles, kits, complex options)
  • App installation/configuration
  • Conversion optimization or marketing strategy
  • Ongoing support beyond the included training

This package is intentionally structured to get your store live efficiently, with clear boundaries so the project doesn’t drag on.

Ready to Launch Your E-Commerce Startup?

My phased approach is designed to give you a professional website with the flexibility that startups need.

Complete the form below and let’s chat.