Webflow Shopify integration: custom design meets e-commerce power

Webflow Shopify integration: Design meets commerce

Custom design meets strong e-commerce functionality: If you want to combine a visually outstanding online shop with a high-performance backend, the combination of Webflow and Shopify barely over. In this article, we show how we work with Liquify.pro Create individual Shopify themes based on Webflow — for the perfect balance of creative freedom and powerful performance.

What is Shopify?

Shopify is one of the world's leading e-commerce platforms, which enables companies to easily and efficiently operate an online shop. The platform offers everything you need to sell on the Internet — from product management and payment processing to marketing and analysis functions. Shopify scores particularly well for its scalability, security, and integration with a variety of apps and tools for international markets.

Benefits of Shopify:

• Easy management of products and orders
• Integrated payment processing and shipping solutions
• Huge app marketplace for all types of functions
• Highest reliability and security for transactions
• Internationally scalable with multi-currency and multi-language options

Shopify solves issues like:

• Technical hurdles when setting up a shop
• Slow loading times with cheap DIY solutions
• Lack of scalability and expandability in smaller systems

What is Webflow?

Webflow is a visual web design tool that allows designers and developers to create pixel-perfect websites — without classic code. The platform combines an intuitive editor with a powerful CMS and offers full control over layout, animations, and interactions. Webflow is particularly strong when it comes to individual design, performance and modern web standards — ideal for companies that value an unmistakable digital appearance.

Benefits of Webflow:

• Full design freedom without templates
• Intuitive CMS for dynamic content
• High-performance load times thanks to clean code
• Integrated SEO features & responsive design
• Perfect for landing pages, brand pages & microsites

Webflow solves issues such as:

• Design restrictions due to modular systems
• Poor performance with classic CMS
• Slow development processes due to complex coding

Why combine Webflow & Shopify at all?

Webflow is known for its creative freedom and pixel-perfect control over web design. But when it comes to the subject ecommerce Webflow is reaching its limits: restricted payment providers, lack of multi-currency support or limitations in product variants make native Webflow e-commerce unusable for many projects.

The solution? Shopify as backend, Webflow as frontend.

With the right Webflow Shopify integration Let's combine the advantages of both systems: A modern, individual design from Webflow — combined with Shopify's strong, proven infrastructure.

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How does it work technically?

We use Liquify.pro, an innovative framework that turns Webflow designs into fully functional Shopify themes transferred. In doing so, we retain 100% design control in Webflow and then implement the technical connection to Shopify.

That means:

• Full control over design, animations, and layout in Webflow
• Seamless transfer to Shopify without manual coding
• Extensibility through Shopify apps, Shopify Markets & Co.
• Easy management in the well-known Shopify backend

The best part: The entire process is scalable and performant — ideal for ambitious brands that have a Custom Shopify Store want without compromises.

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Typical deployment scenarios

The combination of Shopify and Webflow is particularly suitable for companies that want to create individual digital experiences — and rely on the reliability of a proven shop system. Typical projects that we implement:

• DTC brands with a focus on branding & storytelling
• Companies with international sales & multilingualism
• Content-rich pages with complex product logic

Comparing the advantages of Webflow & Shopify

Why Liquify & Bloq Labs

With Liquify There is no need for the tedious manual Shopify theme creation. The result: A high-performance web shop that was designed 100% with the brand's look & feel — fast, flexible and expandable.

As Webflow agency With a focus on conversion design, page speed and individual solutions, we help brands use the full power of both systems. With a deep understanding of user experience, SEO and technical requirements, we ensure that your new online shop not only looks good, but also performs measurably.

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Common integration questions

• ‍Do I still need a Shopify theme? No, Liquify turns your webflow design into a Shopify theme.‍
• Can I use all Shopify apps? Yes, the full functionality of Shopify is retained.‍
• How do I maintain content? Design and content are separated — maintenance is carried out in the well-known Shopify backend.

How much does integration with Liquify cost?

The integration with Liquify.pro is not only flexible, but also surprisingly cost-effective. To build individual Shopify themes based on Webflow, we usually recommend the Pro Plan — and that only for the duration of the development phase:

Pro plan — $67/month (cancellable monthly)

• Ideal for the 2-3 month project phase
• Unlimited conversions & projects
• Access to 10,000+ Shopify attributes
• Support for Shopify 1.0 & 2.0 themes
• Direct publishing & GitHub integration
• 1:1 support
• Includes Webflow starter template & app
  

After completion of the project, only an active Shopify plan required — separate Webflow hosting is no longer required

Our tip: The Pro Plan is only required for the development period — 2—3 months are often enough to implement a project.

Webflow hosting (CMS plan) — from $23/month

• Includes CMS, fast load times & CDN
• Great for SEO, scaling, and content marketing

Shopify plans after Liquify integration

After completing the development phase with Liquify, all you need is an active Shopify plan for the ongoing operation of your online store. Here are the Shopify plans available:

Basic Shopify — $39/month

• Ideal for sole traders and small businesses
• Unlimited products and 2 staff accounts
• 24/7 support and basic reporting
• Transaction fees: 2.9% + 30¢ per online transaction
  

Shopify — $105/month

• Suitable for growing companies with larger teams
• All features of the Basic plan plus advanced reports
• Up to 5 employee accounts
• Transaction fees: 2.7% + 30¢ per online transaction
  

Advanced Shopify — $399/month

• For larger companies with more complex requirements
• Advanced reporting and up to 15 employee accounts
• Third party shipping rates and international pricing
• Transaction fees: 2.5% + 30¢ per online transaction
  

Please note that prices may vary and there may be additional charges for specific features or transactions. It's important to choose the right plan for your business that meets your current and future needs.

Conclusion: Combining Webflow & Shopify = Design meets performance

For companies that don't want to decide between design freedom and professional e-commerce, the combination of Webflow + Shopify is just right. Thanks to Liquify, we can achieve the best of both worlds for our customers:

• Maximum design freedom in Webflow
• Professional infrastructure with Shopify
• Quick implementation & easy maintenance
• Seamless Shopify app integration
• Top performance & SEO basis

👉 Book a non-binding consultation now and find out whether Webflow Shopify is also the perfect match for your project.