Zurich · Switzerland · Remote
Shopify Developer in Zurich
TL;DR
I build Shopify stores for Zurich brands selling in Switzerland and abroad, with multilingual Swiss storefronts, CHF pricing, TWINT-ready checkout and clear customs and delivery information for cross-border orders. Stores are fast, precise and ready for paid traffic from launch. Shopify projects for Zurich clients start at about CHF 4,900.
By Can Elmas · Last updated
How I work with Zurich teams
Swiss shoppers expect premium presentation and zero friction, and they notice every detail, from awkwardly translated product names to unexpected import fees. I build multilingual Shopify stores for German, French and Italian Switzerland, integrate TWINT and other familiar payment options through supported providers, and set up EU markets separately so duties and VAT are shown correctly. Tracking complies with both Swiss and EU rules.
What’s included
- Custom Online Store 2.0 themes in Liquid, with sections and blocks your team can edit
- Headless storefronts on Hydrogen and Oxygen when the brand genuinely needs them
- Shopify Plus — Checkout Extensibility, checkout UI extensions and Shopify Functions
- App integrations — Klaviyo, Recharge, Judge.me, Gorgias, plus ERP and 3PL systems
- Migrations from WooCommerce, Magento and other platforms with full 301 redirect mapping
- Speed and Core Web Vitals optimization
- Shopify Markets for multi-currency, multi-language and international selling
- GA4, server-side tracking, Meta CAPI and Google Enhanced Conversions live at launch
The Zurich context
- Switzerland has three major language regions, so a national campaign often needs German, French and Italian versions, and Swiss German audiences expect Swiss spelling and vocabulary rather than content written for Germany.
- Because Switzerland is outside the EU, ecommerce brands must plan for customs, import VAT and delivery costs when shipping from the EU, and Swiss shoppers are sensitive to surprise charges at the door.
Tracking and data collection follow Revised Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP / nDSG) & Telecommunications Act. Swiss law is generally more permissive than the GDPR about analytics cookies, relying on transparency and the right to object, but any site targeting EU visitors must still meet GDPR consent standards. I usually set up one consent model that satisfies both, with server-side tagging to keep measurement stable.
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How we work together
Simple. Transparent. Results-focused.
- 01
Discovery
A 30-minute call. You share the challenge, I tell you honestly whether I can help.
- 02
Audit
I audit tracking, funnel, channels and team, and hand you a ranked plan with budgets.
- 03
Build
We fix measurement and ship the highest-impact systems first. I own the metrics.
- 04
Scale
Optimize, automate and scale what works. Weekly decisions, compounding results.
FAQ
Shopify Developer in Zurich: FAQ
Can a Swiss Shopify store sell to the EU?
Yes. I set up EU countries as separate markets with EUR pricing and correct duties and VAT display. Your tax adviser confirms registration requirements, and I configure checkout and shipping to match.
Can Shopify support TWINT?
Yes, TWINT is available through supported payment providers and apps. I integrate it and test it on mobile, where most Swiss customers use it.
Can you invoice a Swiss AG or GmbH in CHF?
Yes. I invoice in CHF, EUR or USD. Services imported into Switzerland are usually covered by acquisition tax (Bezugsteuer) on your side where it applies; your fiduciary or accountant confirms the treatment.
Do you handle marketing in all Swiss languages?
I plan campaigns and SEO across German-, French- and Italian-speaking Switzerland, and native speakers write or review content in each language so every version sounds local.
Work with me
Shopify Developer in Zurich? Let’s talk.
Tell me about your growth challenge. I’ll tell you honestly if I can help — and if I can’t, who can.
- ✓ No obligation
- ✓ No sales script
- ✓ Honest feedback
- ✓ Clear next steps