Platform Modernization · Shopify Native

Modernize without breaking what works

Upgrade legacy Shopify themes, apps and integrations into maintainable, observable platforms. We plan phased migrations, reduce technical debt and move you onto current APIs, architecture and tooling — without big-bang risk or lost revenue during the transition.

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platforms modernized
60+
unplanned downtime targets
Zero
risk-controlled delivery
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01 / CAPABILITIES

Sixteen ways we modernize Shopify platforms without big-bang risk.

From theme and API upgrades to phased migrations, integrations, performance and observability. Platforms that stay maintainable and ownable.

01

Theme & storefront modernization

Migrate legacy Liquid themes to Online Store 2.0, sections and app blocks without losing design or SEO equity.

02

API & app upgrades

Replace private apps and deprecated Admin endpoints with current Admin and Storefront API clients and proper auth.

03

Phased migration plans

Risk-ranked roadmaps with parallel runs, feature flags and rollback so cutovers stay controlled and reversible.

04

Integration re-architecture

Map ERP, OMS, CRM and marketing connections; replace fragile scripts with versioned, observable services.

05

Performance & stability fixes

Root-cause work on LCP, checkout reliability, job queues and app load so the platform holds under peak traffic.

06

Headless / Hydrogen readiness

Prepare data models, APIs and content for headless or Hydrogen when a full custom storefront is the right next step.

07

Checkout & Functions upgrades

Move custom checkout logic onto Shopify Functions and extensibility so you stay on supported paths.

08

Data model & metafield clean-up

Rationalise metafields, metaobjects and custom data so catalogues and integrations stay consistent and queryable.

09

Observability & SLOs

Metrics, logs and alerts on storefront, APIs and jobs so modernization gains are visible and protected.

10

Security & access hardening

Rotate secrets, tighten scopes, retire unused apps and document ownership as part of every upgrade.

11

CI/CD & release process

Repeatable deploys, staging parity and rollback so platform changes ship without heroics.

12

Plus & Markets readiness

Prepare architecture for Shopify Plus features, multi-market and B2B when growth requires them.

13

Legacy code retirement

Identify and replace dead scripts, unused apps and one-off hacks so the platform stays understandable.

14

Documentation & ownership

Architecture diagrams, runbooks and ownership maps so the modernized platform is operable by your team.

15

Multi-store & multi-market

Consolidate or modernize multi-store setups with consistent architecture across regions and brands.

16

Post-modernization retainers

Ongoing ownership of SLOs, dependency upgrades and continuous debt reduction after the main programme.

02 / PROCESS

How a platform modernization engagement runs.

Every engagement follows the same four stages. You always know what is happening next and how success is measured at each milestone.

  1. Stage 1

    Assess & prioritise

    We map systems, debt, dependencies and business risk, then produce a phased modernization roadmap ranked by impact and cutover risk.

  2. Stage 2

    Design the target state

    Architecture, API strategy, observability and ownership model are defined so every phase moves toward a clear, maintainable end state.

  3. Stage 3

    Execute in phases

    Sprint-based delivery with parallel runs, feature flags, staged cutovers and rollback plans. Revenue-critical paths are protected throughout.

  4. Stage 4

    Harden & own

    Documentation, SLOs and optional retainers so the modernized platform stays healthy and your team can operate it with confidence.

03 / OUR WORK

Recent work from our portfolio.

Live stores, apps and platforms we have built and run. Case studies open on this site; other projects open the live build in a new tab.

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60+

Platforms modernized

themes, APIs, integrations and multi-store programmes

Zero

Unplanned downtime targets

phased cutovers with parallel runs and rollback plans

Phased

Risk-controlled delivery

no big-bang rewrites; every phase has a clear exit

100%

Owned handovers

repos, docs, runbooks and ownership maps on every programme

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04 / PRICING

Transparent pricing. Pick the model that fits your modernization goals.

Fixed-scope modernization projects, ongoing platform retainers, or full-time dedicated pods. Whatever the engagement, you’ll see the price before you sign: no hourly creep, no surprise change orders.

Project

Fixed-scope modernization

$20K – $120K

Fixed timeline · Milestone-billed

Best for: Theme upgrades, API migrations, integration re-architecture, Plus readiness

  • Phased roadmap & risk plan
  • Parallel runs & rollback
  • Docs, ownership maps & handover
  • Easy off-ramp, full ownership

Retainer

Ongoing platform partnership

$4K – $15K / mo

25–60 hrs/month · Month-to-month

Best for: Continuous debt reduction, dependency upgrades, SLO ownership after the programme

  • Dedicated platform lead
  • SLO ownership & alerts
  • Prioritised debt backlog
  • Unused hours roll 50% forward

Dedicated team

Full-time platform pod

$10K – $28K / mo

1–3 specialists · Embedded with your eng team

Best for: Large multi-store programmes, continuous modernization, high complexity

  • Senior platform specialists full-time
  • Direct Slack & weekly standups
  • Reports to your eng / product lead
  • Signed SLA & continuous ownership

05 / WHY BRANDS STAY

Six reasons brands stay with us for platform modernization.

Most of our modernization work is repeat business or referral. These are the reasons clients give when we ask why.

Phased, not big-bang

Risk-ranked phases with parallel runs and rollback. Revenue-critical paths stay protected throughout.

Shopify-native depth

We work daily with current platform capabilities — Online Store 2.0, APIs, Functions and Plus — not generic upgrade scripts.

A dedicated lead on every programme

One accountable owner, clear weekly updates, no account-manager telephone game.

Ownership and docs included

Architecture maps, runbooks and credentials so your team can operate the modernized platform without us.

Transparent, fixed-scope pricing

Written scope and a fixed number before work starts. No surprise line items or hourly creep.

You own the platform

Full repository access, credentials and deployment control. We stay because the work is good, not because exit is hard.

06 / TECH STACK

What we use for platform modernization.

Current Shopify platform capabilities, modern service patterns and observability — delivered in phases with clear ownership, never a big-bang rewrite.

Shopify platform

  • Online Store 2.0
  • Admin API
  • Storefront API
  • Shopify Functions
  • Hydrogen where relevant

Services & data

  • Node / TypeScript
  • Python
  • Postgres
  • Redis
  • versioned API clients
  • queues

Delivery & ops

  • CI/CD
  • feature flags
  • staging parity
  • structured logs
  • metrics
  • SLOs

Quality & ownership

  • Architecture docs
  • runbooks
  • ownership maps
  • secret management

07 / FAQ

Questions we hear before every modernization engagement.

Honest answers, including the ones most agencies dodge.

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How long does a typical modernization programme take?

Focused theme or API upgrades often run 6–12 weeks. Multi-integration or multi-store programmes usually take 12–24 weeks. Timeline is phased and fixed in the SOW.

Will we have downtime during the upgrade?

We design for zero unplanned downtime. Parallel runs, feature flags and staged cutovers keep revenue paths live. Any planned maintenance windows are agreed in advance.

Do you only modernize Shopify themes?

No. We modernize themes, apps, APIs, integrations and multi-store architectures. Themes are often the first phase; the full platform is in scope when needed.

What does a typical engagement cost?

Projects: $20K–$120K. Monthly retainers: $4K–$15K/mo. Dedicated team: $10K–$28K/mo. Every quote is fixed-fee and locked in the SOW.

How do you decide what to modernize first?

We score debt by business risk and impact — checkout, revenue integrations and blocked roadmap items first — then phase the rest so each step reduces risk.

Do you support the platform after modernization?

Yes. Retainers cover SLOs, dependency upgrades and continuous debt reduction. Most clients keep a platform retainer after the main programme.