Shopify development firms in Liverpool include Glaze Digital, Shero Commerce, The Smith Marketing and Velstar. This list is alphabetical and based on public pages we read in October 2026, so it is a shortlist, not a ranking. Appic Softwares is a publisher with a commercial interest and is based in Jaipur, India, not Liverpool, so we do not list ourselves as a local firm.
Key Takeaways
- Only firms with a Liverpool presence in public sources are listed. The earlier version listed 13 firms, but only 5 were Liverpool-based and most were marketing or general software agencies.
- Velstar's Shopify Partners listing shows a Platinum tier, Liverpool, a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews and partner since April 2015, according to search results. Check Shopify's directory for live figures.
- Agency claims about tiers and years vary between sources, so verify each firm's status in Shopify's partner directory.
- Choose on relevant Shopify work, references, technical depth (themes, apps, integrations) and a clear scope, not on star ratings alone.
- Space48, listed as Liverpool-based in the earlier version, states on its own site that it is headquartered in Manchester.
How was this list made?
We searched for Shopify agencies in Liverpool and read the firms' own pages and third-party listings. We kept firms whose public pages place them in Liverpool and describe Shopify work. We could not open Shopify's partner directory for each firm and we could not read Eastside Co's site (a certificate error), so some firms from the earlier list are not included. Claims below are the firms' own or from listings, and we cannot vouch for them.
Which Shopify development firms are in Liverpool?
1. Glaze Digital
Glaze Digital presents itself as a local ecommerce partner in Liverpool on its Liverpool page. The snippet we saw did not confirm a Shopify partner tier, so ask the firm for its status and recent Shopify projects (glazedigital.com).
2. Shero Commerce
Shero Commerce has a Liverpool landing page that says it holds Shopify Premier Partner status, which it describes as one of fewer than 150 agencies globally. That is the agency's own claim and we have not verified it against Shopify's directory (sherocommerce.com).
3. The Smith Marketing
The Smith Marketing is listed on GoodFirms as a Shopify partner based in Liverpool, founded in 2017, with a profile that highlights Shopify Plus ecommerce stores. GoodFirms is a directory with its own incentives, so confirm the details with the firm (GoodFirms).
4. Velstar
Velstar's Shopify Partners directory listing shows Platinum tier, Liverpool, United Kingdom, a 5.0 rating from 11 reviews and partner since April 2015, according to search results. Other pages describe it as a Shopify Plus agency founded in 2016, and those dates do not line up, so ask the firm and check the directory (Shopify directory).
| Firm | Shopify evidence found | Verify |
| Glaze Digital | Liverpool page; tier not confirmed | Partner tier and project examples |
| Shero Commerce | Claims Premier Partner status on its own page | Shopify directory listing |
| The Smith Marketing | GoodFirms listing as a Shopify partner | Directory listing and Shopify Plus work |
| Velstar | Shopify directory listing: Platinum, Liverpool, 5.0 from 11 reviews (search result) | Current rating, reviews and years |
What about firms that were in the earlier list?
- Space48: the earlier version placed it in Liverpool. Its own site says it is headquartered in Manchester. It lists Shopify Plus among its platforms, has Magento, BigCommerce and Shopify Plus teams, and says it has a team of over 100 (space48.com). It may still suit you if you accept a Manchester-based agency.
- Eastside Co: the earlier version listed it as a London Shopify Plus agency. We could not read its site, so we make no claim.
- Other firms in the earlier list (Digital Silk, PurpleFire, Evestar, Bilberry, BairesDev, Sunrise Integration and others) are mainly US marketing or software agencies. They may build Shopify stores, but they are not local to Liverpool, and we did not verify their Shopify work.
How do you choose a Shopify agency?
- Check Shopify's partner directory for tier, location, reviews and services.
- Ask for relevant Shopify stores in your sector and size, and open them on a phone.
- Match services to your need: theme build, custom app, migration, Shopify Plus features, integrations or ongoing support.
- Review technical depth. Liquid themes, headless builds, apps, checkout customizations and ERP or inventory integrations. See ecommerce ERP integration.
- Ask for named references and speak to at least two.
- Agree scope, price and ownership in writing, including who owns the store, theme code and accounts.
- Plan support. Hours, response times and what is included each month.
- Run a paid pilot, such as a landing page or a small feature.
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Local agency or remote team?
| Factor | Local Liverpool agency | Remote or offshore team |
| Meetings | In person is possible | Video calls, time zone planning |
| Local market knowledge | UK shoppers, couriers and VAT rules | Depends on the team |
| Cost | Usually higher hourly rates | Often lower hourly rates |
| Capacity | Depends on agency size | Often flexible |
| Risk | Fewer choices | Needs good communication and vetting |
We found no reliable pricing data for Liverpool Shopify agencies, so ask each firm for a written estimate against the same brief. If you are comparing marketplaces, read our guides to WooCommerce development agencies and no-code ecommerce app builders.
Where does Appic fit?
Appic Softwares has built custom software since 2018, with offices in Jaipur (India), Frisco, Texas (USA) and Munich (Germany), and a 5.0 Clutch rating from 24 verified reviews. We are a remote option, not a Liverpool agency. We offer ecommerce app development, Shopify work (see our Shopify developers page) and dedicated developers from India. Our average rate is about $35 per hour, and projects typically start around $10,000. Appic is a publisher with a commercial interest, so compare quotes.
What changed from the earlier version of this post?
The July 2023 version was titled "Top 13" and "In Liverpool" but only 5 of 13 firms were Liverpool-based and most were marketing or software agencies, ranked Appic first with unsourced claims (200+ apps, 95.5% on time, client logos with a duplicate), used undated ratings and founding years, said "your search has ended" and had no FAQ. This update lists only firms with public Liverpool evidence, corrects Space48's location, adds selection steps and verification advice, and discloses Appic's position.
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