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What is a Shopify Maintenance retainer, and how does it work?
A Shopify Maintenance retainer is a flexible service where you purchase a set number of hours each month, allowing you to prioritise and raise tasks for our team to implement. These tasks can include Shopify development, CRO improvements, integrations, or any other site enhancements. This approach ensures proactive support, faster implementation, and continuous optimisation for your store.
What types of tasks can I assign under the Shopify retainer?
Our Shopify retainer covers a wide range of tasks, including:
How many hours should I purchase for my Shopify Maintenance retainer?
The number of hours depends on the scope of tasks you need each month. For ongoing maintenance or small updates, 10–20 hours may suffice. For larger projects, such as CRO improvements or Shopify redesigns, we recommend 30–50 hours to ensure timely completion. Our team can help you estimate the hours based on your specific requirements.
What happens if I don’t use all my hours in a month?
We encourage you to raise all tasks for the upcoming month to ensure you get the full value of your retainer. We'll notify you in advance to help you plan your tasks and maintain project timelines effectively.
How does this compare to a one-time project or ad hoc support?
With a Shopify maintenance retainer, you gain consistent, proactive support that ensures your website is Optimised on an ongoing basis. Unlike one-time projects, retainers provide flexibility, faster turnaround times, and a predictable monthly cost.
What makes Blend Commerce different as a Shopify Web Development agency?
At Blend Commerce, we specialise in Shopify Plus and CRO services, combining technical expertise with data-driven strategies to Maximise your store's potential. Our team ensures rigorous Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) for every task, so you can trust that every improvement aligns with your business goals and enhances your conversion rate.
Can you integrate third-party apps like Recharge, Rebuy, or Loyalty under this retainer?
Do I get reporting and updates on the tasks completed?
Yes, we provide regular updates on tasks completed and the time spent to ensure you’re always informed about the progress of your retainer hours. If you’d like more detailed monthly reporting, we can include this as part of your service.
Our onsite reports include insights into key metrics and actionable recommendations to help improve performance and achieve your business goals.
What if I need additional hours or have urgent tasks outside my retainer?
For urgent tasks or additional hours, we can offer ad hoc support at a predetermined hourly rate. Our team prioritises retained clients, so you’ll always receive fast response times.
Do you only work with Shopify stores?
We get that not every eCommerce business runs on Shopify, and you might be wondering if our expertise can still help you.
While our team specialises in Shopify and implements our CRO Program exclusively for Shopify stores, we know that conversion challenges exist across all platforms.
That’s why we offer CRO Audits for eCommerce brands on other platforms. Our audit process uncovers key areas of opportunity, whether you’re on Magento, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, or another platform. While we won’t directly implement changes or help you maintain your eCommerce site on non-Shopify stores, we provide clear, actionable insights that your internal team or developers can execute to improve your store’s performance.
Do you outsource any part of the Shopify store maintenance partnership?
It’s completely understandable to want assurance that the team working on your store is fully invested in your success.
At Blend Commerce, all work is done in-house by our team of Shopify and CRO specialists. We don’t believe in outsourcing critical tasks because we know that consistency, quality control, and deep platform expertise make all the difference in delivering results.
Our in-house team collaborates closely on every project, ensuring that every test, optimisation, and implementation meets our high standards. When you work with us, you’re getting direct access to a dedicated team that understands your business, your goals, and how to drive meaningful growth—without any third-party handoffs.
How do I get started with a Shopify Maintenance retainer at Blend Commerce?
Getting started is simple! Contact us to discuss your needs, and we’ll recommend a retainer package tailored to your goals. Once you choose your bank of hours, we’ll onboard your store and start implementing tasks to Optimise your Shopify website. Or simply visit our pricing page and select the options that works best for you.