Does Your Store Really need a Big Budget "Premium" Agency Rebranding?
Or maybe save yourself $100K and instead:
- clean up your theme & dramatically speed up your site
- make your store fully accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant)
- while automating all of your repetitive manual tasks?
Get all-in-one, expert attention—no agencies or middle-people!
I only take on a few clients each year, ensuring time for professional outcomes you'll love đź©·
I take Australian Shopify brands with global ambitions (like those you see below), make their sites blisteringly fast, automate their manual processes, and get them fully accessible, all for a fraction of the cost (& none of the hassle) of a big budget agency.
You've built yourself an amazing internationally focused business on Shopify. Now let me take care of handling the tech and the automation.
Shopify sets you up for success, but as you scale, generic 'one size fits all' apps start to bloat your admin and cost more than they should, while slowing down your site.
Add in manual processes that started off small, but have now become a nightmare, and Shopify can start to feel like a burden.
Let me take care of the tech, so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.
Pick a plan
Subscribe to a plan & request as many tickets as you'd like.
Submit a ticket
Requests are completed within 2 business days on average.
100% satisfaction guaranteed
We'll revise the code until you're 100% satisfied.
I've worked with many Shopify developers over the years and John is a serious operator. His services are fast, affordable, and the quality of the work is top-notch. Highly recommended, you can't go wrong!
-- Zacarie Carr, Head of Shopify, Acidgreen
The expertise & Shopify know-how of a premium agency, plus fast delivery, at a fraction of the cost.
As the Ex-Technical-Director for one of Australia's premire Shopify agencies, you get high level strategic expertise, coupled with detailed accessibility, Shopify platform, and automation knowledge, for one flat monthly fee, with tickets delivered so fast it will blow your mind.
Don't let the hat fool you. Once we start working together you'll immediately get access to serious Shopify expertise, proven accessibilty chops, & task automation know-how, all without the crazy financial & time overheads of a premium agency.
-- John Detlefs - Ex Technical Director (Magenty & Shopify), Acidgreen
Strategically focused monthly catchups
No more going back and forth trying to explain a technical concept to a developer. We meet once a month to discuss your goals and desired outcomes, and then I get to work. No more frustration or wasted time.
Simple ticketing system managed by Trello
We manage your tickets using Trello. View active, queued and completed tasks with ease. You are encouraged to add comments, Loom videos, and attachments to your tickets, so we can get to work as quickly as possible.
Invite unlimited team members
We value your team's expertise on your business. Invite your entire team, so anyone can submit requests and track their progress. The more the merrier!
Global exposure means worldwide legal scrutiny of the accessibility & WCAG compliance of your store.
At this point in time local Australian brands can still get away with not being WCAG compliant, but as your brand expands into Europe, the UK, and the US, you need to be aware of the legal ramifications of not being compliant.
In the US you have to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and in the UK you have to comply with the Equality Act 2010. In Europe, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is coming into effect in 2025, and will require all online stores to be WCAG AA compliant.
We're currently on track for more than 6000 lawsuits in the US alone, and this number is going to explode once the EAA comes into effect in July 2025.
Just for fun, search for 'ADA lawsuit Shopify' and see how many results you get. It's a lot. And considering most settlements start at more than US$10,000 it's very much worthwhile to get ahead of this.
Most agencies have very little to no experience with accessibility (believe me, I often consult for them!), whereas I have extensive experience with WCAG compliance, and having worked on both public and business websites, can help you navigate the legal and technical minefields of making sure your site is fully compliant, worldwide.
Ticketing System
Add as many ticket requests to your board as you'd like.
Lightning fast delivery
Get your tickets completed one at a time in just a few days on average.
Fixed Monthly Rate
No surprises here! Pay the same fixed price each month.
WCAG AA compliant
All code is WCAG AA compliant, so you can rest easy knowing your site is accessible.
Flexible and scalable
Scale up or down as needed, and pause or cancel at anytime.
Code that's tested, reliable & safe
Every feature is tested and secure, so you can rest easy.
Memberships levels
Choose a plan that's right for you. All memberships allow you to upgrade, downgrade, or pause at anytime.
Standard
Ideal for brands seeking responsive Shopify development and essential compliance checks. Enjoy rapid ticket turnaround, basic accessibility audits, and streamlined integrations to keep your store up-to-date.
$4,997 p/m
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Pro
For high-growth, internationally oriented retailers—get advanced accessibility reviews, proactive strategy calls, and custom automation integrations that optimize your store’s performance and reduce risk.
$7,995 p/m
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FAQs
Got questions? We've got answers.
Good question! For starters, the annual cost of a full-time senior-level Shopify developer now exceeds $160,000, plus benefits (and good luck finding one available). Aside from that, you may not always have enough work to keep them busy at all times, so you're stuck paying for time you aren't able to utilize.
With the monthly plan, you can pause and resume your subscription as often as you need to ensure you're only paying for development when you have work that needs doing.
Believe it or not, we're an agency of one, which means you get to work directly with me. My name is (can you guess?) John Detlefs, and I'm the ex-technical-director of Acidgreen, one of Australia's premiere e-commerce agencies.
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I have extensive experience both working with and managing high-end Shopify stores, and an excited to bring my expertise to you!
No problem! You can submit as many tasks as you'd like, and we'll work through them in the order they're received.
Nope! Once you've subscribed you can submit as many tasks as you'd like, and we'll work through them in the order they're received.
On average, most tasks are completed within 48 hours, but more complex tasks may take longer.
We understand you may not have enough design work to fill up entire month. Perhaps you only have one or two work requests at the moment. That's where pausing your subscription comes in handy
Billing cycles are based on 31 day period. Let's say you sign up and use the service for 21 days, and then decide to pause your subscription. This means that the billing cycle will be paused and you'll have 10 days of service remaining to be used anytime in the future.
We offer a ton of flexibility in how you request designs using Trello. Some common ways clients request work is directly via Trello, sharing Google docs or wireframes, or even recording a brief Loom video (for those who prefer not to write their briefs out).
Basically, if it can be linked to or shared in Trello, we'll check it out.
No worries at all! We'll continue to revise until you're 100% happy with the work.
Absolutely. We want you to be totally thrilled with the code we've delivered. If you're not happy with the service, we'll refund you the current month, even on day 30, no questions asked.
See if our Shopify development subscription is right for you. (We promise... it totally is.)
Get a guided tour through JohnDetlefs.com, and find out how you and your team can change the way you source Shopify development, forever.