We’re a Magento development agency in Manchester, building Magento 2 stores that convert and keep converting as the business grows.
Launching from scratch, planning a Magento 2 migration, or trying to fix a setup that isn’t performing: our Magento-certified developers handle all three.
Your storefront is the first impression. We build custom Magento 2 frontends that carry your brand and get people to checkout without friction.
With Hyvä theme development we modernise the frontend without losing performance. Hyvä is where most of the speed comes from on a Magento 2 build.
Magento 2 Performance Optimisation
Magento 2 is over 50% faster than Magento 1 on basket and checkout. The real gains come from what you do after that.
We work on Core Web Vitals, caching strategy and Hyvä theme performance. Faster sites rank better and convert better, which is why we treat speed as phase one rather than a finishing touch.
Magento 2 scales. Complex catalogue structures, ERP and CRM integrations, international expansion, all supported without a rebuild every couple of years.
The Shirt Company needed a Magento 2 store that worked as hard as they did. The old setup wasn’t converting, and the design didn’t speak to the people actually buying.
We rebuilt it on Magento 2 around real customer personas. Conversion rose 40%, sales climbed 30%, and fewer shoppers bounced before buying.
That’s development with a commercial point. Clean code, and a store built to sell.
Client
The Shirt Company
Sector
Fashion
Platform
Magento 2
Project Time
3 Months
40%
Increase in Conversion Rate
A persona-driven redesign and migration to Magento 2 delivered an immediate uplift in how effectively the site converted visitors into buyers.
30%
Jump in Sales
Record months in December and January following launch, driven by a faster, more confident shopping experience.
6%
Reduction in Drop-Offs
Better product information, clearer sizing, and a streamlined checkout meant fewer customers abandoning before purchase.
What our clients say
I worked with Actuate on the redevelopment of the Pickett London website. Their team is an excellent asset for any company or team, it was a pleasure to work with them – easy to communicate with, easy to reach and always willing to help.
Oliver Moser Pickett
We’ve worked with Actuate for several years and the results have been consistent. Conversion rate up 113%, AOV up, bounce rate down. They know our business inside out, and it shows.
Rob Dyer Be My Bear
Working with Actuate is a pleasure — they are really trying to help, they listen and offer solutions to solve the problems. Thanks for all your help so far.
Rafael Bielinski Buller Ltd
Actuate Digital has helped us improve the site’s UX and increase our conversion rate. Their team leverages their expertise to provide sound opinions and advice to guide the project in the right direction. They also always offer on-hand support and communicate via email and meetings.
Daniel Wright Reliant
Without Actuate’s help and support, our original website wouldn’t have succeeded. Time was of the essence, and Actuate stepped in to deliver a swift turnaround. The new site has performed exceptionally well ever since. We continue to grow thanks to Actuate. ❤️ Thanks guys!”
Chantelle Telford Robinsons of Bawtry
“What impressed us most was how quickly Actuate identified the root cause. Within the first call they’d spotted the metadata issue that had been tanking our traffic. Everything that followed has been just as sharp.”
Mitch Tamcken AutoID
I like working with Actuate because they care about what they do, they clarify the detail to get the job done right. They have worked incredibly hard with our complex needs and have been on hand for help and advice every step along the way…