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Shopify Maintenance & Support

Keep your store secure, fast, and always running

Trusted by
City of Ottawa Swiss Water Waste Free Celebrations OYM Sportswear The Brig Pub

Don’t let technical issues cost you sales. Our comprehensive maintenance and support services keep your Shopify store secure, fast, and profitable while you focus on growing your business.

Stores We Look After

Real clients, named where they allow it.

Since 2012
building on Shopify, including engineering time inside Shopify itself
30 days
of close monitoring after every launch and migration
3 apps
of our own live on the Shopify App Store, maintained through every API version
1,000s
of SKUs kept in sync for Housemart across marketplaces and POS
HOMEROOM Store audit

Every setting audited, top to bottom

Jenna Barclay's first brand. A full audit of store settings across user experience, shipping, taxes and conversion, delivered as a clear, prioritized fix list her team could act on.

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Ongoing partner

Automation shipped in phases, and still in our care

The multi-roaster marketplace we automated for the global leader in chemical-free decaf. Phased workstreams, weekly calls, and a relationship that continued past launch.

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“Thank you Victoria for all your help! It made this process of setting up my Shopify store a million times easier for me.”
Jenna Barclay
Jenna Barclay Owner, HOMEROOM

Who you'll work with

Victoria Garland, Owner and Chief Creative Officer
Victoria Garland Owner and Chief Creative Officer 13 years on Shopify
Alex Massaad, CTO and Co-Founder
Alex Massaad CTO and Co-Founder 14 years on Shopify

You scope the project with the people who build it. The developer on the kickoff call is the developer on launch day.

Book a Free Discovery Call

Tell us what's on the store, what breaks most often, and what you'd want handled without asking. We'll come back with a monthly scope and a fixed price.

Why Maintenance Matters

Your Shopify store is a complex system (themes, apps, integrations) that needs constant attention. Without proper maintenance, you risk:

  • Security vulnerabilities that could compromise customer data
  • Performance issues that hurt your Google rankings and conversion rates
  • Downtime that directly impacts your revenue
  • Compatibility problems when apps or Shopify updates break functionality

Our Proactive Approach

Prevention Over Reaction: We identify and fix issues before they affect your customers Performance First: Regular optimization keeps your store fast and search-engine friendly Security Focused: Multi-layered protection against threats and vulnerabilities Always Available: Round-the-clock monitoring means we catch problems instantly

What’s Included

Security Monitoring: Real-time threat detection and immediate response ✓ Performance Optimization: Regular speed audits and improvement recommendations ✓ Backup & Recovery: Automated backups with quick restoration capabilities ✓ App Management: Updates, compatibility testing, conflict resolution ✓ Priority Support: Direct access to our technical team when you need help ✓ Monthly Reporting: Transparent insights into your store’s health and performance

Your store never sleeps, and neither does our monitoring. Let us handle the technical details while you focus on what matters most: growing your business.

Serving Shopify brands across Ontario

We maintain stores for brands in Toronto and the GTA, Mississauga, Vaughan, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Waterloo, Guelph, and across Ontario. Maintenance and support is fully remote regardless of location.

What's included

  • 24/7 uptime monitoring with instant alerts
  • Regular security updates and vulnerability patches
  • Performance optimization and speed monitoring
  • Automated daily backups with easy restoration
  • Priority support with 4-hour response time
  • App compatibility testing and updates

How it runs

  1. 1
    Initial Audit

    We perform a comprehensive health check of your store, identifying potential issues and optimization opportunities.

  2. 2
    Setup & Monitoring

    We set up monitoring tools alongside backup systems and security protocols tailored to your store.

  3. 3
    Ongoing Maintenance

    Regular updates and performance optimization so small issues get caught before they cost you sales.

  4. 4
    Reporting & Communication

    Monthly reports covering store health, performance metrics, and clear recommendations on what to do next.

FAQs

What happens if my store goes down?

We monitor your store 24/7 and receive instant alerts. Our team begins troubleshooting immediately, with emergency response times as fast as 1 hour for Enterprise clients.

How often do you backup my store?

That depends on your retainer. We can set up weekly, daily, or even hourly backups depending on how active your store is. All backups are stored securely and can be restored quickly.

Do you handle app updates and compatibility issues?

Yes! We test app updates in a staging environment first, then deploy to your live store. We also monitor for conflicts and resolve compatibility issues.

Can you help with emergency fixes outside business hours?

Yes. We can structure a retainer that includes after-hours emergency support for critical issues. Get in touch and we'll scope it out.

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