Questions, answered plainly.
Short answers about hiring a Shopify agency in Karachi.
About iShopify
Which is the best Shopify agency in Karachi, Pakistan?
The best agency is the one whose experience matches your project. iShopify is the longest-running Shopify practice we know of in Pakistan: Aaliyan Gul has built on Shopify since 2009, the team has delivered 10,000+ websites, and you work directly with the people writing your code. Our nine-point checklist shows how to compare any agency, including us.
Is iShopify really the oldest Shopify agency in Pakistan?
Aaliyan Gul took on a first Shopify client, the US wholesaler Umbrella Bazaar, in 2009 — the same year Shopify opened its App Store. We do not know of a Shopify practice in Pakistan that started earlier.
Do you work with clients outside Karachi?
Yes. We are based in Karachi and work with merchants across Pakistan and overseas. Most of our 10,000+ websites were built for clients we never met in person.
Who runs iShopify?
Aaliyan Gul, who founded the agency in 2009 and still leads its Shopify work. Aaliyan also owns Codehouse.
Cost and timelines
How much does a Shopify store cost in Pakistan?
It depends on whether you need a configured theme, a customised theme or a fully custom build, and on the features and integrations involved. We give a fixed quote against a written scope after a short call. Our cost breakdown explains each component.
How long does a project take?
A store on a customised theme usually takes two to four weeks once content is ready. Custom themes and apps take longer. Every quote comes with a dated plan.
How do payments to you work?
Projects are split into milestones set out in the quote. Work on each milestone begins once the previous one is approved.
Shopify in Pakistan
Can a Shopify store take payments in Pakistan?
Yes. Shopify Payments is not offered here, so stores use cash on delivery together with a local card gateway. We set these up and test them as part of every build.
Can I sell internationally from Pakistan on Shopify?
Yes. Shopify supports multiple currencies and international shipping. Receiving international card payments needs a suitable gateway, which we help you choose.
Is Shopify better than WooCommerce for Pakistani stores?
It depends on who will maintain the store. Our comparison sets out when each one fits.
Working together
Do I own the store and the code?
Always. The Shopify account, domain, theme code and data are in your name. We work through collaborator access and hand over everything we build.
Can you fix or improve a store someone else built?
Yes. A large share of our work is speeding up, cleaning and extending existing stores. We start with an audit so you know what is wrong before paying to fix it.
Do you offer support after launch?
Yes. Each project includes a support period, and monthly maintenance plans are available afterwards.
How do I start?
Send a message on WhatsApp or use the contact form with a few lines about your business. We reply with questions or a time for a call.