Your strategic Shopify Plus partner

We provide tailored guidance and specialized consultancy services - functioning as advisors, strategic ally and executors.

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Shopify Plus strategic Consulting

Working backwards from your business goals

We offer far more than Shopify design and engineering services. We provide comprehensive Shopify Plus strategy consulting services designed to elevate every aspect of your e-commerce business. Our experienced consultants work closely with you to develop and implement strategies that optimize processes, enhance design, improve service, streamline fulfillment, increase stability, and leverage data-driven insights for continuous growth.

ROADMAP REFINEMENT

Defining Your E-Commerce Roadmap

A clear and actionable roadmap is the foundation of a successful e-commerce strategy. Our team will work with you to define your short, medium, and long-term goals, ensuring a cohesive vision for your brand's growth. We'll assist in prioritizing key milestones and aligning your organization's efforts with the most impactful objectives.

Why we're here

Shopify is ready for enterprise-scale. But many companies aren't. That's why we're here.

Historically, larger e-commerce ventures had expansive in-house development teams and expensive vendor contracts with companies like Salesforce, SAP or Adobe. For these companies, migrating onto Shopify now makes more sense than ever.  But it's not without it's challenges. That's where Zeitcore comes in.

Our differentiation
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Technology integrations are hard

Mid and large-scale organizations often operate with a complex web of legacy systems, each with its own unique architecture and data formats. Integrating Shopify Plus into this intricate ecosystem requires meticulous planning and execution. The process involves not only technical alignment, such as API compatibilities and data synchronization but also aligning business processes across different departments. Additionally, security concerns must be addressed to ensure that new integrations do not compromise the integrity of the existing IT infrastructure. Zeitcore knows that these complexities make technology integrations a formidable task, demanding expert knowledge and precise coordination to achieve seamless functionality without disrupting ongoing operations.

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Hiring data talent is hard

In today's data-driven landscape, securing top-tier data talent—encompassing roles in data engineering, analytics, and science—is a formidable challenge, particularly for large-scale enterprises like those operating on Shopify Plus. Additionally, the varied and specialized skill sets required—ranging from building robust data infrastructure to performing sophisticated analytics and developing predictive models—mean that companies need a diverse team of experts who can collaborate effectively. Zeitcore offers both the software system and the sensible alternative to the complex mix of attracting, hiring, and retaining skilled data staff.  We can provide the talent or bolster your existing team.

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Personalized content is hard

Delivering personalized content may sound straightforward, but it involves a complex interplay of technology, data, and creative strategy, making it a challenging endeavor for any enterprise. First, personalization requires a deep understanding of each customer's preferences, behaviors, and needs, which in turn necessitates the collection, integration, and analysis of large volumes of data from multiple sources. This data must be both accurate and actionable to effectively tailor content.

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Managing customer data is hard

Effectively managing customer data in a large-scale enterprise environment, especially one utilizing platforms like Shopify Plus, is indeed a formidable challenge. The difficulty arises not only from the sheer volume and variety of data collected across multiple touchpoints but also from the need to ensure this data is integrated, accessible, and actionable. Traditional data warehouses and modern customer data platforms (CDPs) can facilitate this process, but setting up and orchestrating these systems to derive real value is both complex and costly.

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Executing on growth strategies is hard

Creating and executing effective e-commerce growth strategies, especially in the context of conversion rate optimization (CRO), is a multifaceted challenge. Very few companies possess a highly developed CRO plan, primarily because developing such a strategy requires a deep understanding of data, customer behavior, and continuous hypothesis testing. The process begins with forming hypotheses based on data insights and industry trends, which then guide the strategic initiatives.

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Retaining acquired customers is hard

Retaining customers in a competitive e-commerce landscape, especially within the robust framework of Shopify Plus, presents a complex set of challenges. The difficulty lies not only in consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations but also in staying relevant and engaging over time. While acquiring new customers is costly, retaining them is often more economical and can significantly impact the bottom line—improving retention metrics by just a few percentage points can indeed make a substantial difference in profitability.The hard part about customer retention involves several layers. First, it requires a deep understanding of customer behavior and preferences, which must be continuously gathered and analyzed. Businesses need to leverage data to personalize experiences, predict customer needs, and deliver timely and relevant solutions that resonate with their audience.

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Workshops and Requirements Gathering

We conduct specialized workshops on a range of topics, from customer loyalty to global expansion, to facilitate informed planning and clear definition of your e-commerce strategy. Our experts will also delve deep into the technical aspects of your project, ensuring that all necessary requirements are identified and scoped out for a seamless implementation.

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Shopify UX/UI workshops

User experience and user interface design are critical components of any successful e-commerce platform. Our UX/UI workshops are designed to help you understand your customers' needs and preferences, and translate them into engaging, intuitive, and conversion-optimized designs.

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Shopify architecture workshops

The architecture of your Shopify Plus store is the foundation upon which everything else is built. Our architecture workshops are designed to help you make informed decisions about the structure, performance, scalability, and security of your e-commerce platform.

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Shopify technology workshops

Choosing the right technologies and tools is essential for the success of your Shopify Plus store. Our technology selection workshops are designed to help you evaluate and select the solutions that best fit your business needs and goals.

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Shopify product management workshops

Effective product management is key to the success of your Shopify Plus store. Our product management workshops are designed to help you define your product strategy, prioritize features and enhancements, and develop a roadmap for continuous improvement.

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The Zeitcore team are just as much consultants and strategy partners as they are execution and delivery specialists.

We're not just headless Shopify Plus experts - we're business strategists, technology leaders, and customer experience enthusiasts who happen to be really good at Shopify. We're the partner you want in your corner as you embark on your Shopify Plus journey.

More than just developers

While we pride ourselves on our technical prowess, our value extends far beyond code. We are strategic thinkers, business consultants, and growth partners. We understand that the success of your Shopify Plus store hinges not just on its technical functionality, but on the strength of the strategy behind it.

E-commerce Strategy Consulting
We start by understanding your vision, your business, and your current organization.

As a seasoned veterans of enterprise-scale implementations, we offer expert consulting services to guide your transition to Shopify Plus. We can be your trusted advisors to ensure a successful migration and ongoing optimization.

Migration strategy

We assess your current platform and business needs to craft a tailored migration plan. This covers data transfer, integrations, customizations and risk mitigation to ensure a seamless transition.

Technical architecture

Our experts will design a scalable, performant Shopify Plus architecture aligned with your growth plans. We advise on headless approaches, PWAs, international setups, and more.

Integrations Road map

We map out all necessary third-party integrations for ERP, CRM, PIM, fulfillment and other systems. Our team identifies optimal partner solutions for your needs.

Custom app strategy

We analyze your unique requirements and advise on custom app development. This includes public apps, private apps, and unlocking advanced functionality via Shopify scripts.

Performance optimization

Our team conducts thorough audits to optimize your theme, apps, and server settings for blazing fast speeds. We advise on the latest performance best practices.

Security and compliance

We review your setup for PCI compliance, fraud prevention, data privacy and security risk factors. Our experts recommend hardening measures for enterprise needs.

Summary of services
Ideas & strategy
  • Consultancy projects
  • Road mapping
  • Internationalization
  • DTC concepts
Creative & design
  • Art direction
  • User experience (UX)
  • User interface (UI)
  • Design systems
Technology
  • Front-end development
  • Back-end development
  • APIs and integrations
  • Shopify Apps (public & private)
Growth & retention
  • Conversion rate optimization
  • Customer loyalty programs
  • Personalization and segmentation
  • Subscription and recurring revenue
What makes us unique
We have an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing enterprise brands in the digital commerce space.

Our uniqueness lies in the diverse and deep experience of our founding team.

Success in high-stakes environments

Whether it's leading a global Shopify Plus rollout, integrating with complex ERP systems, or developing custom applications to unlock new revenue streams, we've done it before. We bring that wealth of experience to every engagement, providing our clients with the confidence that comes from working with a truly battle-tested partner.

Experience with legacy and modern technology

What sets us apart is our ability to harmonize the many moving parts of enterprise technology stacks. We understand that in larger companies, legacy systems may be at varying stages of modernization. We excel at developing strategies that account for these realities and chart a path forward that minimizes disruption and maximizes ROI.

Empathy for all stakeholders in the business

We know firsthand the pressures of making technology decisions that directly impact the bottom line. We've had to navigate complex organizational structures, align diverse stakeholder needs, and deliver results under intense scrutiny. This experience allows us to be not just your Shopify experts, but your strategic partners who understand the big picture.

Structured and agile project management

Our team is well-versed in the structured project methodologies that enterprise stakeholders expect. We bring a level of rigor and discipline to our engagements that ensures every milestone is met, every deliverable is tracked, and every risk is mitigated. We take the time to understand your existing processes and adapt our approach to fit seamlessly into your organization.

QA & testing methods for the most demanding clients

While many Shopify agencies have a primary background in theme customization and development, we've taken our expertise a step further. Our team includes dedicated QA professionals who are well-versed in the unique challenges of testing complex e-commerce systems. They bring a level of rigor and attention to detail that ensures every aspect of your Shopify Plus store is thoroughly vetted before launch.

Post launch support and optimization

Our post-launch support and optimization services are designed with the needs of large enterprises in mind. We know that you expect more than just reactive troubleshooting when issues arise. You want a proactive partner who is constantly looking for ways to improve performance, enhance the user experience, and drive more value from your Shopify Plus investment.

Enterprise Shopify

If you're ready to take your enterprise e-commerce to the next level, contact us today to schedule a Shopify Plus consultation with our team.