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Shopify Plus Development Agency

Uptek is a Shopify Plus development agency for ecommerce brands that need experienced developers for complex stores.

We build and support Shopify Plus storefronts, custom themes, checkout extensions, Shopify Functions, apps, integrations and migrations. We can handle a complete project, take over an existing store or work alongside your ecommerce and development teams.

As a Shopify development agency, our work goes beyond the storefront. We look at the theme, checkout, apps, data, integrations and operational requirements that keep the store running.

Shopify Plus Work

Joovv

2019 to Present

Ongoing Shopify Plus partnership

241%

Increase in sales

72%

Growth in conversions

Theme development, Shopify Functions, checkout, custom apps, accessibility, performance, tracking and Online Store 2.0 migration.

Filorga US

256%

Increase in sales

191%

Growth in conversions

Headless Shopify Plus development for the US ecommerce operation of Filorga, a Colgate-Palmolive brand.

Shopify Plus Development Services

Our Shopify development services cover the storefront and the systems that support it.

The right solution can be native Shopify functionality, an existing app, a custom application or development specific to your business. We choose based on the requirement instead of adding custom code by default.

We develop Shopify Plus functionality when standard platform features or existing apps cannot handle the requirement properly.

This can include custom product experiences, customer account functionality, B2B requirements, merchandising logic, subscriptions, cart behavior, Shopify Functions, internal tools and store-specific workflows.

For businesses that already have a technical team or active project, you can also hire Shopify developers through Uptek to add dedicated Shopify capacity without changing your existing setup.

Shopify Plus Work: Joovv

Shopify Plus Development and Ongoing Support Since 2019

Joovv is a health and wellness brand specializing in red light therapy.

Uptek has worked alongside its ecommerce team since 2019, supporting both everyday Shopify development and larger technical projects that required months of planning, development and testing.

INDUSTRY

Health & Wellness / Red Light Therapy

PLATFORM

Shopify Plus

PARTNERSHIP

2019 to Present

Two Shopify Storefront Versions

We have developed and launched two versions of Joovv’s Shopify store and continue to maintain the storefront today.

The work has included theme development, custom sections, product functionality, campaign pages, frontend improvements and ongoing maintenance.

Instead of rebuilding the entire store whenever requirements change, the storefront continues to evolve around the business.

Online Store 2.0 Migration

Joovv’s previous storefront used ACF to manage custom content.

We migrated the required content architecture to Shopify Online Store 2.0 and rebuilt it using Shopify’s newer theme capabilities.

This gave the team a cleaner content structure, more reusable sections and less dependence on legacy functionality.

Shopify Scripts to Shopify Functions

Joovv relied on Shopify Scripts for important upsell and discount rules.

Those rules were not simple percentage discounts. Promotional behavior changed depending on campaign conditions and which discount codes were being used.

Uptek rebuilt the system around Shopify Functions and newer discount APIs.

Discovery began in September 2024 and the migration was completed in June 2026, before Shopify Scripts stopped working.

Shopify Plus Checkout

We have developed and maintained functionality across Joovv’s Shopify Plus checkout while adapting the implementation as Shopify’s checkout architecture changed.

The objective has remained the same: preserve Joovv’s business requirements without making checkout unnecessarily complicated for the customer.

Accessibility

Uptek spent approximately three months reviewing and improving accessibility across the Shopify storefront.

Work covered areas such as keyboard navigation, forms, interactive elements, images, content structure, visual states, product pages and cart experiences.

Accessibility is now part of Joovv’s ongoing development rather than a one-time project.

Performance and CLS

Apps, campaigns, analytics tools and custom functionality can gradually affect performance as an ecommerce store grows.

We continue to work on Joovv’s frontend performance, including Cumulative Layout Shift, so the experience remains stable as the store changes.

Custom Shopping Experiences

Red light therapy requires more education than a typical ecommerce product.

Joovv’s customers need to understand the technology, compare devices and decide which product fits their needs.

Uptek has helped develop custom experiences around these decisions, including Joovv’s science content, product comparison experience and interactive product quiz.

Results

241%

Increase in sales

72%

Growth in conversions

2

Shopify storefront versions developed and launched

7+ years

Ongoing Shopify development partnership

“Their commitment to our satisfaction and meticulous attention to detail made Uptek an invaluable partner in our ecommerce journey.”
Wesley PfiffnerWesley PfiffnerCMO, Joovv

More Shopify Plus Work

Filorga US

Filorga US, part of Colgate-Palmolive, worked with Uptek on a headless Shopify Plus implementation.

The project combined Shopify Plus with a separate frontend architecture to provide more control over the customer experience while keeping Shopify as the commerce platform.

256%

Increase in sales

191%

Growth in conversions

Technology included:

Shopify Plus

Vue.js

Nuxt.js

Hudson Valley Fisheries

Uptek also worked with Hudson Valley Fisheries on its Shopify Plus storefront, including rebranding, customer journey improvements, responsive frontend development and site performance.

Shopify Plus Development for Complex Ecommerce Operations

The value of Shopify Plus becomes more apparent as ecommerce operations become more complex.

B2B Ecommerce

B2B stores can require company accounts, custom pricing, customer permissions, purchasing workflows, product restrictions and integrations with existing business systems.

We develop around the way your B2B customers and internal teams actually buy, approve and manage orders.

Multi-Store Development

Businesses operating multiple Shopify stores often need to balance local flexibility with shared development.

We can support stores serving different markets, brands or business units while reducing unnecessary duplication across themes, functionality and integrations.

International Ecommerce

International Shopify Plus development can involve currencies, languages, market-specific content, payments, shipping, tax requirements and integrations.

The technical structure should support expansion without creating a separate development problem every time a new market is added.

Headless Shopify Plus

Headless commerce can provide more frontend control by separating the customer-facing application from Shopify’s commerce backend.

It also adds another application layer that needs to be developed, hosted and maintained.

We recommend headless Shopify Plus when there is a clear technical or business reason for it, not simply because it offers more flexibility.

Our work with Filorga US is one example of a Shopify Plus project where a headless architecture was used for a real implementation.

Why Uptek for Shopify Plus Development?

Shopify Is Our Core Platform

Uptek works across Shopify themes, Liquid, apps, APIs, Shopify Functions, checkout, integrations, performance and ongoing development.

You are working with a Shopify-focused team rather than a general development company treating Shopify as one platform among many.

We Work With What You Already Have

You do not need to rebuild your store to start working with us.

We can review the existing theme, apps, integrations and custom functionality, understand the current architecture and improve it from there.

Native Shopify First

Custom development creates maintenance responsibility.

We use Shopify’s native capabilities when they meet the requirement properly, existing apps when they are the sensible choice and custom code when there is a clear reason to own the functionality.

One Team Across the Shopify Stack

Theme code, apps, checkout, Shopify Functions and integrations often affect each other.

Keeping that development within one team makes dependencies easier to understand and reduces the handoffs that happen when separate vendors own different parts of the store.

Ongoing Support When You Need It

A Shopify Plus launch is not the end of development.

New products, campaigns, integrations and Shopify platform changes continue to create technical work.

Our long-term partnership with Joovv shows how that support can continue as both the business and Shopify platform evolve.

How We Handle Shopify Plus Development

01

Technical Review

For an existing store, we review the parts of the Shopify setup relevant to the project, including theme code, apps, checkout, integrations and custom functionality.

For a new store or migration, we map the required functionality, data and connected systems before development starts.

02

Solution and Scope

We decide what should use native Shopify functionality, what can be handled by an existing app and what genuinely requires custom development.

Dependencies and revenue-critical functionality are identified before implementation.

03

Development

Work is developed and tested in an appropriate environment before changes are introduced to the live storefront.

Complex functionality is separated into testable parts instead of being treated as one large release.

04

Shopify-Specific QA

Testing depends on the type of project.

A migration needs data and redirect validation. Checkout work needs purchase-flow testing. Shopify Functions need promotion and edge-case testing. Integrations need synchronization and failure testing.

QA should reflect what can actually go wrong with the implementation.

05

Launch and Support

After approval, the work is released and the affected customer journeys and systems are checked in the live environment.

The same team can remain involved for future features, maintenance and platform changes.

Is Shopify Plus Right for Your Store?

Shopify Plus is designed for businesses that need more from Shopify than a standard store setup.

That can include advanced B2B requirements, high-volume operations, more checkout flexibility, automation, multiple markets and complex integrations.

But upgrading to Plus should be based on the requirements of your business, not simply the size of the brand.

Uptek tracks Shopify’s wider ecosystem through our Shopify statistics, including data on merchant revenue, customers, conversion rates and the app ecosystem.

You can also review our Shopify merchant revenue statistics for additional context on the scale of commerce happening across the platform.

Need Help With an Existing Shopify Plus Store?

You do not need a redesign or migration to work with Uptek.

We can join an existing Shopify Plus setup to handle a specific technical project, add development capacity or become the ongoing team responsible for the store.

We regularly work alongside ecommerce teams, internal developers, marketing teams, designers and external technology partners.

Shopify Plus Development FAQs

What does a Shopify Plus development agency do?

A Shopify Plus development agency builds, customizes and maintains stores using Shopify Plus.

The work can include storefront development, custom themes, Shopify Functions, apps, checkout extensions, migrations, API integrations, performance improvements and ongoing technical support.

Can Uptek take over an existing Shopify Plus store?

Yes.

We can start with an existing implementation rather than requiring a rebuild. We review the current theme, apps, custom functionality, integrations and relevant technical issues before making changes.

Can Uptek work with our internal development team?

Yes.

We can take responsibility for a specific Shopify Plus project or provide additional Shopify expertise and development capacity alongside your existing developers.

Do you provide both project-based and ongoing Shopify development?

Yes.

Some engagements are defined projects such as a migration, custom app or checkout implementation. Others continue as ongoing Shopify development and maintenance.

Can you replace Shopify Scripts with Shopify Functions?

Yes.

Shopify Scripts stopped working on June 30, 2026. Stores that depended on Script Editor functionality need to move supported use cases to Shopify Functions and Shopify’s newer extensibility architecture.

Uptek has already completed this type of migration for Joovv.

Can you customize Shopify Plus checkout?

Yes.

Shopify Plus provides additional checkout extensibility options, including Checkout UI extensions and Shopify Functions.

The implementation depends on whether the requirement involves checkout UI, promotions, validation, payment logic, shipping, tracking or integrations.

Can Shopify Plus integrate with our ERP, CRM or PIM?

Yes.

A migration can cover products, variants, customers, orders, content, redirects, SEO requirements, analytics, apps, integrations and custom functionality.

The scope depends on your current platform and how much of the existing operation needs to be recreated.

Can you migrate our current ecommerce store to Shopify Plus?

Yes.

A migration can cover products, variants, customers, orders, content, redirects, SEO requirements, analytics, apps, integrations and custom functionality.

The scope depends on your current platform and how much of the existing operation needs to be recreated.

Should we use headless Shopify Plus?

Only when the requirements justify it.

Headless Shopify provides more frontend control but also increases development and maintenance responsibility.

If a standard Shopify Plus architecture can meet the requirement cleanly, adding a headless frontend may not provide enough benefit to justify the complexity.

How much does Shopify Plus development cost?

Cost depends on what needs to be built.

A custom Shopify Function, ongoing development engagement, headless storefront, ERP integration and complete ecommerce migration are very different projects.

We review the existing setup and technical requirements before defining the scope.

How long does Shopify Plus development take?

The timeline depends on the project.

A focused feature may take much less time than a migration or implementation involving a new theme, checkout, multiple integrations and custom applications.

Dependencies and technical risks are identified during scoping rather than applying the same timeline to every Shopify Plus project.

Talk to a Shopify Plus Developer

Planning a Shopify Plus build, migration, integration or custom development project?

Already on Shopify Plus and need a development team that can understand the existing setup before changing it?

Tell us what you are working on. We will review the requirements and recommend the most practical next step.

Not sure what your Shopify store needs?

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