Shopify SEO AGENCY
Built by Shopify store owners.
We combine first-hand commercial experience with technical SEO and GEO so your products are discoverable on Google and cited by AI engines.
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What is Shopify SEO?
Shopify SEO improves your store’s visibility across Google and generative AI engines like ChatGPT and Gemini. It means leveraging Shopify’s built-in features while navigating its technical constraints, such as fixed URL structures and code limitations.
Why it is more than keywords
Shopify SEO isn’t just about keywords. It combines technical hygiene like crawl budget and site speed, content built for users and AI citations, and authority building, focused on the levers that drive organic conversions.
Why hire a Shopify SEO agency?
Most agencies treat Shopify like any other platform. We own and operate multiple Shopify stores ourselves, each ranking number one in its niche, so we bring first-hand commercial experience alongside technical SEO and GEO.
Why Buried
Why businesses choose Buried for Shopify SEO
No fluff, no vanity metrics, just senior specialists focused on measurable growth.
- Deep Shopify platform expertise
- SEO and GEO under one roof
- We measure real results, not vanity metrics
- Senior specialists on every account
- Clear communication, no jargon
- Elite expertise, without the big-agency price
Why Shopify SEO is different (and harder)
SEO and GEO are built on three pillars: technical, content and off-page authority. On Shopify, each one comes with platform-specific quirks.
URL and site structure limitations
Shopify uses a flat URL hierarchy for /collections, /pages and /products, so a traditional sub-folder hierarchy can't be implemented. Since URL structure is a key signal Google uses to understand your site, you have to work harder through internal linking to show Google your hierarchy, manage crawl budget and prioritise pages.
Technical SEO
As a SaaS platform, Shopify has built-in systems for canonicalisation, hreflang and other technical components, which can make technical SEO simpler than other ecommerce platforms. But Google still treats Shopify sites like any other; if the technical foundation isn't monitored, performance stalls.
Collection and product hierarchy
Managing how collections and products relate is critical. Without a custom approach to filtering and indexing, Shopify stores often struggle with duplicate content or thin pages that dilute search authority.
Apps are tools, not a strategy
A plugin can't build a unique SEO framework that ranks you in Google or secures citations in AI search. Google's algorithm updates specifically target AI-generated spam, so relying on automated plugins puts your visibility at risk. Apps are useful for tactical tasks like Alt text; real performance needs human expertise deploying strategy and AI where it actually adds value.
Built for high-SKU stores
Scaling SEO for large catalogues means moving away from manual, page-by-page tweaks. With thousands of SKUs, individual edits don't move site-wide authority. Instead we categorise and map products against high-opportunity topics to maximise visibility.
Our core Shopify SEO services
Full-service Shopify SEO support, delivered as a one-off project or a monthly retainer.
Shopify SEO auditing
One of our most common projects is a Shopify SEO and GEO audit: an analysis of all the components affecting your visibility in Google and LLMs. From the audit we create a roadmap and optimisation plan for your business to implement.
Shopify SEO migrations
Migrations are critical when launching a new website or changing domains. When a site changes significantly, Google re-indexes the content and rankings fluctuate. Traffic nearly always drops temporarily; how quickly it returns depends entirely on how well the migration is planned and executed.
Shopify content SEO
Collection page optimisation is often a core focus, as these are the key transactional pages for high-intent keywords and prompts. For blogs and pages we optimise for both LLM citations and Google rankings; with AI Overviews and zero-click search, visibility still matters but how we optimise has evolved.
Shopify technical SEO
Strong technical hygiene is a requirement. We focus on site speed, indexability, crawlability and structured data so Google and LLMs can understand your content, collections and products at all times. We run a monthly technical workstream to tackle the highest-impact tasks.
Shopify link building
Your website authority affects how likely your content is to rank. We build bespoke link-building strategies focused on Digital PR, aimed at amplifying the authority of your Shopify store.
Shopify GEO
As users bypass search bars for conversational AI, this service focuses on securing brand citations and product recommendations inside LLMs like ChatGPT, Claude and Google's AI Overviews. We optimise your brand narrative, product context and digital footprint so you're the answer when AI makes a purchase recommendation.
Speak to a Shopify SEO expert
Will Tombs is the Founder of Buried, an award-winning growth marketer with over 12 years in the industry. Beyond client work, we own and operate multiple Shopify stores of our own, each ranking number one in its niche, so you get first-hand commercial experience applied to your store.
How we work
Our Shopify SEO & GEO process
We review your current Shopify performance and benchmark it against competitors. We identify winning strategies based on the keywords and AI prompts you're targeting, then build a roadmap of optimisation activities across content, technical fixes and link building.
We execute the roadmap: producing content against an agreed calendar, optimising priority pages and building high-authority links. The volume of activity is scaled to your commercial targets and budget.
We report monthly to identify which activities drove the best results, feed that data back into the strategy, and keep directing time toward the highest-impact work for your bottom line.
Why Shopify wins for AI search
As AI search grows, Shopify is one of the safest ecommerce platforms for discoverability. LLMs rely on structured data feeds to access your product catalogue, and how well-organised your product data is directly affects your visibility.
Shopify is ahead of the market on LLM integration: as a SaaS platform it manages your feeds cleanly, and Shopify Instant Checkout lets users buy from Shopify stores without leaving the ChatGPT interface. Our job as a Shopify SEO and GEO agency is to maximise that visibility and drive the conversions.
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Shopify case study
Capturing niche global markets through technical SEO & GEO
We helped Atomic Cubes become the leading global supplier of niche tungsten metal products. By optimising their Shopify infrastructure, expanding high-intent category pages and establishing their brand as a trusted industry authority, we turned low traffic and poor ad performance into global market leadership across both traditional search and AI discovery.
increase in non-brand organic traffic within 12 months
countries where Atomic Cubes now ranks on page 1 of Google
ranking for ‘tungsten cubes’ in the UK, with first-choice citations in ChatGPT
What our clients say
We worked with the Buried team on a full website migration and were really impressed with both the process and the level of care they brought to it. They started with a thoughtful analysis of our existing content, competitors, technical health, GEO signals, and domain authority to understand what was performing well and where there were opportunities to improve. Once we had a plan, they built a clear migration checklist and provided structured recommendations that made what could have been a stressful process feel very manageable. Website migrations can be risky for SEO, but Buried handled it with real expertise and attention to detail to minimise risk as much as possible. Can't recommend them enough if you're looking for a strategic and reliable SEO partner!
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Shopify SEO frequently asked questions
What makes Buried different from other Shopify SEO agencies?
We own and operate multiple Shopify stores ourselves, each ranking number one in its respective niche. This isn't just about having worked on dozens of successful projects, it's about having our own skin in the game. We understand the daily realities of managing a Shopify business, from the technical frustrations to the commercial pressure of hitting revenue targets.
How is Shopify SEO different from WordPress, WooCommerce, or standard SEO?
A notable difference is the fixed URL structures for different page types, i.e. /collection (categories), /product (products), /page (landing pages), /post (blogs), which makes it harder to signal site hierarchy to Google. Out of the box, Shopify is stronger than WordPress and WooCommerce technically, as it handles canonicalisation, hreflang and robots.txt well without much need for human intervention.
What is the contract length for your SEO service?
Because organic search requires sustained effort to build authority and trust with search engines, we typically partner with brands on structured retainers. We discuss the ideal timeline and commitment required to hit your specific commercial goals during our initial discovery call.
How do I improve SEO on Shopify?
Collections page optimisation is the highest-yield SEO activity on a Shopify site, as these are the highest-value transactional pages. Wider content optimisation across pages and posts is also beneficial, supported by technical SEO implementation and link-building activity.
How much does Shopify SEO cost?
Shopify SEO delivered by an agency will cost between £2,000 and £20,000 per month depending on the size of the website and the focus on organic search optimisation.
How long does it take to see results?
Sometimes results can be seen within a few weeks, but most of the time results are visible within the first few months.
What's included in Buried's Shopify SEO services?
Our Shopify SEO services are based around content optimisation, technical optimisation and backlink/authority building. We run our services in project or retainer format, with the most common projects being a Shopify SEO audit or a Shopify SEO migration project (supporting a website launch). Retainers are generally ongoing optimisation projects over a longer period.
Do you optimise product, collection, and blog pages?
Yes. These are three of the most common page types to optimise within a Shopify SEO strategy.
Do you work with Shopify Plus and international stores?
Yes, we are experts in working with Shopify Plus and international stores, supporting clients across multiple countries. International Shopify SEO involves structuring sites so search engines understand which version of a page should appear in each market, typically using hreflang tags, localised collections, market-specific content and regionally relevant authority signals, while maintaining strong global domain authority.
Why is taxonomy important?
Taxonomy defines how products, categories and collections are organised across your store. A clear taxonomy helps search engines understand the relationship between products and categories, which improves crawlability and internal link distribution. For stores with large catalogues, well-structured collections and sub-collections ensure authority flows to the most commercially important pages, and it helps customers navigate and find products quickly.
Will SEO slow down my site?
A fast website is a critical component of SEO success, so if anything Shopify SEO should speed your site up. That said, SEO often involves adding content, so as thin pages are built out the extra content can affect speed, which we manage.
Can you guarantee rankings on Google or AI search platforms?
No agency can legitimately guarantee a specific #1 rank on Google or AI-driven platforms; search algorithms and AI systems change constantly and are outside any agency's control. What we guarantee is a rigorous process: we focus on the variables that influence visibility, technical infrastructure, content relevance, authority signals and structured data, which significantly increases the likelihood of ranking and being cited.
How do you track Shopify SEO and GEO performance?
Using our SEO tool Ahrefs and our GEO tool Athena, alongside Google Search Console and Google Analytics. We build dashboards that visualise performance over time and let us extract insights.