Shopify development retainers that keep work moving
Dependable monthly Shopify development for merchants with an ongoing backlog. Get experienced technical support for fixes, enhancements and new features, with clear priorities and transparent development hours.
A consistent development partner, not an endless to-do list
An ecommerce store rarely stands still. Merchandising requests, bug fixes, campaign features and integration changes can compete for attention. Our Shopify development retainers give you reserved monthly capacity to work through an agreed backlog without quoting each small task separately. The hours remain transparent; the focus is useful work delivered well.
What we can help with
Development that fits your needs.
Practical solutions scoped around your Shopify store, existing systems and trading priorities.
01
Theme enhancements and new sections
Build or refine editable storefront sections, product templates, navigation elements and collection features as your requirements evolve.
02
Bug fixes and troubleshooting
Investigate storefront issues, isolate the cause and implement tested fixes where the work is within the agreed scope.
03
Apps and integrations
Configure supported integrations, address theme/app conflicts and develop agreed API-related improvements. Larger application projects may require separate scoping.
04
Technical refinements
Improve maintainability, accessibility and performance issues identified through normal development work, prioritised against other requests.
Choosing the right solution
One-off project or monthly retainer?
Choose a one-off project when you have a defined deliverable, fixed scope and clear finish line. A retainer is better when changes are recurring and you want development capacity available each month. We agree priorities, estimate tasks and track time against your allocation. Work beyond the available hours is discussed rather than assumed to be included.
Monthly Shopify support
Keep improving. Keep moving.
From everyday fixes to new storefront features, get dependable Shopify development that moves your backlog forward. Choose the level of monthly support that fits your plans.
Essential
Keep your Shopify store moving with dependable fixes, refinements and smaller features.
Each plan reserves 8, 16 or 32 development hours per month. Time spent on agreed planning, communication, QA and delivery counts towards your allocation. Audits and other specialist reviews are optional add-ons, not included by default. Work is prioritised and scoped together; specific outcomes and turnaround times are not guaranteed.
How we work
A clear route from brief to delivery.
We agree the scope and priorities before development begins, then review the work against your requirements.
01
Agree the backlog
Share the store context and the changes you want. We identify dependencies, priorities and tasks that need separate estimates.
02
Schedule development
We work through agreed tasks against the monthly allocation, with scheduling priority depending on the selected plan.
03
Track and review
Time tracking and relevant updates make it clear what was completed and what remains. Coordination and reviews use included time where specified in the plan.
Frequently asked questions
Good questions. Clear answers.
Essential includes 8 hours for £595/month, Growth includes 16 hours for £1,095/month and Scale includes 32 hours for £2,095/month.
Yes, where the work fits the agreed monthly capacity. More complex features are scoped before implementation.
No emergency service or fixed response-time commitment is implied by these plans. We agree scheduling and communication expectations before starting.
No. The retainers prioritise productive development work. Separate audit and monitoring services are not automatically included.
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