Shopify Agency
Shopify Agency
Problem
Experience costs less than getting it wrong
When you build, migrate or grow a Shopify store, one of the first decisions is who should take ownership of the work and guide the project from start to finish: your in-house team, a freelancer or a Shopify agency?
Price should not be the deciding factor. The right model depends on the project’s scale, as what looks cheapest in a spreadsheet rarely ends up cheapest on the final invoice.
Problem
Experience costs less than getting it wrong
When you build, migrate or grow a Shopify store, one of the first decisions is who should take ownership of the work and guide the project from start to finish: your in-house team, a freelancer or a Shopify agency?
Price should not be the deciding factor. The right model depends on the project’s scale, as what looks cheapest in a spreadsheet rarely ends up cheapest on the final invoice.
Problem
Experience costs less than getting it wrong
When you build, migrate or grow a Shopify store, one of the first decisions is who should take ownership of the work and guide the project from start to finish: your in-house team, a freelancer or a Shopify agency?
Price should not be the deciding factor. The right model depends on the project’s scale, as what looks cheapest in a spreadsheet rarely ends up cheapest on the final invoice.
Comparison
Choosing the right Shopify partner
Each model works in a different situation. Choose based on what the project needs, not just the hourly rate.
Comparison
Choosing the right Shopify partner
Each model works in a different situation. Choose based on what the project needs, not just the hourly rate.
Comparison
Choosing the right Shopify partner
Each model works in a different situation. Choose based on what the project needs, not just the hourly rate.
In-house team
Freelancer
Shopify agency
Skills
Knows the brand and internal processes well, but usually has less hands-on Shopify experience.
Brings specialist expertise, usually within one clearly defined area.
Combines strategic, design and technical expertise in one team.
Continuity
Close to the business, but priorities shift with the company’s day-to-day needs.
Collaboration is direct, but availability depends on one person.
Shared ownership keeps the work moving without relying on one person.
Cost
A fixed team cost, regardless of how much work is needed.
Lower entry cost and billing for a clearly defined scope.
A higher hourly rate, with access to multiple skills without hiring.
Best for
Ongoing support and regular, predictable improvements.
Small, well-defined projects requiring one core area of expertise.
Complex or urgent projects that need several areas of expertise at once.
In-house team
Freelancer
Shopify agency
Skills
Knows the brand and internal processes well, but usually has less hands-on Shopify experience.
Brings specialist expertise, usually within one clearly defined area.
Combines strategic, design and technical expertise in one team.
Continuity
Close to the business, but priorities shift with the company’s day-to-day needs.
Collaboration is direct, but availability depends on one person.
Shared ownership keeps the work moving without relying on one person.
Cost
A fixed team cost, regardless of how much work is needed.
Lower entry cost and billing for a clearly defined scope.
A higher hourly rate, with access to multiple skills without hiring.
Best for
Ongoing support and regular, predictable improvements.
Small, well-defined projects requiring one core area of expertise.
Complex or urgent projects that need several areas of expertise at once.
Skills
In-house team
Knows the brand and internal processes well, but usually has less hands-on Shopify experience.
Freelancer
Brings specialist expertise, usually within one clearly defined area.
Shopify agency
Combines strategic, design and technical expertise in one team.
Continuity
In-house team
Close to the business, but priorities shift with the company’s day-to-day needs.
Freelancer
Collaboration is direct, but availability depends on one person.
Shopify agency
Shared ownership keeps the work moving without relying on one person.
Cost
In-house team
A fixed team cost, regardless of how much work is needed.
Freelancer
Lower entry cost and billing for a clearly defined scope.
Shopify agency
A higher hourly rate, with access to multiple skills without hiring.
Best for
In-house team
Ongoing support and regular, predictable improvements.
Freelancer
Small, well-defined projects requiring one core area of expertise.
Shopify agency
Complex or urgent projects that need several areas of expertise at once.
Shopify Plus – Strategy – Design – Technology – Marketing – Klaviyo –
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Choosing an agency
When to choose a Shopify agency
Working with a Shopify agency delivers the most value when a project needs several areas of expertise working together.
Choosing an agency
When to choose a Shopify agency
Working with a Shopify agency delivers the most value when a project needs several areas of expertise working together.
Choosing an agency
When to choose a Shopify agency
Working with a Shopify agency delivers the most value when a project needs several areas of expertise working together.
Migrating your store
A Shopify migration requires specialists from different areas working together within one clear, proven process.
Launching a new channel or market
Shopify development projects, such as launching B2B wholesale sales, run more efficiently thanks to specialization and years of experience.
Scaling your business
As the business grows, more initiatives emerge, such as conversion optimization, that need to move forward in parallel and at pace.
Migrating your store
A Shopify migration requires specialists from different areas working together within one clear, proven process.
Launching a new channel or market
Shopify development projects, such as launching B2B wholesale sales, run more efficiently thanks to specialization and years of experience.
Scaling your business
As the business grows, more initiatives emerge, such as conversion optimization, that need to move forward in parallel and at pace.
Migrating your store
A Shopify migration requires specialists from different areas working together within one clear, proven process.
Launching a new channel or market
Shopify development projects, such as launching B2B wholesale sales, run more efficiently thanks to specialization and years of experience.
Scaling your business
As the business grows, more initiatives emerge, such as conversion optimization, that need to move forward in parallel and at pace.
About us
We don’t do everything. We do Shopify.
Among Shopify agencies, Hyper Effekt stands out through distinctive design, direct collaboration and expertise backed by our Shopify Plus status.
About us
We don’t do everything. We do Shopify.
Among Shopify agencies, Hyper Effekt stands out through distinctive design, direct collaboration and expertise backed by our Shopify Plus status.
About us
We don’t do everything. We do Shopify.
Among Shopify agencies, Hyper Effekt stands out through distinctive design, direct collaboration and expertise backed by our Shopify Plus status.
Focused expertise
We work exclusively with Shopify, primarily for brands in health and beauty, food and beverage, and fashion and accessories.
Designed to be built
Creative, UX and technology are part of one process, so every design decision reflects the realities of implementation from day one.
Boutique approach
You work directly with a small team that knows your project inside out and takes ownership of the outcome.
Focused expertise
We work exclusively with Shopify, primarily for brands in health and beauty, food and beverage, and fashion and accessories.
Designed to be built
Creative, UX and technology are part of one process, so every design decision reflects the realities of implementation from day one.
Boutique approach
You work directly with a small team that knows your project inside out and takes ownership of the outcome.
Focused expertise
We work exclusively with Shopify, primarily for brands in health and beauty, food and beverage, and fashion and accessories.
Designed to be built
Creative, UX and technology are part of one process, so every design decision reflects the realities of implementation from day one.
Boutique approach
You work directly with a small team that knows your project inside out and takes ownership of the outcome.
Contact
Let’s get into the details
Migrating your store or planning the next stage of growth? Book a short call. We’ll figure out the rest together.
Contact
Let’s get into the details
Migrating your store or planning the next stage of growth? Book a short call. We’ll figure out the rest together.
Contact
Let’s get into the details
Migrating your store or planning the next stage of growth? Book a short call. We’ll figure out the rest together.
FAQ
Still have questions? We have answers.
FAQ
Still have questions? We have answers.
FAQ
Still have questions? We have answers.
We promised our designer we’d stop at six questions. Still curious? Learn more about us.
01
Is a Shopify agency always more expensive than a freelancer?
On an hourly basis, usually yes. But the total cost of a project also depends on mistakes, revisions and wrong turns. An experienced team and a proven process help keep those costs down.
02
What if we already have an in-house specialist or team?
We do not have to replace them. We can fill specific skill gaps, take ownership of one part of the project or deliver it together. We shape the scope around what already works on your side.
03
Will working with a Shopify agency make us dependent on it?
That is not the goal. We use standard Shopify solutions, document the build and transfer knowledge to your team. After launch, you can manage and grow the store independently or continue working with us.
04
What does day-to-day collaboration look like?
Each month is a repeatable cycle: planning, execution and review. Daily communication goes through our project management system and Slack.
05
Do you work with platforms other than Shopify?
No, we work only with Shopify and Shopify Plus. Focusing on a single platform helps us move faster and advise from experience rather than guesswork.
06
How much does it cost, and how do you bill?
All projects are billed hourly on a time and material basis. A full store build starts at €9,900 net, smaller projects at €440 net, and ongoing support at €750 net per month.
01
Is a Shopify agency always more expensive than a freelancer?
On an hourly basis, usually yes. But the total cost of a project also depends on mistakes, revisions and wrong turns. An experienced team and a proven process help keep those costs down.
02
What if we already have an in-house specialist or team?
We do not have to replace them. We can fill specific skill gaps, take ownership of one part of the project or deliver it together. We shape the scope around what already works on your side.
03
Will working with a Shopify agency make us dependent on it?
That is not the goal. We use standard Shopify solutions, document the build and transfer knowledge to your team. After launch, you can manage and grow the store independently or continue working with us.
04
What does day-to-day collaboration look like?
Each month is a repeatable cycle: planning, execution and review. Daily communication goes through our project management system and Slack.
05
Do you work with platforms other than Shopify?
No, we work only with Shopify and Shopify Plus. Focusing on a single platform helps us move faster and advise from experience rather than guesswork.
06
How much does it cost, and how do you bill?
All projects are billed hourly on a time and material basis. A full store build starts at €9,900 net, smaller projects at €440 net, and ongoing support at €750 net per month.
Is a Shopify agency always more expensive than a freelancer?
On an hourly basis, usually yes. But the total cost of a project also depends on mistakes, revisions and wrong turns. An experienced team and a proven process help keep those costs down.
What if we already have an in-house specialist or team?
We do not have to replace them. We can fill specific skill gaps, take ownership of one part of the project or deliver it together. We shape the scope around what already works on your side.
Will working with a Shopify agency make us dependent on it?
That is not the goal. We use standard Shopify solutions, document the build and transfer knowledge to your team. After launch, you can manage and grow the store independently or continue working with us.
What does day-to-day collaboration look like?
Each month is a repeatable cycle: planning, execution and review. Daily communication goes through our project management system and Slack.
Do you work with platforms other than Shopify?
No, we work only with Shopify and Shopify Plus. Focusing on a single platform helps us move faster and advise from experience rather than guesswork.
How much does it cost, and how do you bill?
All projects are billed hourly on a time and material basis. A full store build starts at €9,900 net, smaller projects at €440 net, and ongoing support at €750 net per month.