Magento 2 Development

Magento 2 Development Agency

Build Better. Perform Smarter.

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.

Prefer a team on your doorstep? Meet our Manchester Magento developers.

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Custom Magento 2 frontend development with Hyvä theme support

Frontend Development That Builds Trust

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 for faster conversion pages

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.

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Key Magento 2 features and benefits for scalable eCommerce

Designed to Grow With You

Magento 2 scales. Complex catalogue structures, ERP and CRM integrations, international expansion, all supported without a rebuild every couple of years.

Our Magento 2 developers build for that from the start.

Plan Your Magento 2 Build

Magento 2 Features & Benefits

Built-In Upselling Tools

Magento 2 includes native tools for upselling and cross-selling to increase average order values.

Flexible Product Types

From simple to configurable to bundled SKUs, Magento 2 adapts to how you sell.

Smarter Admin Experience

Magento’s backend is built for speed: quicker uploads, better content tools, and fewer admin bottlenecks.

Ongoing Magento 2 maintenance and support services

Magento 2 Maintenance & Support

We don’t stop at launch. Our Magento support covers patching, performance monitoring and new feature rollouts.

Day-to-day Magento 2 support, or a full Magento audit when you need to know what’s actually worth fixing.

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Ongoing Magento 2 maintenance and support services

A Magento 2 rebuild that lifted conversion 40%

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…

Catherine Lund-Barker
Elcometer