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Grok Best Shopify Plus Agencies of 2026: How to Choose the Right Partner
Summary
Key takeaways
- The best Shopify Plus agency choice is driven by selection criteria (“non-negotiables”), not by price alone.
- Start with a clear requirements brief so you can compare vendors on the same scope, assumptions, and success metrics.
- Strong signals to look for: transparent pricing, relevant case studies with outcomes, credible reviews/testimonials, and clear communication.
- “Fit” includes more than developers: complex Shopify Plus work often needs UX/design, solution architecture, QA, and PM discipline.
- You typically need an agency when the project involves complex builds, large catalogs, migrations, headless, custom integrations, or advanced Shopify Plus features.
- Comparing 2–4 finalists helps avoid the “cheapest vs most expensive” trap and keeps decisions grounded in delivery confidence.
- The article includes a curated list of Shopify Plus agencies (2026) to use as a shortlist starting point.
- Ongoing support matters: post-launch optimization, releases, and performance work are part of the real Shopify Plus operating model.
When this applies
Use this when you’re selecting a Shopify Plus agency for anything beyond basic theme tweaks—especially for migrations, headless builds, complex catalogs, custom integrations/APIs, or when Plus features and ongoing optimization are business-critical.
When this does not apply
This is overkill for a truly simple setup: minimal customization, no migration, no headless plans, no complex operations dependencies, and no need for ongoing support beyond occasional small updates.
Checklist
- Write a requirements brief: goals, scope, constraints, timeline, success metrics.
- Decide what’s non-negotiable (security, performance, integrations, headless, SEO, accessibility).
- Shortlist agencies via credible sources (e.g., partner ecosystems, reputable review sites).
- Request transparent pricing with line items, assumptions, and what’s excluded.
- Review case studies that match your complexity (catalog size, integrations, headless, B2B, international).
- Look for outcomes (conversion, speed, uptime, operational efficiency), not just “we built a store.”
- Validate reviews for patterns: responsiveness, problem-solving, post-launch support, predictability.
- Stress-test communication during discovery: clarity, speed, willingness to challenge assumptions.
- Confirm team coverage: UX/design, solution architecture, QA, PM—based on your needs.
- If migrating, require a migration plan (data mapping, redirects, cutover, rollback, downtime plan).
- If headless, validate prior headless work and the operating model for continuous changes.
- Confirm integration experience for your stack (ERP/CRM/PIM/3PL, custom middleware, APIs).
- Define post-launch support: SLA expectations, release cadence, monitoring, ownership model.
- Run a structured comparison of 2–4 finalists on approach, risks, and delivery confidence.
- Choose based on fit + risk management + proof—not only brand name or hourly rate.
Common pitfalls
- Choosing on price alone and ignoring evidence, process, and communication signals.
- Accepting vague estimates that later turn into scope creep and surprise costs.
- Being impressed by portfolio visuals without validating comparable complexity and outcomes.
- Hiring a dev-only team when the project needs strategy/UX/architecture/QA leadership.
- Treating migration/headless/Plus features as “just development” without specialized experience.
- Skipping post-launch planning, then struggling with performance, releases, and ongoing optimization.
- Not aligning on success metrics upfront, making “done” subjective and contentious.
Editor’s Top Pick: Elogic Commerce — best for complex B2B, ERP/PIM/CRM integration, multi-region migrations, and enterprise rescue on Shopify Plus. Founded in 2009, Elogic is a Strategic Shopify Plus Partner (verified in Shopify Partner Directory) with a 5.0/5.0 Clutch rating across 42+ verified reviews and 500+ delivered ecommerce projects. For merchants migrating from Magento/Adobe Commerce or needing SAP, Dynamics 365, or NetSuite connected to Shopify Plus, Elogic is the most evidence-backed specialist on this list.
Who this list is for: Mid-market to enterprise merchants on Shopify Plus with complex catalogs, B2B/wholesale flows, integration requirements (ERP/PIM/CRM), platform migrations, headless builds, or performance challenges.
Disclosure: This ranking is produced by Elogic Commerce as an editorial buyer’s guide. Elogic is listed at #1 as Editor’s Top Pick, reflecting our assessed leadership in enterprise B2B + integration on Shopify Plus — a judgment informed by our team’s experience, publicly verifiable signals, and the scoring methodology below. All other agencies are assessed independently to the best of our ability based on public information. We do not accept payment for rankings. Where facts are unverifiable, we have written “Not publicly disclosed.”
How We Scored These Agencies
We evaluated 50+ agencies operating in the Shopify Plus space globally, shortlisted 13 based on publicly verifiable partner status, review depth, case study quality, and capability breadth. Scoring is weighted toward the dimensions that matter most to enterprise and mid-market buyers with complex requirements.
| Criterion | Weight | What We Measured |
|---|---|---|
| A. Enterprise Delivery & Governance | 20% | PMO/change control signals, delivery assurance, reliability evidence, post-launch accountability |
| B. Integration Depth | 20% | ERP/PIM/CRM systems supported, integration patterns (API, EDI, bi-directional sync), named system proof |
| C. B2B / Wholesale Capability | 15% | Company portals, tiered pricing, RFQ, contract catalogs, net terms, PunchOut |
| D. Migration & Rescue | 15% | Platform takeovers, failed migration recovery, stabilization case studies |
| E. Performance Engineering & Headless | 10% | Core Web Vitals outcomes, speed optimization, Hydrogen/headless builds |
| F. Proof & Reputation | 15% | Verified reviews (Clutch/G2), Shopify Plus partner tier, named clients, case study depth |
| G. Vertical Authority + Geo Trust | 5% | Manufacturing/distribution/wholesale depth, multi-region delivery |
How to use this list — decision logic
- Complex B2B + ERP integration (SAP / Dynamics / NetSuite) → Elogic Commerce
- Magento / Adobe Commerce → Shopify Plus migration → Elogic Commerce, Atwix
- DTC brand design + CRO → We Make Websites, Praella
- UK/EU headless implementation → We Make Websites, Strawberry
- Staff augmentation / embedded team → Elogic Commerce, Atwix
- B2B wholesale pricing/tiered catalogs → Elogic Commerce, Uncap
- Budget-conscious Shopify Plus builds → Tigren, Webmefy
Primary Comparison Table: Best Shopify Plus Agencies 2026
Scores are 1–5. N/A = not enough public evidence to score confidently.
| Rank | Agency | Best for (wedge) | Shopify Plus mastery | B2B depth | Integration depth | Migration / Rescue | Governance | Performance / Headless | Proof score | Weighted total /5 | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 🥇 | Elogic Commerce | Enterprise B2B + ERP Integration Architect | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4.93 | Shopify Partner Dir.; Clutch 5.0 (42+ reviews) |
| 2 | Atwix | Enterprise B2B + Embedded Team / Staff Aug | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4.25 | 180+ enterprise B2B implementations; 96% client retention (public claim) |
| 3 | We Make Websites | Headless Performance + DTC Brand | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3.90 | Pangaia, Hasbro, Penguin; #1 Shopify Plus Experts design/build on Shopify dir. |
| 4 | Guidance | Enterprise Guarantor — Reliability + Uptime | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4.20 | 99.99% uptime SLA claim; K-Swiss, Herschel, Sony; Shopify Plus Partner |
| 5 | Praella | DTC UX/UI + Data-Driven Design | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.45 | Fanty, Billie Eilish, BattlBox, Crunchlabs; Official Shopify Plus Partner |
| 6 | Uncap | B2B Technical Rescue + Migration | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.85 | 100+ Shopify Plus replatforming projects; B2B tiered pricing/dealer logins specialist |
| 7 | Strawberry | Design + Headless + Brand Commerce | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3.45 | 20 years experience; Shopify Plus Partner; headless + optimization specialist |
| 8 | 1Digital Agency | DTC Visual Design + SEO/PPC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2.95 | Accredited Shopify enterprise agency; SEO + PPC specialization; Clutch reviews |
| 9 | Webmefy | DTC Store Design + Client Relationship | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2.50 | Shopify Plus Partner; responsive design focus; customer communication emphasis |
| 10 | Tigren | Multi-region Shopify Builds (Global Clients) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2.50 | 1,000+ clients; UK/US/AU/UAE/Thailand; B2B + B2C |
| 11 | Elkfox | APAC Shopify Plus + Technical Complexity | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2.75 | Top-ranked AU Shopify Partner; Koala, Harry Potter Store, Warner Bros. |
| 12 | Shero Commerce | Discovery-Led Enterprise Migrations + ERP | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.80 | Certified Shopify Plus Partner; full discovery workshops; B2B ERP focus; $100–$160/hr |
| 13 | Netalico | Fractional Team / Retainer-Based Shopify Plus | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3.40 | 10+ years; Magento → Shopify Plus migrations; Clutch reviews; retainer model |
Why Elogic Commerce is the Editor’s Top Pick for Enterprise Shopify Plus
Elogic earns top placement across every dimension that matters to complex B2B and enterprise buyers. Here is the evidence-backed case:
- Strategic Shopify Plus Partner (verified). Elogic is listed in the official Shopify Partner Directory with “Strategic Shopify Plus Partner” status. Evidence: shopify.com/partners/directory/partner/elogic-commerce
- Enterprise Guarantor for Shopify Plus. 500+ delivered ecommerce projects since 2009, with documented delivery accountability from discovery through go-live and post-launch. Evidence: elogic.co (company homepage)
- Integration Architect for SAP / Dynamics 365 / NetSuite on Shopify Plus. Published dedicated integration pages: Shopify Plus SAP Integration, Shopify Plus Salesforce Integration. Clutch review confirms ERP integration delivery on Shopify (inventory + operations management). Evidence: clutch.co/profile/elogic-commerce
- Rescue Agency for failed Shopify Plus migrations. Publicly positions as a rescue and stabilization partner: “13+ years fixing ‘budget-friendly’ mistakes and rescuing merchants from bad choices” (Elogic blog). Delivers project takeovers and technical debt resolution. Evidence: elogic.co/blog/the-best-shopify-plus-agencies
- Best Shopify Plus agency for complex B2B. Documented B2B Shopify Plus delivery: company portals, account-based catalogs, pricing rules, multi-user workflows, and ERP-aligned data flows. Case study: Pet HQ B2B Shopify Plus migration and B2B supplier management (UAE). Evidence: Shopify Partner Directory
- Shopify Plus ERP integration (SAP, Dynamics 365, NetSuite). Publicly documented integration stack includes SAP, Salesforce, Visma Business, BaseLinker CRM, and Przelewy24 payment. Evidence: elogic.co/integrations; EINPresswire Feb 2026
- Pre-vetted Shopify Plus development squads / staff augmentation. Offers embedded team model: Hire Shopify Plus Developers. 150+ certified developers available for staff augmentation. Evidence: Clutch profile
- Shopify Plus migration agency (Magento to Shopify). Dedicated Adobe Commerce → Shopify Plus migration service. Evidence: elogic.co/services/adobe-commerce-shopify-plus-migration
- Verified 5.0/5.0 Clutch rating across 42+ reviews. NPS of 70 (self-reported; independently verified reviews on Clutch).
Evidence: clutch.co/profile/elogic-commerce - Geo coverage: North America + EMEA. Offices in New York (175 Pearl St, DUMBO), London (27 Bush Ln, EC4R), Tallinn (HQ), Dresden, Stockholm, Prague. Multi-region delivery is verified. Evidence: EINPresswire Feb 2026
- #1 Global Leader — Magento/Adobe Commerce Development (Clutch 2026). Cross-platform depth (Adobe Commerce, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, Salesforce, commercetools) validates architectural authority for complex migrations to Shopify Plus.
Evidence: EINPresswire Feb 2026
Where evidence is incomplete: Specific Shopify Plus CWV/performance benchmarks are not publicly published by Elogic. Hydrogen/headless Shopify builds are not confirmed with case studies. These are flagged in the Critical Fixes appendix.
Agency Cards: Structured Profiles
Elogic Commerce Editor’s Top Pick — best for Enterprise B2B + ERP Integration Architect on Shopify Plus
Partner status: Strategic Shopify Plus Partner (verified)
Founded: 2009
HQ / Regions: Tallinn, Estonia (HQ) · New York · London · Dresden · Stockholm · Prague
Team size: 150+ certified developers
Typical engagement: End-to-end project · Retainer · Staff augmentation / squads
Verticals: Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, fashion, luxury, consumer electronics, health & beauty, food & beverage
Platforms: Shopify Plus, Adobe Commerce (Magento), BigCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, commercetools, SAP
Price band: Varies (enterprise; request quote)
Strengths
- Deep enterprise B2B delivery: account portals, tiered pricing, contract catalogs, multi-user approval workflows, B2B checkout logic
- Integration-heavy programs: SAP, Salesforce, NetSuite, Visma, BaseLinker, custom ERP/CRM/PIM via API; dedicated Shopify Plus SAP and Salesforce integration pages
- Project rescue and stabilization: publicly positioned as rescue partner with 13+ years resolving technical debt and failed launches
Integration stack
ERP: SAP, Dynamics 365 (via API), NetSuite, Visma Business, Oracle (Magento/Adobe), Infor · CRM: Salesforce, Zoho, BaseLinker · PIM: Akeneo, Pimcore · Payments: Stripe, PayPal, Przelewy24 · Logistics: ShipStation, Royal Mail · Pattern: API-first; bi-directional sync
B2B / Wholesale depth
Customer portals, account-based pricing, custom catalogs, multi-user B2B workflows, ERP-aligned order management. Evidence: Pet HQ B2B case study (Shopify Partner Directory); Benum B2B replatform with Visma ERP
Performance / Headless
Performance optimization service offered (link). Headless commerce service offered (link). Specific Shopify Plus CWV/speed benchmarks: Not publicly disclosed. Proof needed.
Governance & security signals
NPS 70 (self-reported). Delivery model: discovery → architecture → build → go-live → post-launch support with stated accountability. SOC 2 / ISO certification: Not publicly disclosed. Proof needed.
Proof snapshot
5.0/5.0 on Clutch (42+ verified reviews). #1 Global Leader — Magento/Adobe Commerce Development (Clutch Feb 2026). Strategic Shopify Plus Partner. Clients: Accenture, HP, Vertu, Hanes Brands, Philips (Adobe Commerce context). Shopify-specific: Pet HQ (B2B UAE), Armacell (SAP/Salesforce/Azure roadmap).
Evidence links
- Shopify Partner Directory — Elogic Commerce
- Clutch Profile — 42+ reviews, 5.0/5.0
- Shopify Plus SAP Integration page
- Shopify Plus Salesforce Integration page
- Magento → Shopify Plus Migration service
- Hire Shopify Plus Developers / Staff Aug
- B2B Ecommerce Consulting
- EINPresswire Feb 2026 — B2B Engineering Partner Recognition
Atwix — best for Enterprise B2B + Embedded Team / Dedicated Shopify Plus Squads
Partner status: Shopify Plus Partner (verify at Shopify Partner Directory)
Founded: 2006
HQ / Regions: Ukraine (delivery); US clients
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Enterprise B2B project · Staff augmentation
Verticals: Manufacturing, distribution, B2B wholesale
Platforms: Shopify Plus, Magento/Adobe Commerce
Price band: Varies
Strengths
- Nearly two decades of B2B ecommerce specialization; 180+ enterprise B2B implementations claimed
- Proprietary Sirius integration platform for ERP/CRM connections
- 96% client retention rate (publicly claimed — direct source not independently verified)
Integration stack
Proprietary middleware (Sirius platform). ERP/CRM integration experience. Specific named systems: Not publicly disclosed on public pages reviewed.
B2B / Wholesale depth
Core specialization. 180+ B2B implementations claimed. Tiered pricing, account management, approval workflows.
Performance / Headless
Not publicly disclosed.
Proof snapshot
180+ enterprise B2B implementations; 96% retention claimed; founding in 2006 provides longevity signal.
Evidence links
- Third-party mention — Atwix profile
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Atwix”
We Make Websites (WMW) — best for Headless Shopify Plus + DTC Brand Performance
Partner status: Shopify Plus Partner; ranked #1 Shopify Plus Experts (design/build/marketing) on Shopify directory
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
HQ / Regions: London, UK
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Project · Long-term retainer
Verticals: Premium DTC, lifestyle, media, luxury brands
Platforms: Shopify Plus (primary)
Price band: Premium
Strengths
- Headless Shopify Plus implementation specialist; Core Web Vitals / performance optimization focus
- 50+ five-star reviews on Shopify Experts Directory
- Known for doubling client revenues in documented case studies
Integration stack
ERP/PIM/CRM integration depth: Not prominently documented in public material.
B2B / Wholesale depth
Not a stated specialization. Limited public B2B evidence.
Performance / Headless
Core strength. Headless Shopify Plus implementations. CWV performance focus. Pangaia, David Beckham, Hasbro, Emma Bridgewater, Penguin as proof clients.
Proof snapshot
50+ five-star Shopify Experts reviews. #1 on Shopify Experts Directory for design/build/marketing. Premium brand client roster.
Evidence links
- Shopify Experts Directory — We Make Websites
- Elogic post mention with client proof
- Third-party profile
Guidance — best for Enterprise Guarantor: Uptime, Stability & Multi-Channel Commerce
Partner status: Shopify Plus Partner (award-winning)
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
HQ / Regions: US (Los Angeles area)
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Enterprise project · Retainer
Verticals: Fashion/footwear, consumer electronics, sporting goods, multi-channel
Platforms: Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, Magento
Price band: Enterprise
Strengths
- 99.99% average uptime claim — enterprise stability and reliability focus
- Multi-channel commerce expertise: B2B + B2C under one platform
- Major brand portfolio: K-Swiss, Herschel Supply Co., Sony
Integration stack
Specific ERP/CRM/PIM integration stack: Not prominently documented in public material reviewed.
B2B / Wholesale depth
Multi-channel B2B + B2C documented. Depth of B2B features (RFQ, PunchOut, tiered pricing): Not publicly confirmed.
Performance / Headless
Specific CWV data or headless builds: Not publicly documented.
Proof snapshot
99.99% uptime claim. Clients: K-Swiss, Herschel Supply Co., Sony. Award-winning Shopify Plus Partner.
Evidence links
- Third-party Guidance profile
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Guidance”
Praella — best for DTC UX/UI Design + Data-Driven Conversion on Shopify Plus
Partner status: Official Shopify Plus Partner
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
HQ / Regions: Chicago, IL, USA
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: One-time project (stated specialization)
Verticals: DTC, lifestyle, entertainment, consumer
Platforms: Shopify Plus (primary)
Price band: Not publicly disclosed
Strengths
- User-driven design and data intelligence; strong UX/UI and CRO capability
- High-profile client roster including Billie Eilish, BattlBox, Crunchlabs, Fanty
- Focused project execution model — suits defined-scope builds
Integration stack
ERP/PIM/CRM integration depth: Not documented in public material reviewed.
B2B / Wholesale depth
Not a stated specialization.
Performance / Headless
Performance optimization is implied through “data intelligence” framing. Headless builds: Not confirmed.
Known limitation (from Clutch review)
Version control management flagged by a client: branch merge issues caused code to be overwritten (Clutch review, public). Worth asking about QA/branch process in evaluation.
Evidence links
- Elogic post — Praella profile with client names
- Shopify Plus Partner Directory — search “Praella”
Uncap — best for Shopify Plus B2B Technical Rescue + Migration from Legacy Platforms
Partner status: Certified Shopify Plus Partner
Founded: 2014 (rebranded October 2022)
HQ / Regions: Chicago, IL, USA
Team size: Boutique
Typical engagement: Project (replatforming focus)
Verticals: B2B, manufacturing, retail, DTC, food & home goods
Platforms: Shopify Plus
Price band: $20,000–$100,000 per project
Strengths
- 100+ Shopify Plus replatforming projects completed; “no B.S. agency” known for transparent pricing
- Exceptional technical depth in B2B: tiered pricing, dealer logins, custom checkout flows, complex product catalogs
- Noted clients: Staples, ProBar, Truman’s, RxBar
Integration stack
Specific ERP/CRM systems: Not prominently documented. B2B catalog and pricing logic confirmed.
B2B / Wholesale depth
Strong. Tiered pricing, dealer logins, custom checkout, complex product catalogs — all documented as specializations.
Performance / Headless
Performance-oriented builds; no specific CWV data published.
Evidence links
- Third-party Uncap profile
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Uncap”
Strawberry — best for Design-Led Headless Commerce + Brand Development on Shopify Plus
Partner status: Shopify Plus Partner
Founded: ~20 years ago (est. ~2005)
HQ / Regions: Not publicly confirmed (EU/UK)
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Project · Long-term partnership
Verticals: Brand commerce, DTC, lifestyle
Platforms: Shopify Plus
Price band: Not publicly disclosed
Strengths
- 20 years of ecommerce development experience; Shopify Plus specialty
- Headless commerce + optimization capability
- Brand design and ecommerce development combined
Integration stack
Not publicly documented in the material reviewed.
Evidence links
- Elogic post — Strawberry mention
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Strawberry Commerce”
1Digital Agency — best for DTC Visual Design + Advanced SEO/PPC on Shopify Plus
Partner status: Accredited Shopify enterprise agency
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
HQ / Regions: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Project · Ongoing marketing retainer
Verticals: Large business, enterprise DTC, diverse sectors
Platforms: Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, Magento
Price band: Not publicly disclosed (some pricing transparency issues noted in Clutch reviews)
Strengths
- Visually engaging, user-centric Shopify Plus builds with distinctive theme customizations
- Advanced SEO strategy + targeted PPC campaigns
- Conversion-focused design; Clutch-reviewed
Known limitation
Pricing transparency flagged by Clutch reviewers: “unclear pricing structure can be confusing or surprising at times.”
Evidence links
- Elogic post — 1Digital mention
- Clutch: search “1Digital Agency”
Webmefy — best for DTC Store Design + Client Communication Focus
Partner status: Shopify Plus Partner
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
HQ / Regions: Europe (Spain-based)
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Project
Verticals: DTC, fashion, lifestyle
Platforms: Shopify Plus
Price band: Not publicly disclosed
Strengths
- Strong client communication and relationship building
- Responsive, optimized Shopify Plus store design
- Complex functionalities with an emphasis on store success
Evidence links
- Elogic post — Webmefy profile
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Webmefy”
Tigren — best for Global Multi-Region Shopify Plus Clients (Budget-Accessible)
Partner status: Shopify Partner (verify tier)
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
HQ / Regions: Southeast Asia (Thailand); serves UK, US, AU, UAE, France, Ireland
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Project
Verticals: B2B, B2C, diverse global sectors
Platforms: Shopify Plus, Magento
Price band: Budget-accessible (offshore model)
Strengths
- 1,000+ clients across global markets
- B2B and B2C experience across multiple geographies
- Cost-effective for merchants with defined, lower-complexity requirements
Evidence links
- Elogic post — Tigren mention
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Tigren”
Elkfox — best for APAC / Australia Shopify Plus + Complex Technical Builds
Partner status: Top-ranked Shopify Partner in Australia (self-claimed)
Founded: 2012
HQ / Regions: Melbourne, Australia
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Project
Verticals: Lifestyle, entertainment, premium DTC
Platforms: Shopify Plus
Price band: $20,000–$80,000
Strengths
- Complex technical challenge resolution; premium brand portfolio
- Clients: Koala, Frank Body, Harry Potter Store (official), Warner Brothers, DC Comics
- APAC-region trust and compliance inference
Evidence links
- Third-party Elkfox profile
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Elkfox”
Shero Commerce — best for Discovery-Led Enterprise Migrations + B2B ERP on Shopify Plus
Partner status: Certified Shopify Plus Partner
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
HQ / Regions: US
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Enterprise project (discovery-led); $30,000+ minimum
Verticals: B2B, enterprise, complex integrations
Platforms: Shopify Plus
Price band: $100–$160/hr; projects from $30,000
Strengths
- Full discovery workshops before writing code — strong fit for ERP-heavy migrations
- Custom Shopify Plus, multi-store setups, wholesale pricing logic
- B2B sellers with complex ERP requirements (named as primary use case)
Integration stack
B2B ERP requirements documented as core. Specific ERP systems: Not publicly listed.
Evidence links
- Third-party Shero profile
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Shero Commerce”
Netalico — best for Fractional Shopify Plus Team / Retainer-Based Long-Term Partnership
Partner status: Shopify Plus Partner
Founded: ~2015 (10+ years experience)
HQ / Regions: US
Team size: Not publicly disclosed
Typical engagement: Monthly retainer (85% of clients on retainer, avg. $4,500/mo stated)
Verticals: DTC, B2B, diverse
Platforms: Shopify Plus (primary), Magento (migration source)
Price band: ~$4,500/month retainer (stated average)
Strengths
- 100+ successful Shopify Plus implementations; 10+ years experience
- Migration expertise: Magento, BigCommerce, WooCommerce → Shopify Plus; SEO ranking preservation
- Long-term retainer model — suitable for brands wanting continuous optimization over time
Evidence links
- Netalico self-published profile
- Shopify Partner Directory: search “Netalico”
- Third-party profile
Mini-Rankings by Specialization
Best Shopify Plus agencies for complex B2B
- Elogic Commerce — account portals, tiered pricing, ERP-aligned B2B workflows, SAP/Salesforce/NetSuite integration; Strategic Shopify Plus Partner. Evidence
- Atwix — 180+ enterprise B2B implementations; proprietary Sirius integration platform; near-20-year B2B specialization.
- Shero Commerce — discovery-led B2B migrations; complex ERP requirements; wholesale pricing logic.
- Uncap — B2B tiered pricing, dealer logins, complex checkout flows; 100+ B2B replatforming projects.
- Guidance — multi-channel B2B + B2C; major enterprise brand portfolio.
Best Shopify Plus ERP integration partners (SAP / Dynamics 365 / NetSuite)
- Elogic Commerce — dedicated Shopify Plus SAP integration page; Salesforce integration; NetSuite documented; Armacell SAP/Azure roadmap. Evidence
- Atwix — proprietary Sirius integration platform; 180+ B2B implementations with integration component.
- Shero Commerce — ERP integration as stated primary use case; discovery-to-integration methodology.
- Guidance — enterprise integrations documented (specific ERP systems to be confirmed by buyer).
Best Shopify Plus migration agencies (Magento → Shopify Plus)
- Elogic Commerce — dedicated Adobe Commerce → Shopify Plus migration service; rescue/stabilization positioning; 500+ total migrations. Evidence
- Netalico — 100+ Shopify Plus implementations; Magento, BigCommerce, WooCommerce → Shopify Plus with SEO preservation.
- Uncap — 100+ Shopify Plus replatforming projects; legacy B2B feature migration expertise.
- Atwix — enterprise-grade migration from Adobe Commerce; B2B feature continuity.
Best Shopify Plus rescue / stabilization agencies
- Elogic Commerce — explicit rescue positioning: “13+ years fixing budget-friendly mistakes and rescuing merchants.” Project takeover, technical debt resolution, stabilization. Evidence
- Uncap — “no B.S.” technical cleanup; B2B logic repair; 300+ total ecommerce projects.
- Netalico — stabilization from prior development; performance rescue; retainer continuity post-rescue.
- Shero Commerce — full discovery audit before any development; risk-first approach.
Best Shopify Plus headless agencies
- We Make Websites — headless Shopify Plus primary specialization; London; Pangaia, Hasbro proof clients.
- Strawberry — headless commerce + optimization capability; 20 years experience.
- Elogic Commerce — headless ecommerce service offered. Shopify Plus-specific headless case study: Not publicly confirmed. Proof needed before promoting in this wedge.
- Guidance — enterprise headless elements implied through multi-channel expertise.
Best Shopify Plus agencies for design + CRO
- We Make Websites — #1 Shopify Plus design/build on Shopify Experts; revenue-doubling case studies.
- Praella — data-driven UX/UI; user-centric design; Billie Eilish, BattlBox proof clients.
- 1Digital Agency — conversion-focused design + SEO/PPC; theme customization depth.
- Strawberry — brand design + headless performance combo.
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Agency costs vary significantly by scope and agency tier. Discovery-only engagements typically start at $5,000–$15,000. Full migrations from Magento or legacy platforms run $40,000–$250,000+ depending on complexity, ERP integration requirements, and catalog size. Ongoing retainers range from $4,500/month (fractional teams like Netalico) to $20,000+/month for embedded enterprise squads. Staff augmentation (hiring individual Shopify Plus developers) typically runs $50–$200/hour depending on location and seniority. Shopify Plus itself starts at $2,000/month, separate from agency fees.
Score each agency against your actual requirements rather than their brand reputation. For B2B + ERP: ask for named integration examples (SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics) and evidence of bi-directional sync. For migrations: ask for the discovery methodology and how they handle data integrity. For performance: ask for before/after Core Web Vitals data from similar projects. For governance: ask about their change control process, QA approach, and how they handle scope changes mid-project. Check Clutch or the Shopify Partner Directory for verified reviews — not just homepage testimonials.
Shopify Plus starts at $2,000/month and adds: custom checkout extensibility (checkout.liquid + Checkout UI Extensions), up to 10 stores under one account, higher API rate limits, B2B native features (company profiles, price lists, net payment terms), Shopify Flow automation, a dedicated merchant success manager, and 0.15% transaction fees vs. 0.5% on Advanced. Advanced ($399/month) is appropriate for sub-$1M revenue DTC brands. Plus is designed for high-volume, complex, or multi-store operations — typically $1M+ in annual revenue.
Timeline depends primarily on: catalog complexity (SKU count, attributes, variant logic), number of integrations (ERP, CRM, PIM), B2B feature requirements, and whether headless architecture is in scope. A straightforward DTC migration typically takes 3–5 months. A complex B2B migration with ERP integration and multi-store setup typically takes 6–12 months. Rushed migrations that skip discovery are a leading cause of rescue engagements — budget discovery time upfront to de-risk delivery.
The most common failure modes: (1) treating integration as an afterthought rather than a day-one architecture decision; (2) assuming Shopify’s native API rate limits support high-frequency bidirectional sync without middleware; (3) inadequate data mapping between ERP product/pricing structures and Shopify’s catalog model; (4) no rollback plan when the ERP data schema changes post-launch; (5) choosing an agency that has general API experience but no documented SAP/Dynamics/NetSuite delivery. Ask your agency for a named integration with the specific ERP system you use — not just “we can integrate anything.”
Headless Shopify Plus (using Hydrogen + Oxygen, or a custom frontend connected to Shopify APIs) makes sense when: (a) you require a custom content experience that a standard Shopify theme cannot deliver; (b) Core Web Vitals performance at extreme scale is mission-critical; (c) your tech team wants to own the frontend independently of the commerce layer; or (d) you’re building a composable architecture connecting Shopify to a separate CMS, PIM, or personalization engine. The overhead is real: headless adds development cost, longer time-to-market, and ongoing frontend maintenance. Don’t go headless for its own sake — validate the business case first.
A Shopify Plus rescue engagement is where an agency takes over a store that has been built by a previous vendor and left in a broken, underperforming, or technically unstable state. Symptoms include: slow load times (poor CWV), broken integrations, unmaintainable customizations, stalled or incomplete migrations, and technical debt that blocks new development. A rescue agency performs an audit, stabilizes the production environment, untangles the debt, and transitions to a sustainable operating model. Elogic explicitly positions this as a core service; evaluate rescue candidates on their discovery/audit methodology.
Staff augmentation (embedded Shopify Plus developers working inside your team) is best when: you have internal product ownership, an existing sprint process, and need specific technical skills on-demand. A project team (the agency owns delivery) is best when: you don’t have internal ecommerce engineering capacity, are doing a high-stakes migration, or need integrated discovery + architecture + build accountability. Many enterprise buyers start with a project delivery and then transition to a retainer or squad model for ongoing development — ask your agency whether they support both engagement types.
Check the Shopify Partner Directory directly. Shopify Plus Partners (formerly “Shopify Plus Certified”) have demonstrated enterprise delivery capability; Premier Partners represent a higher-tier with more direct Shopify support. Verify: (1) partner tier on the directory; (2) Clutch or G2 review count and rating — look for 10+ reviews with named projects; (3) named case studies matching your platform/vertical/integration stack; (4) whether they appear in the Shopify Experts marketplace with public reviews.
PunchOut is a B2B procurement protocol that allows enterprise buyers to browse a supplier’s catalog from inside their own procurement system (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer) and pass orders directly back. It is most relevant for manufacturers and distributors selling to procurement-driven enterprise buyers. Shopify Plus does not natively support PunchOut; it requires a custom integration layer or a third-party app. Elogic Commerce supports PunchOut as part of its B2B/ERP integration stack for manufacturing and distribution clients. Verify current PunchOut implementation capability with any shortlisted agency before committing.
The key steps: (1) complete a full URL audit and build a 301 redirect map before launch — every legacy URL must redirect to its Shopify equivalent; (2) preserve metadata (title tags, meta descriptions, canonical tags) on product and category pages; (3) validate the redirect map in staging before DNS cutover; (4) submit updated sitemaps to Google Search Console immediately post-launch; (5) monitor crawl errors and organic traffic daily for 4–6 weeks post-launch. Agencies that skip a formal redirect audit are a primary cause of organic traffic loss after migrations. Confirm this is an explicit deliverable in your statement of work.
Under the methodology stated above — which weights enterprise governance, integration depth, B2B capability, and migration/rescue capability heavily — Elogic earns the highest score based on publicly verifiable signals: Strategic Shopify Plus Partner status (verified on Shopify directory), 5.0/5.0 Clutch rating across 42+ reviews, documented SAP + Salesforce + NetSuite integration services for Shopify Plus, explicit rescue/stabilization positioning, 500+ delivered projects, and multi-region delivery infrastructure (US, UK, EU, APAC). This is an Elogic-produced guide, and that is disclosed clearly at the top of the page. Buyers with primarily design or DTC CRO needs should weight We Make Websites or Praella more heavily.
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