Speed audit
Mobile and desktop tests on your homepage, collection, product and cart pages, with a clear list of causes.
Speed · Fixes · Monthly careFor live Shopify stores
Shopify speed optimization and care that keeps your store fast.
Shopify speed optimization for stores that feel slow on phones, plus monthly maintenance so they stay fast. We find what is weighing your store down, fix it, and then handle the small changes and checks your team never has time for.
- Theme and app clean-up
- Monthly care plans
- A real person on every request
Speed and maintenance
Shopify stores rarely start slow. They get slow over time.
A new Shopify store usually loads well. Then the apps pile up. A review app, a pop-up, a chat widget, a currency converter, two tracking pixels and an app you tried once and removed. Many of them add scripts to every page, and some leave code behind in the theme after they are uninstalled. Add large images and a theme that has been edited by several people, and the store gets slower every few months.
Our Shopify speed optimization work starts with measurement, not guesswork. We test your key templates on real mobile devices and with Google’s Core Web Vitals data, then trace the slowdowns to specific apps, scripts, images and theme code. We remove what you do not need, replace heavy apps with lighter options or built-in features, compress and size images properly, and fix the theme code that blocks pages from loading. We will not promise a specific speed score, because scores change by tool and by day. We show you before and after numbers on the pages that matter.
Speed work holds up best when someone keeps an eye on the store. Our Shopify website maintenance services cover that: regular checks of speed and errors, theme and app updates, small content and design changes, and a Shopify maintenance expert you can message when something breaks. You get help when you need it, without hiring an in-house developer.
What’s included
Speed fixes and Shopify maintenance services in one place.
Start with a one-time speed project, a monthly care plan, or both. Here is what each part covers.
App review and clean-up
Unused apps removed, leftover app code cleaned out and heavy apps replaced where it makes sense.
Theme code fixes
Render-blocking scripts deferred, unused CSS trimmed and sections loaded only where they are used.
Image and media tuning
Images resized and served in modern formats, with lazy loading below the fold.
Core Web Vitals monitoring
Ongoing checks of loading, layout shifts and responsiveness, with alerts when numbers slip.
Theme and app updates
Theme updates tested on a copy before they go live, and app changes checked for conflicts.
Monthly edits
Small changes like new banners, sections, landing pages and content updates, handled by our team.
Fixes and support
A direct line for broken pages, checkout issues and odd errors, with fixes on a duplicate theme first.
Process
How Shopify speed optimization works
We measure first, fix in order of impact, and keep your live store safe while we work.
- 1
Measure
We record current speed on your key templates using lab tests and real-user data where it is available.
- 2
Find the causes
Each slowdown is traced to an app, script, image or piece of theme code, and ranked by impact.
- 3
Fix on a theme copy
Changes are made on a duplicate theme and checked so nothing breaks, including cart and checkout.
- 4
Publish and compare
We publish the faster theme and share before and after results for the pages that matter.
- 5
Keep it fast
On a care plan, we check speed and errors each month and review any new app before it is added.
Pricing
Shopify maintenance and speed pricing
Choose a one-time speed project, a monthly care plan, or a mix of both. Care plans can be paused or changed as your needs change.
Speed optimization
A one-time project to find and fix what is slowing your store down.
Fixed quote after a short call
- Speed audit of key templates
- App review and clean-up
- Theme code fixes
- Image tuning
- Before and after report
Care plan
Most popularMonthly maintenance for stores that want a developer on call.
From$149/month
- Monthly speed and error checks
- Theme and app update checks
- Small monthly edits
- Fixes on a duplicate theme
- Email support
Growth care plan
More development time each month for busy, growing stores.
Fixed quote after a short call
- Everything in Care plan
- More monthly development time
- Landing pages and new sections
- Priority support
- Quarterly improvement review
Speed projects are quoted at a fixed price after we review your store speed. Care plans are billed monthly.
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Learn moreWhy is my Shopify store slow?
The most common causes are too many apps, leftover app code, large images, heavy theme features and tracking scripts. Shopify’s hosting is fast, so most slowdowns come from what has been added to the store.
Can you guarantee a certain speed score?
No. Speed scores vary by testing tool, device and even time of day. We measure your key pages before and after, and focus on real improvements to loading and usability on phones.
Will removing apps break my store?
It can if done carelessly. We check what each app does, remove it on a duplicate theme first, clean up any leftover code and test cart and checkout before publishing.
What does a Shopify maintenance expert do each month?
Checks speed and errors, reviews theme and app updates, makes small content and design edits, fixes problems you report, and flags anything that needs bigger work.
Do I need a care plan if Shopify handles hosting?
Shopify handles hosting and security for the platform. It does not maintain your theme, apps or content. A care plan covers that part, so small problems are fixed before they cost you sales.
Can I cancel a care plan?
Yes. Care plans are month to month. You can pause, change or cancel your plan, and you keep everything we built.
Is your Shopify store slower than it should be?
Send us your store URL. We will review your store speed, show you the biggest issues and suggest a fix or a care plan.
- A speed review before you commit
- Fixes tested on a theme copy
- Clear monthly care plans