[ CASE STUDY ] 07 / 07
SMILE SPIRITS
Smile Spirits: From Limited to Limitless: A Complete Shopify Transformation
smilespirits.com



- INDUSTRY
- Beverage brand, San Diego
- SERVICES
- Wix to Shopify Migration · Mobile-First Redesign · Custom Shopify Store · SEO · Product Feed Integration · Email Automation
- PLATFORM
- Shopify
- LIVE SITE
- smilespirits.com ↗
[ 02 ] OVERVIEW
Smile Spirits, a bold beverage brand based in San Diego, came to Digital Hype Media looking for more than just a facelift; they needed a platform built for serious growth. Their original Wix setup was holding them back, both from a functionality and scalability standpoint. Our mission was clear: create a custom-built, conversion-driven Shopify store that could handle retail, eCommerce, and marketing integrations seamlessly.
[ 03 ] WHAT WE DID
What We Did
- Wix to Shopify migration with zero downtime to ensure a smooth transition
- Complete modern redesign with a mobile-first, conversion-optimized layout
- Custom Shopify store featuring merch, bundled product options, and clean UX
- Retail locator page to connect customers with local retailers
- Order tracking page to enhance user trust and satisfaction
- SEO optimization for stronger search rankings and product discoverability
- Product feed integration with Facebook, Instagram, and Google Shopping
- Automated email flows including cart recovery and post-purchase cross-sells
- Conversion strategy & performance enhancements across the entire funnel
[ 04 ] THE PROBLEMS
The Problems
- 01Limited Scalability
- The original Wix setup couldn't support Smile Spirits' growth plans or integrate with new sales channels easily.
- 02Poor Mobile Optimization
- The mobile shopping experience was clunky, causing friction with customers (especially critical for an eCommerce brand).
- 03SEO Limitations
- Their site structure and indexing were weak, hurting their visibility on Google and other search engines.
- 04No Retail Support
- Customers had no easy way to find local stores carrying Smile Spirits products.
- 05Minimal Automation
- Manual follow-ups and lack of email automation meant lost opportunities for upsells, cross-sells, and customer retention.
[ 05 ] DHM APPROACH
DHM Approach
- 01Seamless Migration to Shopify
- Transitioned the entire site with zero downtime, setting up a platform built for performance and scale.
- 02Mobile-First Redesign
- Created a clean, conversion-optimized design focused on a smooth, intuitive mobile shopping experience.
- 03Custom Features
- Built out a Retail Locator and Order Tracking Page to enhance customer trust and convenience.
- 04Full SEO Optimization
- Structured the new site for better crawling, indexing, and higher organic search rankings.
- 05Marketing Automation
- Implemented automated email flows for abandoned carts, post-purchase cross-sells, and customer retention.
[ 06 ] BEFORE / AFTER
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[ 07 ] GALLERY




