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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A Shopify and ecommerce development agency builds and maintains the store itself: theme and front-end work, custom apps and integrations, migrations from another platform, the checkout and payment plumbing, the product data feeding it, and the ongoing speed, tracking and conversion work that follows launch.
The screen was deliberately narrow. Eleven external firms serving Lisbon came through it, judged on store work they publish rather than an ecommerce line in a services menu: platform pages naming Shopify, WooCommerce or Magento, builds written up with outputs, and an own mark we could verify. nine of the eleven sell store build, platform or ecommerce development as the core discipline, and none of them publishes a full street address, only a city name.
What does a Lisbon Shopify and ecommerce development agency actually deliver?
A build plan, the theme or custom front end, apps and integrations, product data and checkout, then speed and tracking work after launch. Eleven external firms serving Lisbon cleared our evidence read, eleven publish a local address and five credit a checkable client.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic builds the store and the demand around it in one development track rather than handing a finished theme to a separate marketing team, so the build is planned against the traffic it has to convert and against the tracking that proves what it did. Most Lisbon briefs reach us as a store that looks right and leaks revenue between the product page and the receipt. A team that only needs a theme installed on a fixed budget will be better served by several of the shops below.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Codedesign
About: Codedesign is a Lisbon-based digital agency providing Shopify development, store setup, theme design, and ecommerce growth solutions. They combine data-driven strategies and engineering expertise to help brands scale their online storefronts.
Key Services: Shopify Store Setup & Launch, Theme Design & User Experience, Store Migration to Shopify, Shopify Marketing & SEO, Digital Commerce Solutions, Custom Web & App Development
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: Nestle, Mexto, Guerlain, Velux
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Codedesign
3. Agência de Marketing Digital By First Media
About: First Media is a digital marketing agency and consultancy based in Lisbon that builds professional websites, e-commerce platforms, and digital strategies combining technology, creativity, and AI. They help businesses grow online through tailored web execution, paid media, search optimization, and automation.
Key Services: Websites, E-commerce Development, SEO, Publicidade Online, Email Marketing, AI Chatbots, Gestão de Redes Sociais
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Agência de Marketing Digital By First Media
4. Republica
About: Republica is a strategy and digital agency located in Lisbon, Portugal, providing comprehensive e-commerce services, customized digital platforms, and digital marketing. Their solutions focus on building secure, scalable, and intuitive online stores with advanced user experience design.
Key Services: E-commerce Websites, Customized Digital Platforms, Digital Strategy, User Experience Audit, Conversion Rate Optimization, Digital Advertising, Analytics & Datadriven
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Republica
5. JELLY
About: JELLY is a digital marketing and AI agency based in Lisbon that provides performance marketing, branding, content, and technology solutions. They design and develop websites and e-commerce platforms alongside automated marketing systems to boost digital performance.
Key Services: Websites / E-commerce, Performance Marketing, Branding, Content and Advertising, Consultoria e Sistemas
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: Decathlon, Cetelem, NUK, Adamus
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: JELLY
6. UniK SEO
About: UniK SEO is an international search and digital marketing agency based in the Lisbon area, specializing in technical SEO, ecommerce search optimization, and multi-language visibility campaigns. Their core offerings focus heavily on organic traffic expansion, paid search, and platform-specific SEO configurations rather than full-scale custom software or website engineering development.
Key Services: Technical SEO, Ecommerce SEO, Shopify SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Pay-Per-Click Management (PPC), Content Marketing, Link Building
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Retail, Education, Property, Banking
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: UniK SEO
7. V-A Studio
About: V-A Studio is a digital creative studio based in Lisbon that combines strategic brand building, interaction design, and high-performance web development. Their project portfolio explicitly showcases custom e-commerce web shops connecting to Shopify via API.
Key Services: Brand Strategy & Identity Design, Interaction Design, Web Development, E-Commerce Development
Industries Served: Architecture & Design, E-Commerce, Non-Profit, Art & Culture
Notable Clients: Yasmina Makram
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: V-A Studio
8. Creative Minds
About: Creative Minds is a communication and marketing agency based in Lisbon and Porto that offers complete multidisciplinary services ranging from press office work and content writing to graphic design and programming. Their team covers marketing plans, digital campaigns, SEO, SEM, public relations, and web development without relying on outsourced labor.
Key Services: Digital Marketing, Communication and Marketing Strategy, Web Development, Content Creation, Public Relations
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Creative Minds
9. Strawberry Brand Studio
About: Strawberry Brand Studio is a full-service branding and web development agency headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, with additional offices in Miami and Singapore. They specialize in transforming ideas into powerful brand identities, offering comprehensive services from strategic concept definition to visual identity, web development, and digital marketing.
Key Services: Branding & Positioning, Web Development, Web Design, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Strawberry Brand Studio
10. Digital Xperience
About: Digital Xperience is a digital marketing and web development agency based in Lisbon, Portugal, with over 10 years of experience in the market. They specialize in building custom online stores and e-commerce platforms using technologies like Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and PrestaShop.
Key Services: E-commerce Development, Shopify Development, Web Development, SEO, Google AdWords, Social Media Management, Digital Strategy, CRM & Marketing Automation
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Digital Xperience
11. Ninjatranqui
About: Ninjatranqui is a multidisciplinary creative studio based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializing in motion graphics, branding, graphic design, and web design. Their official portfolio highlights visual identity and animation projects for prominent cultural institutions and corporate clients.
Key Services: Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Branding, Web Design
Industries Served: Culture, Corporate, Arts and Entertainment
Notable Clients: Castelo de São Jorge, RTP2, Galp
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Ninjatranqui
12. Confetti
About: Confetti is a digital marketing agency headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, focused on helping local businesses and food and beverage brands grow online. They offer web design, social media marketing, SEO, and paid advertising to build brand visibility and increase engagement.
Key Services: Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Meta Ads, Influencer Marketing, Web Design
Industries Served: Restaurants, Cafes, Food & Beverage, Wine, Hospitality
Notable Clients: Kossies Cafe
Locations: Lisbon
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Confetti
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Codedesign | Shopify Store Setup & Launch | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 3. Agência de Marketing Digital By First Media | Websites | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 4. Republica | E-commerce Websites | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 5. JELLY | Websites / E-commerce | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 6. UniK SEO | Technical SEO | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 7. V-A Studio | Brand Strategy & Identity Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 8. Creative Minds | Digital Marketing | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 9. Strawberry Brand Studio | Branding & Positioning | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 10. Digital Xperience | E-commerce Development | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 11. Ninjatranqui | Motion Graphics | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 12. Confetti | Social Media Marketing | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Lisbon Shopify development engagement usually include?
Four moving parts, and you should see all four priced separately. Discovery comes first: the catalogue, the integrations that have to survive, and what the checkout must do. Then the build, whether that is a theme customised or a front end written from scratch. Then data: products, variants, tax, shipping and the tracking behind them. Then post-launch work on speed and conversion. Ask which of the four the quoted fee actually buys.
Why does the shortlist stop at eleven external firms?
The evidence bar removed the rest. We started from the web development and ecommerce businesses a Lisbon search surfaces, then read each site for store work on the record: platform pages, builds described with outputs, a site updated this year, and a logo of their own that resolved. Shops listing ecommerce only as a menu item, dormant studios, and firms whose own mark came back as stock art or a founder photograph did not survive. Nothing was added to reach a rounder number.
Which of these firms name clients I can verify myself?
Five of the eleven. Codedesign names Nestle and Mexto, JELLY names Decathlon and Cetelem, and V-A Studio names Yasmina Makram. The rest credit nobody on the pages we read. Under a confidentiality clause that is normal rather than damning, but it does mean references have to come out of the first call. Ask for two stores in your own category, and for the URL of each, so you can read the live checkout yourself.
How do I compare quotes when none of them publishes a rate?
Fix the scope yourself before you read a single number. Because nobody here prints a price, quotes only become comparable once you have settled the template count, how many custom apps or integrations are in scope, who migrates the product data, whether the theme is licensed or written for you, who owns the code afterwards, and what support costs once the store is live. Two bids on the same brief routinely differ threefold on those lines.
Does the developer need to be based in Lisbon?
It matters for discovery and launch week, and much less afterwards. Eleven of the eleven publish a Lisbon address and every firm on this list publishes a Lisbon address, so the usual out-of-town caveat does not apply. Proximity helps while you are still mapping the catalogue and the warehouse process, because those sessions go faster in a room. The sharper question is who writes the code: a named developer on staff, or a subcontract bench you will never meet.
Choosing a Shopify Development Partner in Lisbon
Eleven of the eleven external firms listed here publish a Lisbon address, so geography alone will not shorten this list. The real divide is whether store engineering is the core craft or an add-on sold beneath branding and general web design.
Five credit a client you can check, and not one of them prints a rate. Settle the template count and who migrates the product data before you gather quotes, then compare like for like.
Ecommerce builds fail after launch, not at the pitch. Ask who owns the code, what a theme update costs six months in, and how the agency proves the new checkout converts better than the old one.
Whoever wins the brief, have the build and the channels that feed it reviewed together, because a store nobody reaches is an engineering exercise rather than a commercial one. If you would rather keep the build, the traffic that has to convert and the reporting in one place, read our latest analysis or see how our development team works and tell us what the store has to do.
