Manchester, United Kingdom · Ireland and the UK
The best web design and ecommerce agencies in Manchester (2026)
Greater Manchester has a strong group of ecommerce agencies, from small Shopify studios to Adobe Commerce and BigCommerce specialists that work with national retailers. Several of them list integrations with internal systems as a service. Most do not publish prices; the figures below are the minimum project sizes and hourly rates shown on Clutch, in US dollars.
Last checked: 8 November 2026
At a glance
| # | Agency | Best for | Published price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pixel Kicks | Established ecommerce brands with complex products or pricing that need a store linked to internal systems | Min. project $5,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 4.9 from 6 reviews on Clutch |
| 2 | CREATE8 | Ecommerce and B2B brands moving to or growing on Shopify | Min. project $5,000+, $50-99/hr (Clutch) | 5.0 from 8 reviews on Clutch |
| 3 | Actuate | Retailers and manufacturers on Magento or Shopify that want ongoing conversion work | Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 4.4 from 8 reviews on Clutch |
| 4 | href Agency | Agencies and businesses that need development and integration work done to a brief | $50-99/hr; most common project size under $10,000 (Clutch) | 5.0 from 11 reviews on Clutch |
| 5 | Influx | Small and growing businesses that want a Webflow website or a Shopify store | Min. project $5,000+, $50-99/hr (Clutch); typical new website takes 6-8 weeks (agency website) | 4.9 from 5 reviews on Clutch |
| 6 | Soap Media | Businesses that want a website and full digital marketing from one agency | Min. project $1,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 4.9 from 45 reviews on Clutch |
| 7 | CTI Digital | Mid-sized organisations that need a larger team, PIM and managed hosting | Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch) | 4.6 from 9 reviews on Clutch |
| 8 | Space 48 | Large retailers choosing or replatforming between Magento, BigCommerce and Shopify Plus | Min. project $250,000+, $300+/hr (Clutch) | 4.0 from 1 review on Clutch |
The 8 agencies, in order
Each agency links to its own website and to the pages the facts come from.
- pixelkicks.co.uk
1. Pixel Kicks
Established ecommerce brands with complex products or pricing that need a store linked to internal systems
- Location
- Waulk Mill, 51 Bengal Street, Manchester M4 6LN, England
- Founded
- 2010
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $5,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Shopify and Shopify Plus stores
- WordPress and WooCommerce
- Integrations with internal systems
- Branding
- SEO and paid social
Strengths
- Names integration with internal systems as a client need it serves
- Works on Shopify, Shopify Plus and WooCommerce
- Kicking pixels since 2010, per its website
Check before you sign
- Only 6 Clutch reviews
- Clutch lists 2011 as the founding year, its website says since 2010
Sources: pixelkicks.co.uk, clutch.co
- create8.co.uk
2. CREATE8
Ecommerce and B2B brands moving to or growing on Shopify
- Location
- Office 13, Merseyway Innovation Centre, 21-23 Merseyway, Stockport SK1 1PN, England
- Founded
- 2015
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $5,000+, $50-99/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Shopify and Shopify Plus development
- Ecommerce consultancy
- Conversion rate optimisation
- Web design and branding
- Digital marketing
Strengths
- Shopify is 100% of its ecommerce work on Clutch
- Has migrated a store from Magento to Shopify
- Says it has helped 500+ brands
Check before you sign
- Shopify only
- Based in Stockport, Greater Manchester
Sources: create8.co.uk, clutch.co
- actuate.agency
3. Actuate
Retailers and manufacturers on Magento or Shopify that want ongoing conversion work
- Location
- Colony Piccadilly, 5 Piccadilly Place, Aytoun Street, Manchester M1 3BR, England
- Founded
- 2014
- Team
- 2-9 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Magento 2 and Adobe Commerce
- Shopify and Shopify Plus
- Conversion optimisation
- UX/UI design
Strengths
- Adobe Commerce Bronze Partner, Shopify Select Partner and Hyva Silver Partner, per Clutch
- Ecommerce development is 40% of its work
Check before you sign
- One Clutch reviewer rated it 1.5 and reported missed deadlines on a Magento 2 project; the agency responded
- Small team (2-9 employees on Clutch)
Sources: actuate.agency, clutch.co
- hrefagency.co.uk
4. href Agency
Agencies and businesses that need development and integration work done to a brief
- Location
- Radium House, Bridgewater Road, Altrincham WA14 1LZ, England
- Founded
- 2019
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- $50-99/hr; most common project size under $10,000 (Clutch)
Services
- Web and ecommerce development (WooCommerce, Shopify)
- System integrations and API development
- Headless development
- White-label development for agencies
Strengths
- Lists system integrations and headless development as services
- 11 Clutch reviews with a 5.0 average
- 90% of its Clutch clients are small businesses
Check before you sign
- Works mainly white-label for agencies; much of its work is under NDA and not shown online
Sources: hrefagency.co.uk, clutch.co
- influxdigital.com
5. Influx
Small and growing businesses that want a Webflow website or a Shopify store
- Location
- ABC, 21-23 Quay Street, Manchester M3 4AE, England
- Founded
- 2016
- Team
- 2-9 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $5,000+, $50-99/hr (Clutch); typical new website takes 6-8 weeks (agency website)
Services
- Webflow websites
- Shopify ecommerce stores
- Conversion optimisation
- SEO and PPC
Strengths
- Webflow Premium Partner, per its website
- Half of its Clutch clients are small businesses
Check before you sign
- Only 5 Clutch reviews
- Small team
Sources: influxdigital.com, clutch.co
- soapmedia.co.uk
6. Soap Media
Businesses that want a website and full digital marketing from one agency
- Location
- Manchester, England (also Preston)
- Founded
- 2005
- Team
- 10-49 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $1,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Web design and development (WordPress)
- SEO for WordPress, Shopify and Magento
- PPC and paid social
- Conversion optimisation
- Email marketing
Strengths
- 45 Clutch reviews with a 4.9 average
- Low minimum project on Clutch ($1,000+)
Check before you sign
- Marketing-led; ecommerce builds are not listed as a main service on Clutch
- Its website blocked automated checks, so details come from its Clutch profile
Sources: clutch.co
- ctidigital.com
7. CTI Digital
Mid-sized organisations that need a larger team, PIM and managed hosting
- Location
- South Central, 11 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5QR, England (also Lancaster)
- Founded
- 2003
- Team
- 50-249 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $10,000+, $100-149/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Ecommerce websites
- Drupal, Umbraco and WordPress development
- Magento / Adobe Commerce and Akeneo PIM
- Managed hosting
- SEO, PPC and content marketing
Strengths
- Over 20 years of building websites, per its website
- Clutch lists Magento/Adobe Commerce and Akeneo PIM among its platforms
Check before you sign
- Its website does not name its ecommerce platforms
- Larger agency (50-249 employees), with a focus on Drupal and Umbraco
Sources: ctidigital.com, clutch.co
- space48.com
8. Space 48
Large retailers choosing or replatforming between Magento, BigCommerce and Shopify Plus
- Location
- Acresfield, 8 Exchange Street, Manchester M2 7HA, England
- Founded
- 2008
- Team
- 50-249 employees (Clutch)
- Published price
- Min. project $250,000+, $300+/hr (Clutch)
Services
- Ecommerce on Adobe Commerce (Magento), BigCommerce and Shopify Plus
- Ecommerce consulting
- Integrations
- UX/UI design
Strengths
- Dedicated engineering teams for Magento, BigCommerce and Shopify Plus
- BigCommerce Certified Partner
- Clients include Charlotte Tilbury, Sarah Raven and Ordnance Survey
Check before you sign
- Enterprise focus: minimum project $250,000+ on Clutch
- Only one Clutch review
Sources: space48.com, clutch.co
How we chose and ordered the agencies
Agencies are ordered by three questions, in this order. First, fit for small and mid-sized businesses that sell products online and need systems: online store builds and connections to stock, ERP, CRM or accounting tools. Second, verified reviews on a public platform such as Clutch or the Shopify Partner Directory. Third, how openly the agency publishes its prices or its minimum project size.
Every fact comes from a page we opened on the date shown: the agency’s own website and its public profiles. Those pages are listed under each agency. Prices are quoted as published, in the currency of the source, and are not converted.
Agencies do not pay to be listed and did not review this page before publication. Ratings and prices change, so check the linked profile before you decide. If a fact about your agency is wrong, write to [email protected] and we correct it.
