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Site Planning & Strategy Package

Too many eCommerce projects kick off without a solid plan—leading to surprise costs, delays, and incomplete work.

We think there’s a better way. Let’s make sure your next step is the right one.

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What is Strategic Foundations?

Our process helps turn big ideas into real, actionable plans. We map out exactly what’s needed, identify risks before they become roadblocks, and create a plan built for success. We set clear expectations, and deliver you a roadmap that’s actually realistic, so our teams can move forward with confidence.

And if you decide to build with us, the cost of this planning phase gets applied to your site build, making it an investment in getting things right from the start.

What Makes This Process Valuable?

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Test the Partnership

Allows us to work together before a full commitment, ensuring the right fit on both sides.

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Transparent Scope

Receive a detailed breakdown of features, integrations, and technical needs.

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De-Risk Your Investment

By identifying potential challenges early, we help prevent costly surprises, ensuring you’re set up for success from day one.

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Flat-Rate Estimate

We provide a fixed-price estimate based on a clearly defined scope, so you know exactly what to expect before committing to the full build.

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Faster, Smoother Execution

With a roadmap in place, construction moves efficiently, reducing delays and last-minute pivots.

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Our Process

Foundations

Here’s what you can expect as we guide your team through the Strategic Foundations process. No surprises, just a clear plan and straightforward communication.

We’ll kick things off by understanding your goals, challenges, and current systems.

  • Business & Technical Discovery
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Migration & Integration Strategy


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Our Process

Site Architecture & Content Strategy

We map out how everything will be organized and migrated for a better customer experience.

Core Deliverables

  • Site Architecture Plan: Define how products, categories, and navigation will be structured
  • Product & Collections Strategy: Map out product templates, metafields, and tagging needs
  • Page & Content Audit: Identify key pages for migration and consolidation
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Our Process

Design & Features Planning

We align your design needs with the right tools and theme.

Core Deliverables

  • Platform Cost Analysis: Compare current and future costs
  • Features & Integration Recommendations: Identify critical tools & third-party app needs
  • Theme Selection: Choose the best foundation for UX and customization
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Our Process

Stakeholder Collaboration & Review

We work closely with your team to ensure alignment on technical and functional requirements, keeping all key stakeholders involved throughout the process.

Core Deliverables

  • Interactive Workshops & Review Sessions
  • Technical & Functional Alignment
  • Finalized Strategy Report: A detailed roadmap outlining the full scope of work, budget, timeline, and next steps for a seamless build.
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Our Process

Transformation Roadmap

We’ll deliver a comprehensive implementation roadmap that outlines the execution phases, budget and timeline.

Core Deliverables

  • Implementation Roadmap & Timeline
  • Build Estimate and Scope of Work: Detailed cost breakdown and resource requirements
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Don't Just Take Our Word for It

Big Green Egg

Big Green Egg fired up their eCommerce game with our help, moving from BigCommerce to Shopify Plus for a more flexible and scalable platform. We delivered custom page sections, improved site navigation, and seamless third-party integrations—creating a smooth shopping experience that keeps grill masters coming back for more.

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"We found them through a referral because they were a Shopify preferred agency. We vetted seven different providers, and they seemed to be the most reasonably priced with the best sample work. They had a team that could work with us. In contrast, other providers either had exorbitantly high prices or were a skeleton crew that we weren't comfortable with, nor were we sure they could accomplish what we needed within our timeframe."

Director of Omnichannel, Big Green Egg

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Enquiries Or Just To Say Hi!

We’d love to make your project come to life! Drop us a line.

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We can’t wait to hear from you and begin our collaboration. Let’s jump on a call to discuss what you need! Hopefully it’s around eCommerce work, but hey if you need to just chat about the adorable cat video you saw on Instagram, the general frustrations as a business owner, or the epic hiking trip you took the other weekend - we’re available for that too.

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