At Slash Themes, we are a Shopify-focused commerce studio built to help ambitious brands launch, scale, and optimize high-performing storefronts with speed and precision. For over 7+ years, we’ve partnered with growing and enterprise merchants to architect Shopify and Shopify Plus experiences that are not only visually compelling but structurally built for scale. From complex replatforming projects to custom feature development, we create solutions that simplify operations, enhance customer journeys, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Our approach blends strategy, design, and deep technical expertise—covering custom theme development, custom app development, performance optimization, CRO, and data-driven enhancements. Every build is crafted with flexibility, speed, and long-term growth in mind, ensuring brands can evolve without limitations. More than a development team, we act as a dedicated Shopify partner—continuously refining, optimizing, and supporting the stores we build so our clients can focus on what matters most: growing their business. Core Shopify Services Shopify Store Setup & Configuration Shopify Theme Customization & Development Store Migration to Shopify (WooCommerce, Magento, etc.) Speed & Performance Optimization App Integration & Custom Functionality Bug Fixing & Troubleshooting Custom Design Implementation (Figma/PSD to Shopify) Ongoing Store Maintenance & Support ✦ With teams based in Germany and India, we support Shopify brands globally.
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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.
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Most Shopify stores appear great, but they often fail under the hood. I’ve spent 10 years ensuring that doesn't happen. From custom theme architecture to sophisticated API integrations (CRMs, fulfillment, and custom apps), I provide full-stack solutions that streamline your operations and maximize ROI. What I bring to your project: Precision Frontend: Custom-coded interfaces using React/Vue and Next.js for a lightning-fast, 'app-like' feel. Full-Stack Logic: Deep expertise in Liquid and Shopify APIs to automate your backend and sync your tech stack. Strategic Optimization: A relentless focus on SEO, site speed, and UX that drives actual sales. Whether you need a headless setup or a high-converting custom theme, I offer the agility of a boutique agency with the technical depth of an enterprise team.
Shopify stores that earn their keep. I run Graftstudio, the technical and commercial lead for mid-market DTC brands on Shopify Plus. Brands bring me in when the store has outgrown the people who set it up. I find what it's costing, fix what the numbers say pays, and measure every change. In 15+ years I have partnered with over 160 brands that generate £80m in sales across their stores. Cult Gaia, Victoria Beckham, Gymshark, Seafolly and Ireland's largest salon group among them. I'm a Shopify Plus Partner, and three in four brands come back. I take on a small number of brands at a time, offering audits, fix sprints and fractional store ownership.
With over eight years of experience as a full-stack Shopify developer, I translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly features that are built on scalable and reliable code. With a strong eye for design and focus on conversions, I create storefronts that look great and perform. If you're seeking a collaborator who values performance and long-term partnerships, let's talk. What I do: Custom features & theme development Convert Figma designs to responsive storefronts Custom apps, APIs, and system integrations UX/conversion improvements I specialize in: Bundle builders Cart drawers, Upsells Complex Metafield/Metaobjects implementations Subscriptions optimizations Section rendering API and ajax
Hey I'm Tom, your local Manchester dev 🖐️ I'm a Shopify developer and have over 10 years experience on Shopify! My journey with Shopify has been a interesting one, I first started as Merchant but soon realised I enjoyed more setting up and building stores, with skills in Figma and most coding languages, I can help you with most things Shopify! I specialise in the technical challenges that come with scale: platform migrations, custom app development, system integrations, and automation. What I work on: Shopify & Shopify Plus development Custom Shopify apps (Remix, React, GraphQL) ERP, CRM & third-party integrations B2B & wholesale ecommerce Shopify POS & omnichannel implementations Migrations from Magento, WooCommerce, NetSuite & custom platforms Subscriptions & recurring billing Performance optimisation & technical audits Automation via Shopify Flow, Functions & APIs How I work: Discovery and technical validation first, to reduce project risk Built for long-term scalability, not short-term workarounds Clear communication throughout Support after launch Send me your requirements or store URL — I'll give you practical recommendations on the best approach before any commitment is required.
Dreams To Life, LLC is a trusted Shopify development agency specializing in custom store builds, theme customization, and advanced troubleshooting. With years of experience supporting eCommerce brands, we deliver scalable, high-performance Shopify solutions that drive growth and conversion. Our team combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of UX, design, and business strategy, allowing us to turn creative visions into powerful, functional online stores. Core Expertise: Full Shopify store setup & custom development Theme design, optimization, and maintenance App integrations & API development Speed optimization and technical debugging Migration to Shopify / Shopify Plus Ongoing support & store management At Dreams To Life, we focus on quality, reliability, and results — helping clients transform ideas into thriving online businesses.
Thails is a Shopify Plus agency specializing in high-converting eCommerce experiences. Built on 8+ years of hands-on eCommerce expertise, we've helped 50+ global brands — including Absolut Elyx, Hey Harper, and GURU Beverage — grow revenue by optimizing their stores for conversion, UX, and performance. Our founder launched their first online business at 16 and has been obsessed with turning browsers into buyers ever since. That merchant-first mentality drives everything we do. What We Do: We combine custom Shopify Plus development with data-driven UX design and conversion optimization to create stores that don't just look great—they perform exceptionally. From new store launches to migrations and strategic redesigns, we partner with ambitious brands ready to scale. What Sets Us Apart: We own outcomes, not just tasks. We focus on revenue impact, not activity. Our clients average 25-35% improvement in conversion rates within the first 3 months of working together. We've been merchants ourselves. As store owners, we know that revenue is everything. We've experienced slow load times tanking conversions, poor UX killing AOV, and features that sounded good but added friction. That's why we're obsessed with optimization. We don't add complexity unless it drives growth. Every design choice, every line of code, every feature we implement is validated against one metric: Does this help your customers buy more? Results speak louder than promises. Our clients see 25-35% conversion rate improvements, reduced cart abandonment, and higher average order values. We measure success by your revenue growth, not by completion dates. Let's discuss your project now, book a call here: https://thails.com/book-free-call/ 25+ 5 Star Reviews: here and here See all our case studies here
Since 2006, Michael has been at the forefront of ecommerce innovation. After launching and scaling his first online business to significant revenue and earning recognition in Internet Retailer's Second 500, he sold the company in 2015. Now Michael dedicates his expertise to helping other entrepreneurs succeed, combining deep technical knowledge with proven strategic insights gained from real-world experience. His services Include: E-commerce Consulting, Shopify Development, Automated Email Marketing, Website Migration, AI integration & Visibility, Website Audits, and Amazon Optimization. He utilizes AI for the following Site Pre-Design, Customer Service and Shopping Agents, CRO, Descriptions, Icon/ Graphic creation, Market Research, and more as he finds additional uses that add speed and value.
Helping Shopify stores build an authentic brand that aligns across every touchpoint. I consult with merchants to audit their Brand DNA identity and ensure it flows seamlessly through the entire business. By making your identity clear and consistent across all experiences, we build trust and ensure you stand out to AI agents. Let’s optimise your CX to improve long-term retention, lower your acquisition costs (CAC), and turn casual visitors into loyal, sustainable customers.
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.