A Shopify agency alternative for premium brands in London
Ecommerce director experience, senior Shopify development and web design in one point of contact. Book an hour, a project or monthly support, with no contract.
Treff Labs is a London Shopify studio for premium and luxury brands. Strategy, design, development and SEO sit with one point of contact, from the first audit to the launch checks, without account managers or hand-offs. Work can be booked from one hour, as a fixed-price project or month to month.
When to choose
Some brands do need an agency.
Large teams at once.
A Shopify agency makes sense when a project needs a large team working at the same time: an enterprise Shopify Plus build, several markets launching together, or support around the clock.
Senior attention on one problem.
Treff Labs suits brands that want senior attention on a specific problem: a store that has outgrown its theme, a redesign without a full rebuild, a move to Shopify, or search traffic that has stopped growing.
Shopify Plus, when it fits.
Treff Labs takes on Shopify Plus stores when the project suits a small studio. Large enterprise Plus teams with in-house developers are usually better served by a bigger agency.
Compare
Agency, freelancer or Treff Labs.
Shopify agency.
A team, often with an account manager in between. Booked as projects or retainers, with terms that vary. Work usually starts with a discovery phase or a proposal, and search and analytics are often a separate team. Best for large teams and long programmes.
Freelancer.
One person, usually with one main skill, booked by the hour or per task and working from the brand's brief. Search and analytics are often not included. Best for small, clearly defined tasks.
Treff Labs.
One point of contact for ecommerce strategy, Shopify development, design and SEO. Booked from one hour, as fixed-price projects or month to month, with no contract. Work starts with a free intro call of up to 30 minutes, then a fixed-price audit from £600. Technical SEO, structured data, GA4 and Search Console are part of the work. Best for premium brands that want senior, hands-on work without a long commitment.
Services
Fixed prices. No contract.
A free intro call of up to 30 minutes comes first. Single tasks can be booked from one hour, and the audit fee is credited against work booked within 90 days.
FAQ
Is Treff Labs a Shopify agency?
No. Treff Labs is a London Shopify studio with one point of contact. For many premium brands it replaces an agency: planning, building and the checks after launch stay with the same contact.
When is an agency the better choice?
When the project needs a large team at once: an enterprise Shopify Plus build, several markets launching together, or support around the clock.
Is this the same work a Shopify web design agency does?
For most premium brands, yes. Store design, Shopify development, SEO and migrations are all covered, as a fixed-price project or month to month. The difference is one point of contact rather than a team with account managers in between.
How is the work priced?
Single tasks are booked from one hour, larger pieces of work as fixed-price projects, and ongoing work month to month. There is no contract or minimum term. Store audits start from £600, redesigns from £1,500 and Shopify SEO from £500 a month.
Can Treff Labs work alongside an in-house team or another agency?
Yes. Treff Labs can take on a defined part of the work, such as SEO, a redesign or speed fixes, and leave clear notes for the people who run the store day to day.
Do you work with Shopify Plus?
Yes, when the project suits a small studio. Large enterprise Plus teams with in-house developers are usually better served by a bigger agency.
Do you work with brands outside London?
Yes. Treff Labs is based in London and works remotely with brands across the UK, Europe and the US.
How much does a Shopify redesign cost?
A focused redesign of key templates starts from £1,500. Redesigns that change every template and the site structure usually cost £5,000–£8,000. The exact price is agreed after the audit.
How long does a typical build take?
A build sprint takes days and smaller theme or speed work takes weeks. A redesign or migration is scheduled after the audit, once the scope is agreed. Ongoing support can follow once the roadmap is clear.