
Bookshop Builder
The relaxed, friendly, and affordable way to build your own bookshop on Shopify.
Why Shopify?
The first question to answer is, why sell your books from your own website? One of the major reasons is you’ll have much more control over what you sell, who to, and how much profit you make. By having your own bookshop, even if you don’t have a big backlist, you can build a better relationship with your readers and you can create and sell beautiful books and merchandise.
So why Shopify?
Because that’s the one I know how to use! Joking aside, Shopify is customisable, flexible, and has all the capabilities you’ll ever need. You can use it to sell anything to anyone, anywhere in the world. Of course, there are potential pitfalls and things to be aware of – it’s not suitable for everyone. I’d be happy to chat to you about whether a Shopify site is the right step for you to take. Check out my blog in the free resources section to read more.
Consultancy
I can help you with your store set-up, whether that’s the whole thing, a bit of advice, or a few tweaks
Free resources
Some useful advice and guidance when setting up your store.
Testimonials

“Katie built and runs my shopify store with competence and creative flair, making sure that all the nitty-gritty stuff like integrations with printers and ebook delivery services run properly, creating highly effective product pages, and making the store look professional. She has saved me more time than I can measure, and more stress than I want to think about. Most importantly, she is entirely dependable: my store is a critical part of my business and brings in a lot of my income, so whoever has access to the back end must be someone I can trust. When something goes wrong (as it occasionally will), knowing that Katie is on the case means I can forget about it and go back to writing the next book.”
Guy Windsor
swordschool.shop

“Katie is an absolute pleasure to work with. She built my Shopify site and has held my hand all the way through the process. I’ve already recommended her to friends who’ve been equally happy. I wholeheartedly recommend her services.”
Nancy Warren
nancywarrenauthor.com

“Katie’s magic touch in designing my store, crafting product pages, and seamlessly integrating essential apps like BookVault and BookFunnel has truly made my Shopify journey a joy. Her attention to detail ensured not just a visually stunning store, but one that runs like a well-oiled machine. Katie’s upbeat personality, endless patience, and fast responses to my questions made every interaction a pleasure. Even after the initial setup, I know I can count on Katie for that extra boost of assistance whenever I need it. Thanks a million, Katie!”
Jane Hinchey
janehincheystore.com

“As I am not very tech savvy I asked a number of questions, to which she quickly and thoroughly explained the answers. Her set up and continued support has aided immensely in helping me feel more confident in running my online store. I highly recommend working with Katie if you are looking for a wonderful end product and for someone who is thorough, professional, and very easy to work with.”
Tiffany Patterson
tiffanypattersonbooks.com

“Working with Katie took the guesswork out of building my online bookstore. After pulling my hair out, trying to build one on my own, I contacted Katie and never looked back. She’s responsive, friendly, and incredibly patient. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Entrusting her with this project was the best decision ever.”
Rachel Jonas
racheljonasbooks.com

“Katie helped me set up my backlist books on my new Shopify store, JFPennBooks.com, with integration to Bookvault for print, as well as adding samples from Bookfunnel. She knows her way around Shopify and is also friendly and helpful. Recommended!”
Joanna (J.F.) Penn, The Creative Penn
jfpennbooks.com
creativepennbooks.com

“I tried and tried to set up a Shopify site, and I found a hundred ways to do it wrong. (Truth be told, I couldn’t do it at all).
Bobby Hutchinson
Tired of hearing me weep and moan and threaten to throw myself off a bridge, my dear long-suffering friend introduced me to Katie, and a miracle ensued.
The site she created for me is everything I dreamed of and lots more that I couldn’t even imagine. To say she’s brilliant at this is a serious understatement. She’s also kind, creative, patient, professional and yet endlessly forgiving of my foibles.
Hire her fast. She’s soon going to be far too busy to take on new clients.”

“Finding Katie has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in my writing career. Her kindness, professionalism and amazing knowledge has taken my website from being a boring, often dysfunctional one, to a beautiful, practical and efficient platform. I can’t thank her enough and highly recommend her services.”
Heather Reyburn
heatherreyburn.com

“I found Katie via a recommendation from an author friend, and I’m so glad I did! She was friendly, professional, got back to me in a timely manner, and completed all the work to a high standard. My Shopify store looks gorgeous, and she made it painless. I’m planning on using her for any Shopify needs I have in the future. She was a pleasure to work with.”
Dionne Lister USA Today Bestselling Author
dionnelisterauthor.com

“Working with Katie Mackenzie on my website has been an absolute pleasure. Katie created a stunning, functional site in just a couple of hours, going well beyond the brief. Her efficiency, attention to detail, and creative input were remarkable.
Not only did Katie deliver exceptional work swiftly, but her fresh ideas also inspired me to think ahead. Thanks to her, I’m now planning to add a dedicated page with a calendar of workshops and other exciting features. Her proactive approach and keen understanding of my vision have truly elevated the project.
I can’t recommend Katie highly enough—her professionalism, creativity, and dedication are second to none.”
Michaela Windsor Pilates
michaelawindsor.com

“I’m so grateful to Katie whose skill and dedication transformed my online presence — seamlessly moving my author website site from WordPress to Shopify and elevating it far beyond expectations.”
Robert Bryndza
robertbryndza.com
If you’ve got any questions, please get in touch!