How do I choose a Shopify website development agency?

To choose a Shopify website development agency, ask for a portfolio of stores similar to yours, check that the agency builds on Shopify every day, and compare written proposals against the same brief. The best agency explains the trade-offs of each option in plain language.

Check the Shopify work itself

• Open two or three stores the agency built, and test them on a phone.
• Check that the product pages, collections and checkout are clear and quick.
• Ask which apps they recommend, and why, and what each app costs each month.

Ask about speed and conversion

A store that loads slowly loses buyers. Ask how they measure LCP and page speed, and what they fix first. Ask how they plan to improve conversion rate, not only the design.

Compare support and ownership

Ask how long support lasts after launch, who pays for apps, and whether your store, domain and content are in your name. You should be able to move the store without asking the agency for permission.

Next step

Our Shopify development services page explains what we build. You can also request a free audit of your current store.