Shopify E-Commerce Store Setup

I’m ready to launch an online store and have chosen Shopify as my platform. I need the entire storefront planned, designed, and configured so that it can start taking real orders the moment we hit publish. While I already know I want a clean, conversion-focused design, I’m open to your ideas on layout, app integrations, and any added functionality that would improve the customer experience or streamline operations.

Here’s what I need delivered:
• A fully responsive Shopify theme—either custom-designed or a professionally customized premium theme
• Core pages built and styled (Home, Product, Collection, Cart, Checkout, Contact)
• Payment gateway and shipping zones set up, tested, and confirmed working
• Essential store settings configured, including taxes, legal pages, and basic SEO
• A brief hand-off guide so I can add or edit products on my own

If you have a proven track record with Shopify stores, especially ones focused on clean UX and reliable checkout, I’d love to see samples. Please outline your proposed approach and estimated timeline so we can get started quickly.