How we work with Shopify Plus clients

March 3, 2025

TL;DR – Bottom line

We start with platform selection and a 1–3 year cost–benefit analysis based on the current situation, the target vision, and the entire tech stack.

We make the most of Shopify/Plus before we consider apps – and we reuse building blocks from our Functions library where it makes sense.

We deliver a tight migration/implementation framework with integrations (Visma.net, Business Central, Tripletex, FEED, PIMOH, Make.com) plus continuous training and follow-up.

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

TL;DR:

We map out business goals, volume, team, and tech stack – and calculate TCO/ROI over 12–36 months.

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”

TL;DR:

We maximize the value of Shopify/Plus before we add apps or custom code.

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

TL;DR:

We prioritize Shopify Functions for business logic – faster, more cost-effective, and more stable than app sprawl.

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.

Examples from the field

Sjarmtroll.no: Functions for freight handling (rules/carriers), custom checkout, bundles and B2B logic.
Slikkepott.no: Bundles with varying VAT rates, custom blog with product selector, extended checkout functionality.

The effect: lower app dependency, faster checkout, and reduced operational risk.

4) Integrations that scale

TL;DR:

We connect your business systems seamlessly – using ready-made “connectors” where they exist, and Make.com where it’s the best option.

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

TL;DR:

Clear framework, incremental delivery, and zero surprises at go-live.

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

TL;DR:

We work closely with the client’s team (CTO/CMO/CEO/e-commerce) – the knowledge within your team is part of the delivery.

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

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.

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