How we work with Shopify Plus clients
Succeeding with Shopify Plus is about more than just “switching platforms.” It’s about choosing the right platform, using it properly, and removing friction throughout the entire value chain. Below you can see how we structure the work – from the initial assessment to ongoing growth.
1) Platform assessment and 1–3 year forecast
Every project starts with a clear cost–benefit analysis. We compare alternative platforms against revenue, complexity, growth ambitions, and operational capacity. The analysis includes:
- TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) for 1–3 years, including license, development, integrations, operations and management.
- Risk (technical debt, app dependency, competence needs) and opportunities (Plus features, native scalability).
- Gap analysis between the current solution and the desired target architecture.
2) Tech stack assessment and “use what you pay for”
We go through the entire stack – from ERP to PIM, WMS, POS system, shipping and payment. The goal is to simplify where we can, and standardize around Shopify/Plus’s built-in capabilities. Only when a use case requires it do we consider apps or custom development.
| Election | Advantage | When we choose it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Shopify/Plus | Performance, stability, low complexity | Core processes (checkout, pricing, shipping rules) | Markets, B2B (Plus), Flow, Functions |
| Reuse from our library | Fast time-to-value, lower cost | Recurring issues we have solved before | Bundling, shipping logic, VAT rule sets |
| Apps | UI/external integrations | When a finished app delivers better ROI | Reviews, chat, advanced merchandising |
| Tailoring | Precisely matched to the needs | The standard doesn’t hold | Features in checkout/shipping/pricing |
3) Functions first – library and reuse
Our Functions library covers the most common patterns in Plus projects. It results in shorter delivery times and less maintenance. We always weigh reuse against any app license and cost/benefit.
4) Integrations that scale
We have ready-made setups and battle-tested experience with, among others:
- Visma.net and Microsoft Business Central (ERP) – order flow, products, prices, customers, invoicing.
- Tripletex (accounting/invoicing) – automatic bookkeeping and consolidated invoicing for B2B.
- FEED and PIMOH (PIM/feed) – product enrichment, channel adaptation, structured data.
- Make.com – the “putty” that automates the gaps where standard solutions fall short.
The principle is simple: Automate repetitive steps, and ensure a single source of truth for critical data.
5) Migration/establishment with control
- Plan: Scope, milestones, risk, data quality, QA framework.
- Build: Theme/UX, data model, integrations, Functions, performance/SEO.
- Pilot: Test environment, test data, UAT, training, fallback plan.
- Go-live:Cutover, monitoring, hypercare, performance tuning.
6) Collaboration, training and continuous growth
We believe in co-creation. In practice, that means regular working sessions, shared backlogs, and ongoing training in Plus tools, data literacy, and experimentation (CRO/SEO). The goal is for your team to stand firmly on its own – and for us together to scale without increasing complexity.
FAQ
How do you determine whether Shopify Plus is the right choice?
We assess revenue, complexity, growth ambitions and integration needs – and calculate TCO/ROI for 1–3 years. If Plus is a good fit, we move on to architecture and planning.
When do you choose an app instead of Functions?
When a mature app delivers better ROI (complex UI, third-party services). For core logic (pricing, shipping, checkout) we prioritize Functions for performance and stability.
How do you work with integrations?
Ready-made “connectors” are used wherever they exist. Otherwise, we design robust data flows via Make.com or building blocks from our library – with a focus on data quality and error handling.
What do we get after go-live?
Hypercare, monitoring, continuous improvement (CRO/SEO), roadmap management and training – all to ensure lasting impact and control in operations.
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