Performance Development

A trusted Shopify Plus Partner – we can do what other agencies can't.

We use our decades of Shopify experience to create high performant websites that provide a positive user experience and stimulate growth for merchants.

Our Shopify developers, designers and software engineers push the boundaries of the platform to maximise performance for our partners. Our specialists are on hand to answer all your questions – not only before and during launch, but in long-term partnerships that centre on your brand’s development.

Our Performance Development approach is grounded in data and insights. This eliminates guesswork, while our proprietary technology and tools allow us to monitor results and identify new growth opportunities.

We collaborate closely with our internal SEO, Content Marketing, and International Expansion teams to make sure you see a positive return on investment from the moment your website goes live.

And if you are migrating to Shopify Plus – Herd is the partner for you. We are an award-winning agency for a reason, regularly picking up industry recognition and awards for our approach to enterprise website migrations.

Delivering results for our clients

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Custom theme Shopify Plus development for Crafter’s Companion – global eCommerce migration from Magento featuring enterprise integrations

+59% Global site conversion rate
+119% Site speed increase

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Performance Development: what’s involved?

Data insights – We deploy AI and our proprietary technology, coupled with our in-house performance marketers to ascertain what will deliver results for your brand prior to launch, with ongoing monitoring and optimisation striving to continue growth.

Migration – We migrate merchants from a multitude of platforms to Shopify Plus, creating bespoke themes with best-in-class SEO and rapid load times. Plus, your new store will be live just 20 weeks after onboarding.

Wider team deployment – We act as an extension of your team, resolving any issues and queries quickly and efficiently. With a wide range of channel specialists to call upon, you can ensure your budget is being spent in the right places, at the right times.

“Herd have been essential to the delivery of the Steamforged Games webstore on Shopify Plus. Acting as an extension to our teams, Herd has gone above and beyond our expectation to understand the brief and implement a bespoke online store that serves our global audience.”

Steven Hough Head of eCommerce, Steamforged Games