Last updated: November 2026 · Reading time: ~18 minutes

Every year, more brands in Turkey move to Shopify. Brands migrating from Ticimax, ikas, IdeaSoft, T-Soft or Akinon, D2C startups that want to sell abroad, and global brands targeting the Turkish market all face the same question: "Which Shopify agency should we work with?"

In this guide, we look at the Shopify ecosystem in Turkey, what Shopify Partner tiers mean, what a Shopify agency actually does, how costs are formed, and the leading Shopify agencies in Turkey one by one. The information is based on the agencies' public Shopify Partner Directory profiles and our 7 years of hands-on experience.

Short answer: When choosing a Shopify agency in Turkey, look at three things: (1) Shopify Partner tier and verified client reviews, (2) live reference stores in your industry and at your scale, (3) local experience with ERP, marketplace, shipping and e-invoicing integrations. In this article, we compare Byte Digital, Holly Palm, DigiFist, Digital Pals and Nove Solutions against these criteria.

1. Shopify in Turkey: where do things stand in 2026?

For a long time, Shopify was seen in Turkey as "the platform for brands that sell abroad." That perception has changed considerably in recent years. Today, Shopify merchants in Turkey include category leaders from chocolate to furniture and from apparel to outdoor gear.

There are several reasons behind this shift:

• Global scalability: Separate languages, currencies and price lists for Turkey, Europe, the Gulf and the US can be managed from a single admin (Shopify Markets).

• Strong app ecosystem: Thousands of ready-made apps, from email marketing to loyalty programs and from subscriptions to product personalization.

• Performance and security: Hosting, scaling, security and PCI compliance are managed by Shopify. No separate server planning is needed for traffic spikes during campaigns.

• B2B and wholesale: With Shopify Plus's built-in B2B features, dealer and wholesale portals can run on the same platform.

• Mature local integrations: Proven integration methods now exist for Turkish payment providers, shipping carriers, e-invoicing providers and ERP systems.

On the other hand, Turkey has its own requirements: Shopify Payments is not offered to companies registered in Turkey, customers expect installment payments, e-invoice/e-archive obligations apply, ERP systems (SAP, Nebim, Logo, Mikro, DİA and more) are widespread, and marketplaces (Trendyol, Hepsiburada, Amazon) account for a large share of sales. That is why choosing the right Shopify agency can matter even more than choosing the platform in Turkey.

If you are curious about the technical state of Shopify stores in Turkey, see our study of 100 stores covering themes, apps, performance and SEO: Technical Analysis of 100 Shopify Stores in Turkey (2026).

2. What is a Shopify agency and what does it do?

A Shopify agency is a specialist team that builds stores on Shopify, improves existing stores, migrates brands from other platforms to Shopify, and provides the technical and marketing support a store needs to grow. The services of a good Shopify agency usually fall under these headings:

Store setup and design

• Choosing a Shopify theme or custom theme development from scratch (Liquid, Online Store 2.0, sections/blocks architecture)

• UX/UI design, mobile-first design, an interface that fits the brand identity

• Setting up product, collection, filter and menu structures

Platform migration

• Migrating products, variants, customers, order history and content

• 301 redirects and preserving SEO value

• Rebuilding custom functionality from the old platform on Shopify

Integrations and custom apps

• ERP integrations (stock, price, order and invoice synchronization)

• Marketplace, shipping, payment and e-invoicing integrations

• Shopify Functions, Checkout Extensibility and custom apps

• Headless (Hydrogen) projects

Growth and marketing

• SEO and GEO (visibility in AI search)

• Performance marketing (Meta, Google Ads)

• Email and SMS marketing, automations

• Conversion rate optimization (CRO), A/B testing

Ongoing support

• Technical maintenance through monthly hour packages or retainers

• New feature development, campaign preparation, bug fixing

What is the difference between a Shopify agency and a freelancer? A single freelancer can be enough for small setups and theme edits. But when ERP integration, a multi-country setup, a B2B portal or high-traffic campaign periods are involved, you need a team that combines project management, design, frontend, backend, QA and marketing. Agencies also guarantee continuity if a developer leaves.

3. Shopify Partner tiers: Select, Plus, Premier, Platinum

"Shopify Partner" alone does not say much, because anyone can join the Shopify Partner program for free. What really sets agencies apart is the partner tier Shopify shows in its Partner Directory. Shopify assigns these tiers based on the business volume agencies generate on Shopify, client satisfaction and expertise criteria:

Practical tip: Check an agency's partner tier directly in the Shopify Partner Directory, not from the logos on its own website. The directory profile shows the agency's tier, how long it has been a partner, the languages it serves, featured projects and verified reviews that only real Shopify merchants can leave.

The partner tier is an important signal, but it is not enough on its own (Why work with a Shopify Plus Partner agency?). A higher-tier agency may not assign its most senior team to a project of your size, while a lower-tier agency may have much deeper experience in your industry. That is why the tier should be evaluated together with review count, references and team structure.

4. Leading Shopify agencies in Turkey

We selected the agencies below based on having a team or office in Turkey, a verified Shopify Partner Directory profile and live projects with Turkish brands. The information is based on data published on the agencies' Shopify Partner Directory profiles as of November 2026. The order is not a ranking; for each agency we note its strengths and who it suits.

4.1. Byte Digital

Headquarters: Istanbul · Shopify tier: Plus Partner · Shopify reviews: 5.0 (100+ reviews) · Languages: Turkish, English

Byte Digital has served Shopify brands for 7 years and, with a team of around 30, is one of Turkey's largest Shopify-focused agencies. The agency works only on Shopify, and that focus means the team deepens its expertise on the same platform every day.

What sets Byte apart from other agencies most: It makes the enterprise-grade service offered to large brands accessible to new and small brands as well. The same team, processes and quality standards used for brands like Godiva and Yataş are offered to a startup opening its first store, a growing D2C brand and an enterprise retailer alike, with a scope and budget that fit their scale. In short, Byte is a Shopify agency that can deliver the right solution for brands of every size.

Highlights (Shopify Partner Directory):

• 300+ stores developed per year

• Ongoing technical support for 75+ brands

• Regular marketing services for 150+ stores

• One of the highest verified review counts among Shopify agencies in Turkey (100+ reviews, 5.0 rating)

Services:

• Custom theme development and store design

• Shopify Plus migrations (from Ticimax, ikas, IdeaSoft, T-Soft, WooCommerce, Magento and custom platforms)

• ERP integrations: SAP, Nebim, Logo, Mikro, DİA and more

• Marketplace integrations: Trendyol, Hepsiburada, Amazon and others

• Checkout Extensibility, Shopify Functions, B2B/wholesale portals, headless commerce

• Custom Shopify apps (loyalty programs, 3D product configurators, custom discount logic)

• Performance marketing, SEO/GEO and email marketing with Omnisend

• Ongoing maintenance and development through monthly hour packages

References: Godiva (Shopify Plus stores for Europe and Turkey; ongoing support across the EU, Turkey, the UK and the UAE), Yataş, Stanley, Altınyıldız, Züber, Everlast, Touche Privé (Europe, Gulf/US, Turkey and wholesale) and Snoc (Europe, Kuwait, UAE, Turkey and wholesale).

What makes it different:

• Depth in local integrations: Extensive live integration experience with ERP, shipping, payment and e-invoicing systems in Turkey.

• Its own Shopify apps: Byte builds apps published on the Shopify App Store (Byte Apps). This means the team knows Shopify's app infrastructure and APIs at product level, beyond agency projects.

• The right solution for every size: Packages that scale with the brand's stage, from fast and affordable setups with a ready-made theme to custom themes, ERP integration and multi-country Shopify Plus setups.

• Access to enterprise quality: Processes built for large brands (project management, QA, SEO-safe migration, post-launch support) are offered to small and new brands at the same standard.

• End-to-end service: Store development, integrations and growth marketing under one roof.

• Multi-country setup: Shopify Markets and multi-store setups for Turkey-based brands expanding to Europe, the Gulf and the US.

Who is it for? Brands of every size: new startups and small brands opening their first Shopify store, growing D2C brands, mid-size and large companies that need ERP and marketplace integrations, brands migrating from another platform, and Turkish brands expanding abroad.

4.2. Holly Palm

Headquarters: Istanbul · Shopify tier: Premier Partner · Shopify reviews: 5.0 (13 reviews) · Partner since: October 2021

Holly Palm is a Shopify agency that serves clients in Turkish and works in Turkey as well as the UK, Denmark and the UAE. It is listed at Shopify's Premier tier in the Partner Directory.

Services: Custom apps and integrations, store builds and redesigns, business strategy consulting, platform migration, ongoing store management and systems integration. Its featured projects also include mobile app development.

Featured projects: The agency's profile highlights migrations of large Turkish retail brands from enterprise platforms to Shopify: Derimod and Jumbo (from Akinon), Karaca and Bazar Store (from Hybris), Altınbaş (from a custom platform) and Silk and Cashmere (from Akinon).

Who is it for? Large retail brands planning to move to Shopify from enterprise platforms such as Akinon or SAP Hybris.

4.3. DigiFist

Headquarters: Antwerp (Belgium); operations in Turkey and Dubai · Shopify tier: Premier Partner · Shopify reviews: 5.0 (29 reviews) · Founded: 2016

DigiFist is a Belgium-based Shopify agency that also works in Turkey and the UAE. It frequently appears in lists of Shopify agencies in Turkey; part of its team is based in Turkey and its service languages include Turkish.

Services: Platform migration, store builds and redesigns, international expansion, social media marketing, theme customization, custom apps, search engine advertising and email marketing. It positions itself as a "performance-driven" agency that helps brands scale globally.

Featured projects: Loop Earplugs, The Body Shop (migrating UAE and Saudi Arabia operations from Magento to Shopify Plus, with Odoo ERP integration), FAE, MISELA, BBODY.

Pricing: Its Partner Directory profile lists a range of USD 5,000 – 350,000 for platform migration.

Who is it for? Brands focused on European and Gulf markets, working with foreign-currency budgets and looking for an international team.

4.4. Digital Pals

Headquarters: Istanbul · Shopify tier: Plus Partner · Shopify reviews: 5.0 (12 reviews) · Partner since: December 2019

Digital Pals is an Istanbul-based agency offering Shopify development together with growth marketing. Its profile states that it has worked with more than 150 brands.

Services: Product and collection setup, store settings, store builds and redesigns, platform migration, theme customization, POS setup; as well as SEO, international expansion, systems integration and conversion rate optimization.

Featured projects: New Arrivals, Sagaza, Lug von Siga, QUZU (migrated from Ticimax), SIEDRÉS and Manu Atelier.

Who is it for? D2C brands, especially in fashion and accessories, and brands looking for growth marketing alongside store setup.

4.5. Nove Solutions

Headquarters: Istanbul · Shopify tier: Plus Partner · Shopify reviews: No reviews yet

Nove describes itself as a Shopify-focused agency delivering custom development, growth strategies and data-driven solutions.

Services: Shopify Plus migration, store builds and redesigns, theme customization, site audits and CRO strategy, checkout upgrades, custom apps, systems integration, SEO and sales channel setup. B2B is listed among the industries it serves.

Featured projects: Saf, Tupperware, Mustela and shopi go (including mobile app development for shopi go).

Who is it for? Brands planning a Shopify Plus migration in categories such as B2B, food or electronics.

5. Comparison table

Source: Shopify Partner Directory profiles, November 2026. Tiers and review counts may change over time; we recommend checking the latest information in the Partner Directory.

6. 12 key questions to ask when choosing a Shopify agency

Ask every agency the same questions when collecting proposals and compare the answers side by side. That way you compare value, not just price.

1. Where is your Shopify Partner Directory profile, and what are your tier and verified review count?

2. Which live stores have you built in our industry and at our scale? Ask for store names and browse them yourself; test speed, mobile experience and the checkout flow.

3. Have you integrated with our ERP before? If you use Nebim, Logo, SAP, Mikro or DİA, ask whether the agency has a live project with that system.

4. How will you build the integration? A ready-made connector, custom middleware, or the ERP vendor's solution? Clarify who will own maintenance and error monitoring.

5. Who will be on the team? Find out whether the project manager, designers and developers are agency employees or outsourced.

6. Ready-made theme or custom theme? Ask them to explain the differences in cost, speed and maintenance.

7. How will you protect SEO during migration? Ask about URL mapping, the 301 redirect plan, structured data (schema) and post-launch monitoring.

8. What are the project timeline and milestones? Ask for dated steps for design approval, development, data migration, testing and launch.

9. How does support work after launch? Learn about the warranty period, monthly hour packages, response times and support channels.

10. Who will own the code and accounts? The theme code, custom apps and all accounts should be in the brand's name.

11. How many additional apps do you recommend, and what do they cost per month? More apps affect both cost and page speed.

12. How will you set up payments, shipping and e-invoicing? If you sell in Turkey, these three are the most critical parts of the project.

7. Shopify agency pricing: how are costs formed?

There is no single answer to "How much does a Shopify store setup cost?" Costs can vary several times over depending on the following factors:

Factors that determine cost

• Theme approach: Customizing a ready-made theme is much faster and more affordable than building a custom theme from scratch.

• Product and data volume: The scope of data migration, from a few hundred products to tens of thousands of variants.

• Number and complexity of integrations: ERP, marketplace, shipping, e-invoicing and CRM integrations are usually the largest budget item.

• Multi-language / multi-country setup: A single store with Shopify Markets, or separate stores per country (expansion stores)?

• B2B and custom functionality: Dealer portals, custom price lists, product configurators, loyalty programs.

• Shopify plan: Shopify Plus offers enterprise features but has a higher monthly platform fee.

Common pricing models

For reference, among international agencies DigiFist lists a range of USD 5,000 – 350,000 for platform migration projects on its Shopify Partner Directory profile. The width of this range shows how much scope affects price.

Watch out for hidden costs: Always add the monthly Shopify plan, app subscriptions, payment provider commissions, e-invoicing provider fees and the post-launch maintenance budget to your total cost of ownership (TCO).

8. How does a Shopify project work step by step?

A typical project with a professional Shopify agency consists of these stages:

1. Discovery and analysis (1–2 weeks): Business goals, current platform, integration needs, SEO inventory and competitor analysis.

2. Scope and technical architecture: Theme approach, app list, integration method, Markets setup and data model (metafields, metaobjects).

3. UX/UI design: Mobile-first design of home, category, product, cart and content pages.

4. Development: Theme development, custom sections, Shopify Functions and Checkout Extensibility customizations.

5. Integrations: Setting up and testing ERP, marketplace, shipping, payment and e-invoicing connections.

6. Data migration and SEO: Migrating products, customers and order history, URL mapping and 301 redirects.

7. Testing (QA): Testing on different devices and browsers, end-to-end order tests, performance measurements.

8. Launch: Domain switch, final data sync, verification of tracking codes.

9. Post-launch monitoring and growth: Search Console monitoring, error tracking, CRO work and marketing.

For a mid-size store, this process usually takes 6–12 weeks; enterprise projects with extensive ERP integration and a multi-country setup take 3–6 months.

9. Turkey-specific topics: payments, ERP, marketplaces, shipping, e-invoicing

What most distinguishes Shopify projects in Turkey from global examples is local integrations. When choosing an agency, be sure to question its experience in these areas.

Payments

Because Shopify Payments is not offered to companies registered in Turkey, integration with Turkish payment providers is required. Of the 100 Turkish Shopify stores we analyzed, 94 accept payments through iyzico, PayTR or Craftgate. Smooth installment options, 3D Secure flows and refund processes directly affect conversion rates.

ERP integration

Most brands in Turkey manage stock, pricing and accounting through an ERP. The most common systems:

• SAP (enterprise brands)

• Nebim (especially apparel and retail)

• Logo and Mikro (SMEs and mid-size companies)

• DİA (cloud-based ERP)

A well-designed integration provides near real-time stock and price synchronization, automatic order transfer to the ERP and invoice data flowing back.

Marketplace integration

For brands selling on marketplaces such as Trendyol, Hepsiburada, Amazon, Çiçeksepeti and Pazarama, managing products, stock, prices and orders in sync with Shopify significantly reduces the operational workload.

Shipping and e-invoicing

Automatic shipment creation with shipping carriers, sending tracking numbers to customers and setting up e-invoice / e-archive processes in line with legal requirements must be solved before going live in Turkey.

10. Replatforming: migrating to Shopify from Ticimax, ikas, IdeaSoft and Akinon

A large share of Shopify projects in Turkey are migrations from another platform. What to watch for in a successful migration:

• URL structure: Every platform has a different URL structure. On Shopify, products live under /products/ and collections under /collections/. A 301 redirect plan should be prepared for all old URLs.

• Variant limits and data model: Map variants, options and custom fields from the old platform to their Shopify equivalents (variants, metafields, metaobjects) in advance.

• Customer accounts: Passwords cannot be migrated for security reasons; an account activation flow should be planned for customers.

• Order history: Migrating past orders matters for customer service and loyalty programs.

• Custom functionality: Custom campaign rules, bundles or special pricing on the old platform should be rebuilt with Shopify Functions and apps.

• Launch timing: Choose a date away from campaign periods (November sales, end-of-season sales).

Our platform-specific migration guides: migrating to Shopify from Ticimax, ikas, IdeaSoft and T-Soft.

11. The most common mistakes when choosing a Shopify agency

1. Looking only at price. The lowest bid is often the one with the most incomplete scope; the gaps come back as extra costs during the project.

2. Deciding without browsing references. Test the speed and mobile experience of reference stores yourself.

3. Leaving integrations to the end. If ERP and payment integrations are not planned at the start, the launch gets delayed.

4. Installing too many apps. Every new app means extra JavaScript and a monthly fee; many needs can be met more efficiently in the theme or with a custom app.

5. Leaving SEO out of the migration plan. A migration with missing redirects can wipe out years of organic traffic in weeks.

6. Not planning post-launch support. A Shopify store is not a one-off project but a constantly evolving sales channel.

7. Opening accounts in the agency's name. The Shopify store, domain and all third-party accounts should be in the brand's name.

12. Frequently asked questions

Can Shopify be used in Turkey?

Yes. Shopify can be used in Turkey; the Turkish interface, selling in Turkish lira and a Turkish checkout are supported. Because Shopify Payments is not offered to companies registered in Turkey, payments are collected through integrations with Turkish payment providers such as iyzico, PayTR or Craftgate.

What does a Shopify agency do?

A Shopify agency provides store setup, theme design and development, migration from other platforms to Shopify, ERP/marketplace/shipping integrations, custom app development and growth services such as SEO and performance marketing.

What is the difference between a Shopify Partner and a Shopify Plus Partner?

Anyone can join the Shopify Partner program. The Plus, Premier and Platinum tiers are awarded by Shopify based on an agency's business volume, Shopify Plus experience and client satisfaction. You can verify an agency's tier in the Shopify Partner Directory.

Which is the best Shopify agency in Turkey?

The "best" agency depends on your needs. For brands of every size, from startups to enterprises, looking for enterprise-quality service, ERP and marketplace integrations, Turkish-language support and a broad reference base, consider Byte Digital; for migrations from enterprise platforms, Holly Palm; for international growth, especially in the Gulf, DigiFist; for fashion D2C and growth marketing, Digital Pals; and for B2B-focused Plus migrations, Nove Solutions.

How long does a Shopify store setup take?

A store built on a ready-made theme with few integrations can go live in 3–6 weeks; a mid-size store with custom design and ERP integration in 6–12 weeks; multi-country projects with enterprise integrations in 3–6 months.

Will we lose SEO when moving from Ticimax or ikas to Shopify?

A well-planned migration does not cause permanent SEO loss. Redirecting all old URLs to their Shopify equivalents with 301s, migrating metadata and structured data, and monitoring Search Console after launch are critical.

Can Shopify be integrated with Nebim, Logo or SAP?

Yes. Thanks to Shopify's APIs, stock, price, order and invoice synchronization can be set up with Nebim, Logo, SAP, Mikro, DİA and many other ERP systems. The integration method (ready-made connector or custom middleware) is chosen based on the brand's data volume and processes.

When should I move to Shopify Plus?

Shopify Plus makes sense when you reach high order volumes, need B2B/wholesale, need to customize checkout, or want to manage separate stores for multiple countries.

Conclusion

The Shopify ecosystem in Turkey has matured: many companies, from enterprise retailers to fast-growing D2C brands, choose Shopify, and there are experienced agencies to run these projects. The way to choose the right agency is to check partner tiers and verified reviews, review live references at your scale, and especially question experience with Turkey-specific integrations such as ERP, payments, marketplaces and e-invoicing.

At Byte Digital, we have worked only on Shopify for 7 years. We run store development, integration and growth projects for brands such as Godiva, Yataş, Stanley, Altınyıldız and Züber. We make the quality we deliver to large brands accessible to new and small brands too; whatever your size, we can design the right solution together. If you are planning a move to Shopify, a new store or growth for your existing store, you can book a free initial call with our team.

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