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 Experts for Stores in Vietnam
Vietnamese merchants hiring for Shopify work are, for now, hiring across a border. There aren't yet enough Vietnam-based profiles on shopexperts for a local section, so the Shopify experts for Vietnam listed here all work remotely, as agencies and freelancers serving merchants throughout Asia.
Distance matters less than you'd expect, because configuration, theme changes and integrations all happen inside the Shopify admin. What counts is knowing a Vietnamese store's set-up. Shopify Payments isn't something a Vietnam-registered store can switch on, so checkout is handed to a third-party payment provider, prices are in dong and tax rates go in manually. That's where a remote expert's experience shows quickly, or doesn't.
Vietnamese is supported in both the admin and checkout, so language is rarely the sticking point. Start with a small paid task to see how an expert works, then share a full brief and ask for a quote.
Remote Shopify experts for Vietnamese stores
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.
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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
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.
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.
Glaze Digital is a Belfast-based Shopify Premier Partner agency (top 0.3% of agencies worldwide) working with brands globally, with over 250 stores launched and more than £20 million in monthly revenue generated across our client base. We are a fully in-house team of Shopify and Klaviyo specialists, holding Klaviyo Gold Partner status alongside Google and Meta accreditations. From migration and new builds to CRO, email marketing and ongoing growth, we handle everything under one roof.
Remote Shopify experts for Vietnam: what to settle before work starts
shopexperts doesn't have enough Shopify experts based in Vietnam to give them their own section yet. Every profile below belongs to an agency or freelancer in another country that takes on work from merchants across Asia. Anyone you hire from this list will be remote, so four things need agreeing before the first invoice.
Your accounts stay yours. Register the Shopify store, payment provider account, domain and any paid apps to your business. The expert gets a staff account with only the permissions their tasks need, removed when the work ends.
A reference from Vietnam. Ask for a store selling to customers in Vietnam that the expert built or maintains, and talk to its owner. That one conversation tells you whether they've already connected a third-party provider and set manual tax for a Vietnamese store, or will be working it out as they go.
Money in the contract. Your customers pay in dong; your expert will probably invoice in another currency. Fix the currency and exchange basis in writing, split payment into milestones, and hold back a final payment until the store has run cleanly for a couple of weeks.
A daily overlap. Agree a window when both sides are online, plus what happens to urgent problems outside it. A payment fault on a Saturday morning is the scenario to plan for.
Start with a small paid test, then brief the full build
The cheapest insurance on a remote hire is a paid trial that takes a day or two. Pick a job you need anyway, so the money isn't wasted whoever you choose.
Good trial tasks for a Vietnamese store:
- Connecting your chosen payment provider in test mode, then walking you through a test order and refund
- Setting up shipping zones and rates for the places you deliver
- Importing a sample of products with Vietnamese titles and descriptions, and checking how they display
- Entering your manual tax settings with a written note of each choice
What to watch. Did they ask questions before starting? Did they document what they changed? Did they hit the agreed deadline and flag problems early? Those habits predict the full project better than a portfolio.
Then send the full brief. Product count, the platform you're moving from if any, your chosen provider, any in-person selling, the languages your storefront needs and a launch date. Ask for the quote split into build, launch support and any monthly retainer, and ask what they'd need from you in the first week.
A set-up checklist for Shopify stores in Vietnam
Use this as a checklist when a remote expert scopes your store. If a quote skips any of the five points, ask why.
Payment provider chosen and tested. There's no Shopify Payments for stores based in Vietnam. A third-party provider runs checkout instead, and it controls the payment methods shown, the fees and when payouts land. Your expert should integrate it, run real orders and a refund, and show you the money arriving before launch.
Dong set as store currency. The store currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND). Confirm it in settings before the catalogue goes in.
Tax entered manually and signed off. Manual Tax is the only option Shopify offers for Vietnam; there's no Shopify Tax or Basic Tax. Rates, which products are taxed and how shipping is treated are all set by hand, and you keep them current. Third-party tax apps can be added. Have an accountant approve the settings, and keep the expert's written record of them.
Hardware from outside retailers. Shopify doesn't ship POS hardware from its store to Vietnam, and says merchants there should buy supported devices from third-party retailers. If you sell in person, get a list of compatible devices from your expert before spending anything.
Vietnamese switched on. Vietnamese is supported on both sides: in the admin for your staff and at checkout for your customers. Make sure the storefront copy matches, so shoppers don't move from English product pages into a Vietnamese checkout.
Where a remote expert earns their fee
The jobs a Vietnamese store is likely to hand over, payment first because everything else waits on it:
Third-party payment set-up
Integration, test orders and refund checks for a provider other than Shopify Payments
Vietnamese checkout and storefront
Product pages and policies written to match the Vietnamese checkout
Manual tax settings
Rates and product tax rules entered by hand, with a written record
Cross-border selling
Shipping zones and delivery rules for customers outside Vietnam
Replatforming
Moving catalogue, customers and URLs onto Shopify without losing search traffic
Remote hiring for Vietnamese stores: questions answered
Only if being in the same room genuinely matters, such as training shop staff on point of sale. For an online store, waiting costs you sales. Hire a remote expert now, keep every account in your own name, and you can switch to a local expert later without rebuilding anything.
Not by default. A freelancer is usually quicker to start and simpler to manage for a defined build. An agency suits projects that need design, development and ongoing support from several people, or a store that can't afford a single point of failure. For a remote hire, an agency's cover during holidays and illness counts for more than it would locally.
Ask them to import a sample first. Vietnamese titles and descriptions use diacritics, and a careless spreadsheet export can scramble them; saving import files as UTF-8 avoids most problems. Check how product names and on-site search behave on the storefront before the full catalogue goes in, and keep the original files in case a re-import is needed.
It helps more than you might think. Shopify translates the admin and checkout, but someone has to check that product pages, policies and order emails read naturally, and that no stray English slips into the storefront. If your expert doesn't read Vietnamese, budget for a native-speaking reviewer before launch and have the expert work from copy you've approved.
Yes. It's contained, quick to judge and useful whatever happens next. Ask for the provider integration, a test order in dong, a refund and a written note of the settings. The payment gateway experts page lists specialists in exactly this work.