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Sandrie Jay G.

Tagum City, Philippines

$18/hr
5.0
7 jobs

I help e-commerce brands and Shopify store owners go from idea or Figma design to a clean, conversion-focused live store, without juggling multiple freelancers. I handle Shopify store builds and customizations (theme editor + Liquid/HTML/CSS), Figma section-by-section design, product pages & listings, AI product imagery, and brand visuals so everything looks polished and works properly. WHAT I DELIVER: • Shopify store setup & customization — homepage, product, collection, and supporting pages • Figma to Shopify implementation (or design from scratch) • Product listing creation, optimization, variants, images, and organization • AI-generated product & lifestyle imagery + Photoshop cleanup • Branding assets (logos, icons, simple brand kits) and basic AI UGC/video content I combine design sense with practical Shopify knowledge so pages are both attractive and easy to manage. AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Higgsfield, Claude, etc.) speed up concepts and content, then everything is checked and refined manually for accuracy. Open to project-based and ongoing Shopify work. Send the store URL or Figma file and I’ll tell you honestly if I’m a good fit.

  • Shopify
  • Shopify Theme
  • Shopify Development
  • Liquid
  • Figma
  • Ecommerce
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • AI Image Generation
  • Logo Design
  • Illustration
  • Product Listings
  • Amazon FBA
  • Digital Illustration
  • Canva
  • Branding
  • Print Marketing Materials
  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Design
  • Brand Identity Design
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Social Media Management
  • Photo Editing
Philip D.

Cebu City, Philippines

$25/hr
4.9
177 jobs

End-to-end design + build, CRO-focused — US premium apparel brand Full storefront redesign around premium positioning and a frictionless path to checkout. Design and implementation both mine — no handoff gap. ✔ Design to Shopify, in-house — mockups designed by me with AI assist, then built out by me. Nothing lost in translation between design and dev, no back-and-forth cycles. ✔ Premium branding executed properly — typography, spacing, imagery hierarchy, and PDP structure built to justify premium price points ✔ Friction removed across the funnel — navigation, product discovery, variant selection, cart, and the path to checkout rebuilt around fewer decisions and fewer taps ✔ Clean native OS 2.0 sections — no page builders, no app bloat, fully editable by the client after handoff ✔ Implementation in days, not weeks — same scope that used to take me several weeks. AI compresses the build, not the standard. Full site redesign, CRO-focused — US furniture & interior design brand Figma design translated into a custom Dawn-based theme, rebuilt around conversion — navigation, product discovery, and the path to checkout. ✔ Figma to Shopify — pixel-accurate custom theme development on Dawn (Online Store 2.0) ✔ Premium build quality: clean, native OS 2.0 sections — no page builders, no app bloat, fully editable by the client after handoff ✔ Delivered in weeks, not months — the scope they were quoted as a multi-month build ✔ Owner saved 50% on total project cost vs. their previous development spend ✔ Faster and cheaper without cutting quality — AI accelerates my research, build, and QA, not my standards CRO overhaul + B2B wholesale — Australian specialty food retailer, 2,000+ SKUs Deployed May 2026. First-month results, benchmarked against the previous 16 months: ✔ Conversion rate: 1.34% → 3.39% — 2.5x their previous average ✔ Orders: +27% YoY ✔ Sales: +17% YoY — their best May on record ✔ Zero to 4-figure agentic AI revenue in 30 days — from GEO + product taxonomy work ✔ SparkLayer 3-tier wholesale pricing with automatic tier upgrades via Shopify Flow, triggered by spend thresholds Catalog & agentic visibility — Australian wine retailer, 5,000+ SKUs A high-volume store doing five figures in daily sales. ✔ Shopify Product Taxonomy implemented across 5,000+ SKUs for agentic storefront visibility ✔ AI-automated the extraction and mapping — 10 hours instead of several weeks That's what I do: find what's blocking your revenue, fix the right things first, prove it with numbers. 600+ Shopify stores worked on since 2017. I've seen nearly every problem a store can have — and I know which fixes actually move revenue. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔹 WHAT I DO ➜ Shopify CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) Product pages, collection pages, landing pages, navigation, checkout flow — fixed with data, not guesses. ➜ Shopify Hydrogen / Headless Fast custom storefronts on Hydrogen + Oxygen for brands that outgrew standard themes. ➜ B2B & Wholesale Setup (SparkLayer / Shopify B2B) Customer groups, tiered pricing, quantity breaks, MOQs, wholesale shipping rules — full B2B storefronts on SparkLayer or native Shopify B2B, without a separate wholesale site. ➜ Custom Shopify Apps & Features Custom apps, Shopify Functions, Flow automations, order routing — built when off-the-shelf apps no longer fit. ➜ Shopify Speed Optimization Theme code cleanup, app bloat removal, Core Web Vitals, faster load times. ➜ SEO & AI Search Visibility (GEO) Store structure, metadata, taxonomy, and content optimized for Google, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. ➜ Shopify Theme Development Custom themes, Liquid sections, product templates, conversion-focused layouts. ➜ Large Catalog Optimization Titles, collections, filters, metafields, site search — for stores where buyers can't find what they need. ➜ Tracking & Analytics GA4, GTM, Meta Pixel, Google Ads, duplicate pixel fixes, server-side tracking. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔹 HOW I WORK I use AI to move faster through research, QA, and analysis — but every solution is built and reviewed with 9 years of real Shopify development experience. 🔹 START HERE Send me your store URL + your biggest challenge. I'll tell you what I'd fix first — free, before we discuss scope or budget.

  • Shopify
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Shopify SEO
  • Shopify Development
  • Custom App
  • Page Speed Optimization
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Theme Customization
  • API Integration
  • JavaScript
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Claude
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Design Mockup
  • Structured Data
Apple S.

Imus, Philippines

$20/hr
4.3
115 jobs

🏆 WordPress Developer | Webflow Developer | Elementor Pro Expert | Shopify & WooCommerce Developer | SEO ✅ Top Rated Plus ⭐ · $100K+ Earned · 7,600+ Hours · 2,640+ Websites Delivered ✅ 12+ Years as a WordPress & Webflow Developer · 554+ White-Label Agency Partners (US · UK · AU · CA) ✅ PageSpeed 90+ Guaranteed · Core Web Vitals Passed (LCP, INP, CLS) on Every Build ✅ WordPress SEO · Technical SEO · AEO · GEO, Ranks on Google, AI Overviews, ChatGPT & Gemini ✅ WordPress · Webflow · Squarespace · Elementor Pro · WooCommerce · Shopify · Figma Expert Is your WordPress or Webflow website slow, outdated, or getting traffic but no sales? Every day it stays that way, you hand paying customers to competitors ranking above you. I'm Apple, a Senior WordPress Developer, Webflow Developer, Elementor Pro Expert and Squarespace Developer who builds high-converting, SEO-optimized websites, from Figma design to pixel-perfect launch. That's why 554+ agencies across the US, UK, AU & CA trust me as their white-label partner. Most websites fail for three reasons: slow load times, weak technical SEO, and layouts that look nice but don't convert. As your WordPress Developer I fix all three in one build, so you rank higher on Google, load faster, and turn traffic into revenue. I also convert AI-generated and Figma designs (Claude, Lovable, ChatGPT, Cursor, Bolt, v0, Adobe XD, HTML/CSS) into pixel-perfect, production-ready WordPress and Webflow websites. 🎯 HIRE ME IF YOU NEED ✧ A new WordPress, Webflow, Elementor or Squarespace website built from scratch ✧ A Figma, Adobe XD or AI design converted into a pixel-perfect live site ✧ A slow or low-ranking site rebuilt for speed, SEO and conversions ✧ A white-label WordPress developer your agency can hand off to, NDA-friendly ✧ A WooCommerce or Shopify store that actually sells ✧ A migration (Wix, Squarespace, Framer or WordPress to Webflow), rankings kept 🔷 WORDPRESS WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ✧ WordPress development, custom themes, Elementor Pro, Divi, Bricks, Gutenberg, ACF ✧ Figma to WordPress, Webflow, Elementor & Squarespace, pixel-perfect, mobile-first ✧ Webflow development, Client-First structure, CMS collections, GSAP ✧ Squarespace development, Fluid Engine layouts, custom CSS, redesigns ✧ Elementor Pro landing pages, funnels, loop grids, theme builder, speed fixes ✧ Landing page design, WordPress redesign & Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ✧ WordPress and Webflow migration without losing rankings ✧ Custom WordPress plugin & theme development, bug fixes, malware removal 🤖 AI & FIGMA TO WEBSITE ✧ Claude to WordPress · Lovable to WordPress · Cursor & ChatGPT-assisted builds ✧ AI design-to-code · HTML/CSS, PSD & Adobe XD to WordPress 🔷 SEO, AEO, GEO & PERFORMANCE ✧ Core Web Vitals engineered from day one (LCP, CLS, INP) ✧ Technical & on-page SEO, schema, JSON-LD, internal linking, XML sitemaps ✧ WP Rocket · LiteSpeed · Cloudflare CDN · Rank Math · Yoast · GA4 · Search Console ✧ AEO & GEO visibility for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews & Gemini ✧ Local SEO & Google Business Profile · PageSpeed 90+ every build 🔷 ECOMMERCE & WHITE-LABEL AGENCY SUPPORT ✧ WooCommerce & Shopify development, product pages, checkout UX, Stripe & PayPal ✧ White-label WordPress development for 554+ agencies, zero client contact 🏢 INDUSTRIES SaaS · eCommerce · Healthcare (ADA/WCAG) · Real Estate (IDX/MLS) · Coaches · Law Firms · Home Services · Fitness · Restaurants · Nonprofits 🏆 WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE ME ✔ Design + development in one expert, Figma concept to live site ✔ 2,640+ websites shipped, speed, SEO & conversion built in, not bolted on ✔ Sites that look premium AND rank, load fast, and convert ✔ Clear communication, milestone-driven delivery, fast turnaround ✔ Your team can edit the site after handover without breaking it ⭐ "Apple went above and beyond. My website now has better functionality and aesthetics. Highly recommend for any small business owner who needs an expert hand." Upwork Client ⚙️ TECH STACK WordPress · Elementor Pro · Webflow · Squarespace · Figma · Divi · Bricks · ACF · WooCommerce · Shopify · Rank Math · WP Rocket · Cloudflare · GA4 · PHP · JavaScript · CSS3 · HTML5 📩 Need a new website, redesign, or Figma/AI-to-website build on WordPress, Webflow, Elementor or Squarespace? Message me and I'll reply within hours with a FREE audit. KEYWORDS: WordPress Developer, WordPress Website Design, WordPress Website Developer, WordPress Designer, WordPress Expert, Webflow Developer, Elementor Developer, Elementor Pro Expert, Elementor Landing Page, Squarespace Developer, Shopify Developer, WooCommerce Developer, WordPress eCommerce, Figma to WordPress, Figma to Webflow, WordPress Theme Customization, WordPress Plugin Development, WordPress Speed Optimization, Core Web Vitals, WordPress SEO, Technical SEO, Rank Math, Local SEO, AEO, GEO, WordPress Migration, WordPress Redesign, WordPress Landing Page, Divi Developer, Bricks Builder, White Label WordPress Developer

  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Elementor
  • Squarespace
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress Development
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Figma
  • Website Redesign
  • Landing Page
  • Page Speed Optimization
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • On-Page SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Responsive Design
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
Rodney Earl Z.

Davao City, Philippines

$20/hr
4.7
108 jobs

I’m a Senior Shopify Developer and Full-Stack Technical Lead who builds storefronts, web applications, and the backend systems and integrations behind them. With 10+ years of experience in web development and e-commerce, I can take a project from Figma and technical planning through implementation, testing, and deployment. I contribute hands-on code while also leading developers, reviewing work, and keeping delivery organized. 🛍️ Shopify Development ✅ Shopify 2.0, Liquid, JavaScript, custom sections, snippets, and JSON templates ✅ Figma-to-Shopify homepages, landing pages, product pages, and collection experiences ✅ Product media, variants, quantity controls, recommendations, quick add, cart behavior, and responsive purchase flows ✅ Replo and Shogun integration, Intelligems experiment variants, and theme-app debugging ✅ Merchant-editable settings, alternate-template isolation, Git workflows, and desktop/mobile QA 💻 Full-Stack and Backend Development I do not stop at the storefront layer. My application work includes: ✅ Cloudflare Worker APIs and scheduled jobs ✅ OAuth and GraphQL integrations ✅ Supabase and Postgres persistence, access controls, and database migrations ✅ Encrypted installation and approval tokens ✅ Tenant-scoped authentication and exact-resource authorization ✅ External approval workflows, status writeback, lifecycle events, reminders, email, audit events, and application logging ✅ Playwright end-to-end and security-regression testing For one marketplace-listed monday app, I led a security-remediation and release lane involving database migration, OAuth identity binding, authorization hardening, full regression testing, and controlled production deployment. I also worked on a separate monday file-governance application involving OAuth storage, board inventory scanning, file normalization, cleanup queues, audit trails, lifecycle handling, feature-access rules, and modular Worker routing. 🧩 WordPress and WooCommerce I also work with: ✅ Custom child themes using PHP, JavaScript, and CSS ✅ Elementor and WooCommerce development ✅ AJAX mini-cart controls, cart fragments, and checkout stabilization ✅ WP-CLI, migration and import tooling, staging, and rollback planning ✅ Legacy-theme interpretation and large multi-page QA programs ✅ Performance troubleshooting, technical SEO, forms, and responsive fixes 🧭 Technical Leadership I turn product requirements into architecture, scoped implementation lanes, acceptance criteria, and release gates. I use ClickUp, the monday platform, Git, Playwright, browser evidence, and structured handoffs to keep development traceable and safe. I am comfortable coordinating frontend and backend developers while remaining directly involved in implementation and technical decisions. I’m a strong fit for Shopify agencies, DTC brands, and product teams that need a senior developer who can lead the work without stepping away from the code. 📩 Tell me what you are building, what is currently blocked, and what must work when the project is complete.

  • Shopify
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • CSS 3
  • HTML5
  • WordPress
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • phpMyAdmin
  • Project Management
  • Scrum
  • PSD to WordPress
  • Customer Support
  • On-Page SEO
Ralph Cedric L.

Meycauayan, Philippines

$20/hr
4.2
109 jobs

Hey there! I’m a Shopify developer with hands-on experience turning e-commerce visions into high-performing realities. Whether you’re a startup, a booming 7-figure brand, or somewhere in between, I’ve spent the last 6,000+ hours (and counting!) turning e-commerce visions into reality. Here’s how I can help: 🔥 Shopify Apps & Integrations: Need a custom app to solve a unique problem or supercharge your store’s functionality? Let’s build it. 🎨 Theme Development & Customization: Your store should look and feel like yours. No cookie-cutter templates but just polished, conversion-focused design. ⚡️ Shopify API Wizardry: Integrations with CRMs, ERPs, or that tool your team loves? Connecting product feeds into a custom API? Done. 🚀 Speed & SEO Fixes: Slow sites sink sales. Let’s get your store loading faster and ranking smarter. 🔧 Troubleshooting & Upgrades: Buggy code? Outdated theme? I’ll clean it up so your store runs like a well-oiled machine. Why work with me? I speak fluent Liquid (Shopify’s templating language), React/Vue for dynamic front-ends, and Node.js/Python for custom app logic. I also know how to build using Hydrogen. I also provide: ✔️ A partner who truly understands e-commerce and communicates in plain English. ✔️ Solutions that balance innovation with ROI. No flashy gimmicks, just results. ✔️ A store that’s easy to manage, so you can focus on growing your business. Let’s turn your “what ifs” into “holy cow, that works!” and make sure your store isn’t just another digital shelf, but a place customers love to visit. Drop me a message I’d love to hear about your vision and how we can bring it to life. 🚀

  • Shopify
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Ecommerce Website
  • Shopify Theme
  • Website Redesign
  • Landing Page
  • Web Development
  • WordPress Development
  • Liquid
  • CSS
  • WordPress
  • WooCommerce
  • Website Optimization
  • English
  • Project Management
Lorraine Claire R.

Cebu City, Philippines

$15/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Over the past 5+ years I've helped businesses across the USA, Canada, UK, NZ and Australia migrate websites, build custom Shopify and WordPress sites, improve site performance, and optimize their online presence for both Google and AI search. My core expertise includes: • Shopify Theme Development (Liquid) • WordPress Development (Bricks Builder & Elementor) • Figma to WordPress • Website Redesigns • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) • Local SEO • Technical SEO • Core Web Vitals & Page Speed Optimization • Shopify SEO • Webflow SEO • Responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript • Landing Pages that convert visitors into inquiries Kind words from happy clients (also posted as Linkedin recommendations): "Lorraine single-handedly built our SEO program from the ground up — owning Ahrefs and SEMrush, driving major gains in site speed, and custom-coding everything we couldnt vibe code our way through. When things break, she troubleshoots with a level of care no AI tool has come close to replacing or replicating. I can confidently say that our website would have been in shambles without her help. I hired Lorraine in August 2024 to migrate our blog at The Bear Essentials Outdoors Co. from WordPress to Shopify. She executed it so cleanly that the project turned into a full-time role that's now approaching two years. What sets her apart is how she operates. I can hand her a general goal and she'll come back with a plan, execute on it, and only loop me in at the decisions that actually need my input. She takes initiative instead of bouncing small problems back, and she's earned 100% of our trust to work independently. In under two years, she's helped us launch new products, expand to hundreds of blog posts, and source the imagery and SEO structure to actually rank them. A huge share of our online growth in that period is her work. Technically excellent, a true self-starter, and cares about the outcome as much as we do. I'd hire her again in a heartbeat. Any business interested in working with Lorraine can always reach out to me personally and Id be happy to discuss her work ethic, role, and reliability!" - DJ Tudino, Founder @ Bear Essentials Outdoors Co. "Our website of over two thousand articles and pages had become terribly bloated, slow and a bit neglected on the technological side so we teamed up with Lorraine to redesign and de-bloat the whole thing. Lorraine was incredibly easy to work with, reliant, communicative and professional and the site now looks gorgeous, easy to navigate and loads faster than it’s done in years. We’ll be using Lorraine for all web development projects from now on." - Runar Thor, CEO @ Skystead Games "I’ve had the pleasure of having Lorraine a part of our team and can confidently say she is an outstanding professional. She brings a strong work ethic, a deep commitment to mastering her craft, and a consistent drive to improve and grow. Lorraine has a versatile skill set across platforms like WordPress, Webflow, and Shopify, which makes her incredibly valuable in a wide range of projects and environments. She approaches her work with both precision and creativity, always aiming to deliver high-quality results. Beyond her technical expertise, Lorraine is dependable, collaborative, and brings a positive, professional energy to every interaction. Any team would be lucky to work with her." - Leigh Klemmer, Agency Owner @ Avaliis

  • Shopify
  • Liquid
  • JavaScript
  • Front-End Development
  • WordPress
  • Theme Customization
  • Elementor
  • Ecommerce Backup & Migration
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • Responsive Design
  • Webflow
  • User Experience Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • User Interface Design
  • Figma
  • Website Copywriting

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Shopify development outsourcing in the Philippines: a hiring guide

The Philippines can be a practical market for Shopify development when your business needs support with store setup, theme development, Liquid customization, app integrations, or conversion-focused improvements. The country’s digital economy reached PhP 2.74 trillion in 2025, representing 9.8% of GDP, and e-commerce accounts for the largest share of digital-economy employment in the country at 75.8%, which points to a labor market shaped by online retail, digital storefronts, and related technical workflows.

Why hire Shopify developers in the Philippines?

Shopify developers in the Philippines can support e-commerce projects that need a mix of technical execution, English communication, and flexible collaboration across time zones. The Philippines’ digital economy employed 10.39 million people in 2025, with total e-commerce accounting for 75.8% of digital-economy employment. That context can be useful for clients hiring Shopify developers because it points to a labor market with broad exposure to online retail, digital transactions, and storefront operations.

The country's significant e-commerce employment base may also translate into stronger familiarity with live stores, product catalogs, checkout flows, and online retail workflows, especially among developers who have worked directly with e-commerce clients. That practical exposure can be valuable for clients who need more than basic setup and want developers who understand how technical choices affect store performance and buyer experience.

Cost considerations for hiring Shopify developers in the Philippines

Shopify developers in the Philippines typically charge rates toward the lower-to-mid end of the broader Upwork Shopify developer range. Visible profile examples on Upwork show hourly rates around $12 to $30 per hour, while Upwork's general Shopify developer cost guidance places typical rates at $15 to $29 per hour. By comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports median annual wages of $90,930 for web developers and $98,090 for web and digital interface designers in May 2024, before accounting for benefits, taxes, or overhead.

In practice, rates vary based on project complexity and specialization. For fixed-price projects, use the hourly guidance as a starting point and scope the work around deliverables, such as theme setup, custom sections, app configuration, API integration, or performance improvements. More advanced work, including Shopify Plus support, custom app development, or complex integrations, may command higher pricing because it requires deeper platform and engineering experience.

Experience level also affects pricing. Developers building a client base may price competitively for basic setup, content updates, or theme adjustments, while mid-level developers often handle broader storefront customization and app configuration. Senior developers with Shopify Plus experience, custom app expertise, or advanced performance optimization skills may price above entry-level or general implementation work.

Tips for hiring Shopify developers in the Philippines

Hiring Shopify developers in the Philippines works best when you match the project scope to the developer's specific Shopify experience. The following tips can guide your evaluation:

  • Screen for Liquid proficiency. Liquid is Shopify's template language and central to theme development. Ask candidates to explain their experience with Liquid objects, filters, and schema settings, or request code samples from past theme work.
  • Verify Shopify-specific API and app experience. If your project involves integrations, webhooks, or custom apps, confirm that the developer has worked with Shopify's Admin API, GraphQL, or Shopify CLI. Ask for examples of past integration projects.
  • Review portfolios for relevant store types. A developer who has built product catalogs for fashion brands may not have the same experience as one who has worked on subscription stores or business-to-business storefronts. Match portfolio samples to your business model.
  • Clarify communication and availability windows. The Philippines is typically 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time during daylight saving time and 13 hours ahead during standard time, which can support asynchronous workflows or overlap with late afternoon and evening hours. Confirm response expectations and preferred collaboration tools upfront.
  • Ask about performance and conversion experience. Page speed, mobile optimization, and checkout flow improvements can directly affect store revenue. Look for candidates who can speak to past work on load times, Core Web Vitals, or A/B testing for conversion rate optimization.
  • Confirm Shopify Plus familiarity if relevant. Shopify Plus projects involve additional features such as Shopify Functions, checkout extensibility, and higher-volume requirements. If your store operates on Plus, verify that the developer has relevant experience.

The rates and information provided in this article are based on current data and industry sources available at the time of publication. Freelance rates can vary depending on factors such as experience, location, project scope, and market conditions. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research to confirm current rates and trends, as this information may change over time.

Frequently asked questions

Are Shopify developers in the Philippines experienced with international brands?

Some Shopify developers in the Philippines have experience working with e-commerce brands outside their home market, including U.S., U.K., and Australian businesses. When evaluating candidates, look for portfolio examples that include international store URLs, client reviews mentioning cross-border work, or case studies describing projects for growth-oriented brands. Work history and repeat engagements can help you verify international client experience directly.

How do Shopify developer rates in the Philippines compare to U.S. hiring costs?

Shopify developer rates in the Philippines are often lower than U.S. hiring benchmarks, with visible Upwork profile examples ranging from $12 to $30 per hour compared with U.S. annual wage benchmarks for web development roles. The gap may narrow for advanced work such as custom app development, Shopify Plus implementations, or complex application programming interface integrations. Keep in mind that freelance hourly rates and full-time employee wages are not directly comparable due to differences in benefits, taxes, and overhead.

Can I find Shopify developers in the Philippines experienced with custom apps and API integrations?

You can find Shopify developers in the Philippines with experience in custom apps and application programming interface integrations. Profiles for Shopify developers in the Philippines commonly list skills such as Shopify Apps, API integration, JavaScript, React, and Node.js. For projects involving private apps, third-party integrations, or webhook-based automation, ask candidates for specific examples of past API work and confirm their familiarity with Shopify's developer tools, including GraphQL and Shopify CLI.

What should I look for when evaluating Shopify developers in the Philippines?

When evaluating Shopify developers in the Philippines, start by reviewing portfolio samples for relevance to your store type and project scope. Confirm Liquid proficiency and Shopify-specific tooling experience, then check client feedback for patterns around communication, revision responsiveness, and deadline reliability. For more complex projects, consider a short paid test task to evaluate code quality, attention to detail, and working style before committing to a larger engagement. Talent badges, client feedback, and Job Success Score can also help you identify freelancers with strong track records.