Have a question about Shopify?

Check out out our Frequently Asked Questions below or get in touch with one of our team.

Shopify is one of the most scalable and user-friendly ecommerce platforms available, offering strong performance, security, and flexibility out of the box. It supports everything from small product catalogues to complex, high-volume stores. Toast helps businesses unlock the full potential of Shopify by tailoring the platform to suit specific commercial goals.

Yes. Shopify is highly flexible and can support fully custom-designed themes. Rather than being limited to pre-built templates, brands can create unique, high-performing storefronts. Toast specialises in designing and developing custom Shopify themes that are built for speed, conversion, and long-term growth.

Shopify integrates with a wide range of business systems, making it a strong choice for growing and established businesses. This includes CRM platforms like Salesforce, ERP systems such as NetSuite, and fulfilment tools like Starshipit. Toast has extensive experience connecting Shopify with these systems to create seamless, efficient workflows.

Yes. Shopify can be integrated with leading CRM and ERP platforms to streamline operations, improve customer insights, and reduce manual processes. Toast regularly implements integrations with platforms like Salesforce and NetSuite, ensuring data flows smoothly between systems.

Shopify is used by businesses nationwide and globally, making it an ideal platform regardless of location. Toast works with Shopify merchants across Auckland, Hamilton, Waikato, and Christchurch, supporting both local and nationally distributed teams.

Shopify is built to scale. It can handle large product catalogues, high traffic volumes, and peak sales periods without compromising performance. Toast ensures each Shopify build is optimised for speed, stability, and future growth.

Yes. Businesses can migrate from platforms like WooCommerce, Magento, or custom-built systems to Shopify. Toast manages the full migration process, including data transfer, SEO preservation, and ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

Shopify is highly customisable through theme development, apps, and custom integrations. This allows businesses to tailor everything from the front-end experience to backend workflows. Toast focuses on building solutions that go beyond standard setups, aligning Shopify with each business’s specific needs.

Shopify provides a strong foundation, but ongoing optimisation is key to success. Toast offers continuous support including performance improvements, feature enhancements, and integration updates to keep stores evolving alongside the business.

Getting started typically involves defining goals, selecting the right approach (custom build or theme customisation), and planning integrations. Toast guides businesses through this process, helping shape the right Shopify solution from day one.