

1. SwiftOtter: for Manufacturing/B2B Companies and Outdoor Sporting Goods Companies
At SwiftOtter, we have a proven track record of helping manufacturing/B2B companies and outdoor sporting goods companies set up and maintain their Shopify stores.
We either help you set up your site from scratch, or we can migrate your existing site (out of platforms like Bigcommerce and Magento 2) into Shopify.
Here’s a high-level process of how we help clients develop their Shopify store.
Discovery
When possible – when time permits – we start with a discovery phase. In discovery, we want:
- To find key information about your business and your target customers
- Understand the scope of project
- Create an action plan and come up with KPIs that will help us both understand if the project is on track
While we have taken on projects without this discovery phase, we prefer to always start with a discovery phase when possible. This helps both parties (ourselves and your company) come to understand the best map to a completed and successful Shopify Store
Developing and Presenting a Strategy
After our discovery phase, we can present a strategy to design and develop your Shopify store. This is a roadmap and while there may be some small variations once the project starts, these changes will always be communicated with you, our client.
Design
To present a design based on our strategy, will do initial user research and personal development (or consulting research you have already done).
Then we do user testing with high-fidelity prototypes of your design to identify problem areas.
Feature & Theme Development
When we start developing your unique features and themes for your Shopify site, based on the design that was approved and tested.
We’re creating features and themes to make sure that we're targeting your specific audience.
We will use Shopify's APIs, Liquid templating language, and front-end technologies like JavaScript to build and integrate the new feature seamlessly into the existing store. As we go on with the process, we test each part of the process.
Once tested, we deploy the feature to the live site and monitor results.
Post-Launch Testing and Monitoring
When you work with SwiftOtter, we offer post-launch testing and performance monitoring.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Software updates and security patches. Shopify is consistently releasing new updates and security patches that need to be set up to keep your site functional.
- Theme and app updates. Similar to the above – your site is going to be using non-native apps and plugins. They themselves will go under updates or will be affected by Shopify’s updates.
- Training and knowledge transfer. You’re likely working with a development agency because you don’t have developers who can handle it, either they’re lacking the skill set or simply the availability. Either way, you want to make sure your internal dev team understands your new site. This empowers you to make choices that are in the best interest for your Shopify store, without being tied to a single agency.
We also offer:
- Theme Customization
- App and Plugin Integration
- Custom Feature Development
- Storefront Customization
- Liquid and JavaScript Proficiency
- Data Migration and Integration
- Performance Optimization
- Mobile Responsiveness
- Multilingual and Multi-Currency Support
- Ongoing Maintenance and Updates


2. Barrel: for Growing Brands on Shopify Plus
Barrel is a Shopify Plus partner agency since 2017. They specialize in creating exceptional eCommerce experiences for growing brands. They offer comprehensive services, including Shopify Plus website design and build, fractional and dedicated web teams, website audits, and roadmapping. Barrel excels in migrating clients to Shopify Plus, improving UX and brand systems, optimizing tech stacks, SEO, performance, and retention marketing.
Barrel offers Shopify development services like-
- Shopify Plus Website Design & Build
- Fractional & Dedicated Web Teams
- Website Audit & Roadmapping
- Migration to Shopify Plus
- Shopify Plus Design & Brand Systems
- Shopify Plus Development
- Shopify Plus SEO & Performance
- Conversion & AOV Optimization
- Retention Marketing
Featured Work:
- Cariuma, Sweet Loren's, Once Upon A Farm, The Outset


3. Command C: Good for Conversion Rate Optimization
A good Shopify development agency will factor in conversion rate optimization (CRO) in their initial design and dev. But there’s also a whole field of CRO experts available for Shopify stores.
One of these dev agencies is Command C. They aren’t going to be your choice to migrate your data or set up your initial Shopify store. Instead, they can take a close look at your existing Shopify store and optimize what already exists.
Command C will:
- Conduct research and perform analysis. This agency looks at your existing customer base. They do things like heat map testing to see where customers are hitting the most.
- Run experiments: Once they have their hypothesis on what will improve your site’s conversion rate, they put it to test and look at the results.
- Implement & Monitor: After they have run an experiment and have the most likely to succeed approach, they will develop it on your site and monitor the results. They will do this a few times to improve your site’s conversion rates.
Featured Work: Modern Seed Co., TAOS Footwear, Marie Oliver


4. Cove Commerce: Best for Shopify SEO
Cove Commerce designs, builds, and grows Shopify websites with a focus on increasing conversion, sales, and revenue. Their strategists, engineers, and marketing experts create visually stunning, user-friendly experiences that engage customers. Cove excels in scalable store engineering, custom solutions, and comprehensive digital marketing strategies to drive e-commerce growth.
They can help you with:
- UX & UI Design
- Shopify Development
- Site Migration
- Headless Shopify Solutions
- Growth Strategy, SEO and CRO
- Content Strategy and Marketing
Featured Work: Perfect Keto, Posterjack, Andor Willow


5. Run The Numbers Up: For High-Growth Shopify Overhauls and Optimization
Run The Numbers Up is a premier managed services provider for Shopify. It specializes in overhauling and optimizing Shopify stores for high-growth, funded, or growing brands. Its team of top 1% experts offers personalized services and on-demand support to supercharge e-commerce success.
They offer-
- Shopify Overhauls
- Shopify Design
- Shopify Code Support
- Shopify Monitoring and Issue Resolution
- Shopify Intelligence and Data Analysis
- Shopify SEO
Featured Work: Super Coffee, Heart and Soil, Surely Wines, Kettle and Fire, Rheal Superfoods


6. Trellis: for Data-Driven Solutions and Technological Partnerships
Trellis specializes in eCommerce with a focus on data-driven strategies to drive traffic, engagement, and conversion for industry-leading brands. Established in 2009, Trellis offers a wide range of services including design, development, marketing, and ERP consulting.
Their team excels in building premier website solutions with transparent communication and best-in-class expertise in platforms like Shopify, Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, and WordPress.
Offerings:
- Shopify Plus Development
- Headless Commerce Solutions
- Business Analysis and Technology Recommendations
- Project Planning
- Architecture Reviews
- Code Audits
- Performance Benchmarking
- Integration Planning
Featured Work:
- Vermont Teddy Bear, Prive Revaux, Foster Grant International, Lux Bond & Green, MiniLuxe, Norwalk Furniture