Madsun Media is an Australian Shopify agency building high-converting stores for local D2C brands. Native Afterpay & Zip Pay, live Australia Post shipping, full AU GST automation — delivered in AEST sprints with transparent AUD pricing and no lock-in contracts.
Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT) — Monday to Saturday.
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What's Included in Every AU Shopify Build
Six engineering deliverables that cover every line item on a serious Australian Shopify build — from theme code to GST invoices.
Custom Shopify Theme or Premium Theme Customisation
Fully custom Shopify 2.0 themes built in Liquid, JavaScript, and section-based architecture — or a premium theme (Dawn, Impulse, Prestige) customised with your Australian brand identity, AU-specific UX patterns, and conversion-focused PDP templates. Every theme is mobile-first, WCAG 2.1 AA accessible, and tuned for Core Web Vitals before launch.
AUD Payment Gateways — Stripe AU, Afterpay, Zip Pay
We configure Stripe AU, Afterpay, Zip Pay, Zip Money, Humm, Latitude Pay, PayPal AU, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay as native gateways. Afterpay and Zip messaging widgets are added to every product page, cart, and checkout to lift average order value for your Australian customers.
AU Shipping Zones — Australia Post, Sendle, Aramex
Live Auspost and Sendle rate APIs connected at checkout, MyPost Business label printing from your Shopify admin, parcel-locker delivery options, postcode-zone mapping across all Australian states, and returns labels included on Growth and Enterprise builds.
Product Import & Catalogue Setup
Bulk product import via CSV or direct API — up to 500 SKUs on standard builds, unlimited on enterprise. We configure metafields, variants, collections, tags, and Shopify Search & Discovery filters so your Australian customers can find products fast.
Technical SEO Setup for Google AU
On-page SEO configured for Google.com.au — schema markup (Product, BreadcrumbList, FAQPage), canonical URLs, hreflang for AU/NZ/UK, XML sitemap, robots.txt, GA4 + GSC connection, and structured data validation before launch.
Speed Optimisation — Sub-2s Mobile Load
We run a full performance pass on every Shopify build: lazy-loaded images, next-gen WebP/AVIF, removed unused app scripts, LCP-optimised hero images, and a Lighthouse audit targeting 90+ on mobile. Australian shoppers on 4G and regional NBN connections deserve fast stores.
Why Australian Brands Choose Madsun Media for Shopify
Three advantages that matter to Australian Shopify merchants — local expertise, AU compliance, and a results-focused build process.
GST & ATO-Compliant From Day One
All orders generate ATO-compliant tax invoices with your ABN, GST breakdown, and itemised totals — auto-emailed and synced to Xero or MYOB. GST-inclusive pricing set by default, with GST-free product category flags for medical aids, fresh food, and financial services.
Built for Australian Conversion Benchmarks
We benchmark every build against AU D2C category CVR data — fashion (2.5-3%), health (1.8-2.4%), homewares (1.5-2%). Afterpay and Zip placement, express checkout options, and AU-tuned social proof badges are built in from day one, not bolted on after launch.
Local Expertise, AEST-Hours Support
You get a project manager working Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT) — Monday to Saturday. Weekly Loom video walkthroughs, a staging URL to share with your team, and approvals that happen in hours, not days. Fast, local communication throughout your build.
Shopify Platform Features We Master
From Shopify 2.0 to Shopify Plus to headless Hydrogen — we build at every tier of the Shopify ecosystem for Australian merchants.
Shopify 2.0 Architecture
Section groups, blocks, and metaobjects so your AU merchandising team can manage content without a developer.
Checkout Extensibility
Custom checkout extensions (not deprecated Scripts) for AU-specific upsells, shipping upsells, and loyalty integrations.
Shopify Functions
Custom discount logic, free-gift rules, and shipping rates tailored to Australian promotional calendars (Click Frenzy, EOFY sales).
Headless Shopify (Hydrogen)
Next.js + Shopify Storefront API for AU brands chasing sub-1s mobile loads and pixel-perfect design control.
Shopify Plus B2B
Wholesale B2B storefront with price lists, net payment terms, and company accounts for AU distributors and wholesale buyers.
App & API Integrations
Klaviyo, Judge.me, Gorgias, Loop Returns, Yotpo, ReCharge subscriptions, Netsuite, Cin7, and Xero — wired up and tested in AU.
Our 4-Phase Shopify Development Process
Transparent, AEST-paced, and designed to keep your AU team in the loop from brief to launch.
Discovery & AU Strategy
We audit your current store or brief, benchmark AU competitors, map the customer journey, and agree on CVR targets, platform tier, and integration priorities before a single pixel is designed.
Design in Figma
Mobile-first designs for homepage, collection page, PDP, cart, and checkout — with Afterpay/Zip widgets, AU trust badges, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility baked in. You sign off before code starts.
Shopify Build & Integrations
Liquid theme development, payment gateway setup, Auspost/Sendle shipping configuration, GST automation, product import, and third-party app integrations — all shipped in 2-week AEST sprints.
Test & Launch
Full QA across iOS, Android, Safari, Chrome, and Edge. Live test transactions on every AU payment method. Staged rollout to a small AU audience, then full go-live with 24-hour AEST cover.
Australian Shopify Projects
A sample of recent Shopify builds for Australian D2C and wholesale brands — with real metrics from the first 90 days post-launch.
Byron Bay, NSW
Shopify 2.0 Custom Theme + D2C Launch
- CVR: 0% to 3.1% (new store)
- Mobile PageSpeed: 94
- Afterpay AOV: +AUD $42 avg
- Month 1 Revenue: AUD $138,000
Adelaide, SA
WooCommerce to Shopify Migration + Subscription Setup
- Cart abandonment: 76% to 39%
- Subscription revenue: +AUD $24K/mo
- Load time: 5.8s to 1.6s
- LTV: +58% in 6 months
Melbourne, VIC
Shopify Plus B2B Wholesale Store
- B2B orders: +340% YoY
- Avg wholesale order: AUD $4,200
- Net payment terms automated
- 62 AU stockists onboarded in 90 days
Transparent AUD Pricing
AUD-priced Shopify builds — no hidden costs, no FX surprises. From a premium theme setup to a fully custom Shopify Plus enterprise store.
Premium theme + setup
Custom Shopify 2.0 theme
Shopify Plus or headless
Monthly Shopify Maintenance
Add-on to any build plan
All prices in AUD, exclusive of GST. Third-party costs (Shopify plan, apps, domains, payment processing fees) billed directly by their providers. 50% deposit on project start, 50% on launch. Bank transfer (AUD), Wise, or Stripe accepted.
Australian Shopify Development FAQs
Answers to the questions every AU Shopify merchant asks before signing a build SOW.
Related Web Development Services
Other web development specialisations and AU digital services to pair with your Shopify build.
Ready to Launch Your Australian Shopify Store?
Book a free 30-minute AEST strategy call. We will review your brief or existing store, benchmark against AU category leaders, and send a detailed AUD quote within 24 hours.
Or call us on Book a Free Call — Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT) — Monday to Saturday.