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Transform Your Business
Transform Agency is a full-cycle e-сommerce web development agency, developing custom digital commerce solutions and optimizing online stores for effortless user experiences.
We work with B2C, D2C, SaaS or B2B e-commerce businesses to customize their online shopping platforms and upgrade for the best performance, including speed, conversions, and search rankings.
Transform Your Business
Transform Agency is a full-cycle e-сommerce web development agency, developing custom digital commerce solutions and optimizing online stores for effortless user experiences.
We work with B2C, D2C, SaaS or B2B e-commerce businesses to customize their online shopping platforms and upgrade for the best performance, including speed, conversions, and search rankings.
Developing
e-commerce solutions since 2009
15+
Years of experience
85%
Client retention
1900+
Successful projects
70%
Long-term projects
400+
Satisfied clients
4.8
Average referral Clutch rating
Developing
e-commerce solutions since 2009
15+
Years of experience
85%
Client retention
1900+
Successful projects
70%
Long-term projects
400+
Satisfied clients
4.8
Average referral Clutch rating
Projects we are proud of
Projects we are proud of
Top development and digital expertise
Top development and digital expertise
Top service picks
Find out how we can help you and how we support and partner
with the leading e-commerce platforms.
Top service picks
Find out how we can help you and how we support and partner with the leading e-commerce platforms.
Custom Development
Our Adobe certified developers will bring your ideas to life considering your budget requirements, ensuring the best quality. We combine ready-made solutions from top vendors like Amasty and custom-made solutions.
Migration to Hyvä, theme customization, integrations, and more. Did you know that an out-of-the-box Hyvä scores a 100/100 in Google PageSpeed?
Although the Shopify App Store offers over 6,000 apps, some business needs can only be addressed through custom development. We can offer a unique solution tailored to any level of complexity.
There are many ways to create a cost-effective mobile app for Magento: cross-platform, native, or using mobile-ready themes like PWA or Hyvä. Let’s discuss what suits your goals best.
Custom Development
Launch a new Magento store without writing a single line of code – our Magento services expertly blend ready-made tools and customizations to deliver high-quality functional websites swiftly.
Design and development from scratch, upon your requirements. Rich domain expertise: fashion, apparel, technology, automotive, beauty, sport, and more.
A couple of thoughtful performance optimization fixes could become a game-changer to your site visitors' engagement rate. We’ll start with an audit, followed by your personal roadmap.
Let us make you a clear roadmap on how to get you to the top of search engine rankings. We’ll fix technical errors, assist with content re-work, manage for you link building along with the long-term SEO strategy.
Custom Development
Our Adobe certified developers will bring your ideas to life considering your budget requirements, ensuring the best quality. We combine ready-made solutions from top vendors like Amasty and custom-made solutions.
Migration to Hyvä, theme customization, integrations, and more. Did you know that an out-of-the-box Hyvä scores a 100/100 in Google PageSpeed?
Although the Shopify App Store offers over 6,000 apps, some business needs can only be addressed through custom development. We can offer a unique solution tailored to any level of complexity.
There are many ways to create a cost-effective mobile app for Magento: cross-platform, native, or using mobile-ready themes like PWA or Hyvä. Let’s discuss what suits your goals best.
Custom Development
Launch a new Magento store without writing a single line of code – our Magento services expertly blend ready-made tools and customizations to deliver high-quality functional websites swiftly.
Design and development from scratch, upon your requirements. Rich domain expertise: fashion, apparel, technology, automotive, beauty, sport, and more.
A couple of thoughtful performance optimization fixes could become a game-changer to your site visitors' engagement rate. We’ll start with an audit, followed by your personal roadmap.
Let us make you a clear roadmap on how to get you to the top of search engine rankings. We’ll fix technical errors, assist with content re-work, manage for you link building along with the long-term SEO strategy.
Explore our customers'
success stories
Explore our customers' success stories
Speed optimization and sales growth for Titan Rig
From 20 seconds page load in average to a full speed optimized website with average 1.5 seconds loading speed with rapidly improving sales dynamic.
Performance improves for US auto parts store
+25% conversion rate increase due to thorough performance and usability optimization activities. Bounce rate decrease to 35% out of 65%.
Smooth migration to Magento 2 with order number growth
Step-by-step data migration from Magento 1 with SEO optimization at the last step, leading to double organic traffic increase.
Speed optimization and sales growth for Titan Rig
From 20 seconds page load in average to a full speed optimized website with average 1.5 seconds loading speed with rapidly improving sales dynamic.
Performance improves for US auto parts store
+25% conversion rate increase due to thorough performance and usability optimization activities. Bounce rate decrease to 35% out of 65%.
Smooth migration to Magento 2 with order number growth
Step-by-step data migration from Magento 1 with SEO optimization at the last step, leading to double organic traffic increase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The start is usually quick. We do understand that timely project start and delivery are crucial/extremely important for you (any business). As the team is well-coordinated, the development can be started within 2–6 business days.
You will receive a two-month warranty for the provided customization, covering any issues unless you've made some changes yourself. Even after that, we will remain available and ready to assist.
Transform Agency stands out for its ecommerce development services. Here's why you should choose us:
- Expertise: Over 14 years of experience supporting ecommerce businesses.
- Quality: 85% client retention rate, demonstrating our commitment to excellence.
- Long-term Partnership: 70% of our clients engage in long-term collaborations.
- Certified Professionals: Our team includes certified developers, project managers, and marketing experts.
- Customized Solutions: We tailor our services to meet your specific needs, ensuring your ecommerce platform is optimized for success.
- Ecommerce Platforms:
- Magento ecommerce development
- Shopify development services
- WooCommerce development services
- Ecommerce Audits:
- SEO Audit
- Performance Audit
- UX/UI Audit
- Services:
- E-commerce site development
- Site customization
- Ecommerce site migration services
- Support and maintenance for ecommerce
- Hyvä custom development
- Ecommerce website optimization
- Mobile app development services
Choosing the right ecommerce platform depends on several factors, including your business size, budget, and specific needs. If you're just starting, platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce might be ideal due to their ease of use and scalability. For larger, more complex businesses, Magento (Adobe Commerce) offers robust features, flexibility, and customization options.
Consider your target market, payment gateway compatibility, and the need for multi-language or multi-currency support. A platform should not only meet your current requirements but also grow with your business.
As an ecommerce development company, we understand the unique features of each major platform. We guide you through selecting the right foundation and building your online store.
The timeframe for developing an ecommerce solution varies based on the project’s complexity and your specific requirements. We prioritize quick responses and timely delivery. Typically, we start your project within 2-6 business days after all requirements are clarified.
Development can range from a few weeks to months, depending on features, integrations, and customization levels. Our streamlined processes ensure that your project progresses efficiently, with regular updates provided by your dedicated Project Manager.
Ensuring the security of your e-commerce website is crucial to protecting customer data and maintaining trust. Implement SSL certificates to encrypt data transmissions and use secure payment gateways for transactions. Regularly update your website and plugins to prevent vulnerabilities. Employ two-factor authentication (2FA) for user accounts and monitor for suspicious activity.
Our team specializes in securing websites and staying up-to-date with the latest security practices. Security patching helps in achieving compliance standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. This proactive approach helps safeguard your e-commerce business and sensitive customer information against potential threats.
Yes, we can seamlessly integrate new e-commerce solutions into your existing website. Whether you need additional e-commerce payment gateways, CRM systems, or third-party applications, our team has the expertise to ensure a smooth integration without disrupting your current operations.
We assess your current setup, plan the integration carefully, and execute it efficiently, keeping you informed throughout the process. Our goal is to enhance your website’s functionality, improve user experience, and help you achieve your business objectives without any downtime or complications.
You should consider hiring an ecommerce web development company because they possess the expertise needed to create a successful online store. An ecommerce B2B web development agency specializes in building, optimizing, and maintaining ecommerce websites, ensuring they are secure, user-friendly, and equipped with essential features for seamless online shopping experiences.
Yes, there's no charge for estimation when the requirements are clear and don't require an in-depth and time-consuming investigation.
Alternatively, we offer a paid technical investigation to provide our team with a clearer understanding of the full picture and to consider potential major risks for the estimation and subsequent development.
Our pricing policy is in full correlation with the project efforts, the project cost depends on the specialists involved, their seniority, scope of the project, tech stack used, and project risks.
In general, we offer three payment models: fixed price model (fixed scope of work together with its costs), time and material model (you can change the scope of a project, change the priorities, and pay only for the actual hours spent on your project), and dedicated development team (we set up a team for you based on your needs and the team is working exclusively on your project full-time).
Custom e-commerce development offers numerous advantages tailored to your business needs:
- Flexibility: We build bespoke solutions that fit your specific business model.
- Scalability: Easily expand and add new features as your business grows.
- Enhanced User Experience: Custom designs and functionalities cater to your audience, improving conversion rates.
- Optimized Performance: Our e-commerce development solutions ensure faster loading times and better user engagement.
Our past successes speak for themselves, with clients experiencing a 30% growth in conversion rates and a US-based tech store benefiting from a fully customized WooCommerce theme. Another client achieved a 2.5 increase in organic traffic thanks to performance optimization.
The best software for e-commerce website design and development depends on your business needs. Magento is ideal for large-scale, customizable solutions, while Shopify is user-friendly and perfect for smaller businesses. WooCommerce offers great flexibility for WordPress users.
For those looking for a high-performance option, the Hyvä theme on Magento is a modern, lightweight choice that enhances both speed and user experience. At Transform Agency, we have experience developing all major e-commerce platforms and can guide you to the best solution for your business.
Our approach to creating an e-commerce website is tailored to each client's unique needs. We start by understanding your business goals, target audience, and specific requirements. A Personal Account Manager and a Project Manager lead your project, ensuring smooth communication and timely delivery.
We focus on designing a user-friendly interface, optimizing performance, and integrating necessary features. Our team’s expertise in e-commerce web development ensures that your online store not only looks great but functions seamlessly, providing an excellent user experience that drives conversions.
Optimizing an e-commerce website for search engines involves a comprehensive strategy. We focus on keyword research to identify terms your customers are searching for and incorporate them naturally into product descriptions, category pages, and blog content.
Technical e-commerce SEO practices such as improving site speed, mobile optimization, and clean URLs are implemented. We also enhance user experience with intuitive navigation, clear CTAs, and optimized images. Regularly updating content and obtaining high-quality backlinks further boost your site’s search engine rankings, ensuring your store reaches a broader audience.
An ecommerce web development firm specializes exclusively in creating and optimizing online stores, whereas generic web developers offer a broader range of services. This specialization allows an ecommerce web development firm to provide tailored solutions, such as seamless shopping cart integration, payment gateway optimization, mobile-responsive design, and other relevant solutions.
Frequently asked questions
The start is usually quick. We do understand that timely project start and delivery are crucial/extremely important for you (any business). As the team is well-coordinated, the development can be started within 2–6 business days.
You will receive a two-month warranty for the provided customization, covering any issues unless you've made some changes yourself. Even after that, we will remain available and ready to assist.
Magento 2 mobile speed optimization can be achieved through several strategies: Implementing a responsive design for optimal mobile performance.
- Utilizing advanced caching techniques like Varnish for faster load times.
- Compressing images and minimizing CSS and JavaScript files to reduce page size.
- Employing a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to enhance global content delivery speed.
- Optimizing server settings and resources for peak performance.
These techniques significantly improve mobile user experience and site efficiency.
To optimize a Magento website effectively, consider these best practices:
- Enable caching mechanisms like Varnish and browser caching for faster load times.
- Optimize images and use WebP format for reduced page size.
- Minimize and merge JavaScript and CSS files to streamline code.
- Implement lazy loading for images and videos.
- Ensure up-to-date Magento and extension versions for peak performance.
- Choose a reliable hosting provider specialized in Magento hosting.
These steps collectively enhance site speed and user experience.
To increase Magento 2 performance, consider implementing several strategies:
- Enable built-in full-page cache to speed up Magento 2 content and page delivery.
- Set the site to production mode using commands such as php bin/magento deploy:mode: set production for optimal performance.
- Optimize third-party modules to prevent them from slowing down your site.
- Use lazy loading for images to improve initial load times.
We can help speed up your Magento site by applying these techniques along with regular performance audits.
Magento 2 speed optimization for high traffic involves:
- Implementing caching solutions like Varnish, Redis, or Memcached to handle more requests efficiently.
- Configuring server response times to ensure quick data retrieval.
- Implementing flat catalog category settings to reduce database load.
- Regularly checking and optimizing code to prevent bottlenecks.
These steps will enhance your site's ability to handle increased traffic without compromising performance.
You can check Magento 2 performance by using tools like:
- Google PageSpeed Insights to analyze loading times and get suggestions for improvement. GTmetrix for detailed reports on page load times and performance metrics.
- Magento's built-in profiling tools to identify slow queries and bottlenecks.
- Get experts to check your web performance and offer industry-leading insights.
To hire experts for Magento speed optimization at Transform Agency, follow these steps:
- Initial Consultation: Reach out to us via phone or our website to discuss your specific performance needs and goals.
- Project Assessment: Our team will evaluate your current Magento setup to identify performance bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
- Proposal: We will provide a detailed proposal outlining our recommended optimization strategies, timelines, and costs.
- Engagement Model Selection: Choose an engagement model that suits your project, whether fixed price, time and materials, or dedicated team.
- Kick-off Meeting: Once you agree to the proposal, we’ll schedule a kick-off meeting to align on objectives and communication.
- Expert Execution: Our certified developers will implement the optimization strategies, ensuring your Magento site achieves peak performance.
- Ongoing Support: After project completion, enjoy a two-month warranty period with technical support to address any questions or adjustments needed.
We ensure a smooth collaboration focused on enhancing your Magento performance effectively.
Yes, there's no charge for estimation when the requirements are clear and don't require an in-depth and time-consuming investigation.
Alternatively, we offer a paid technical investigation to provide our team with a clearer understanding of the full picture and to consider potential major risks for the estimation and subsequent development.
Our pricing policy is in full correlation with the project efforts, the project cost depends on the specialists involved, their seniority, scope of the project, tech stack used, and project risks.
In general, we offer three payment models: fixed price model (fixed scope of work together with its costs), time and material model (you can change the scope of a project, change the priorities, and pay only for the actual hours spent on your project), and dedicated development team (we set up a team for you based on your needs and the team is working exclusively on your project full-time).
Effective Magento performance tuning involves:
- Optimizing server and hosting environment for Magento's specific requirements.
- Implementing full-page caching and enabling Magento's built-in cache management features.
- Minimizing and combining JavaScript and CSS files to reduce load times.
- Compressing images and using lazy loading to improve page speed.
- Regularly updating Magento and installed extensions for optimized performance.
- Utilizing a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to distribute content efficiently.
These steps significantly boost site speed and overall user experience.
Here are some best practices for quick Magento optimization:
- Use image optimization tools to compress images without losing quality.
- Enable lazy loading to defer the loading of images until they are in the viewport.
- Regularly update and optimize third-party modules to prevent slowdowns. Implement caching solutions like Redis and Varnish for faster data retrieval.
- Configure production mode to ensure your site runs efficiently.
These tips can lead to noticeable improvements in your site's speed and user experience. Check out the Magento case study with increased performance boosts.
Our experts specialize in optimizing Magento speed to enhance performance and improve user experience. By employing a systematic approach, we ensure your site loads quickly and efficiently, ultimately boosting conversion rates.
Magento Performance Optimization Services:
- Code Optimization: Get in-depth code audits and technical recommendations to resolve critical issues.
- Theme Optimization: Customization of themes for a fast, user-friendly, and responsive storefront.
- Media Optimization: Image optimization that maintains quality while reducing file sizes.
- Database and Server Optimization: Identification and resolution of issues to ensure smooth business operations.
- Cache Configuration: Analysis and setup of caching solutions to enhance performance and reduce server load.
- Extension Optimization: Tailored configuration of Magento extensions for maximum efficiency, backed by a two-month warranty and support.
These services collectively enhance your site's speed and reliability, ensuring a seamless shopping experience for your customers.
Yes, we specialize in enhancing Google Page Speed scores. Our speed optimization techniques will get you close to the Green Zone of GPSI scores. You can also opt for:
- Implementing image optimization techniques to reduce loading times.
- Setting up system full page cache to deliver content faster.
- Using lazy loading for images to improve perceived speed.
- Ensuring that all JavaScript and CSS files are minified and combined to reduce the number of requests.
These strategies will help boost your Page Speed score significantly.
A slow Magento website can result from various factors, including:
- Inefficient third-party modules that create excessive database queries.
- Not utilizing caching solutions leads to longer load times.
- Poor server configuration affects server response times.
- Not enabling production mode, which can slow down the site during development.
Our ecommerce optimization support team can help in identifying these bottlenecks. From code to Magento extensions and theme optimizations will improve your site's speed.
To optimize a Magento 2 website for high performance, consider the following:
- Enable Varnish caching for efficient content delivery.
- Use flat catalog category settings to reduce database complexity.
- Optimize images using formats like WebP for faster loading.
- Regularly check and adjust system configuration under store configuration advanced developer settings.
These methods collectively enhance your site's responsiveness and speed. Regular monitoring helps maintain optimal Magento performance.