> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ursus-ecom.gitbook.io/arctos-theme/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ursus-ecom.gitbook.io/arctos-theme/support/hire-a-shopify-expert.md). # Hire a Shopify expert Need something custom? Work with the people who built Arctos. Our support covers the theme as it ships. But sometimes you need more than that. A new section, a layout that doesn't exist yet, an integration that requires real code. That's where our Shopify Experts come in. These aren't third-party contractors we found on a marketplace. The experts we refer are the same people who designed and built Arctos. They know every section, every setting, and every edge case because they wrote them. *** #### What they can build for you * Custom sections and layout modifications * Liquid code edits and template changes * Third-party app integrations * Performance improvements and code cleanup * Full store builds using Arctos as the foundation * Anything else that goes beyond the theme editor *** #### Why it matters that they built the theme Most Shopify Experts come in cold. They read your brief, look at the theme for the first time, and figure it out as they go. That works fine with generic themes. Arctos has its own logic. The way sections talk to each other, the way motion effects are structured, the naming conventions we use internally. Someone who didn't build it will spend real time just getting their bearings. Our experts skip that entirely. They already know where everything lives. *** #### How it works 1. **Tell us what you need.** A quick description of the project is enough to start. No formal brief required. 2. **We make the introduction.** We'll connect you directly with the right person based on what you're trying to do. 3. **You work with them directly.** Scope, timeline, and pricing are agreed between you and the expert. We stay available if anything touches the core theme. *** #### A few honest notes Custom work is priced separately from the theme. Buying Arctos does not include development time, and our support team can't take on custom projects. If your request is something small, check our documentation first. A lot of common customizations are already possible inside the theme editor without any coding at all. And if you're not sure whether you need an expert or just need support, write to us at [Submit a ticket](/arctos-theme/support/hire-a-shopify-expert.md). We'll tell you honestly which way to go. *** #### Get in touch Ready to start, or just want to ask a question before committing? Reach out and we'll point you in the right direction. Contact us to get matched with an Arctos Expert →