{"product_id":"expand-optimize-shopify-growth-retainer","title":"Expand \u0026 Optimize: Shopify Growth Retainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpand \u0026amp; Optimize is Symmetry Commerce’s productized growth retainer for brands already live on Shopify: a dedicated team improving your store every month instead of a ticket queue. Three tiers — Essential (up to 15 hours\/month), Core (up to 50) and Scale (up to 100) — from $3,000\/month, with discounts for 12-month commitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shopify configuration, theme section development, solution design and architecture consultation, custom app maintenance, monthly planning meeting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in Essential plus Shopify solution implementation and custom feature builds, a dedicated point of contact and bi-weekly touchpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e everything in Core plus page and template rebuilds, wireframing and design, technology strategy, automation design and implementation, weekly touchpoints and quarterly on-site planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical monthly workstreams: performance and LCP optimization, dead-code removal, SEO and metadata improvements, accessibility fixes, app audits, analytics and pixel audits, seasonal campaign support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequests flow through a shared board with transparent hours tracking; timesheets available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow we work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get the same team that builds our migrations — PM, ecommerce consultant, solutions engineers — on a monthly cadence with pre-scheduled planning meetings. Hours flex within your tier band, and unused capacity conversations happen openly, not in fine print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProven results\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fishing-apparel brand runs a Core retainer flexed to 45–60 hours\/month across a 12-month term ($5,900–$7,875\/month), covering a full retheme workstream, ERP-connection audits, performance optimization and seasonal sale support — all without a separate project SOW.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a Shopify retainer cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential from $3,000\/month, Core from $8,750\/month, Scale from $17,500\/month at list rates — with meaningful discounts for annual commitments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan we change tiers or exit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Tiers can step up or down at renewal, and our agreements include mid-term exit clauses with notice — we keep clients with results, not lock-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if we need more hours one month?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverflow is pre-approved at a stated hourly rate before any extra work begins. No surprise invoices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to talk? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/symmetrycommerce.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Symmetry Commerce\u003c\/a\u003e for a scoped proposal with a fixed budget, timeline, and itemized deliverables — no vague estimates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Symmetry Commerce","offers":[{"title":"Essential (15 hrs\/mo)","offer_id":71803329642518,"sku":"SYM-EO-ESS","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Core (50 hrs\/mo)","offer_id":71803329675286,"sku":"SYM-EO-CORE","price":8750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Scale (100 hrs\/mo)","offer_id":71803329708054,"sku":"SYM-EO-SCALE","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2510\/0452\/files\/image_9ef8ea98-8a6d-4216-a782-b6e0b3202e4f.png?v=1783095876","url":"https:\/\/symmetrycommerce.com\/products\/expand-optimize-shopify-growth-retainer","provider":"Symmetry Commerce Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}