You've decided to create or improve your Shopify store, but you don't know which Shopify agency to choose? Here are 6 key criteria to identify a competent Shopify agency and ensure the success of your e-commerce project.
1. Verify Shopify expertise and certifications
A competent Shopify agency should have:
- Several years of experience specifically with Shopify, at least 6 years.
- Official status as a "Shopify Partner" or "Shopify Plus Partner".
- A team of certified Shopify developers.
For example, at LobsTTer, we have been certified Shopify Plus Partners since 2015.
2. Analyze achievements and client references
To evaluate a Shopify agency, check:
- Its portfolio of Shopify achievements.
- The diversity of represented business sectors.
- Client testimonials and reviews.
LobsTTer has over 300 Shopify stores to its credit and boasts a rating of 4.9/5 with over 140 verified reviews on Shopify France.
3. Check the services offered by the agency
A competent Shopify agency should offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Creation and complete redesign of Shopify sites.
- Migration of your store from Prestashop, Magento, or WooCommerce, among others, to Shopify.
- SEO optimization and complete digital strategy.
- Custom technical development (ERP integration, specific applications).
- Marketing automation with tools like Klaviyo.
LobsTTer offers all these services to ensure comprehensive and effective support.
4. Evaluate support and project management
The management of your Shopify project should be clear and structured:
- A dedicated project manager for your Shopify store.
- Fluid and transparent communication throughout the project.
- Rigorous follow-up to meet deadlines and your business objectives.
LobsTTer assigns each client a dedicated project manager, ensuring optimal communication and perfect schedule management.
5. Clarify pricing and transparency of quotes
Budget is a decisive factor:
- Request a precise quote detailing the included services.
- Ensure that the indicated price is transparent and without hidden costs.
- Compare several quotes to evaluate value for money.
At LobsTTer, all our quotes are detailed and transparent, tailored to your specific needs.
6. Ensure expertise in conversion rate optimization
Your Shopify store must be profitable:
- Verify that the agency masters advanced UX/UI techniques.
- Ask for examples of conversion optimization results.
- Ensure that the agency has real expertise in qualified traffic acquisition.
LobsTTer is renowned for its expertise in conversion rate optimization with measurable and concrete results.
In summary: how to recognize a competent Shopify agency?
- Expertise and official Shopify certifications
- Comprehensive portfolio and positive client reviews
- Varied services adapted to your project
- Professional project management
- Transparent and competitive pricing
- Proven expertise in conversion and SEO
Why choose LobsTTer for your Shopify store?
LobsTTer is a certified Shopify agency with over 20 years of experience in e-commerce. We support merchants with:
- A strategic and ROI-driven approach.
- Technical experts dedicated to each project.
- Total transparency on pricing and excellent value for money.
Ready to start your Shopify project with a competent agency?
