Ecommerce web designers in United Kingdom

369 agencies in this directory are based in the United Kingdom, making it the largest market here after the United States. For a store selling to British customers the case for a UK agency is mostly about post-Brexit trade and consumer law rather than about language or timezone, and those are genuinely worth paying for.

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Blue Horizons

Gloucester, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

Established for over 23 years, we work with you as your Shopify Expert & Marketing Partner, providing cost-effective solutions, tailored to achieve your goals. Whether you’re starting out or growing your business, we're committed to providing the best possible service.

Product photographyTheme customizationStore migration+3

5.0out of 5, from 233 reviews

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Kubix

Birmingham, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

At Kubix, we take a creatively generous, quietly influential and fearlessly responsible approach to eCommerce. Our discovery audits, Shopify migration expertise and marketing strategies are designed to understand your business in depth and support sustainable growth.

B2B EcommerceStore migrationBusiness strategy guidance+3

5.0out of 5, from 90 reviews

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BORN

London, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

BORN, part of Tech Mahindra is a full-funnel customer experience global agency and consultancy building intuitive, stunning and accessible eCommerce solutions. As a Shopify Global Systems Integrator BORN leverages Shopify’s full suite of solutions.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+3

5.0out of 5, from 82 reviews

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Swanky

Exeter, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

Swanky is a leading international Shopify Platinum Partner. We create exceptional digital experiences using best-in-class ecommerce technology, and help brands grow with data-driven strategy. We offer a full suite of digital services in-house.

Analytics and trackingStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

5.0out of 5, from 35 reviews

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WE ARE CRISP

London, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

We move stores from Magento, PrestaShop, WooCommerce and other platforms to Shopify. 150+ stores launched over 12+ years. We handle Shopify migrations, redesigns and ongoing support for established brands across the UK and Europe.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+8

5.0out of 5, from 31 reviews

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Herd

Hull, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

Stand out from the herd with performance marketing that drives results, and Shopify stores that generate sales. Why Herd? Shopify Premier Partner: Direct access to seasoned eCommerce specialists, creating, migrating, and optimising Shopify websites for global growth.

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom domain setup+3

5.0out of 5, from 29 reviews

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Underwaterpistol

London, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

We're Underwaterpistol, the Shopify Plus agency that empowers ecommerce brands to disrupt, dominate & scale at pace. With over two decades in the business, we know what it takes to build & optimise high-converting online stores that captivate customers & drive revenue.

B2B EcommerceStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

4.8out of 5, from 45 reviews

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IDHL

Leeds, United KingdomShopifyBigCommercePlatinum partner

IDHL’s mission is to drive accelerated growth for ambitious brands in the digital economy. Powered by a team of 400 experts across the UK and US; we deliver tangible results across digital performance marketing, web & eCommerce solutions, and data intelligence.

Store migrationSearch engine advertisingConversion rate optimization+3

5.0out of 5, from 14 reviews

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Rainy City Agency

Manchester, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

Rainy City Agency is a Shopify Platinum Partner helping e-commerce brands scale through bespoke design, expert Shopify development, CRO, and paid media. We take a full-funnel, data-driven approach that drives conversions, customer retention, and long-term growth.

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

5.0out of 5, from 12 reviews

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Cake Agency

Birmingham, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

We’re a full-service ecommerce agency, specialising in Shopify development and all-round ecommerce consultancy. Founded by retailers, we understand the challenges of running an ecommerce business and take a 360° approach to drive growth and empower businesses online.

Product descriptionsCustom apps and integrationsBusiness strategy guidance+3

5.0out of 5, from 11 reviews

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Superco

London, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

Superco are a full-service, collaborative Shopify Platinum Partner launching and scaling the next generation of eCommerce businesses.

Analytics and trackingCustom domain setupCustom apps and integrations+3

5.0out of 5, from 11 reviews

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Velstar

Liverpool, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

Number one for lifestyle brands, we're a dedicated Shopify agency with an unbeatable range of specialist talent. Offering end-to-end support across design, development & marketing, we help to build, grow and scale brands that want to be more than a one-off purchase.

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom domain setup+3

5.0out of 5, from 11 reviews

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Tribe

Exeter, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

Tribe is an award-winning eCommerce agency specialising in Shopify websites and growth for CPG brands. As subscription specialists, we combine creativity, strategy, and technical expertise to help consumer brands scale and create loyal, engaged communities.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+8

5.0out of 5, from 7 reviews

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Glaze Digital

Belfast, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

With over 10 years in the industry, Glaze Digital delivers premier Shopify design, consultancy, and marketing services. With a track record of over 175 successful Shopify store projects, rely on us to craft a compelling online presence for your business.

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom domain setup+7

5.0out of 5, from 6 reviews

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Northern Artillery

Leeds, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

Shopify Premier Partner specialising in complex Shopify and Shopify Plus builds for ambitious consumer brands. We design and engineer high-performance ecommerce experiences across UX, front-end development, systems integration and scalable international commerce.

Store migrationWebsite audit and optimization strategy3D modelling+3

5.0out of 5, from 6 reviews

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blubolt

Bath, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

We're the Shopify agency that turns underperforming websites into high-value assets for scaling ecommerce brands. We do that by mapping customer journeys to align strategy, user experience, and technology into one seamless experience. Blubolt: Journey-Led Growth.

B2B EcommerceOngoing website managementStore migration+6

5.0out of 5, from 2 reviews

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Radiant

Birmingham, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

Radiant is a UK and Dubai-based, international ecommerce agency specialising in designing, building & growing Shopify Plus stores for ambitious, affordable-luxury brands. Radiant supports online businesses at every stage of their journey, from start-up to enterprise.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+3

5.0out of 5, from 1 reviews

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That Works Agency

Leeds, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

That Works is a performance-focused Shopify Plus Partner. We combine creativity with conversion science to turn your store into a high-converting revenue machine. With over £500m generated by our clients every year you're in safe hands.

Store migrationInternational expansionStore settings configuration+3

5.0out of 5, from 1 reviews

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Visualsoft Limited

Stockton On Tees, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

We are the UK’s unified retail agency. Retail shouldn’t reset when customers switch channels. We deliver Shopify stores, in-store tech, marketing campaigns and custom apps that carry context and intent across every touchpoint turning each interaction into momentum

Ongoing website managementStore migrationWebsite audit and optimization strategy+3

5.0out of 5, from 1 reviews

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WIRO

Bucklesham, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

WIRO are a multi-award-winning eCommerce Growth Agency specialising in Shopify Plus for luxury fashion and lifestyle brands. With a over decade of experience and a track record of empowering 500+ DTC brands, we know what it takes to drive growth and scale.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+3

5.0out of 5, from 1 reviews

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B2

Leeds, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

We simplify the complex. Shopify Premier Partner delivering tailored Shopify Plus builds, integrations, and performance-led marketing. Backed by a 56-strong group, we provide end-to-end delivery focused on scale, stability, and measurable commercial outcomes.

Search engine advertisingBusiness strategy guidanceStore build or redesign+3

No platform reviews

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By Association Only

Cambridgeshire, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

By Association Only is the Shopify Plus agency for the world’s most design-conscious luxury brands. Architecting best-in-class eCommerce solutions, so that merchant growth is on-brand and limitless.

Analytics and trackingCustom apps and integrationsInternational expansion+3

No platform reviews

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Fostr

Leeds, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

Fostr is a premier Shopify Plus Agency, headquartered in the UK and working with a global client base. We specialise in luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle, leveraging our extensive experience with hypergrowth DTC brands to help established brands scale.

Ongoing website managementCustom apps and integrationsInternational expansion+3

No platform reviews

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Function

London, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

Function is London's leading Shopify Plus agency. We craft unforgettable customer experiences for the worlds finest fashion, luxury, and skincare brands. With a decade of expertise we can help you with consultancy, design, development, data, migrations and integrations.

Theme customizationStore migrationStore build or redesign+2

No platform reviews

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fusefabric

Richmond, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

fusefabric is a system integrator and Shopify e-commerce expert specialising in enterprise level transformations. Founded by former CTOs, we deliver scalable Shopify solutions and seamless integrations for brands like Boden and Flying Tiger Copenhagen.

Ongoing website managementStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

No platform reviews

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Juno Ecommerce

London, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

We’re an Award-winning Ecommerce & Shopify Plus agency with over 19 years of experience and a solid reputation for designing, building, optimising and scaling Ecommerce stores.

B2B EcommerceStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

No platform reviews

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Limesharp

London, United KingdomShopifyPremier partner

Redefining the future of digital commerce. We build unforgettable online experiences for the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands. Award-winning, creatively led digital commerce agency who create bespoke solutions for fashion, beauty & lifestyle brands.

Ongoing website managementStore migrationWebsite audit and optimization strategy+2

No platform reviews

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Onstate

Leeds, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

We’re not just another Shopify Plus Partner we’re the driving force behind ambitious brands ready to unlock Shopify’s full potential. Our tailored services are designed to put you in the driver’s seat, providing the tools and confidence to steer your own success.

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

No platform reviews

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Quickfire Digital

Norwich, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

Quickfire Digital builds high-performance Shopify websites that turn growth plans into reality. With deep development expertise and a focus on commercial outcomes, we help ambitious brands scale smarter, not just bigger.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+6

No platform reviews

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Tryzens Global

London, United KingdomShopifyBigCommercePlatinum partner

Our mission is to accelerate client success and growth across all channels, leveraging our expertise, insights and digital-first principles, to deliver compelling experiences that delight and engage your customers. With offices in offices in London, Melbourne, Sydney, Sofia and Trivandrum, we have partnered with some of the world’s most successful retailers and brand owners including Sweaty Betty, Cotton On Group, Showpo, Fisher & Paykel and Liberty London to provide beginning to end services that help grow businesses and provide the best customer experiences.

Ongoing website managementStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

No platform reviews

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Unified

Richmond, United KingdomShopifyBigCommercePremier partner

We are an ecommerce agency based in London. As experts in BigCommerce, brands come to us looking for bold strategies that put growth first. Brands stick with us because they need a trusted team in a fast-moving ecommerce landscape. At Unified, quality development, beautiful design and forward-thinking go hand-in-hand. We’re one Unified team, with one Unified goal to show every brand how far we can grow together.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+4

No platform reviews

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Vervaunt

London, United KingdomShopifyPlatinum partner

We are a forward-thinking eCommerce consultancy and performance marketing agency, collaborating with ambitious brands to help grow and scale their online businesses.

Store migrationSearch engine advertisingBusiness strategy guidance+2

No platform reviews

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Squashed Pixel LTD

Keighley, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

We are THE expert in all things Shopify. Est. 2009, Squashed Pixel has been helping businesses big and small to grow and sell more online. We specialise in; -Development & Design -CRO -Theme Build -Increase AOV -Site Speed -WMS -POS -Custom Build -Business Growth

Theme customizationAnalytics and trackingStore migration+8

5.0out of 5, from 126 reviews

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Niva Commerce

Wolverhampton, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Niva Commerce is a UK & India e-commerce services company helping merchants worldwide with Shopify store setup, custom themes, Figma-to-Shopify development, migrations & integrations. Official emails: &

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom domain setup+7

5.0out of 5, from 124 reviews

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Liquify

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

We design beautiful, modern Shopify websites and do SEO that works. Our speciality is custom themes, custom apps & nailing the competition in Google. Our code powers thousands of stores with combined sales of £400+ mil $500+ mil year. Contact:

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

5.0out of 5, from 81 reviews

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Pear Digital Marketing Limited

Birmingham, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Experts since 2017 600+ projects including new stores, migrations, custom website builds Google ad specialists Klaviyo Gold Master Partner Contact us & elevate your Shopify journey!

Website and marketing contentStore migrationCustom domain setup+5

4.9out of 5, from 116 reviews

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Perform Digital Media

Halifax, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Over 10 Years of experience with Shopify. In house UK website development team. Experience with 90+ themes. We're a full stack digital agency with a reputation for results. Bespoke strategies to your digital footprint, allowing us to navigate you to success

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+7

5.0out of 5, from 53 reviews

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1HUTCH

Birmingham, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

1HUTCH are a UK, Birmingham, West Midlands based digital design agency with 25yrs of Global experience! We have a huge passion for Branding and Design, combine this by specialising in the design & build of ecommerce websites we have you covered.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+8

5.0out of 5, from 44 reviews

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Hi Ecom

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Hi Ecom builds high-conversion, speed-optimized Shopify stores for Lifestyle & Wellness brands. As an Official Shopify Plus Partner with 7+ years’ expertise, we combine data-driven design and compliance know-how to turn your site into a 24/7 sales machine.

Theme customizationStore migrationProduct and collection setup+3

5.0out of 5, from 42 reviews

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Smart Cookie Design

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Smart Cookie Design is a London based Shopify studio who have been developing eCommerce websites on Shopify for clients across many industries for 10+ years. Our expertise in Shopify development and eCommerce can really help your business flourish on Shopify.

Store migrationCustom domain setupProduct and collection setup+3

5.0out of 5, from 32 reviews

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Inspira Digital Ltd

Barnstaple, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

We created the 124th store over 15 years ago. Today we deliver reliable, industry-leading Shopify services focused on Set Up, Migration, Custom Themes, App Development & On Page/Operational Optimisation. Serious about your stores' success on Shopify? Then let's talk.

Custom apps and integrationsBusiness strategy guidanceEmail marketing+3

4.9out of 5, from 44 reviews

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NoirLuxe

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

NoirLuxe is a Vancouver based creative digital agency. We build & maintain beautiful, minimal, image driven Shopify sites; alongside providing app & theme customisation, stills production, product photography, SEO & copywriting to start ups & established businesses.

Theme customizationWebsite and marketing contentCustom apps and integrations+3

5.0out of 5, from 28 reviews

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Northwest Web Developments

Manchester, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

We specialize in Shopify stores development, from bug fixing to custom features, brand new stores or migrations to Shopify, we can help you! 5.0 Stars rating and we aim to maintain this level of commitment and create a long-lasting bond with all our clients.

Theme customizationB2B EcommerceOngoing website management+8

5.0out of 5, from 26 reviews

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Hatch

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

A London-based boutique studio specialising in design, development and consultancy for premium fashion and lifestyle brands. Delivering beautifully engineered e-commerce experiences. Visit our website for more information

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

5.0out of 5, from 25 reviews

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Haydon Power

Stourbridge, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Haydon Power is a Shopify design, development and conversion rate optimisation agency, specialising in eCommerce solutions. We focus on creating tailored strategies, custom development, and optimised user experiences to help brands grow and thrive online.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+3

5.0out of 5, from 21 reviews

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Multivitamin Studio

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Multivitamin Studio is a full service Shopify agency. Creating authentic, beautifully crafted and vivid digital experiences for the world’s most adventurous and playful brands.

Theme customizationStore migrationCustom apps and integrations+3

4.9out of 5, from 27 reviews

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Archer Cooper

Manchester, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

I work with entrepreneurs, founders, directors and e-commerce managers using Shopify Plus to sell online. They hire me to help them understand their customers, find hidden opportunities and ultimately make more profit from the e-commerce sales.

Theme customizationStore migrationStore build or redesign

5.0out of 5, from 19 reviews

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Neat Digital

Ayr, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Neat Digital: We make the web less boring. Top-notch Shopify setups, digital marketing that actually works, and designs that might just blow your mind. Or not. You decide.

Theme customizationStore migrationProduct and collection setup+3

5.0out of 5, from 14 reviews

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Byteex

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Byteex is your creative full-service eCommerce partner. We specialize in bringing ideas to life, launching successful online stores.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+8

5.0out of 5, from 13 reviews

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Absolute

Nottingham, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

We’re a friendly and knowledgeable eCommerce agency based in Nottingham, and love helping merchants build and grow successful online stores. We’ve supported all kinds of businesses, from new launches to large-scale migrations, SEO and support.

Theme customizationB2B EcommerceOngoing website management+8

5.0out of 5, from 9 reviews

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Create8

Stockport, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Founded in 2015, Our team create Shopify and Shopify Plus stores. With specialists covering all areas of the store development process including store setup, UX, CRO, build and paid ads helping 100’s of businesses improve user engagement and increase conversions.

Theme customizationProduct descriptionsWebsite and marketing content+8

5.0out of 5, from 8 reviews

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Affinity Agency

Norwich, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Founded in 1986; Affinity is a web development & marketing agency specialising in Shopify (and other web platforms). A Shopify Plus Partner, services include; SEO, PPC, Social Media, Design, Dev, and 3rd-party integration, combining expertise with innovative solutions.

Theme customizationStore migrationProduct and collection setup+3

5.0out of 5, from 7 reviews

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Pluro

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Pluro is a Shopify Plus partner specialising in high-growth subscription brands and professional sports organisations. We design and engineer scalable Shopify ecosystems, from theme architecture and subscription infrastructure to campaign workflows and data reporting.

B2B EcommerceStore migrationInternational expansion+3

5.0out of 5, from 7 reviews

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Adex360

Luton, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Adex360 is a Shopify Partner Agency specializing in store development, SEO, performance marketing, web and app development. We build high-converting stores, optimize for visibility, and implement data-driven strategies to scale businesses. Contact for free consultation.

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+8

5.0out of 5, from 6 reviews

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Graftstudio Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

We are an independent Shopify specialist studio with over a decade of experience and more than 100 stores built. Trusted by brands of all sizes, we specialise in crafting bespoke, high-end quality Shopify stores that deliver tangible results.

Theme customizationStore migrationProduct and collection setup+3

5.0out of 5, from 6 reviews

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Rotate°

London, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

A technology studio for eCommerce brands. We bring best-in-class experiences and digital maturity to your business through modern Engineering, Design & Strategy.

Store migrationInternational expansionBusiness strategy guidance+3

5.0out of 5, from 5 reviews

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Clear

Shrewsbury, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Hello, we're Clear: The award-winning ecommerce growth agency. We audit, build and optimise ecommerce stores to convert, scale and grow with purpose. From replatforming to performance marketing, we scale what matters; conversions, revenue, and long-term growth.

Ongoing website managementAnalytics and trackingStore migration+3

5.0out of 5, from 4 reviews

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Dream Big Digital

Leeds, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Working with ambitious brands to sell more online through designing, building, and marketing Shopify eCommerce stores. Established in 2019, our UK in-house team has a wealth of experience and knowledge to help make your digital dreams a reality.

Theme customizationAnalytics and trackingSearch engine advertising+6

5.0out of 5, from 4 reviews

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iD30

Huddersfield, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Shopify & beyond! We design, develop & support your Shopify store. We also offer branding, warehouse solutions, dispatch management, stock control, channel management and digital marketing & social media magic. Let's grow your business together!

Theme customizationOngoing website managementStore migration+3

5.0out of 5, from 4 reviews

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Venture Stream

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United KingdomShopifyPlus partner

Venture Stream is an award-winning full service ecommerce agency specialising in Shopify, Shopify Plus, operations, warehousing and retail consultancy. We are specialists in design, development, paid search, SEO, creative and all aspects of digital marketing.

Store migrationSearch engine advertisingStore build or redesign+2

5.0out of 5, from 4 reviews

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When a UK agency is worth insisting on

  • Selling into the EU from Great Britain is now exporting. Customs declarations, rules of origin, and a decision about whether the customer or the seller pays import VAT and duty. A store that quietly leaves EU buyers to receive a customs bill will lose them, and the fix — registering for IOSS or equivalent and showing a delivered-duty-paid total — is a build decision.
  • Northern Ireland is a separate case. Goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland follow their own arrangements, and a store treating the UK as one shipping zone will get it wrong.
  • Consumer law. The Consumer Contracts Regulations give a fourteen-day cancellation right with specific pre-contract information that must appear before the order, and the Consumer Rights Act sets remedies you cannot contract out of. Those obligations belong on the page, not only in the terms.
  • UK VAT, including the treatment of zero-rated categories — most food, children’s clothing, books — which catches agencies used to flat-rate markets.

When it does not matter

Design, build, theme work, performance and most marketing execution. The UK agency market is deep and competitive and prices are broadly similar to Western European ones, so this is usually a choice about the team rather than about the jurisdiction.

What to check

Ask how they have handled EU shipping since 2021 and whether they implemented IOSS. Ask about VAT configuration for zero-rated goods if your catalogue has any. And check cookie consent handling — the UK’s regime under PECR is enforced separately from the EU’s, and the ICO has been explicit about consent banners that make refusing harder than accepting.

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