Built for Brands That Want to Sell More, Not Faff Around
Shopify powers over 5.5 million live sites across 175+ countries. There’s a reason it’s the go-to for ambitious retailers: it’s fast to launch, easy to manage, and powerful enough to grow with your business. Shopify takes the load off your team, handling stock management and secure checkout to abandoned cart recovery and international selling, so you can focus on what matters.
At Actuate, a leading Shopify development agency, we build Shopify stores that convert. Whether you’re starting from scratch, scaling fast, or replatforming from a tired legacy setup, we tailor every project to your unique commercial goals, not cookie-cutter templates.
Perfect for start-ups and small businesses. Create a sleek storefront, manage stock, and handle shipping with ease. Includes secure payments, gift cards, abandoned cart automation, cross-border tools, and multi-user access. It’s simple, solid, and scales with your team.
Shopify Advanced
Ideal for growing brands that want deeper control. Unlock lower transaction fees, advanced reports, third-party shipping rates, and access to Shopify’s powerful API – perfect for custom integrations, personalised experiences, and syncing with tools like CRMs and ERPs.
Shopify Plus
Built for high-volume brands and global operations. Gain enterprise-grade automation, custom checkout scripts, dedicated support, and Shopify Flow for streamlined workflows. Used by major names like Gymshark, Heinz, and Allbirds, it’s the platform for serious scale. As your Shopify Plus agency, we will help you to take full advantage of every feature this plan has to offer.
Why Shopify Works for Ambitious Retailers
As one of the most trusted Shopify plus agencies, we ensure you’re using every available feature to grow.
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Fast Launch, Low Maintenance
Shopify is fully hosted and takes care of security, updates, and uptime. You spend less time on tech and more time selling.
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Customisable at Every Level
Use themes, edit layouts, or build from scratch. Add integrations for email, fulfilment, subscriptions, and more.
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Mobile-First by Default
With over 70% of eCommerce traffic coming from mobile, Shopify stores are built to convert across devices.
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Built to Grow With You
Whether you’re launching your first product or opening global stores, Shopify scales with you, without needing constant dev work.
Replatforming to Shopify
Tired of the limitations, slow load times, or bottlenecks on your current platform? We get it. As your go-to Shopify agency based in Manchester, we handle full Shopify migrations with zero stress.
We get to know your team, your goals, your products, and how you operate. Then we build a Shopify store that fits you now and supports where you’re going. We handle data transfers, redesign, integrations, and onboarding, and we stick around for ongoing Shopify store support.
Shopify Plus gives ambitious businesses the performance and control they need to grow fast. We build scalable, high-performing Plus stores that handle complexity with ease, from advanced integrations to automation. Whether you’re expanding globally or levelling up your online experience, we’ll help you make the most of Shopify Plus.
Switching platforms doesn’t need to be stressful. We manage every part of your migration from products, customers, orders, SEO, and integrations, ensuring a smooth, secure transition with zero downtime. Our process is fast, reliable, and focused on preserving what matters most: your data, your brand, and your customers.
Our development team creates fast, flexible, and conversion-focused Shopify stores tailored to your goals. From bespoke theme builds and custom app integrations to ongoing optimisation, we make Shopify work perfectly for your business, empowering your team and delighting your customers.
Their team leverages their expertise to provide sound opinions and advice to guide the project in the right direction.
Daniel Wright
Reliant
What our clients say
I worked with Actuate on the redevelopment of the Pickett London website. Their team is an excellent asset for any company or team, it was a pleasure to work with them – easy to communicate with, easy to reach and always willing to help.
Oliver Moser Pickett
Working with Actuate is a pleasure — they are really trying to help, they listen and offer solutions to solve the problems. Thanks for all your help so far.
Rafael Bielinski Buller Ltd
I like working with Actuate because they care about what they do, they clarify the detail to get the job done right. They have worked incredibly hard with our complex needs and have been on hand for help and advice every step along the way…
Catherine Lund-Barker Elcometer
Without Actuate’s help and support, our original website wouldn’t have succeeded. Time was of the essence, and Actuate stepped in to deliver a swift turnaround. The new site has performed exceptionally well ever since. We continue to grow thanks to Actuate. ❤️ Thanks guys!”
Chantelle Telford Robinsons of Bawtry
We have worked with Actuate for several years and have been constantly impressed by their work ethic, solid development skills and attention to detail. They continue to amaze us with their knowledge of Magento to meet our growing needs
How long will it take to build a new Shopify eCommerce website?
Shopify is one of the best platforms for eCommerce stores that need to be up and running quickly.
If time is of the essence, we can usually publish your Shopify online business within 2 – 4 months.
Whichever platform is right for you, our conversion rate optimisation and eCommerce specialists know that build time is money. So, they will do all they can to boost your audience engagement through pioneering design and clever functionality, which leads them step-by-step all the way through to your checkout.
How much will a Shopify store cost?
By getting to know you, your aims and your ambitions for your business, we can create a highly tailored eCommerce strategy that maximises your budget and drives sales. Shopify can be highly cost-effective with prices for a brand-new Shopify website starting at £12,000 +VAT. By getting to know your business inside out, we can give accurate, fixed-price quotations with flexible payment options that suit you.
How does the website development process work when building a Shopify store?
As your Shopify agency partners, we know how important it is for you to know exactly what is happening with your project at all times; you might need to update your c-suite, your wider team and other stakeholders. It can seem like there are a lot of juggling balls in the air, so, to help uncomplicate matters, we designed this simplified 7-step design and build timeline. You’ll always know what is needed and when, as your eCommerce experts beaver away on your site.
Can you help manage my Shopify online store after launch?
It is our job to help you grow using Shopify. As a conversion rate optimisation agency, we are focused on making that Shopify till bell ring again and again, so much so, that it becomes annoying. (What are we saying, making money never gets old!) Our eCommerce specialists can work with you to help you make data-driven, informed changes that see your sales soar, or on an ad-hoc basis when your business growth means you need a little extra functionality. Whatever you need for your Shopify business, we’ll be here to help you scale.
I’m not based in the north-west, can I still work with you?
Of course, you can. It would be a little mean to say no, just because you aren’t based around the corner. The ability to share our screens with you digitally means that you don’t have to visit our offices in person, in fact, many clients prefer to chat efficiently online as it saves them time and money. If you aren’t local, that’s no problem. We are happy to hop on as many calls as you’d like to discuss your project, and if you do feel like stopping by, just let us know, we’ll pop the kettle on.
