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We are a Certified Shopify Partner

Whether you are launching a new Shopify store or looking to improve the performance of an existing one, our goal is to provide the expertise, strategy and technical support needed to help your e-commerce business grow.

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About us

We specialise in helping businesses launch, optimise and scale their e-commerce presence on Shopify.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we build high-performing Shopify stores from the ground up and provide expert support to merchants looking to improve and grow their existing stores.

As Shopify specialists, our core focus is delivering reliable, results-driven solutions that help businesses attract more customers, increase conversions and grow their online revenue.

Our primary services include:

  • Complete Shopify store built from the ground up
  • Ongoing Shopify support for existing stores
  • Shopify SEO optimisation to improve search visibility
  • Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) to increase sales
  • Our comprehensive Shopify Health Check, which audits and improves store performance
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    Dean is incredibly patient, very knowledgeable and extremely efficient. It is an absolute pleasure dealing with him. We would highly recommended him.

    PICHULIK 
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    Dean is consistent, extremely reliable and conscientious. Fast response time, and a growing knowledge of Shopify makes him highly recommended as a reliable provider.

    The Voice Clinic 
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    5 out of 5 stars

    I am duly impressed with the service delivery of Dean Swanepoel and his team. He handles the queries with high professionalism and patience.

    Groote Post Wines 
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    We were thrilled to have found Dean.
    He has great vision, brilliant ideas and  is very knowledgeable. He assisted us every step of the way. It's such a pleasure to work with him

    Africa Oh Africa 
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Shopify Expert do?

A Shopify Expert helps businesses build, optimise and grow their Shopify stores. This includes complete Shopify builds, theme customisation, app integrations, SEO optimisation, CRO improvements and ongoing technical support.

Do you build Shopify stores from scratch?

Yes. We specialise in building Shopify stores from the ground up, including store setup, design, payment and shipping configuration, and launch support to ensure your ecommerce business is ready to start selling online.

Can you help with an existing Shopify store?

Yes. We provide ongoing support for existing Shopify stores using our Pre-Paid Service Blocks, which can be used for development, troubleshooting, SEO, CRO, app integrations and store improvements.

What are Pre-Paid Shopify Service Blocks?

Pre-Paid Service Blocks give you flexible access to Shopify expertise. These blocks can be used for development, optimisation, technical support and consultation, and are tracked in transparent 10-minute increments.

What is a Shopify Health Check?

A Shopify Health Check is a comprehensive audit of your store’s technical setup, SEO structure and conversion performance, with recommendations and improvements to help increase traffic, improve user experience and boost sales.

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