Case Study

Mid Western

We developed a user-friendly Shopify store for Mid Western helping them bring a curated collection of second-hand goods online with trust, ease, and performance.

Mid Western project preview
Mid Western

Client

Mid Western

Category

Shopify

Year

2020

Our Process

Mid Western needed a platform that made second-hand shopping feel modern, secure, and enjoyable. Their previous setup lacked the flexibility to highlight product conditions, manage unique listings, and promote sustainability-driven branding.

The Challenge

  • Communicating trust and quality in used products
  • Managing one-off inventory items with accurate details
  • Optimizing for mobile shoppers and local traffic
  • Creating a clean, modern interface without overwhelming the user

Our Approach

  • Built a custom theme to suit second-hand product display
  • Integrated tagging and condition-based filtering
  • Developed clear content blocks for sustainability messaging
  • Designed layouts that highlight item uniqueness and fast turnover

The Solution

The result is a fast, simple, and trustworthy Shopify store that makes buying and selling second-hand items feel as seamless as new retail. Customers now enjoy intuitive browsing, while the Mid Western team easily manages inventory and updates content.

Project Goals

Working closely with Asian Sustainability Network marketing team, we established clear objectives to measure the success of the redesign project.

  • Increase lead generation by 50%
  • Reduce bounce rate by 30%
  • Improve mobile conversion by 40%
  • Decrease page load time by 60%

Key Metrics We Tracked

Conversion Rate
1.2% 4.5%
Page Load Time
5.3s 1.8s
Bounce Rate
72% 34%
Mobile Traffic
22% 48%
The Result

The Result

The final platform exceeded client expectations, featuring a sleek interface and fast loading times.

0
Increase in Sales
0
Growth in completed checkouts

Client Feedback


Working with Codendesigner was a great experience. They understood how to present second-hand products in a way that feels fresh and premium. The site is clean, fast, and easy to manage

Mid Western

Mid Western

Client Location

Australia

Project Completion

100%

Platform

Shopify

Lead Quality

5/5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this project and working process

What was your role in this project?
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We designed and developed the entire Shopify store, including content layout, condition-based filters, and custom UI components.

Was it built using a theme?
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We used a lightweight Shopify theme as a foundation and customized it extensively for Mid Western’s needs.

Do you maintain the site?
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Yes, we offer support packages for updates, changes, and performance monitoring.

How long might it take to do this type of project?
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Each project has different requirements, so the time may vary from project to project,
depending on the complexity of course content, custom features, and integrations required.

How do you charge for your services, and what can we expect the project to cost?
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Our pricing model is typically project-based, determined by the scope, complexity, and specific e-commerce features required. We provide detailed proposals after a thorough consultation to understand your needs and deliver a transparent quote.

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