Want to build Shopify themes that delight clients and convert customers?
Over 200,000 businesses use Shopify, and every one of them needs a well-designed theme to turn visitors into customers.
People that can deliver such themes create value for their clients and customers — and get paid accordingly.
Mastering Shopify Themes is a self-paced course that will teach you the design techniques needed to build Shopify themes that make you (and your clients) proud and profitable.
I’ll share what I and other Shopify Experts have learnt over the years in a straightforward manner.
Heads up - this title has been superseded
I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who's purchased Mastering Shopify Themes over the years. I'm happy to announce that a new, updated version of the content of this book lives on in my new book, The Definitive Guide to Shopify Themes, which is published by Apress.
I've left this page here for nostalgia (and, to be honest, SEO juice), but if you'd like to pick up a copy of the latest in the world of Shopify themes, please follow the link below to Apress' site.
About the Author
I’m Gavin Ballard, a developer with over twelve years of professional experience building sites and applications for the web. Since I started working with Shopify over five years ago, I’ve built both themes and applications for clients and am a registered Shopify Expert.
I’m the author of the popular Bootstrap for Shopify theme framework, and a contributor to a number of official and unofficial Shopify open-source projects.
In “Mastering Shopify Themes”, I’m hoping to share what I’ve learnt while building with the Shopify platform and help others create great stuff.
Course Contents
Mastering Shopify Themes (PDF)
200+ pages containing 14 detailed lessons and advice.
Checklists
Review and improve your themes with 7 actionable item lists.
Code Snippets
Liquid snippets you can drop right into your themes.
Video Interviews
Over 2 hours of direct advice from successful Shopify Experts.
Screencast Series
Periodic screencasts designed to help you get the most out of the course.
Your Theme Reviewed
I’ll personally review your theme and deliver a recorded teardown with a guarantee of five actionable design tips.
Choose A Package
The Course for $39
The Complete Package for $39 $19
- 200+ pages of PDF course material comprising 14 in depth lessons
- 7 checklists of actionable steps to better theme design
- Code snippets
The Course + Resources for $99
The Complete Package for $99 $49
- 200+ pages of PDF course material comprising 14 in depth lessons
- 7 checklists of actionable steps to better theme design
- Code snippets
- 5 video interviews with Shopify Experts
- Subscription to 8-part screencast series
The Complete Package for $299
The Complete Package for $299 $149
- 200+ pages of PDF course material comprising 14 in depth lessons
- 7 checklists of actionable steps to better theme design
- Code snippets
- 5 video interviews with Shopify Experts
- Subscription to 8-part screencast series
- Your theme reviewed
- Allowed to distribute amongst team (up to 5 people)
Interviews
Carson Shold
Shopify
Kurt Elster
Ethercycle
Galen King
Lucid
Chris Pointer
Pointer Creative
Justin Metros
Radiator
Stewart Knapman
Lucid
Mack Johnson
Pointer Creative
Darryn Soper
Lucid
Questions?
Who is this course for?
Designers or developers with an interest in Shopify themes.
You don’t have to be an expert designer or developer, but the course does assume that you’ve at least read the Shopify documentation.
Even if you’ve been working with Shopify themes for a while, there’s plenty of useful content here for you as well.
Why isn’t there an ePub/Mobi format?
There’s a lot of visual information in the course, so it’s best presented in PDF.
I am aware that there is demand for these formats though, so I’m looking to provide these in the future.
If that happens, all existing customers will be given access to the ePub and Mobi formats.
Can I share this? Are there group packages available?
The Course and Course + Resources are strictly for individual use, and you can’t share them.
The Complete package lets you distribute the course materials to teams of up to 5 people.
If you’d like to use the course within a larger organisation, please email me for a bulk discount.
Can I pay with PayPal?
Sure! Just transfer the amount for the package you’d like to purchase to gavin@gavinballard.com, and get in touch with me to arrange delivery.
Is this an “official” course?
Nope!
I’ve interviewed Shopify employees and have asked for their feedback, but this course is not officially endorsed by Shopify.
What if I’m not satisfied?
If, after purchasing the course you feel like you haven’t received value, just reply to your purchase receipt to request a full refund.
What’s the theme review all about?
If you purchase the Complete Package, I’ll be in touch to organise the review.
I’ll record myself walking through your theme design and provide a list of at least 5 actionable items to improve your theme.
Where can I learn more about you?
Check out my blog at https://gavinballard.com.