Thought and Mortar

Bristol Shopify Agency

Why Choose Thought and Mortar as Your Bristol Shopify Agency?

Looking for a Shopify agency in Bristol? Thought and Mortar is a specialist Shopify development agency based in the heart of Bristol, helping businesses across the UK and beyond build, optimise, and grow their ecommerce stores. With over a decade of experience working exclusively with Shopify, we're the trusted choice for Bristol businesses looking to succeed online.

What Makes Thought and Mortar Different?

As a Bristol-based Shopify agency, we understand the local business landscape while bringing global ecommerce expertise. We've worked with Bristol brands across various industries, from independent retailers to growing ecommerce businesses. Our central Bristol location means we're easily accessible for face-to-face meetings, workshops, and collaborative sessions.

Our Shopify Services in Bristol

Shopify Store Design and Development – Beautiful, fast, conversion-focused stores
Shopify Migration Services – Seamless migration from Magento, WooCommerce, and other platforms
UX and Conversion Rate Optimisation – Data-driven improvements that boost sales
B2B Commerce Solutions – Custom wholesale and bulk ordering experiences
Third-Party Integrations – Connect your Shopify store with ERP systems, marketing platforms, and more
Ongoing Support and Growth – Continuous optimisation and strategic guidance

Why Bristol Businesses Choose Thought and Mortar

We're not just another Shopify agency – we're your local ecommerce partners. Our Bristol location means we understand the challenges local businesses face, from independent retailers to scaling ecommerce brands. We combine this local knowledge with deep Shopify expertise, ensuring your store is built to perform, convert, and grow.

Contact details

hello@thoughtandmortar.com
0117 909 8110
26 Berkeley Square,
Bristol,
BS8 1HP

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Ready to work with a Bristol Shopify agency that understands your business? Get in touch with Thought and Mortar to discuss your ecommerce project.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Bristol Shopify Agency

We're proud to call Bristol home. Our central location means we're easily accessible for face-to-face meetings, workshops, and collaborative sessions. Whether you're local or visiting, you'll find us in the heart of the city, surrounded by Bristol's vibrant creative community.

Being based here gives us a unique understanding of the local business landscape. We've worked with Bristol-based brands across various industries, from independent retailers to large-scale ecommerce businesses. This local knowledge, combined with our cutting edge perspective on ecommerce, means we can offer insights that are both relevant and forward-thinking.

When you work with us, you're not just getting a remote agency – you're partnering with a team that's part of your community. We understand the challenges Bristol businesses face, and we're here to help you succeed.

Since 2016, we've been building ecommerce experiences that help brands grow. Over the years, we've seen trends come and go, platforms evolve, and businesses transform. This experience has taught us what works – and what doesn't – in the world of online retail.

Our track record speaks for itself. We've worked with businesses of all sizes, from ambitious startups launching their first online store to established brands looking to modernise their ecommerce presence. Each project has taught us something new, and we bring that accumulated knowledge to every client we work with.

Being established for over a decade means we've weathered industry changes, adapted to new technologies, and refined our processes. We've built lasting relationships with clients who've grown alongside us. When you choose Thought & Mortar, you're choosing a partner with proven stability and a commitment to long-term success.

We don't just build websites – we build ecommerce experiences designed to convert. Every decision we make, from design choices to technical implementations, is backed by data and focused on growth.

Our approach combines conversion rate optimisation, performance tuning, and user experience best practices. We analyse your analytics, study your customer journey, and identify opportunities for improvement. Whether it's streamlining the checkout process, optimising product pages, or improving site speed, we focus on changes that directly impact your bottom line.

We understand that a beautiful website means nothing if it doesn't drive sales. That's why we test, measure, and iterate. We track key metrics, monitor performance, and continuously look for ways to improve. From the initial design phase through launch and beyond, we ensure your site works as hard as you do.

Our clients see real results – increased conversion rates, higher average order values, and improved customer satisfaction. We're not satisfied until your site is performing at its best, and we're here to help you achieve that.

We're certified Shopify Partners with deep expertise in the platform. Our team has been working with Shopify since 2016, giving us years of hands-on experience across every aspect of the platform.

From custom theme development and Liquid templating to complex app integrations and API work, we know Shopify inside and out. We understand the nuances of the platform – what works, what doesn't, and how to push boundaries when needed. Whether you need a custom checkout experience, complex product configurations, or seamless third-party integrations, we have the technical know-how to make it happen.

Our team stays up-to-date with the latest Shopify features, updates, and best practices. We're active in the Shopify community, attend partner events, and continuously invest in training to ensure we're delivering solutions that leverage the platform's full potential. When you work with us, you're getting true Shopify expertise, not just general web development skills.

We're a tight-knit team of thinkers, makers, and Shopify nerds. Our size is our strength – it means you get direct access to the people actually building your project. No account managers, no middlemen, no layers of bureaucracy. When you have a question or an idea, you're talking directly to the person who can make it happen.

This direct communication leads to faster decisions, clearer understanding, and better results. We move fast, stay agile, and pivot when needed. Unlike larger agencies bogged down by processes and hierarchies, we can adapt quickly to your needs and market changes.

Every team member is carefully selected for their expertise, passion, and commitment to quality. We're not just employees – we're craftspeople who take pride in our work. Our small size means we're selective about the projects we take on, ensuring we can give each client the attention and care they deserve. When you work with us, you're not just another project number – you're a valued partner.

SEO testimonials

Simon and Ben have worked with us since the re-launch of our store. Very attentive to our needs and always capable to come up with suggestions we would have never thought about. Every piece of work they've done works great and looks professional.

Alex Rocchi, Director at Georganics

Simon and the team were very helpful and developed platform/ web page that exceeded all expectations. It has helped my business to expand and develop. I would unreservedly recommend them to others looking to develop Shopify.

Behaviour Matters,

Thought and Mortar were professional and a pleasure to work with from the start. We needed a team that would understand what we were trying to achieve with the site, and that could get under the skin of our brand and business aims. They went above and beyond and we are very happy with the final results. We're looking forward to continuing to work with Simon and Ben in the coming years.

Bertram Fiddle,

We have worked with Simon & Thought and Mortar extensively and have always been very happy with their work. As well as having a great knowledge of shopify one of their key strengths is the ability to cater for both creative and technical elements of a project. Previous developers we worked with had the technical skills but not the creative skills. As a clothing company it is so important to maintain all aspects of our brand throughout the site and Simon and his team always on delivered this. They are a polite and professional team and we would recommend them to anyone.

BIBICO,

The guys from Thought and Mortar were super helpful and quick to solve any problems we had while setting up the site.

Cactus and Moon,

It’s very rarely that you work with a company as efficient, supportive and helpful as Thought and Mortar. They created our website with minimum fuss and maximum professionalism, working to a tight deadline with absolute focus, and what’s more, they were a delight to work with. They are equally good at listening and suggesting which, again, is rare. We’ll be back for more when we need it!

Charlie Gladstone, Co-Founder at Gladstone / Hellen

Thought and Mortar did a great job with our new Shopify site - from the design to the functionality. They're also terrific to work with, always quick to respond and super clear about what's happening with the project.

Daphne Marinopoulos, Managing Director at The Fibre Co.

Working with Simon and Ben has been a great experience. We asked them to help us modernise aspects of website and make it more user friendly whilst staying true to the ethos of our brand. They developed some brilliant concepts and we are delighted with the results. Alongside this they provide us with invaluable ongoing support, tailored to our needs as a small business.

Diana Porter,

The Thought and Mortar Team supported Hilton Herbs throughout the process of migrating our international, multilingual and multicurrency custom-built website onto Shopify with a record turnaround time. Simon & Ben’s team were attentive, patient, available, and dedicated throughout the project and the launch, as well as demonstrating invaluable experience and know-how.

Edeline Bourrier, Head of Sales and Operations at Hilton Herbs

Thought and Mortar migrated our store from Magento 1 to Shopify. They were very good at understanding our requirements and making them work in Shopify. They handled everything from custom theme development to setting up our backend integrations, allowing us to migrate to Shopify as seamlessly as possible.

Just Ingredients,

Thought and Mortar have that rare ability to both deal with the details and deliver the big projects at same time. They have a great understanding of our overall objectives and the culture of our business, making them really easy to work with and we have great trust in them to deliver.

Katie Brett, Head of Ecommerce at Tanners Wine Merchants

From the initial meeting through to our new website launch and beyond, Simon, Ben and Hayley have been immensely supportive and helpful. Blending sage knowledge and experience with creativity, problem solving and patience, T&M helped elevate our online company image and Shopify efficiency to new levels. T&M’s attention to detail and willingness to understand the ethos and energy that underpins our very unique business, has proven to be hugely successful in helping us create a fantastic looking website, with a vastly improved user experience.

Nick Heal, Co-Manager, Glass Engraver and Product Photographer at Bristol Blue Glass

Thought and Mortar have that rare ability to both deal with the details and deliver the big projects at same time. They have a great understanding of our overall objectives and the culture of our business, making them really easy to work with and we have great trust in them to deliver.

Rob McQuattie, Head of Ecommerce at Tanners Wine Merchants

It has been great to make continuous ongoing improvements to the website and to be able to keep launching new capabilities to improve conversion rate, such as our 'layaway' feature and our weekly new stock 'drops'. The team are super friendly and supportive - I’d highly recommend Thought & Mortar to anyone running an ecommerce business.

Simon Green, Co-Founder at Lillicoco Antique Jewellery

We would highly recommend Thought & Mortar to anyone looking to build or enhance their website. We found them to be highly professional, organised and timely. Delivering all of our targets and surpassing our goals. The handover process is part of what makes this company so great to work with, once they have finished the project they continue to support you through bespoke handbooks tailored to the client so that moving forward the client is able to be independent.

USISI · SISTER,

Thought & Mortar have been a pleasure to work with. Excellent and prompt communication, fantastic quality of work completed and always go above and beyond to meet and achieve our expectations. Ben and Simon have assembled a brilliant team and any business with a Shopify store could benefit from their knowledge, logic and practical input.

Simon Lilley, Head of Ecommerce at Runderwear