8 Best Shopify Agencies in United Kingdom (2026)
8 Shopify agencies in United Kingdom, ranked on partner tier, Shopify focus, public reviews and track record. Swanky is number one. Shopify partner since 2011 at Platinum tier, with a 5.0 rating across 35 Shopify reviews and named awards listed on Clutch.
- Last checked October 28, 2026
- Facts from each agency’s own site and public review pages
Short comparison
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| # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swanky | Established brands wanting a Shopify Plus build and continuing growth work handled by one team | 2010 | 5.0 (35) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $10,000+ |
| 2 | We Make Websites | Brands operating internationally that require a big Shopify Plus build, headless development or a data migration | — | 5.0 (82) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $40,000+ |
| 3 | Superco | Small and mid-market brands seeking a Shopify Plus build plus growth support | 2019 | 4.9 (58) Clutch | Platinum | $25,000+ |
| 4 | Underwaterpistol | Brands that are after B2B builds, integrations and migrations to Shopify Plus | — | 4.8 (45) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
| 5 | Velstar | D2C and B2B brands with an established base that have complex builds, integrations and marketing to handle | — | 5.0 (11) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
| 6 | Rainy City Agency | Small to mid-size brands that need one team for the build, CRO and paid media | — | 5.0 (12) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $25,000+ |
| 7 | By Association Only | Brands in luxury or design-led retail that want a Shopify Plus build, or a move off some other platform | 2010 | — | Platinum | $10,000+ |
| 8 | blubolt | Brands of any maturity wanting a Design, Migrate or Grow plan | 2006 | 5.0 (2) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
Every agency, in rank order
1Swanky
Best for: Established brands wanting a Shopify Plus build and continuing growth work handled by one team
Swanky is a Shopify Platinum Partner headquartered in Exeter, with teams in the UK, Australia and France. Alongside building and migrating Shopify Plus stores, it provides CRO and marketing.
- Based in
- Exeter, United Kingdom, Australia, France
- Founded
- 2010
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 50-249
- Minimum project
- $10,000+
- Named clients
- HelloFresh, Wilkinson Sword, YuMOVE, Eden Project, Symprove, Loop Earplugs
Why it ranks here
Shopify partner since 2011 at Platinum tier, with a 5.0 rating across 35 Shopify reviews and named awards listed on Clutch.
Strengths
- Its partner start date is August 2011, and the Shopify directory shows 5.0 from 35 reviews.
- The European Agency Awards and the UK Digital Growth Awards both named it CRO Agency of the Year, according to Clutch.
- HelloFresh, Wilkinson Sword, YuMOVE and Eden Project are among the clients its site names.
Things to check
- Only 1 review appears for it on Clutch.
- Cost varies with scope. On the Shopify profile, only selected services start from $1,500.
- Shopify Plus migrations
- Development and website design
- B2B on Shopify
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Email, PPC and SEO
- Integrations
2We Make Websites
Best for: Brands operating internationally that require a big Shopify Plus build, headless development or a data migration
The Shopify directory profile of We Make Websites now shows the BORN name, at Platinum tier, with July 2012 as the partner start date. The agency is in London, with a second office in New York, and its site says it is part of BORN, a Tech Mahindra company.
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom, New York
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Minimum project
- $40,000+
- Named clients
- Good American, Vollebak, HyperX, Hasbro, Levi's Dockers, Totême, Jigsaw
Why it ranks here
Builds start at $40,000, but it combines Platinum tier with a 5.0 rating across 82 Shopify reviews and a Shopify partnership dating to 2012.
Strengths
- Shopify's directory shows Platinum tier and a 5.0 rating from 82 reviews.
- The site names Good American, Vollebak, HyperX and Hasbro among its Shopify Plus work.
- It has held Shopify partner status since 2011, according to its site.
Things to check
- Per the Shopify profile, a price of $40,000 is the starting point for selected services.
- The latest review on the Shopify profile dates from February 2018, and the profile now shows BORN contact details.
- UX and UI design
- Strategy and CRO
- Shopify development
- Internationalisation
- Data migration
- Headless and composable commerce
3Superco
$100-149/hrBest for: Small and mid-market brands seeking a Shopify Plus build plus growth support
Superco is a Shopify Platinum Partner in London. All of its e-commerce work is on Shopify, which Clutch lists as 100%. Its services span design, development, migrations and growth.
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom, New York
- Founded
- 2019
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 10-49
- Minimum project
- $25,000+
- Named clients
- Represent, Funkin Cocktails, Ursa Major, Feliway, Allbirds, LSA International
Why it ranks here
100% of its work is on Shopify, and it holds Platinum tier with a 4.9 rating based on 58 Clutch reviews.
Strengths
- Clutch gives it 4.9 across 58 reviews, and the Shopify directory gives 5.0 across 11 reviews.
- Its client mix, per Clutch, is 40% small business and 50% midmarket.
- Its site notes wins at the European Agency Awards in 2022 and 2023.
Things to check
- A minimum project of $25,000+ is what Clutch lists.
- Clutch gives 2019 as the year it was founded, which makes it newer than most agencies on this list.
- Design and development
- Customer experience strategy
- Growth and optimisation, including SEO and GEO
- Shopify migration, including Magento to Shopify
- Shopify B2B
- Klaviyo email and SMS
4Underwaterpistol
Best for: Brands that are after B2B builds, integrations and migrations to Shopify Plus
Underwaterpistol, a Shopify Plus agency in London, has an office on Wardour Street. Over 20 years of building ecommerce stores is claimed on its site. As a Platinum Partner since September 2012, it is listed by the Shopify directory.
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Named clients
- Ooni, Reach PLC, Roseland
Why it ranks here
Rated 4.8 across 45 Shopify reviews, with Platinum tier status and a Shopify partnership that began in 2012.
Strengths
- Its partner start date is September 2012, and the Shopify directory gives 4.8 across 45 reviews.
- Its site says it has spent over 20 years working on ecommerce stores.
- Case studies on its site cover Ooni, Reach PLC and Roseland.
Things to check
- It lists no price, and the Shopify profile tells buyers to contact it for pricing.
- It has no reviews on its Clutch profile.
- Shopify Plus migration
- Design and development
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Subscriptions
- SEO
- Wholesale/B2B and systems integration
5Velstar
Best for: D2C and B2B brands with an established base that have complex builds, integrations and marketing to handle
Velstar is a Shopify Platinum Partner whose main office is in Liverpool, with further hubs in Leeds, Edinburgh and Miami. Beyond building and migrating Shopify Plus stores, it handles B2B builds, integrations and performance marketing.
- Based in
- Liverpool, United Kingdom, Leeds, Edinburgh, Miami
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Named clients
- Castore, LKQ Euro Car Parts, Sculpted By Aimee
Why it ranks here
Despite also offering a B2B platform built outside Shopify, it has offices in four cities, Platinum tier status and a 5.0 rating across 11 Shopify reviews.
Strengths
- Platinum tier, 5.0 from 11 reviews and an April 2015 partner start date all appear in the Shopify directory.
- Migrations to Shopify Plus for French Connection and AVON appear on its Shopify profile.
- Large eCommerce Agency of the Year 2024 is one of the awards its site lists.
Things to check
- It does not work on Shopify alone, so calling it Shopify-only would be wrong. Per its site, it also operates Peracto, a platform for B2B from 9xb.
- February 2020 is the date of the latest review on its Shopify profile.
- Shopify development
- Custom ecommerce development
- Performance marketing
- Optimisation
- AI strategy and enablement
- Support, hosting and managed cloud
6Rainy City Agency
Best for: Small to mid-size brands that need one team for the build, CRO and paid media
Bespoke Shopify builds, migrations, CRO and paid advertising are offered by Rainy City Agency, a Shopify Platinum Partner. The directory lists it in Manchester, and the registered office sits in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
- Based in
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Team size
- 10-49
- Minimum project
- $25,000+
- Named clients
- Loungeable, The Good Wine Shop, Sparkle in Pink, Vapestore, MyCube Safe, Obaby
Why it ranks here
Has been a Shopify partner since 2016 and holds Platinum tier with a 5.0 rating across 12 Shopify reviews, although it has no Clutch reviews.
Strengths
- Its partner start date of August 2016 and Platinum tier appear in the Shopify directory, along with 12 reviews that average 5.0.
- Sparkle in Pink, The Good Wine Shop and Loungeable are some of the many clients named on its site.
- An undated article from Manchester Digital quotes its CEO as saying that Shopify Plus Partners number 20 in the UK, with the agency among them.
Things to check
- No reviews for this agency appear on Clutch.
- $25,000+ is the minimum project size Clutch lists.
- Bespoke Shopify design and development
- Shopify migrations
- Shopify Plus
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Paid media on Meta, TikTok and Google
- Support and maintenance
7By Association Only
$150-199/hrBest for: Brands in luxury or design-led retail that want a Shopify Plus build, or a move off some other platform
By Association Only, based in Cambridgeshire, is a Shopify Plus agency. Shopify's directory gives it Platinum Partner status. Luxury and design-led brands hire it to design and build stores, or to migrate them off other platforms.
- Based in
- St Ives, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2010
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Minimum project
- $10,000+
- Named clients
- Self-Portrait, Burton Snowboards, Joseph Joseph, Astrid & Miyu, P448, Victoria Beckham, Orlebar Brown
Why it ranks here
A strong luxury client list and Platinum tier are offset by the absence of any reviews on Shopify or Clutch.
Strengths
- Platinum is the tier shown in the Shopify directory.
- Astrid & Miyu, P448, Joseph Joseph, Burton Snowboards and Self-Portrait have case studies on its site.
- Migrations to Shopify, from Magento and Salesforce Commerce Cloud, are listed on its Shopify profile.
Things to check
- Neither the Shopify directory nor Clutch shows any reviews.
- On Clutch, the minimum project is $10,000+ and the rate is $150-199/hr.
- UI and UX design
- Web development
- Replatforming
- Data migration
- Ecommerce strategy
- CRO and SEO
8blubolt
Best for: Brands of any maturity wanting a Design, Migrate or Grow plan
Bath is the base of blubolt, a Shopify Platinum Partner. Its site states that it has been working since 2006. Grow serves existing Shopify stores, Migrate serves established brands and Design serves new brands.
- Based in
- Bath, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2006
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Named clients
- Newby Teas, Raging Bull, Bella Freud, Lazy Oaf, Illumicrate, Saltrock
Why it ranks here
Platinum tier and work since 2006 are positives, yet only 2 reviews show up in the Shopify directory listing.
Strengths
- Per its site, Raging Bull saw a 15% conversion uplift and Newby Teas saw 41%.
- In the Shopify directory it is at the Platinum tier, with a partnership beginning in December 2018.
- Both its site and its Shopify profile give 2006 as the year it began working.
Things to check
- Only 2 reviews appear in the Shopify directory.
- No price appears; the Shopify profile tells visitors to contact for pricing.
- Shopify builds for new brands
- Platform migration to Shopify
- Conversion rate optimisation
- SEO and GEO
- Wholesale/B2B
- Custom apps and integrations
Which one should you pick?
- Swanky is the pick for established brands wanting a Shopify Plus build and continuing growth work handled by one team. Check this first: only 1 review appears for it on Clutch.
- We Make Websites is the pick for brands operating internationally that require a big Shopify Plus build, headless development or a data migration. Check this first: per the Shopify profile, a price of $40,000 is the starting point for selected services.
- Superco is the pick for small and mid-market brands seeking a Shopify Plus build plus growth support. Check this first: a minimum project of $25,000+ is what Clutch lists.
- Underwaterpistol is the pick for brands that are after B2B builds, integrations and migrations to Shopify Plus. Check this first: it lists no price, and the Shopify profile tells buyers to contact it for pricing.
- Velstar is the pick for d2C and B2B brands with an established base that have complex builds, integrations and marketing to handle. Check this first: it does not work on Shopify alone, so calling it Shopify-only would be wrong. Per its site, it also operates Peracto, a platform for B2B from 9xb.
- Rainy City Agency is the pick for small to mid-size brands that need one team for the build, CRO and paid media. Check this first: no reviews for this agency appear on Clutch.
- By Association Only is the pick for brands in luxury or design-led retail that want a Shopify Plus build, or a move off some other platform. Check this first: neither the Shopify directory nor Clutch shows any reviews.
- blubolt is the pick for brands of any maturity wanting a Design, Migrate or Grow plan. Check this first: only 2 reviews appear in the Shopify directory.
Seven checks, same for every agency
Every list is ranked the same way. Only agencies trading today are included, and any fact we could not confirm is left out.
- Partner tier: the tier on the agency’s Shopify Partner Directory profile, or on its own site when the directory is silent.
- Shopify focus: the share of the agency’s work that is Shopify rather than other platforms.
- Public reviews: ratings and review counts from public sites, with the source named beside every score.
- Track record: the year the agency was founded, when it or a public record says so.
- Store-size fit: whether the agency is set up for small shops, mid-market brands or enterprise stores.
- Range of services: design, development, migration, conversion work, custom apps and ongoing support.
- Named clients: brands the agency lists on its own site, and a website that loads and works today.
What does an agency cost in United Kingdom?
By Association Only shows $150-199/hr on Clutch with a $10,000+ minimum, and Superco shows $100-149/hr with a $25,000+ minimum. Underwaterpistol, Rainy City and blubolt give no figures and ask buyers to contact them. Selected-service starting prices in the Shopify directory are $1,500 for Swanky, $170 for Velstar and $40,000 for We Make Websites (BORN).
Hiring a Shopify agency in United Kingdom
Which Shopify agencies come first in United Kingdom?
Swanky, We Make Websites and Superco take the top three places on this list. Swanky is number one. Shopify partner since 2011 at Platinum tier, with a 5.0 rating across 35 Shopify reviews and named awards listed on Clutch.
What should I budget for a Shopify agency in United Kingdom?
By Association Only shows $150-199/hr on Clutch with a $10,000+ minimum, and Superco shows $100-149/hr with a $25,000+ minimum. Underwaterpistol, Rainy City and blubolt give no figures and ask buyers to contact them. Selected-service starting prices in the Shopify directory are $1,500 for Swanky, $170 for Velstar and $40,000 for We Make Websites (BORN).
Does United Kingdom have Shopify Platinum partners?
Platinum status is confirmed for Swanky, We Make Websites, Superco, Underwaterpistol, Velstar, Rainy City Agency, By Association Only and blubolt. Tiers can change, so look the agency up in the Shopify Partner Directory again before you sign.
Where do I verify an agency’s partner tier?
Find the agency’s profile in the Shopify Partner Directory. Then ask the agency itself for its tier, two recent client references and a written scope of work.
When was this list last checked?
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