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VERIFIED PARTNERS FOR ECOMMERCE SUCCESS

Hire the World's Best Shopify Developers & Agencies

Rankspire helps you find trusted Shopify Plus partners, theme developers, and migration experts. Verified by client reviews and portfolio data.

Shopify Developer Hourly Rates

Benchmarks for hourly rates based on the complexity of the technology stack.

Theme Specialist

Standard Liquid coding and CSS adjustments.

$75 - $125/hr


  • Theme Customization
  • App Installations
  • Basic Frontend Fixes

Full Stack Expert

Advanced logic, API connections, and private apps.

$150 - $250/hr


  • Custom App Development
  • Data Migration Scripts
  • Checkout Extensibility

Headless Architect

React, Hydrogen, and modern frontend stacks.

$200 - $350+/hr


  • Hydrogen & Oxygen
  • Complex Middleware
  • Enterprise Scale

Hiring Shopify Experts: FAQs

Common questions for brands looking to hire development partners.

Should I hire a Shopify Plus Partner?

If you are generating over $5M in annual revenue or require complex integrations (ERP, headless), a **Shopify Plus Partner** is recommended due to their proven expertise with high-scale merchants. For smaller brands, a general Expert agency is often more cost-effective.

How long does a custom theme build take?

A fully custom design and build typically takes **8 to 12 weeks**. This includes discovery, design, development, and QA testing. Using a pre-made theme can reduce this timeline to 2-4 weeks.

What is Headless Commerce?

Headless commerce separates the frontend (what customers see) from the backend (Shopify). It allows for ultra-fast speeds and unique customer experiences but requires a significantly higher budget ($50k+) and ongoing developer maintenance.

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