The Subscription Buildout
$5-50M DTC brands launching subscriptions for the first time, or rebuilding a program that's underperforming - Recharge, Skio, Ordergroove, or native Shopify.
What's Included
- Subscription platform setup and configuration (Recharge, Skio, Ordergroove, or Shopify native)
- custom subscriber portal build with self-service flows
- widget integration into PDP and cart
- flexible delivery and frequency configuration
- churn-reduction flows (dunning, skip, pause, swap)
- migration support from existing platform (if applicable)
- analytics dashboard setup and reporting configuration
- loyalty program integration (if applicable)
- QA across desktop and mobile
- production launch
- team training session and documented playbook
The Details
What you’re buying
A full subscription program implementation. Platform setup, subscriber portal, widget integration, delivery options, churn flows, analytics, and loyalty - built and launched on your store.
The problem
Subscription is the highest-leverage retention play in DTC - and the easiest one to ship badly.
Our approach
The Subscription Buildout is a full implementation of your subscription program on Recharge, Skio, Ordergroove, or native Shopify. We handle platform setup and configuration, build out your subscriber portal, integrate the widget into your PDP, configure flexible delivery and frequency options, and stand up churn-reduction flows (dunning, skip, pause, swap).
What you walk away with
You walk away with a fully-built subscription program live on your store - with a portal, widget, churn flows, and analytics - plus loyalty integration and migration support if applicable. Team training and a documented playbook so your team can grow it.
How we deliver
Single subscription platform per engagement - multi-platform implementations are separate scope. Custom portal limited to standard subscription app theming; deeper UX customization scoped separately. Pricing is starting price; final scope varies by platform choice, customization depth, and migration complexity.
Deliverables
What lands in your inbox
Why brands stay with DYODE
Full Transparency
Direct access. No hidden costs or jargon.
Extension of Your Team
We join your Slack, calls, and roadmap.
One In-House Team
No subcontractors. Working together since 2016.
Compounding Growth
Strategies that keep returning value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platform should we use?
Recharge, Skio, Ordergroove, or native Shopify subscriptions - depends on your scale, catalog, and customization needs. We recommend in week one based on what we see; the right choice gets baked into the SOW.
Can you migrate existing subscribers?
Yes - migration support is included if applicable. Migration scope assumes data export is available from your current platform; brittle migrations may extend timeline.
What's out of scope?
Klaviyo or email work (separate package: The LTV Engine), loyalty program implementation (integration only - assumes loyalty platform is set up), custom backend development beyond standard subscription app capabilities, custom data warehouse/BI dashboards, ongoing optimization, SMS implementation, and translation/localization.
What's the upsell path?
The LTV Engine (Klaviyo audit + roadmap), a subscription growth retainer ($4-8K/month), custom subscriber portal redesign, or loyalty program implementation.
Ready to get started?
Add this package to your cart or reach out to discuss how we can tailor this engagement to your needs.