What Inspira Digital does

Inspira Digital Ltd is a UK-based, founder-owned Shopify-specialist digital agency operating from Barnstaple, Devon, since 2008. The company designs, builds, and migrates Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts for e-commerce brands, with a core service portfolio organised around three pillars: Launch on Shopify (new store builds and custom theme development), Grow on Shopify (conversion optimisation, subscription implementation, and internationalisation), and B2B on Shopify (wholesale channels, trade ordering, and bespoke B2B platform builds). A separate platform migration practice transitions clients from legacy systems including Magento, WooCommerce, Drupal, and Kentico, governed by a documented 'Foundation Migration Blueprint' methodology. The company holds Shopify Select Partner status and supports headless Shopify architectures using third-party frontends such as VueStorefront and Contentful.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model with no publicly disclosed pricing, engagement instead through consultation and quote-based scoping. Customer acquisition combines direct sales outreach, a free migration clinic as a funnel entry point, content marketing (blog, case studies, migration guide), and a network of agency and technology partners including Stok.ly, Alvio, GoKwik, Klaviyo, Recharge, and complementary agencies. The client base spans mid-market and enterprise Shopify merchants across beverages, retail, apparel, healthcare, and B2B verticals, with named customers including Leatherman, Westend DJ, Symprove, Butcombe Brewery, W7 Makeup, and Careline365.

Inspira Digital is bootstrapped, profitable from its first year, and has operated without external funding since founding. The team comprises 1-10 employees, co-founded by Mike Harding and Luke Green who combined their respective freelance businesses (SEO Dynamiks and The Layer Design) at inception. The company serves clients in the UK, United States, Europe, Australia, and Monaco, and reports an 80% rate of converting project clients into long-term business relationships.

Name

Inspira Digital

Legal name

Inspira Digital Ltd

Website

https://inspiradigital.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Inspira Digital is a UK-based, founder-owned Shopify-specialist agency that designs, migrates, and optimises Shopify and Shopify Plus storefronts for mid-market and enterprise e-commerce brands across beverages, retail, apparel, and B2B verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barnstaple

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Shopify development services including custom theme development, app development, platform migrations, strategy workshops, and ongoing store support. Revenue is generated through project-based fees and ongoing support contracts.
2. Shopify Launch Services: End-to-end Shopify store launches including design, development, and deployment for new Shopify merchants.
3. Shopify Growth Services: Technical partnership for accelerating digital roadmap including optimization, subscriptions (Recharge), internationalisation, and performance improvements.
4. B2B Commerce Services: Specialized B2B Shopify solutions including wholesale channels, trade ordering apps, and custom B2B platform builds.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Inspira Digital is a UK-based Shopify Select Partner agency that designs, builds, migrates, and optimises Shopify and Shopify Plus stores for established e-commerce brands. Core offerings include platform migrations from Magento, WooCommerce, Kentico and Drupal; custom Shopify 2.0 theme development; bespoke app development; B2B commerce solutions (wholesale channels, trade ordering, custom pricing); subscription implementation via Recharge; and ongoing technical support. Services are delivered as project-based professional engagements targeting brands with £3m+ turnover.

Product overview

Inspira Digital is a Shopify-focused agency offering a unified suite of services rather than a discrete product. The core offering comprises Shopify Migration Services (transitioning brands from Magento, WooCommerce, and other platforms to Shopify/Shopify Plus), supplemented by three service pillars: Launch on Shopify (custom theme development and new store builds), Grow on Shopify (optimization, subscriptions, internationalization), and B2B on Shopify (trade ordering and B2B functionality). Add-on services include Strategy Workshops, Custom Theme Development, Shopify App Development, and Shopify Store Support. The company operates exclusively within the Shopify ecosystem and does not offer a standalone software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shopify Migration Services Comprehensive platform migration service moving established e-commerce brands from Magento, WooCommerce, Kentico, Drupal, and other legacy platforms to Shopify or Shopify Plus, delivered via a structured discovery-to-launch methodology with measurable conversion and revenue outcomes.
• Launch on Shopify End-to-end Shopify store launch service delivering on-brand, fast-loading storefronts that convert visitors into paying customers, including design, development, and deployment for new Shopify merchants.
• Grow on Shopify Technical partnership service for accelerating digital roadmap execution on existing Shopify stores, covering conversion optimisation, subscription implementation (e.g. Recharge), internationalisation, and performance improvements.
• B2B on Shopify Connected B2B Shopify solutions for next-generation business buyers, including custom pricing tiers, trade ordering applications, wholesale channels, VAT validation, minimum order values, and bespoke account management functionality.
• Strategy Workshops Consultancy engagement to define digital commerce strategy and migration planning for brands evaluating or preparing for Shopify implementations.
• Custom Theme Development Bespoke Shopify 2.0 theme design and development creating customised storefronts with tailored functionality and integrations to meet specific brand requirements.
• Shopify App Development Custom application development for Shopify including bespoke product builders, subscription solutions, click-and-collect functionality, and B2B functionality extensions built on Shopify Plus.
• Shopify Store Support Ongoing technical support and maintenance service for existing Shopify and Shopify Plus stores.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32% revenue uplift for Westend DJ after Magento to Shopify Plus migration
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stok.lycoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud ERP partner providing real-time multi-location inventory management, warehouse management, sales order management, and POS integration. Stok.ly is tightly integrated with Shopify and helps solve complexities in established commerce businesses with human-centric approach to change management and training.
• Alvio NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB2B platform enabling cross-platform product collaboration between online stores. Inspira built an award-winning partnership platform for Alvio. The partnership provides growth channel opportunities, site migration assistance, B2B operational strategy, and multisite setup capabilities.
• GoKwikcoreTechnology or IntegrationCustomer engagement and retention platform using WhatsApp for DTC brands. GoKwik provides abandoned cart recovery (20-35% recovery rates), customer re-engagement, and repeat purchase automation with 98% open rates. Integrates with Shopify, Klaviyo, Recharge, and Rebuy.
• Profit Driven MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance-based digital marketing agency specialising in Google Ads and Meta Ads optimisation. Unique compensation model where they are only paid for additional revenue generated, aligning incentives with client success.
• Get BetterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold certified Klaviyo partner specialising in personalised email marketing. Provides email campaign optimisation, data-driven insights, and continuous metric monitoring to maximise ROI for e-commerce brands.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationShopify Select Partner status. Inspira is a specialist Shopify agency providing development, migration, and optimisation services on the Shopify platform. Access to Shopify resources, certifications, and partner ecosystem.
• Leftfield SEO AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSEO agency partner for search optimisation services, particularly for migration projects with SEO/GEO built-in requirements.
• Loncom ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerData migration consulting partner specialising in precision data migration for Shopify projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• We Make Websites: We Make Websites is a London-based Shopify Plus agency serving enterprise brands across the UK and Europe with design, migration, and growth services, directly comparable to Inspira's Shopify-focused UK agency model.
• BlueSwitch: BlueSwitch is a US-based Shopify Plus agency offering custom development, platform migrations, and ongoing support services, directly comparable to Inspira's migration and support capabilities.
• Disco Labs: Disco Labs is a Shopify Plus agency focused on design, development, and optimization for high-growth e-commerce brands, comparable to Inspira's mid-market and enterprise Shopify focus.
• Blackbelt Commerce: Blackbelt Commerce is a Shopify Plus agency specializing in enterprise e-commerce design, development, and re-platforming projects, comparable to Inspira's migration and custom theme offerings.
• Heyday: Heyday is a Shopify Plus agency providing design, development, and growth services to direct-to-consumer and B2B brands, closely comparable to Inspira's service portfolio and Shopify specialization.
• OuterBox: OuterBox is a US-based Shopify Plus agency offering design, development, migration, and digital marketing services to enterprise e-commerce brands, making it a directly comparable peer in the Shopify specialist agency space.
• Status Bureau: Status Bureau is a Shopify Plus partner agency specializing in design and development for premium and lifestyle brands, closely comparable to Inspira's bespoke Shopify 2.0 theme work.

Broad incumbents

• Luminary: Luminary is a broader digital agency with a Shopify Plus practice, serving enterprise clients across Australia and globally; comparable as a larger incumbent offering Shopify services alongside broader digital capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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