8 Best Shopify Agencies in United Kingdom (2026)
8 Shopify agencies in United Kingdom, ranked by partner status, Shopify focus, public reviews, and years in business. Swanky ranks first: platinum tier with 5.0 from 35 Shopify reviews, a partner start date of 2011 and named awards on Clutch.
- Last verified October 28, 2026
- Facts from each agency’s own site and public review pages
Short comparison
A dash means we found no public figure. We do not fill gaps with estimates. Ratings come from different sites, so the source stays in the cell.
| # | Agency | Best for | Founded | Rating (reviews) | Partner tier | Minimum project |
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| 1 | Swanky | Established brands that want a Shopify Plus build and ongoing growth work from one team | 2010 | 5.0 (35) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $10,000+ |
| 2 | We Make Websites | International brands that need a large Shopify Plus build, headless work or data migration | — | 5.0 (82) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $40,000+ |
| 3 | Superco | Small and mid-market brands that want a Shopify Plus build with growth support | 2019 | 4.9 (58) Clutch | Platinum | $25,000+ |
| 4 | Underwaterpistol | Brands that need Shopify Plus migrations, integrations and B2B builds | — | 4.8 (45) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
| 5 | Velstar | Established D2C and B2B brands that need complex builds, integrations and marketing | — | 5.0 (11) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
| 6 | Rainy City Agency | Small and mid-size brands that want a build, CRO and paid media from one team | — | 5.0 (12) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | $25,000+ |
| 7 | By Association Only | Luxury and design-led brands that want a Shopify Plus build or a move from another platform | 2010 | — | Platinum | $10,000+ |
| 8 | blubolt | Brands at any stage that want a Design, Migrate or Grow plan | 2006 | 5.0 (2) Shopify Partner Directory | Platinum | — |
Seven checks, same for every agency
We rank each list the same way. We list only agencies that operate now. We omit any fact we could not confirm.
- Partner status: the Shopify partner tier shown on the agency’s Shopify Partner Directory profile.
- Shopify focus: how much of the agency’s work is on Shopify, not on other platforms.
- Public reviews: scores and review counts on public sites. The source stays next to the number.
- Years in business: the founding year, when the agency or a public record states it.
- Store-size fit: whether the agency suits small, mid-market, or enterprise stores.
- Service range: design, build, migration, conversion work, apps, and support.
- Client work: named brands on the agency’s own site, and a site that works today.
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1. Swanky
Best for: Established brands that want a Shopify Plus build and ongoing growth work from one team
Swanky is a Shopify Platinum Partner with its main office in Exeter. It has teams in the UK, Australia and France. It builds and migrates Shopify Plus stores and also runs 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
Platinum tier with 5.0 from 35 Shopify reviews, a partner start date of 2011 and named awards on Clutch.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory shows 5.0 from 35 reviews and a partner start date of August 2011.
- Clutch lists CRO Agency of the Year at the European Agency Awards and at the UK Digital Growth Awards.
- Its site names clients such as HelloFresh, Wilkinson Sword, YuMOVE and Eden Project.
Things to check
- Clutch shows only 1 review.
- Price depends on scope. The Shopify profile shows from $1,500 for selected services only.
- Shopify Plus migrations
- Development and website design
- B2B on Shopify
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Email, PPC and SEO
- Integrations
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2. We Make Websites
Best for: International brands that need a large Shopify Plus build, headless work or data migration
We Make Websites is a London Shopify agency with a second office in New York. Its site says it is part of BORN, a Tech Mahindra company. Its Shopify directory profile now shows the BORN name, with Platinum tier and a partner start date of July 2012.
- 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
Platinum tier with 5.0 from 82 Shopify reviews and a partner start date of 2012, but builds start at $40,000.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory shows 5.0 from 82 reviews and Platinum tier.
- Its site names Shopify Plus work for Good American, Vollebak, HyperX and Hasbro.
- Its site says it has been a Shopify partner since 2011.
Things to check
- The Shopify profile lists a starting price of $40,000 for selected services.
- The newest review shown on the Shopify profile is from February 2018. The profile now uses BORN contact details.
- UX and UI design
- Strategy and CRO
- Shopify development
- Internationalisation
- Data migration
- Headless and composable commerce
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3. Superco
$100-149/hrBest for: Small and mid-market brands that want a Shopify Plus build with growth support
Superco is a London Shopify Platinum Partner. Clutch lists 100% of its e-commerce work as Shopify. It covers design, development, migrations and growth work.
- 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
Platinum tier with 4.9 from 58 Clutch reviews and 100% Shopify work.
Strengths
- Clutch shows 4.9 from 58 reviews. The Shopify directory shows 5.0 from 11 reviews.
- Clutch lists its client mix as 40% small business and 50% midmarket.
- Its site lists European Agency Awards wins in 2022 and 2023.
Things to check
- Clutch lists a minimum project size of $25,000+.
- Clutch lists 2019 as the founding year, so it is younger than most agencies in 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
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4. Underwaterpistol
Best for: Brands that need Shopify Plus migrations, integrations and B2B builds
Underwaterpistol is a London Shopify Plus agency with an office on Wardour Street. Its site says it has built ecommerce stores for over 20 years. The Shopify directory lists it as a Platinum Partner since September 2012.
- Based in
- London, United Kingdom
- Partner tier
- Platinum
- Named clients
- Ooni, Reach PLC, Roseland
Why it ranks here
Platinum tier with 4.8 from 45 Shopify reviews and a partner start date of 2012.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory shows 4.8 from 45 reviews and a partner start date of September 2012.
- Its site says it has worked on ecommerce stores for over 20 years.
- Its site shows case studies for Ooni, Reach PLC and Roseland.
Things to check
- No price is listed. The Shopify profile says contact for pricing.
- Its Clutch profile has no reviews.
- Shopify Plus migration
- Design and development
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Subscriptions
- SEO
- Wholesale/B2B and systems integration
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5. Velstar
Best for: Established D2C and B2B brands that need complex builds, integrations and marketing
Velstar is a Shopify Platinum Partner with its main office in Liverpool. It also has hubs in Leeds, Edinburgh and Miami. It builds and migrates Shopify Plus stores and also does 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
Platinum tier with 5.0 from 11 Shopify reviews and offices in four cities, but it also sells a B2B platform that is not Shopify.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory shows 5.0 from 11 reviews, Platinum tier and a partner start date of April 2015.
- Its Shopify profile describes Shopify Plus migrations for French Connection and AVON.
- Its site lists awards such as Large eCommerce Agency of the Year 2024.
Things to check
- It is not Shopify-only. Its site says it also runs Peracto, a B2B platform from 9xb.
- The newest review shown on the Shopify profile is from February 2020.
- Shopify development
- Custom ecommerce development
- Performance marketing
- Optimisation
- AI strategy and enablement
- Support, hosting and managed cloud
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6. Rainy City Agency
Best for: Small and mid-size brands that want a build, CRO and paid media from one team
Rainy City Agency is a Shopify Platinum Partner listed in Manchester. Its registered office is in Leigh, Greater Manchester. It offers bespoke Shopify builds, migrations, CRO and paid advertising.
- 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
Platinum tier with 5.0 from 12 Shopify reviews and a partner start date of 2016, but no Clutch reviews.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory shows 5.0 from 12 reviews, Platinum tier and a partner start date of August 2016.
- Its site names many clients, such as Loungeable, The Good Wine Shop and Sparkle in Pink.
- A Manchester Digital article quotes its CEO saying it is one of 20 Shopify Plus Partners in the UK. The article has no date.
Things to check
- Clutch shows no reviews for this agency.
- Clutch lists a minimum project size of $25,000+.
- Bespoke Shopify design and development
- Shopify migrations
- Shopify Plus
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Paid media on Meta, TikTok and Google
- Support and maintenance
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7. By Association Only
$150-199/hrBest for: Luxury and design-led brands that want a Shopify Plus build or a move from another platform
By Association Only is a Shopify Plus agency in Cambridgeshire. The Shopify directory lists it as a Platinum Partner. It designs and builds stores for luxury and design-led brands and moves them from 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
Platinum tier and a strong luxury client list, but no reviews on Shopify or Clutch.
Strengths
- The Shopify directory shows Platinum tier.
- Its site shows case studies for Self-Portrait, Burton Snowboards, Joseph Joseph, Astrid & Miyu and P448.
- Its Shopify profile lists moves to Shopify from Magento and Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
Things to check
- The Shopify directory and Clutch show no reviews.
- Clutch lists a $10,000+ minimum project and $150-199/hr.
- UI and UX design
- Web development
- Replatforming
- Data migration
- Ecommerce strategy
- CRO and SEO
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8. blubolt
Best for: Brands at any stage that want a Design, Migrate or Grow plan
blubolt is a Shopify Platinum Partner based in Bath. Its site says it has worked since 2006. It splits its work into Design for new brands, Migrate for established brands and Grow for existing Shopify stores.
- 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, but only 2 reviews on the Shopify directory.
Strengths
- Its site reports a 41% conversion uplift for Newby Teas and a 15% uplift for Raging Bull.
- The Shopify directory shows Platinum tier and a partner start date of December 2018.
- Its site and Shopify profile both say it has worked since 2006.
Things to check
- The Shopify directory shows only 2 reviews.
- No price is listed. The Shopify profile says 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 that want a Shopify Plus build and ongoing growth work from one team. Check this first: clutch shows only 1 review.
- We Make Websites is the pick for international brands that need a large Shopify Plus build, headless work or data migration. Check this first: the Shopify profile lists a starting price of $40,000 for selected services.
- Superco is the pick for small and mid-market brands that want a Shopify Plus build with growth support. Check this first: clutch lists a minimum project size of $25,000+.
- Underwaterpistol is the pick for brands that need Shopify Plus migrations, integrations and B2B builds. Check this first: no price is listed. The Shopify profile says contact for pricing.
- Velstar is the pick for established D2C and B2B brands that need complex builds, integrations and marketing. Check this first: it is not Shopify-only. Its site says it also runs Peracto, a B2B platform from 9xb.
- Rainy City Agency is the pick for small and mid-size brands that want a build, CRO and paid media from one team. Check this first: clutch shows no reviews for this agency.
- By Association Only is the pick for luxury and design-led brands that want a Shopify Plus build or a move from another platform. Check this first: the Shopify directory and Clutch show no reviews.
- blubolt is the pick for brands at any stage that want a Design, Migrate or Grow plan. Check this first: the Shopify directory shows only 2 reviews.
What does an agency cost in United Kingdom?
The Shopify directory lists starting prices of $40,000 for We Make Websites (BORN), $1,500 for Swanky and $170 for Velstar, for selected services. Clutch lists Superco at a $25,000+ minimum and $100-149/hr, and By Association Only at $10,000+ and $150-199/hr. Underwaterpistol, Rainy City and blubolt say contact for pricing.
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