I am a Full-Spectrum Software Engineer leveraging 15+ years of hands-on expertise to solve diverse technical challenges. My background is uniquely broad, allowing me to seamlessly transition between design-focused work (theme design and custom themes), core development (app development and feature requests), and system stability (troubleshooting). I pride myself on delivering projects that meet the highest standards for performance, maintaining a commitment to modern methodologies and consistently stylish, high-speed delivery.
Find the Best Shopify Experts in the Philippines
The Philippine Shopify bench on shopexperts is small and setup-focused. As of October 2026, 3 Shopify experts in the Philippines have profiles here: one agency and two freelancers.
Store setup is on all three profiles, which matches what a Philippine store needs first. Shopify doesn't offer its own payment processing to businesses here, so a build starts by choosing and connecting a third-party payment provider, then pricing in pesos and keying in tax rates by hand.
Two of the three also list Shopify development, for theme and custom work once the store is trading. All three work in English, which fits Shopify's own language support here: admin and checkout run in English, not Filipino.
Start with the three local profiles, then the regional experts further down. One short brief sent to your best two or three gets you quotes you can weigh side by side.
Top-rated Shopify experts in the Philippines
I build high-performing Shopify stores designed for speed, scalability, and long-term savings so your only monthly cost is your Shopify subscription. If your current theme is patched or bloated, a clean rebuild is the smarter move. All builds are theme-editable, free from third-party scripts, and made to be maintained forever. I work exclusively with the Horizon theme, the latest stack by Shopify, and also work with fresh paid themes without any dev history to create fast, SEO-ready, and easy-to-manage stores that convert. What I specialize in: - Shopify 2.0 and custom theme rebuilds - Web redesigns and new designs using Figma - Figma to Shopify development - Performance and SEO optimization - CRO-focused custom features/sections - Shopify API and app development (Shopify Plus) - Long-term store care and maintenance Most clients stay for years because I build clean, smart, and scalable stores that deliver real results. Let’s make your Shopify store work harder for you.
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7+ Years Experience | Shopify Strategist | Conversion Optimization Expert Certified Shopify Partner and Shopify Expert, specializing in building fully functional, strategically structured, and conversion-optimized Shopify stores. With 6+ years of hands-on experience and 240+ successful Shopify projects, I help brands launch, scale, and optimize high-performing Shopify websites. I focus on clean, theme-based designs that are fast, user-friendly, and built with conversion in mind. I work with DTC, B2C, and B2B businesses, providing end-to-end Shopify solutions, from store setup to long-term Shopify virtual assistance. Strengths & Skills Shopify Front-End Development: Theme customization using PageFly and GemPages Shopify Back-End Setup: Configuring apps, general settings, payments, shipping, and taxes Shopify Store Strategy: Planning site structure, content, and images for optimal user experience Product Management & Shopify Product Upload: Handling bulk uploads, SKUs, variants, collections, and sub-collections Conversion & Optimization: Product page optimization, CRO, speed, and overall store performance Graphic Design: Designing banners, visuals, and branded store assets Notable Experience 7 years of experience as a Shopify designer and Shopify website developer 247+ completed Shopify projects, including complex third-party integrations Built full Shopify stores from scratch, managing thousands of products with multi-level category and subcategory structures for ANA Sourcing Shopify Expert with English fluency Maintained a 4.9-star average rating as a Shopify developer and Shopify designer
I have over five years of experience in web development using technologies such as Shopify, Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, React, Vue, MongoDB, MySQL, and PHP. My journey with Shopify started when I joined Hey Carson, now known as 'Shop Experts', successfully completing their trial period. I have gained significant experience in Shopify development. I've worked in complex tasks such as integrating Shopify apps, Shopify Admin API, custom design development, apps extensions development, theme development and much more. Over the past few years, I've acquired what I believe is a solid understanding of Shopify development, which helps me deliver high-quality solutions to the clients I've worked with.
Shopify Performance & Front-end Developer | 10+ Years Building Fast, Custom Stores I’ve spent over 10 years building, customizing, and speeding up Shopify stores for brands of all sizes. I build custom themes and apps, fix slow pages, improve how a store looks and works on desktop and mobile, and handle Shopify Plus checkout customization with Functions. I care about work that is reliable on launch day and still holds up months later, so I stay available after delivery. Proud father of Radost. What I do Custom themes, apps, and front-end features, built to fit your store Shopify Plus Functions and checkout customization CRO & Speed optimization and Core Web Vitals, including advanced CLS fixes UX improvements that make your products easier to find and buy, on desktop and mobile What sets me apart Reliability. Good development doesn’t end at launch, so I stay available for support, improvements, and fast problem-solving. Clients get one person who knows their store and answers quickly, before and after delivery. Free Store Quick Look Send me your store link and within 3 business days I’ll send a one-page summary covering: Your biggest speed problem, explained in plain language A first look at your apps: how many are installed, what looks wrong, and which ones could be replaced with custom theme code Three things on your mobile shopping path that I would fix first, each with a screenshot It’s free, there’s no commitment, and I change nothing on your store. If you’d like the issues fixed, we go ahead step by step: I confirm the scope, and you approve each step. I take a limited number each week, for established stores. Canvas services (new Shopify feature) Canvas store-build sprint For new launches and smaller merchants who want a custom store fast. Kickoff call to define your brand, products, audience, and goals AI-assisted design direction: I write the brief and guide Sidekick in Canvas, then refine the result with direct edits and QA Responsive QA on mobile, tablet, and desktop, covering product, collection, cart, and checkout flows Core Web Vitals and layout shift check before launch Launch, walkthrough, and a post-launch support window of 14 days Working with me Whether it’s a full store build, advanced customization, a Canvas build, or performance tuning, you get clear communication, consistent quality, and dependable support. Not sure where to start? Send me your store link for a free Quick Look.
10+ years, 500+ Shopify store owners, and countless successful projects—I'm a top-rated Shopify expert dedicated to helping brands improve their store's conversion, speed, functionality, and aesthetics. As the longest-serving developer at Shopexperts (formerly HeyCarson), I've built my reputation on meticulous attention to detail, reliability, and unwavering commitment to client success. My work speaks for itself —check out reviews from past clients who can attest to my dedication and results-driven approach.
I’m a seasoned web developer and Shopify specialist with over 5 years of experience delivering high-converting, beautifully designed online stores for clients worldwide. As a core member of the ShopExperts team, I’ve led and contributed to projects ranging from complete Shopify migrations to advanced customizations, always focusing on UX/UI best practices and modern e-commerce strategies. My approach blends technical excellence with creative vision: I believe that every brand deserves a digital presence as unique and inspiring as its mission. Whether you’re a startup seeking rapid growth or an established business looking to refresh your online store, I’ll help you unlock your site’s full potential. I specialize in all aspects of modern web development and optimization: From designing and building engaging websites, to customizing user experiences, integrating third-party tools, and ensuring your online presence performs at its best. My clients value my clarity, reliability, and my commitment to going the extra mile to achieve outstanding results. I’m passionate about staying ahead of e-commerce trends and turning challenges into growth opportunities. Let’s build the future of your brand, together.
I’m a Shopify & Shopify Plus Engineer with 9+ years of hands-on experience, specializing in building, optimizing, and scaling high-performing eCommerce stores. At ShopExperts, I work with growth-focused brands to deliver clean, conversion-driven Shopify solutions, from custom theme development and advanced Liquid/JavaScript customization to store migrations, speed optimization, and complex third-party integrations. My core strengths include: Shopify & Shopify Plus development Custom theme development and heavy theme refactors Site speed optimization & Core Web Vitals Wix / Magento / Squarespace / Square Up / Kajabi / WordPress → Shopify migrations with SEO preservation Custom apps, APIs, and system integrations CRO-focused UX improvements for higher conversions I’m known for my structured approach, clean code, and transparent communication. I don’t just “implement features”, I focus on long-term store health, scalability, and performance, ensuring merchants are set up for sustainable growth. If you’re looking for a reliable senior Shopify engineer who understands both the technical and business side of eCommerce, I’d be happy to help. Big ideas, small questions, or “help, my store is broken” moments — let’s talk on a free discovery call 💬 https://calendly.com/rabia234t/call
Turn Your Shopify Store Into a Reliable Sales Engine If you're looking for a Shopify developer who understands both the technical side and the business outcomes behind it, you're in the right place. As a Shopify Certified Developer with 10+ years of hands-on experience, I've worked with 100+ brands across fashion, apparel, beauty, food, fitness, and electronics to build stores that are fast, scalable, and built to convert. Whether you're a founder launching your first store or an established brand ready to level up, I bring the expertise to get you there. What Gets Delivered: Every project is approached with one goal, growth. Here's what that looks like in practice: Custom Shopify Theme Development — Figma and Adobe XD designs transformed into clean, maintainable Liquid-based themes optimized for performance and long-term scalability Store Redesigns & UX Improvements — Navigation restructured, friction points removed, and user journeys refined to drive more conversions without disrupting live traffic Speed & Performance Optimization — Core Web Vitals improvements, faster page load times, and technical SEO fixes that directly impact search rankings and reduce bounce rate Custom Feature Development — Bundles, upsells, subscriptions, loyalty programs, and third-party API integrations tailored to specific business models Store Migrations & Ongoing Support — Smooth, low-risk platform migrations and dependable technical maintenance that keep operations running without interruption Why Brands Keep Coming Back: Every architecture decision, layout choice, and integration is guided by one question: Does this help the business grow? Clean code and structured development aren't just standards — they're what make a store reliable at scale. Founders launching from scratch, in-house teams needing a trusted technical collaborator, and agencies looking for a dependable Shopify specialist, all have found long-term value in this kind of partnership. Ready to Grow Your Shopify Store? Whether it's a full custom build, a performance overhaul, or targeted improvements to boost conversions, let's map out a clear path forward. Reach out to discuss your goals and what's possible.
I'm a Shopify developer with years of hands-on experience building and scaling e-commerce stores — from custom theme development to conversion rate optimization and third-party integrations. I've worked with brands like Après Nail and through platforms like Storetasker, delivering solutions that look great and perform even better. I specialize in Liquid programming, frontend development, and UI/UX enhancement. Whether you need a full theme build, a tricky app integration, or a speed and SEO overhaul, I bring a detail-oriented approach that gets results — not just code. I leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot throughout my workflow — drafting Liquid logic faster, QA-testing edge cases, and generating content-ready section structures. This means faster turnaround, fewer revisions, and more value for your budget. My background spans custom store builds, GA4 + GTM tracking setups, Klaviyo integrations, loyalty app configurations, A/B testing, and cross-functional collaboration with design and marketing teams. I treat every project like it's my own store on the line. I'm a Computer Software Engineering graduate and Growth Collective certified in Creative Website Design (Shopify). Let's build something that converts.
A small, setup-focused bench
Three profiles. As of October 2026, shopexperts lists one agency and two freelancers based in the Philippines. That's a short list. Better to know it before you start than to assume there's a deep local market to shop around in.
Setup on every profile. All three list Store Setup and Management. Two list Shopify Development, one lists Consulting and Strategy, and one lists Design, UX and Branding. In practice, the local experts are strongest at getting a store configured and trading, with development cover for theme changes and custom features afterwards.
English is the working language. Every profile lists English, and no other language appears. For most Philippine stores that's no handicap, since the Shopify admin and checkout available here don't include Filipino anyway.
What this means for choosing. If you want one accountable team for launch, design and strategy, the agency is the natural first call. If you have a clear brief and want a single person doing the build, the two freelancers are worth a conversation.
Reading the whole list. The three Philippines-based experts appear first. Below them sit agencies and freelancers abroad who work with Asian merchants. With only three local profiles, most stores will end up reading both parts of the list, and that's fine: much of a Shopify build happens in the admin, not across a desk.
Three local profiles: when to look further down the list
With three local profiles, the real decision for a Philippine store isn't which local expert to hire. It's whether the job needs someone local at all.
Hire locally when the work touches the physical business. Setting up point of sale in a shop, training the staff who will process orders, or running workshops with a founder who prefers to sit across a table: these are easier with someone who can be in the room.
Look further down the list when the job is specialist. No expert based here lists marketing, copywriting, technical support or tax and compliance as a category. If your brief leans on any of those, the regional experts below the local profiles widen the field considerably.
Start with payments either way. Any developer worth hiring should ask which third-party payment provider you plan to use before quoting, because that choice shapes checkout, payouts and testing. An expert who quotes a full build without asking hasn't done one here.
Send the same brief to everyone. Include your product count, the platform you're leaving if any, where you ship, whether you also trade from a physical shop, and who will hold the store and payment accounts. Two or three quotes against one brief tell you more than ten profile visits.
What changes when your store is registered in the Philippines
Five things set a Philippine store's Shopify set-up apart, and all five belong in the first scoping call.
No Shopify Payments. Shopify's own payment processing isn't open to Philippine businesses. Checkout has to be wired to a third-party payment provider of your choosing, and that choice decides which payment methods customers see, how refunds work and when money reaches your account. Ask your expert which providers they've connected for stores here and what testing they run before launch. If payments are the whole job, payment gateway specialists are a narrower hire.
Pesos, set before anything else. The store currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). Confirm it before importing products, because the currency drives how every price is entered.
Till hardware means a retailer, not Shopify. Shopify won't ship devices from its hardware store to the Philippines. It points merchants here to third-party retailers instead, so an expert setting up a shop counter should confirm each card reader, printer and scanner is a supported model before you buy.
Tax is entered by hand. Manual Tax is the only option here: no Shopify Tax, no Basic Tax. You or your expert set the rates, decide which products and shipping charges are taxed, and update them when rules change. Third-party tax apps are allowed too. Ask for the settings to be checked against your accountant's advice, not guessed.
English admin and checkout. Shopify supports English for both and Filipino for neither. Plan storefront copy in English, and treat any Filipino content as a theme and copywriting job.
Four categories across three Philippine profiles
Every category listed by experts based in the Philippines, and how many offer it:
Store Setup and Management
Offered by all 3 local experts: configuration, products and launch
Shopify Development
Two of the three, for theme changes and custom features
Consulting and Strategy
One of the three, for planning before you build or replatform
Design, UX and Branding
One of the three, covering storefront look, layout and brand
Questions from Philippine merchants
Count the disciplines in the job. A freelancer suits a defined build with one decision-maker on your side, such as moving a small catalogue onto a new theme. An agency suits work that spans design, strategy and development, or a store that needs someone on call when the main contact is away. With only three local profiles, it's worth talking to all three before you decide.
Work down the listing, or try the pages for Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Hong Kong. One check matters more than distance: stores based in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong can use Shopify Payments, while stores in the Philippines and Malaysia can't. An expert whose clients all use Shopify Payments may never have connected a third-party provider, so ask to see one they've set up.
The payment step, above all. Ask for links to a few stores they built or still maintain, ideally selling to Philippine customers, and place a small test order. That step runs on a third-party provider here, and it's where a weak set-up shows first. Then ask one of those store owners how the project went on deadlines and communication.
Yes, and it's an underused hire. A few hours of hands-on training on orders, products, discounts and reports can save a store more than a redesign would. It's also a low-risk way to test working with someone before handing them a larger project. Ask for a short written guide at the end so new staff can follow the same steps.
Ask directly how many migrations they've done and from which platforms. A careful migration includes a product and customer data map, a sample import you can check, and redirects from every old URL so search traffic follows you. The payment provider gets set up fresh, whichever platform you're leaving.










