Shopify agency for professional e‑commerce platforms

When it comes to B2B, it is advisable to use the services of Shopify specialists. Why? Because they can greatly simplify the whole process: From the secure transfer of the company’s product data to the technical adaptations in the online shop system.

As a Shopify agency, we will improve the performance of your online shop: With better design, more intuitive user guidance, increased overall speed, relevant content, the associated communication and much more.

This calls for in-depth B2B and specific industry experience, as well as comprehensive strategy and marketing expertise, together with technical understanding. We at the Ruess Group have many years of experience and are an official Shopify partner.

• What exactly is Shopify?
• Shopify in numbers
• Shopify Plus for larger B2B e-commerce projects
• Our approach as your Shopify agency
• Why a Shopify partner agency?
• The services of our Shopify experts
• Why we are a Shopify agency with a holistic approach
• Conclusion: This is why a Shopify shop needs to be considered holistically

Shopify is an e-commerce platform that helps businesses create an online shop and promote it on social media, other marketplaces, a blog or websites.

Shopify centralises all product data, collective customer data and operational tasks. Everything is available in only one system. Technically, Shopify is a subscription-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sales platform. Shopify offers four standard subscriptions. All standard packages include a dedicated online shop and a range of tools for sales.

These include Shopify Payments for the secure processing of payments, Shopify SEO to optimise the shop’s visibility for search engines and a variety of design options. This ensures ease of use and automatic connectivity with the omnichannel.

Shopify works in a cloud-based framework. However, the platform has points of sale (POS), which also enables offline sales.

Furthermore, Shopify isn’t just a platform for retailers, but also for manufacturers and wholesalers. With Shopify Plus, the company offers advanced features tailored to the needs of large and fast-growing businesses.

Shopify is also a platform for creativity and innovation. It offers access to a wide range of apps and extensions that help extend the functionality of the online shop and create a truly unique customer experience.

For example, you can use apps for customer ratings, social media integration and even augmented reality to offer customers, potential customers and users a unique buying experience and fast search and procurement success.

Headquartered in Ottawa (Canada), Shopify operates e-commerce websites in more than 175 countries and states, supports more than 20 languages and employs some 10,000 people worldwide.

Shopify is used by many small and medium-sized businesses, as well as large, established brands such as Nestle, Pepsi and Unilever. Currently, Shopify supports roughly 20 percent of the world’s e-commerce websites.

Shopify was one of the biggest winners from the Covid pandemic. As an IT infrastructure provider, Shopify enabled many companies to quickly set up their e-commerce shops and became a fast growing online shop operator.

In its financial reports for the first quarter of 2022, the company disclosed that total revenue increased to $1.2 billion, representing a 60 percent compound annual growth rate over 2 years. And further, Shopify’s monthly recurring revenue (MRR) was $105.2 million, up 17 percent from a year ago. GMV (Gross Merchandising Volume) was $43.2 billion, representing a two-year average growth rate of 57 percent and an increase of $5.9 billion, or 16 percent, over Q1/2021.

And the most important number for all Shopify businesses and customers: Shopify Plus merchants with annual revenues of $1 million to $500 million saw average annual growth of 126 percent in 2022.

As a Shopify agency, we first draw up a detailed project plan. It includes clear goals, milestones and KPIs for the Shopify e-commerce project. Of course, our agency services and tasks are also included.

For example, this can involve setting up the shop, choosing and adapting a theme (layout, typography, colours, icons, buttons for the user interface), integrating apps and functions and implementing SEO strategies.

Furthermore, as a Shopify agency, we offer you professional advice on selecting the right Shopify package. The platform offers a range of options that differ greatly in terms of price, functions and possibilities. 

We look at your specific requirements and objectives and will only recommend the package that matches your business needs. We will assist you in getting the most out of the offering’s features and capabilities.

To this end, we bring the following skills to the table:

• Many years of experience: As a Shopify agency, we have vast experience in dealing with many online shops and have previously worked with different business models, market niches and customer needs. This enables us to deliver customised solutions based on proven strategies and techniques.
• Specialised Shopify experts: We have experts who specialise in different aspects of online commerce. These include web designers for creating themes and designs, SEO specialists who know how to improve shop visibility, as well as experienced developers who understand customer-specific functions.
• Effective use of Shopify features: As your Shopify agency, we will help you make the most of the many features that Shopify offers. To improve the efficiency of the online shop and create a unique customer experience.
• Fast implementation: We will accelerate the set-up of your Shopify shop. With our help, the benefits of online commerce will be leveraged more quickly and your business will soon be taken to the next level.

A Shopify partner agency is a better Shopify agency. Why? Because they have direct access to all Shopify resources and support features – and are up to date with the latest features and best practices.

Shopify also requires its partner agencies to meet high quality standards. Otherwise, they lose their partner status. This alone ensures and guarantees the quality of their services. We are an official Shopify partner!

Shopify is the ideal platform for online sales for many companies. It covers all phases of the buying process: from order processing, listing management, synchronisation, inventory management, warehouse management and much more.

Shopify is low-cost: The higher a company climbs, the lower the payment processing fees and the discounts on shipping. Also, a wide range of marketing, management and reporting tools are available.

But Shopify doesn’t sell itself either. Shopify requires the experience of experts in various digital and e-commerce strategies as well as their technical expertise.

In addition, there is a multitude of creative services – creation, design, copywriting, photography, filming and optimisation – to make the offer more visible and to increase brand and article popularity.

Our team at the Ruess Group will be happy to support you throughout this process. We are experienced primarily in the B2B sector, with brands and products that require a great deal of explanation. Not just since yesterday, but for over 15 years.