When Sake High! came to us, they had the brand. They had the buzz. They had a Squarespace site… that couldn’t keep up.
Between their growing retail footprint, loyal customers, and a product that practically sells itself (premium canned sake, anyone?), they needed a digital upgrade. One that could scale, support distribution, and look just as crisp as their packaging.
Enter WMD ~ and a Shopify migration that gave them everything they needed (plus a few things they didn’t know they wanted).
Two Themes, One Winner
Rather than making assumptions, we gave Sake High! options.
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Developed two fully built Shopify themes with different layouts, flows, and aesthetics
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Ran side-by-side comparisons to test UX, mobile flow, and merchandising flexibility
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Selected the winning theme based on performance, usability, and vibe
No template roulette. Just thoughtful design and real-world testing.
The Art of the Manual Move
This wasn’t some plug-and-play import. We handled a full manual migration of their data, including:
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Customer lists, orders, and product data
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Metadata cleanup and tag restructuring
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Format conversion to ensure nothing broke in transit
Not a single data point lost. No tech support drama. Just a clean transition from Squarespace to Shopify.
Custom Features that Actually Matter
We didn’t just move what they had. We leveled it up.
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Built enhanced contact forms for distributor and event inquiries
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Added live social media feeds in the footer to keep things fresh
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Integrated custom product blocks that highlight flavors and ingredients without clutter
The result? More engagement, smoother browsing, and fewer customer questions.
AI That Doesn’t Feel Robotic
Sake High! has a beautiful brand, but like most startups, unlimited photoshoot budgets weren’t on the menu.
So we stepped in with AI-generated imagery that matched their brand tone and filled visual gaps:
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Product context shots without a single rented studio
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On-brand textures and color palettes that felt intentional
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Seamless additions to their homepage, emails, and future ads
Creative and cost-effective. Our favorite kind of solution.
Distribution Done Right
Alcohol sales online get tricky. So we coordinated with their liquor distributor to:
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Set up payment and fulfillment flows that meet compliance
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Build a store locator page that helps customers find Sake High! in retail
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Ensure accurate region-based messaging depending on location
It’s not just a store, it’s a multi-channel platform that supports scale.
Launch Day? No Problem
We managed every final connection, test, and touchpoint so that the switch flipped seamlessly. No bugs. No broken links. No white screen of death.
Ready to See the Full Transformation?
View the Sake High! in our portfolio and see how we brought clean design and custom strategy together in a Shopify build that sparkles like a fresh pour.
Want to migrate without the migraine? Contact WMD and let’s talk Shopify, storytelling, and how to get your brand selling smarter.
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