Shopify app development: Enterprise-ready solutions built for your business

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Extending the potential of your eCommerce and retail operations

 

At Visualsoft, a leading Shopify Plus agency and one of the most experienced Shopify agencies in the UK, we see Shopify app development as more than an added extra. It’s a strategic capability that allows ambitious retailers to enhance functionality, improve performance, and integrate the Shopify platform more closely with the systems they rely on every day.

We build both private and public apps, tailored to the needs of each merchant. By developing apps that plug directly into the Shopify dashboard, we help retailers get more from every channel, whether that’s enabling advanced loyalty in physical stores, powering custom POS features, or streamlining the way customer data flows across an entire business.

This approach allows us to build on Shopify’s core strengths while tailoring its capabilities for the specific demands of modern retail.

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Shopify apps built for retail performance

Modern commerce doesn’t stop at the checkout. For retailers with physical stores and POS extensions, retail-specific apps are often the missing piece. At Visualsoft, we build apps that bridge the gap between online and offline, so that stock management, customer loyalty, and sales data work seamlessly across every location.

 

From customising Shopify POS with advanced features to developing in-store apps that connect with loyalty schemes, fulfilment workflows, or CRM systems, we make sure your retail operations are as connected and efficient as your eCommerce platform.

 

Shopify app development areas of focus

 

Our Shopify web app development services company roadmap is shaped by retailer demand and informed by years as a top-tier Shopify development agency. Current areas of focus include:

 

  • Building more personalised instore experiences
  • Maximising loyalty and retention across all channels
  • Increasing customer spend instore, and gaining more actionable data from instore visitors
  • Utilising AI to bring more efficiency and accuracy into business processes and decision making
  • Enabling merchants to use the most cutting edge hardware integrated with their shopify setup

 

These solutions are built to scale and remain easy to manage from within Shopify.

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Shopify Plus expertise

As one of the UK’s most experienced Shopify agencies and a certified Shopify Plus agency, our team combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight. Every custom Shopify app we produce is informed by years of delivering complex builds, high-performance web design, and enterprise integrations.

 

From Shopify web app development to Shopify custom app development services, our priority is ensuring each solution works in harmony with Shopify’s infrastructure and supports your long-term growth.



Enterprise-level trust and compliance

 

Enterprise retailers need more than functionality; they need confidence. Every app we build is designed with performance, security, and compliance at its core. From GDPR and PCI to DPA standards, our apps are built to handle sensitive data with complete assurance.

 

With Visualsoft, you gain access to a team experienced in delivering and maintaining enterprise-grade technology, supported by certifications, accreditations, and infrastructure designed for long-term stability. Data stays secure, systems remain reliable, and retailers retain full control.

Cookease: Smart Cookie Consent

Enable seamless compliance with Google’s Advanced Consent Mode v2 using Shopify’s native cookie banner, maintaining tracking accuracy while preserving customer experience.

SmartAlt - AI Alt Text

Automate alt text creation for every product image, improving accessibility, SEO and efficiency. Embedded in Shopify, SmartAlt delivers accurate AI-generated descriptions in one click.

QuiQR Codes - Smart QR Codes

Create and manage QR codes for products or collections, driving customers from store, pop-up or event directly to purchase. Embedded in Shopify, OuiQR enables discount tracking and offline-to-online conversion in one click.

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Add shareable, fully integrated wishlists to Shopify stores and POS, giving customers a seamless way to save, share and purchase products, while retailers gain engagement insights that drive conversions and strengthen in-store and online experiences.

Shopify Design

At Visualsoft, we view design as a strategic tool. It is not just about appearance but about creating a seamless experience that supports both your brand and commercial goals.

Shopify Support

Ongoing expert support and strategic guidance from certified Shopify specialists, ensuring your store runs efficiently while you stay focused on commercial priorities.

Shopify POS

Seamlessly unify your online and in-store operations with Shopify POS, supported by tailored setup and optimisation to deliver a consistent and integrated customer experience.

Shopify Migrations

Smooth, secure migration from legacy platforms to Shopify or Shopify Plus, ensuring minimal disruption, full data integrity and improved performance across your eCommerce infrastructure.

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A Shopify ecosystem built for flexibility

A Shopify ecosystem built for flexibility



We take a  strategic approach to Shopify app development. Shopify’s greatest strength lies in its extensive app ecosystem, with over 8,000 apps in the Shopify App Store, retailers have access to many of the best Shopify apps on the market. Yet there are moments when even the most comprehensive marketplace does not have the exact solution you need.

 

Visualsoft’s in-house Shopify developers specialise in bespoke Shopify app development, whether private, public, or custom builds that:

 

  • Automate tasks and streamline operational workflows
  • Integrate seamlessly with the rest of your tech stack
  • Extend front-end functionality for engagement and conversion gains
  • Scale without compromising stability, speed, or security

 

Every app we create is designed to work natively within the Shopify environment, following the highest development standards, including best practice use of the Shopify storefront API.

 

We work with leading Shopify partners, including Klaviyo, Yotpo, Rebuy, Gorgias, Recharge, LoyaltyLion, Reviews.io, Salesfire, and MentionMe. Together, these tools create a connected ecosystem that simplifies operations and supports sustained growth across every key touchpoint.

FAQs

Shopify is a leading eCommerce platform designed to help businesses of all sizes sell online. It offers a user-friendly interface, robust security, and access to over 8,000 apps, making it ideal for scaling your business and managing operations efficiently.

Shopify is a complete e-commerce platform that enables you to start, grow and manage a business. It’s hosted and there are three different pricing tiers to choose from. Shopify Plus is an enterprise e-commerce software system designed for high-growth merchants and brands that have very high levels of annual revenue.

If your annual sales are starting to hover at the million-pound mark, it’s likely time to upgrade your plan. Shopify Plus offers more flexibility, support options and permissions to your store’s code, making it an excellent choice for businesses that need access to resources that will support higher levels of growth.

Shopify Plus offers advanced features like:

  • More users: Increased staff accounts and permissions.
  • Automation: Shopify Flow for workflow automation.
  • Advanced apps: Access to exclusive apps and higher API limits.
  • Dedicated support: Merchant Success Manager for personalised guidance.
  • Better rates: Improved credit card fees and no sales limits.
  • For growing businesses, Shopify Plus delivers the tools and flexibility to scale efficiently.

Yes, we specialise in seamless Shopify migrations. We’ll ensure your data, design, and SEO rankings remain intact while transitioning your store to Shopify, minimising downtime and disruption.

Timelines depend on the complexity of your project. A standard "lift and shift" replatform to Shopify typically takes around 2 months. For custom-built stores, including migrations from other platforms, the process generally takes between 3 to 6 months. Larger, more complex builds may take longer. We’ll collaborate closely with you to set clear deadlines and ensure timely delivery.

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