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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.
We kept the screen deliberately tight. Nine external firms serving Memphis 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. seven of the nine sell store build, platform or ecommerce development as the core discipline, and seven of them publish a full street address rather than a city name alone.
What does a Memphis 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. Nine external firms serving Memphis cleared our evidence read, nine publish a local address and two 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 Memphis 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. HigherVisibility
About: HigherVisibility is an award-winning digital marketing agency headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, offering specialized ecommerce SEO, website design, and paid search management. Their services focus on data-driven strategies designed to optimize online visibility and increase customer acquisition for retail and ecommerce brands. They publish extensive educational resources and guides detailing best practices for maximizing performance on platforms like Shopify.
Key Services: Ecommerce SEO, Website Design Services, PPC Management, Link Building, Conversion Rate Optimization
Industries Served: Ecommerce, Legal, Automotive, Financial Services, Franchise
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Memphis
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: HigherVisibility
3. LAB Digital Creative
About: LAB Digital Creative is a Memphis-based digital agency specializing in custom website design, brand development, and e-commerce solutions including Shopify development. They build tailored digital platforms and marketing strategies designed to help regional and national companies grow their online presence.
Key Services: Website Design, Website Development, Shopify & E-commerce Development, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Brand Development
Industries Served: Retail & eCommerce, Law Firms, Real Estate, Restaurants & Hospitality, Staffing Agencies, Logistics, Technology
Notable Clients: Lansky Bros. Clothier, Ozark Motor Lines, Cetacea Sound, Arcade Restaurant, Bowen Promotion, SouthVault Smart Surveillance
Locations: Memphis, Tennessee
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: LAB Digital Creative
4. Platforms and Traffic
About: Platforms & Traffic is a Memphis-based digital agency specializing in custom website design, e-commerce stores, SEO, and social media management. They build tailored digital systems designed to turn visitors into paying customers and help local businesses scale online.
Key Services: Web Design, E-Commerce Website Development, SEO, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing Consulting
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Memphis
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Platforms and Traffic
5. Memphix Web Design
About: Memphix Web Design & Marketing is a Memphis-based digital agency providing professional web design, e-commerce web development, SEO strategies, and digital marketing solutions. Their team specializes in custom website builds, brand identity systems, and managed hosting services backed by local support.
Key Services: Web Design & Development, E-Commerce Websites, SEO & Google Optimization, Branding & Logo Design, Video Production, Hosting & Maintenance
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Memphis
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Memphix Web Design
6. Code With Power
About: Code With Power is a family-owned web design and development studio based in Memphis, Tennessee since 2007. They specialize in custom website builds, web applications, ongoing monthly care plans, and ecommerce/retail storefront solutions.
Key Services: Web Design, Custom Web Application Development, Website Care & Maintenance, Marketing & SEO, E-Commerce & Retail Storefront Builds
Industries Served: E-Commerce & Retail, Home-Service Trades, Professional Practices, Commercial & B2C
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Memphis
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Code With Power
7. Ray Rico Freelance
About: Ray Rico Freelance is a multicultural, LGBT- and minority-owned digital design and marketing agency based in Memphis, Tennessee. The agency offers comprehensive digital services including responsive web design, branding, search marketing, and e-commerce website development.
Key Services: Web Design, Website Development, E-Commerce, Graphic Design, Digital Media Marketing, Branding, SEO & Search Marketing
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Memphis
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Ray Rico Freelance
8. New Urban Media
About: New Urban Media is a Memphis-based design and technology studio specializing in custom web design, web applications, and e-commerce solutions. They help businesses establish and maintain an outstanding digital presence through tailored development, ongoing maintenance, and online presence management.
Key Services: Web Design, Web Development, E-commerce Development, Web Applications, Maintenance & Support, Social Media Management, Online Presence Management
Industries Served: Not publicly stated
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Memphis
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: New Urban Media
9. Search Marketing Pros
About: Search Marketing Pros is a digital marketing agency focusing on SEO, PPC, and social media advertising. They provide data-driven strategies to help businesses grow their online presence and increase revenue.
Key Services: Search Engine Optimization, PPC/SEM Advertising, Social Media Ads, Funnel Optimization, Advanced Analytics, Content Marketing
Industries Served: Home Services, Retail, Location-based companies
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Memphis
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Search Marketing Pros
10. Kelley & Associates Advertising
About: Located in Memphis, TN, Kelley & Associates is a full-service marketing and public relations agency with extensive experience in strategic planning, advertising, and website development. Their team provides integrated branding, media placement, graphic design, and campaign support for regional businesses, healthcare providers, and government entities.
Key Services: Website Development, Strategic Branding, Digital Advertising, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Media Planning
Industries Served: Nonprofits, Government, Healthcare, Real Estate, Financial Services
Notable Clients: Shelby County Sheriff's Office, City of Bartlett Tennessee, Porter-Leath, City Auto, Shelby County Health Department
Locations: Memphis, Tennessee
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Kelley & Associates Advertising
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. HigherVisibility | Ecommerce SEO | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 3. LAB Digital Creative | Website Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 4. Platforms and Traffic | Web Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 5. Memphix Web Design | Web Design & Development | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 6. Code With Power | Web Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 7. Ray Rico Freelance | Web Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 8. New Urban Media | Web Design | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 9. Search Marketing Pros | Search Engine Optimization | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 10. Kelley & Associates Advertising | Website Development | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Memphis Shopify development engagement usually include?
Four moving parts, and each one should carry its own line on the quote. 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 nine external firms?
The evidence bar cut the rest. We started from the web development and ecommerce businesses a Memphis 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?
Two of the nine. LAB Digital Creative names Lansky Bros. Clothier and Ozark Motor Lines, and Kelley & Associates Advertising names Shelby County Sheriff's Office and City of Bartlett Tennessee. 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?
Pin the scope down 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 Memphis?
It matters for discovery and launch week, and much less afterwards. Nine of the nine publish a Memphis address and every firm on this list publishes a Memphis 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 Memphis
Nine of the nine external firms listed here publish a Memphis 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.
Two 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 we work in Memphis.
