We drive the
most complex
brands on Shopify
Scaling ambitious brands with advanced Shopify solutions and expert support.
THE TYPES OF BRANDS WE LOCK ARMS WITH
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As a top-rated Shopify Plus Partner Agency, we have been helping brands build, scale, and optimize their eCommerce businesses since 2016. Our team of former merchants understand what it takes to grow, because we’ve been in your shoes.

We don’t just build stores, we build businesses. With hands-on experience running brands, we bring deep eCommerce and broad business expertise to Shopify merchants, helping them scale smarter and faster.
WHY top brandS pick shopify
1M+
Brands that trust Shopify
From startups to big brands, Shopify powers commerce at scale.
126 %
Average YoY merchant growth
Merchants on Shopify scale faster than the competition.
99.98 %
Uptime
Focus on growth, not infrastructure worries.
12k +
Apps
Extend and customize your store for maximum efficiency.
SERVICES

Accelerating brands through fractional  CTO and Shopify Development Services

Fractional CTO

We approach your Shopify tech stack as if it were our own: prioritizing efficiency, scalability and sustainable growth. By implementing the right technology at the right time, we minimize development debt and accelerate your time-to-market. The result? A streamlined, future-proof infrastructure that evolves with your brand. With our deep operational experience, we don’t just advise, we execute, ensuring your tech investments drive measurable business impact.

Ambaum Fractional CTO
Frontend Development

Your website is more than a storefront, it’s your brand’s digital experience. We develop high-converting, Shopify themes that deliver seamless user experiences. Whether it’s a complete redesign or targeted optimizations, we ensure your store looks great, loads fast and drives revenue. Beyond aesthetics, we focus on conversion rate optimization, subscripiton, accessibility and mobile-first design, ensuring your store performs flawlessly across all devices.

Backend Development

We approach your Shopify tech stack as if it were our own: prioritizing efficiency, scalability and sustainable growth. By implementing the right technology at the right time, we minimize development debt and accelerate your time-to-market. The result? A streamlined, future-proof infrastructure that evolves with your brand. With our deep operational experience, we don’t just advise, we execute, ensuring your tech investments drive measurable business impact.

Ambaum Shopify Backend Development
Wherever you are in your brand's curve
From idea to legacy business
TESTIMONIALS

Our clients say it best

Real results. Real impact. See what our partners have to say about working with Ambaum.

Ram Mounts Logo

"We migrated our site to Shopify with virtually zero negative impact on our daily web traffic and revenue. In fact on Day 2 we were already seeing near record high numbers. As we are resolving minor post-launch bugs and issues as expected, we are discovering new tools and opportunities that will help us grow beyond any level that would not be possible if not for Shopify."

Rick Phillips

MARKETING MANAGER
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"Working with Ambaum was an absolute pleasure – they exceeded our expectations with the stunning design of the new Westinghouse.com, perfectly capturing our brand identity. Their exceptional work ethic and efficient approach made the process seamless and enjoyable. We couldn’t be happier with the end result."

Kevin Drain

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT
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"Curio approached Ambaum for a new business incubated in Munchkin to build out a pixel-perfect website that showcases the Company's new line of high performance home goods designed to leave on display. The project not involve the development and execution of a new and modern customer experience, but also partnering with Munchkin's internal development team to take over eCommerce operations."

Michael Griffiths

DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
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"I brought Ambaum with me across two organizations now and they've consistently delivered exceptional value and top-notch technical expertise. Communication is excellent and project management is very efficient. Every resource we've had the pleasure to collaborate with on their team has been fantastic!"

John Donald

Direct of Technology Strategy
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"We used Dewey Crush to navigate the world of online DTC alcohol sales with 3 tier compliance, build out a front-end experience, and now provide monthly maintenance and fractional CTO and development. As business owners themselves, they are great at putting on their owner hat and offering great guidance and support, even at the expense of limiting development work! I would highly recommend."

Jarret Stopforth

Founder
DmaxStore Duramax Diesel Only

"Thanks to Ambaum's work, the client obtained a new website and saw a consistent growth in sales year over year. The team was responsive and helpful during the project, and the client was impressed with their expertise. Ambaum communicated via in-person and virtual meetings, emails, and messages."

Travis Edwards

Ecommerce Manager

Frequently asked questions

Why should my brand be on Shopify?

TLDR - It's the most powerful commerce platform in the world... period.

Shopify is the leading commerce platform for brands of all sizes looking to scale efficiently. With its powerful built-in tools and vast ecosystem of apps and integrations, Shopify makes it easy to customize and grow your business.

From entrepreneurs to enterprise, Shopify provides a reliable, secure, and high-performance foundation for DTC, wholesale, and B2B selling. For enterprise brands, Shopify Plus unlocks advanced automation, deeper customization, and greater operational efficiency to fuel even faster growth.

Should my company be on Shopify Plus or core Shopify?

TLDR - We help you the cost versus the benefit.

When deciding between Shopify Core and Shopify Plus, the two primary factors to consider are cost savings and features. Shopify Plus offers lower transaction fees, which can lead to significant savings depending on your average order value and total revenue. However, it’s the additional features of Shopify Plus that make it the go-to choice for high-growth brands, typically once they reach a $2 million annual run rate.

If your brand is scaling rapidly, requires advanced customization, and benefits from automation tools, Shopify Plus is the natural next step.

Does Ambaum do monthly maintenance just project work?

TLDR - We do both.

Our work is typically split between long-term maintenance clients, where we serve as a brand’s fractional CTO and development partner, and larger, pre-scoped projects lasting three months or more. To provide the most value, we engage with Shopify clients on an initial three-month development contract, which then transitions to a month-to-month engagement.

Will Ambaum handle my marketing too?

TLDR - We stay in our lane with technical and development.

While we don’t directly manage marketing campaigns, our team includes senior talent with firsthand experience running Shopify Plus stores. We’ve been in a merchant’s shoes and understand paid advertising, content strategy, influencer partnerships, and more.

As part of our monthly maintenance services, we add value by providing strategic marketing advice to help you optimize your efforts, but our primary focus is development and technical growth for your brand.

Does Ambaum do website design?

TLDR - We focus on development, not full-scale website design.

We don’t offer full website design and builds from the ground up. Our expertise lies in development, but we add value by approaching design through a development lens, ensuring seamless execution and incremental improvements that enhance functionality, performance, and user experience.

What size of brands does Ambaum typically work with?

TLDR - We partner with growing Shopify brands that need ongoing development and strategic support.

We exclusively work with Shopify brands that require ongoing development support and can benefit from a Fractional CTO. Our services are best suited for rapidly scaling brands and legacy manufacturing and parts businesses on - or fast approaching - Shopify Plus, that have outgrown basic eCommerce solutions and need a strategic, long-term approach to development.

What is the minimum to engage with Ambaum as my fractional developer?

TLDR - 20 hours per month.

Our minimum engagement is 20 hours per month so we can actively stay on top of your your technology stack and ensure we can provide meaningful progress and impact. Anything less in terms of monthly hours tends to be inefficient for both sides when it comes to strategically moving your brand forward.

What makes Ambaum different then the countless other development agencies out there?

TLDR - We have been in your shoes.

Unlike traditional agencies, Ambaum is built by former merchants who have run and scaled Shopify Plus brands firsthand. We understand the challenges of growing an eCommerce business because we’ve been there ourselves.

We go beyond development, we act as your Fractional CTO, providing strategic guidance, technical expertise, and hands-on support to help you scale efficiently. Our approach is merchant-first, meaning we prioritize business impact, not just code, ensuring every development decision drives revenue and growth.

our partners

It's not about the numbers, it's about the quality

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Shopify is the leading commerce platform in world that powers millions of businesses with scalable, secure, and customizable solutions. Its robust ecosystem enables brands to sell seamlessly across channels while optimizing performance and growth.

Recharge Shopify App

Recharge simplifies subscription management for Shopify brands, offering seamless recurring billing and customer retention tools. Its powerful platform helps businesses drive predictable revenue and enhance customer lifetime value.

Rebuy Shopify App

Rebuy is a powerful personalization platform that enhances eCommerce experiences with AI-driven upsells, cross-sells, and smart product recommendations. Its dynamic tools help brands boost conversions, AOV, and customer retention.

Gorgias Shopify Partner

Gorgias is a customer support platform built for eCommerce, centralizing inquiries from email, chat, and social channels. Its automation and AI-powered tools improve response times and drive sales through exceptional customer service.

Klaviyo Shopify Partner

Klaviyo is a data-driven marketing automation platform that empowers Shopify brands with email, SMS, and personalized customer engagement. Its AI-powered insights help businesses maximize revenue through targeted campaigns and deep customer segmentation.

Stamped Shopify Partner

Stamped helps Shopify brands collect and showcase customer reviews, ratings, and user-generated content. Its powerful suite of tools enhances social proof, builds trust, and drives higher conversions.

Shopify App Loop

Loop is a powerful subscription management platform designed to help brands maximize customer retention and recurring revenue. With flexible billing, seamless integrations, and a frictionless customer experience, Loop empowers businesses to build, scale, and optimize their subscription programs with ease.

Okendo Shopify App

Okendo enables Shopify brands to collect and display high-impact customer reviews, ratings, and Q&A. Its powerful review platform helps brands build trust, increase conversions, and enhance the shopping experience.

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Yotpo provides Shopify brands with reviews, loyalty programs, SMS marketing, and visual UGC tools. Its integrated platform strengthens customer engagement, increases retention, and drives revenue growth.

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