Shopify Plus Partners: Shopify developers and agencies you can trust

What is the Shopify Plus Partner Program?

The Shopify Plus Partner Program is an exclusive community of Shopify-curated agencies, consultants, and developers that cater to Shopify Plus merchants and their Shopify stores.

Why should I hire a Shopify Plus Partner?

Building a Shopify Plus store from the ground up is challenging. If you just don’t have the time (or money) for research and training to hire additional full-time employees, Shopify has vetted all of its Shopify Plus Partners for the right resources and knowledge to immediately help you. They’ll pull from past experience, knowledge about Shopify apps and features, and exclusive resources, education, and updates to scale your ecommerce businesses. Plus, you can conveniently find them all on the Shopify app store, on the Shopify Plus Partners page, or in the Experts Marketplace.

How can a Shopify Plus Partner help me?

Finding out if a Shopify Plus Partner is your ideal solution could be as simple as reaching out to Shopify to ask. However, if you haven’t pinned down the exact role and resources for your ideal Shopify Plus Partner, here are some examples of what they can provide:

• Custom development if you’re struggling to build or revamp your site or apps

• App integrations and platform migrations if you don’t have the time or resources to handle them yourself

• Marketing and brand strategies to streamline ineffective or slow campaigns

• Business planning and consultations to make sure you’re seeing the big picture

• Effective UX design that you can trust to bring your ideas to life

Comparing types of Shopify Plus Partners

There are three main kinds of Shopify Plus Partners that you can connect with: Certified App Partners, Service Partners, and Shopify Experts.

What is a Shopify Plus certified app partner?

The Shopify Plus Certified App Program is a collection of third-party apps approved by Shopify for the complex needs of your Shopify Plus store. Every app that makes it into this library has been vetted by the Shopify App Review and Quality Assurance Team so you can depend on the high standard of its features, security measures, and customer support.

Some spaces that certified apps provide solutions for include:

• Accounting and finance

• Marketing and branding

• Retail & POS

• Customer support

• Loyalty and rewards

• Order and inventory management

• Shipping and fulfillment

• Taxes

How do I work with a certified app partner?

To find top-rated certified app partners, check the Shopify Plus Certified App Partner directory on the Shopify app store. You can also reach out to specific certified agencies and developers directly through this list on the Shopify Plus Partners page.

What is a Shopify Plus service partner?

Shopify Plus service partners are agencies and consultants that Shopify has curated for their technical expertise in the ecommerce field. Their job is to introduce you to information, tips, strategies, and powerful tools to help you grow your ecommerce business. Service partners are skilled in a variety of different areas and have broad knowledge about the wider industry, including the Shopify certified apps and Shopify experts you should contact to get started.

Some services that Shopify Plus service partners provide include:

• 3D modelling

• Accessibility compliance

• Shopify Flow automation

• Custom integrations

• Digital marketing

• App migration

• Onsite SEO

• Product development

How do I work with a service partner?

To find award-winning service partners, you can contact agencies and consultants directly through Shopify’s service partners list on the Shopify Plus Partners page.

What is a Shopify expert?

A Shopify expert is a professional freelance designer, developer, or consultant who Shopify has approved for their exclusive Experts Marketplace. You can connect with these experts for specific projects and hire them like any other freelancer—except with the knowledge that they have Shopify’s resources, plus past experiences with other Shopify clients, to guide them while delivering assets. And because your communications and payments will be processed through Shopify, you won’t have to worry about navigating unfamiliar territory.

Some projects that you could hire a Shopify expert for include:

• Setting up your store

• Writing an new landing page

• Developing features for your app

• Fixing a bug or other technical issues

• Strategizing for your next product launch

How do I work with a Shopify expert?

To find the Shopify expert that best fits your needs, just create a job on the Shopify Experts Marketplace. You can also browse available services in the marketplace and contact any experts that you’re interested in working with to discuss your business goals.

If you need an ecommerce solution fast, contact a Shopify Plus Partner.

With so many types of Shopify Plus Partners to choose from, there’s bound to be someone out there who can help you with your current (or future) challenges, no matter how niche. Shopify curates its Shopify Plus Partners so that no matter who you choose, they will be experienced and knowledgable in their field, convenient to contact with great customer service, and ready to put your ecommerce needs first.

Check out other exclusive Shopify Plus features

• See how Shopify Flow automation can speed up your tasks

• Find out more about other Shopify Plus apps

• Want a refresher on what Shopify Plus is? Here’s the overview