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Shopify Audiences Experts for Plus Advertisers

Shopify Audiences is Shopify's ad-audience tool for Plus merchants. It draws on commerce data from across the Shopify network to build custom, retargeting and exclusion audiences, then sends them to the ad platforms where you already buy media. Eligibility is narrow: Shopify Plus, Shopify Payments, and a store based in the US or Canada. Inside those lines, merchants hire Shopify Audiences experts to connect ad accounts, put audiences to work in live campaigns, keep existing customers out of prospecting spend, and review privacy settings. The Shopify Audiences badge is a small club: 6 shopexperts profiles in October 2026, three agencies and three freelancers. Half of them are based in Canada. Confirm your store qualifies first. Then compare the profiles below and include your ad-account setup in the brief.

Top-rated Shopify Audiences experts

Laura Dolgy
LD
Shopify ConsultantOttawa, CanadaFrom $500
5.00(10 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
100

Shopify SEO and AEO Consultant–Let's get you found. I built my own Shopify store, The Kind Pet, to $50K in its first year organically with zero ad spend. That's the same structure I build for other stores: collections mapped to how people actually search, content that answers the question before they're asked, and a site that both Google and AI search engines can actually read. After 8+ years working in eCommerce (including building Shopify stores and helping brands double their traffic while growing organic revenue to 30–50% through SEO and conversion strategies), I made the move fully into Shopify growth consulting. What I work on: Site and navigation architecture by user intent Commercial keyword research paired with the collection build-out FAQ and AEO structure–mapped and marked up as schema Internal linking maps built for faster indexing Technical SEO and Core Web Vitals Backlinking SEO Content Marketing Conversion Rate Optimization Recent results: Skincare brand achieving $20K in Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales from organic sales Client organic revenue up 255% in one month, and a separate client up 104% in three months, following collection and keyword restructuring Repeat clients who return project after project once the structure is in place Types of clients: Small to medium-sized merchants Beauty, apparel, hardware, pets, etc. 2-6 year client lifetime–we strive for long-term partnerships Canadian merchants: I charge the same in USD and CAD, so you'll never have to pay for conversion.

Theme & App Skills
Shopify Audiences
Klaviyo
Infinite Product Options
Judge.me
Omnisend
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Eight Themes
Horizon Theme
Referral Candy & Affiliate
Rivo: Loyalty Program, Rewards
Visually – A/B Testing & CRO
Krown Themes
Out of the Sandbox Themes
Instant Section & Page Builder
Aftersell Post Purchase Upsell
Flits Loyalty Rewards Program
Reactiv ‑ Mobile App Builder
Macalytics SEO
Videowise
Loox ‑ Visual Product Reviews
Rivyo : Reviews & Loyalty App
Pandectes GDPR Compliance
Moon Bundles Upsell Cart AOV+
We Are Underground Themes
Kitenzo
Printful
Privy
OneClickUpsell
TikTok
Facebook & Instagram
Attentive
GSC Email Marketing + Pop ups
GSC Countdown Timer Bar
GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed
GSC Product Labels & Badges
Stay ai
Sparklayer
Attribuly
Shopify Bundles
Shopify Combined Listings
Shopify Forms
PushBundle
DiscountRay
Emil Gjorgjijev
EG
Ecommerce Operations ManagerSkopje, North MacedoniaFrom $65
5.00(14 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
100

A seasoned E-Commerce Specialist with a strong focus on Shopify and Klaviyo with over 6 years of experience.

Theme & App Skills
Shopify Audiences
Klaviyo
Infinite Product Options
Judge.me
Omnisend
Smile
Shopify Flow
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shop Pay Installments
Recharge
PageFly
Archetype Themes
Eight Themes
Horizon Theme
Referral Candy & Affiliate
Visually – A/B Testing & CRO
Krown Themes
OrderEditing.com
Recurpay
Fluorescent Design Inc.
AfterShip
Triple Whale
GSC Email Marketing + Pop ups
Stay ai
Sparklayer
Checkout Plus Customizations
Kaching Bundles & Upsells
Kno Commerce
Kark: Multi Location Inventory
Shopify Forms
Vitals
Searchanise
Faire
DiscountRay
FieldsRaven
Simple WordPress Blog Feed
Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points

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Codeart
C
AgencySkopje, North MacedoniaFrom $5000
5.00(1 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
75

Codeart is a full-service design and development studio specializing in high-performing Shopify experiences for ambitious brands. With over 12 years of experience, our team blends strategy, creativity, and technical precision to craft fast, scalable, and conversion-focused online stores. We’ve partnered with global wellness, fashion, and consumer brands to design seamless eCommerce experiences that drive measurable growth. From UX strategy and CRO-driven redesigns to advanced Shopify integrations, every project is built around user insight and long-term performance. As a trusted Shopify Partner, we provide end-to-end solutions, from brand identity and UI/UX design to full development, optimization, and post-launch support, ensuring your store doesn’t just look good, but sells better. Industries Served: Health & wellness, fashion & apparel, consumer packaged goods, and lifestyle brands.

Theme & App Skills
Shopify Audiences
Klaviyo
Judge.me
Omnisend
Infinite Product Options
Recharge
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Smile
Eight Themes
Horizon Theme
Archetype Themes
Checkout | Flow
Multi Vendor ‑ Puppet Vendors
Kim
Loop Subscriptions
Shopify Bundles
Shopify Combined Listings
Shopify Forms
Shopify Fulfillment Network
Blox: Block Customer Blacklist
heycarson
H
AgencyOttawa, CanadaFrom $125
5.00(60 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
95

We connect eCommerce brands and agencies with top freelance Shopify developers and designers. Hire for single projects or ongoing needs. No hiring fees or recurring charges.

Theme & App Skills
Shopify Audiences
Klaviyo
Archetype Themes
Clean Canvas Themes
Eight Themes
FoxSell Bundle Builder
Gameball: Loyalty Points Games
Horizon Theme
Infinite Product Options
Judge.me
Kickflip
MESA
Shop Pay Installments
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Point of Sale
Dynamatic Cart & Upsell Engine
Candy Rack
Shoplift – Split & A/B Testing
Love Loyalty Points & Rewards
Referral Candy & Affiliate
Rivo: Loyalty Program, Rewards
Visually – A/B Testing & CRO
Krown Themes
Out of the Sandbox Themes
Replo Landing Page Builder
Instant Section & Page Builder
Theme Updater & Backups | OOTS
Aftersell Post Purchase Upsell
Flits Loyalty Rewards Program
Reactiv ‑ Mobile App Builder
Arc: llms.txt
Surge Themes
Tapcart ‑ Mobile App Builder
Mobile App Builder ‑ Appbrew
Gigit.ai
Macalytics SEO
Videowise
Orbe Geolocation
OrderEditing.com
Whiley Mai
Flare: Delivery Date Picker
Checkout | Flow
Consentmo GDPR Compliance
Multi Vendor ‑ Puppet Vendors
Onboard B2B: Company Profiles
UpPromote Affiliate Marketing
ShopOS
Loop Subscriptions
Rivyo : Reviews & Loyalty App
Pandectes GDPR Compliance
CP: Order Editing & Upsell
Growave
Gempages
Kim
Inveterate Memberships
Subi: Subscriptions & Loyalty
Troop themes
ECA: Easy Subscriptions App
Mobile App Builder ‑ Vegacart
Moon Bundles Upsell Cart AOV+
Kaching Bundles & Upsells
Fluorescent Design Inc.
Brickspace Lab
Truly Fine Pixels
Preorder, Back In Stock ‑ STOQ
We Are Underground Themes
Presidio Themes
Red Plug Design Co
Safe As Milk
Switch Themes
Zigpoll Customer Surveys
AppMaker
Yotpo
Gorgias
AfterShip
Rebuy
Privy
Kitenzo
Pixel Union
DSers
Zendrop
Printful
Printify
Stamped.io
Bold Subscriptions
Bold Upsell
ReConvert
Zipify Pages
OneClickUpsell
Skio
TikTok
Google & YouTube
Facebook & Instagram
Mechanic
Matrixify
ShipStation
ShipBob
Loop Returns
Okendo
Attentive
Triple Whale
Lifetimely
Getsitecontrol
GSC Email Marketing + Pop ups
GSC Email Marketing + Pop ups
GSC Countdown Timer Bar
GSC Instagram Feed, Instafeed
GSC Product Labels & Badges
Prediko
Stay ai
Sparklayer
Kno Commerce
Commslayer
Onward
Prisync
Attribuly
Social Snowball
Rubik Variant Images & Swatch
Zipchat AI Chatbot & Live Chat
ShipMagic
eBay Integration ‑ DPL
Kark: Multi Location Inventory
Report Pundit: Custom Reports
EmailWish
Shopify Bundles
Shopify Fulfillment Network
Shopify Forms
Shopify Combined Listings
Quotway
PushBundle
MultiVariants
DiscountRay
Giftnote
OrderRules
Judge.me Email Marketing
FieldsRaven
Kartuu ‑ Printable Gift Cards
Simple WordPress Blog Feed
Vela
Blox: Block Customer Blacklist
Kernvel AI Auctions
Alpha Sale
Alpha: Loyalty Program, Points
HRVST
H
AgencyOttawa, CanadaFrom $180
5.00(3 reviews)
shopexpertsscore
80

We design and build on Shopify – and we’ve been doing it since 2014. Strategy leads. Design sets the tone. Development brings it home. We’ve launched 200+ ecommerce sites and supported 400+ brands, from neighbourhood shops to global rollouts. Our team handles everything from full store builds and redesigns to custom theme development, complex migrations, and third-party integrations. We’re certified Shopify Plus Partners with deep experience in B2B and wholesale, multi-region storefronts, custom checkout flows, and enterprise-level launches. Beyond builds, we help brands grow. That includes performance and accessibility audits, conversion rate optimization, email & SMS integrations, and long-term technical planning that scales with the business. We focus on clean architecture and performance-first implementations that hold up as teams and traffic grow. What makes us different? We move with purpose. We adapt fast. And we know how to ship great work without the bloat. Oh – and yes, we still do branding. Gotta stick to our roots. Reach out. We’d love to chat.

Theme & App Skills
Shopify Audiences
Kickflip
Klaviyo
FoxSell Bundle Builder
Judge.me
Clean Canvas Themes
Horizon Theme
PageFly
Recharge
Shopify Checkout Blocks
Shopify Flow
Shopify Point of Sale
Smile
Archetype Themes
Growave
Shopify Forms
Shopify Combined Listings
Andrei Babor
AB
Front-End DeveloperBucharest, RomaniaFrom $50
Not yet rated
shopexpertsscore
35

I’ve been a Shopify developer for over 9 years and I help brands turn their e-commerce ideas into high-performing Shopify stores using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. 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. I specialize in: Store migration Theme customization Store build or redesign Checkout upgrade Email marketing

Theme & App Skills
Shopify Audiences
Checkout Plus Customizations
Shopify Bundles
Shopify Combined Listings
Shopify Forms
Shopify Fulfillment Network

What Shopify Audiences experts do with your ad accounts

Shopify assembles the audiences. Whether they earn anything is decided inside the ad platforms, which is why most Audiences work is really paid-media work with a Shopify starting point.

Connecting the ad platforms. Audiences connects to six ad platforms, and each connection needs admin permissions on that ad account. Access, not Shopify, is where setup tends to stall, so a good expert sorts out who owns which account before opening the app.

Building audiences into campaigns. Custom and lookalike audiences for prospecting, retargeting audiences for people likely to buy, and cross-store audience pools. The expert decides which audience feeds which campaign and how budget splits between them.

Exclusions. Excluding existing customers from acquisition campaigns is one of the most practical uses of the app. Paying to win back someone who bought from you last month is money spent twice.

Benchmarks and reporting. Audiences includes advertising campaign benchmarks against similar stores. An expert with an analytics background reads those next to your own attribution rather than treating any single figure as the verdict. Two of the badge holders also list Technical Support & Maintenance, which helps when tracking needs fixing first.

Privacy review. Shopify sends audience data securely and deletes the raw data once the ad platform has matched its records. Shopify also publishes state privacy law guidance for Audiences, and an expert checks your settings and policy wording against how you plan to use it.

How to choose a Shopify Audiences expert

Six badge holders means a short list, and a call with each fits into one week. Use these checks to separate them.

Do they qualify you first? A good expert asks about your plan, payment provider and location before anything else. If you're on Advanced, use another payment provider or are based outside the US and Canada, the right answer is that this app isn't for you yet.

What do they run on the ad side? Audiences only builds the lists. Ask which ad platforms they manage day to day, and how they structure prospecting, retargeting and exclusion campaigns around an audience.

How will they measure it? You want a test with a control: the same campaign with and without an Audiences list, over a fixed period. The improvement figures on Shopify's app listing are vendor claims, not a forecast for your store.

Red flags. Guaranteed cuts in acquisition cost, a pitch to stores that aren't on Plus, or a request for your owner login when the job only needs ad-account access and app permissions.

A sensible paid first task. Setup plus one exclusion audience on one ad platform, with a review after a set period. It shows how they work before you hand over the wider budget.

Shopify Audiences setup: eligibility and connections

Four eligibility checks. The store must be on Shopify Plus, use Shopify Payments, be based in the United States or Canada, and operate in and sell to those markets. Miss one and no amount of expert help changes the answer.

Shopify Network Intelligence has to be on. Using Audiences requires Network Intelligence to be enabled in your store's privacy settings. Check it before blaming the app for empty audiences.

Ad-account access sets the timeline. Every platform connection needs admin permissions on the ad account. Meta also requires two-factor authentication on the account and full control of the business and ad accounts. If your agency holds only partial access, the account owner has to grant more before Audiences can connect.

Where the store is based matters, not the team. Eligibility follows the store's location and markets, not your agency's. Three of the six badge holders are in Canada, two are in North Macedonia and one is in Romania, and any of them can set up a qualifying US or Canadian store.

Data handling, in plain terms. The raw data transmitted to an ad platform is used to match that platform's records and then deleted. That's the answer to give a cautious finance or legal colleague, alongside Shopify's state privacy law compliance guidance for the app.

Audiences projects on these six profiles

On these six profiles, design, development and store setup each appear four times, and two add technical support. Applied to Audiences, the work looks like this:

Eligibility and access check

Plan, Shopify Payments, location, Network Intelligence and ad-account rights

Ad-platform connections

Linking up to six ad accounts with the right permissions

Prospecting audiences

Custom and lookalike lists for acquisition campaigns

Retargeting and exclusions

Reaching likely buyers while keeping existing customers out

Benchmark reporting

Campaign benchmarks read alongside your own attribution data

Privacy review

Settings and policy checks against Shopify's state privacy guidance

Shopify Audiences: questions from Plus merchants

Can I use Shopify Audiences without Shopify Plus?

No. Shopify lists the Plus plan as a requirement, alongside Shopify Payments and a store that is based in, operates in and sells to the US or Canada. If you're on Advanced, a Shopify Audiences expert worth hiring will tell you that up front and help with your ad audiences another way rather than sell you a setup that can't run.

What's the quickest way to learn how to use Shopify Audiences?

Start with one platform and one audience. Connect the ad account carrying most of your spend, build an exclusion audience of existing customers, and apply it to a prospecting campaign. Once that runs cleanly, add retargeting and lookalike audiences. Bring in an expert when access problems or campaign structure slow you down.

Which ad platforms does Shopify Audiences connect to?

Six: Meta, Google, Criteo, Pinterest, Snapchat and TikTok. Each connection needs admin permissions on that ad account. Most stores start with the one or two platforms that carry the bulk of their spend. If an agency runs your ads, confirm who holds admin rights on each account before setup day, not during it.

Does Shopify Audiences cost anything?

The app itself is free, but it requires the Plus plan, and you still pay for media on each ad platform. An expert's fee covers the setup and, if you want it, campaign management. The cost worth thinking about is ad spend wasted on the wrong audience, which is what exclusions are for.

What happens to my customer data?

Shopify says the data is transmitted securely, used to match the ad platforms' records, and then deleted. Audiences also requires Shopify Network Intelligence to be enabled in your privacy settings. Shopify publishes state privacy law compliance guidance for the app; read it with whoever maintains your privacy policy.

Will Shopify Audiences lower my acquisition cost?

It might, but nobody can promise it. The figures on Shopify's listing are vendor claims. Run a controlled test and judge it on your own numbers. Our guide to marketing attribution on Shopify covers how to read results when several channels claim the same sale.