We’re official Shopify partners and specialists, partnering with Shopify stores like yours to maximise your revenue and performance.
See where you rank and get your custom roadmap. No obligation.
Real ecommerce brands we have grown with SEO and AI Search, from Shopify stores to national retailers.
Shopify runs most of New Zealand retail, and the domestic market is too small to carry a growing store on its own. Australia has to be part of the plan from the first month.
Collections are where category demand lands. Left as a plain product grid, as most are, they give search engines and AI assistants nothing to read or cite.
We’ve also built a world-first Revenue Forecast tool that shows you how to maximise your revenue growth online.
Selling across the Tasman raises three questions that stop a checkout: what shipping costs, how long it takes, and whether duty applies. Most New Zealand stores answer none of them above the fold.
We’ve been recognised at the APAC and Global Search Awards for our excellence and innovation in search.
We agree commercial targets first and report against those. Positions are useful for diagnosis and useless as a result.
Free Growth Plan
See exactly how to get your Shopify store found on Google and recommended by ChatGPT, with a prioritized roadmap to more traffic, more orders, and more sales.
Tell us where to send it. No lock-in contracts, no obligation.
Your FREE Growth Plan is underway. Keep an eye on your inbox.
Book a Free Strategy CallPlatform depth matters. Our team works in the theme directly, which turns advice into shipped change rather than a document.
Traffic is only the start. Shopify's stock templates are built for browsing, and for a store shipping internationally the conversion work usually pays back faster than the acquisition work.
App load is a common problem here, where stores often run more apps than their traffic justifies. Removing the unused ones is normally the quickest way back inside Core Web Vitals.
To learn more about our Shopify optimisation services, get in touch with us today to get started.
The platform introduces its own obstacles. Duplicate product paths, fixed URL prefixes and collection pagination all divide authority unless canonicals are set deliberately.
Revenue decides whether the work succeeded. Nothing else does.
One consultant runs the account from end to end, which in a market this small also means someone who knows your competitors by name.
Our Process
A proven process built for Shopify, from technical foundations to collections that rank and convert.
We audit your theme, apps, site speed, and indexing to find exactly what is holding your store back.
We map high-intent product and collection keywords to the pages that will win them.
We optimize collections, product pages, and structured data so Google and ChatGPT understand what you sell.
We build authority with content and links, then report on the rankings, traffic, and revenue that follow.
“The traffic to our website increased by a whopping 65%, leading to a significant improvement in our transactions by 15%. Their innovative strategies helped us achieve a 22% increase in organic revenue.”
“Partnering with the team at Kia Ora has been an absolute game-changer for our organic growth. In just last month’s data alone, our non-branded search revenue is up over 41%. They execute a highly tailored strategy that delivers measurable revenue growth.”
“So happy with our results. Our organic web visitors more than doubled in 5 months, with sales coming through pages we run no paid advertising on. Always great to chat to Dan and Ben for extra inspiration.”
“They are metric-focused, which is really important to us as an eCommerce brand. We’ve seen consistent growth in organic traffic and revenue, and their team always ties activity back to measurable results.”
“Kia Ora Digital have been our SEO partner and the results have genuinely exceeded our expectations. From the start they took the time to understand our business and our products, then built a clear, considered strategy to match.”
“From the outset, they took the time to understand our brand, our audience, and our growth goals. Their approach is data-led, transparent, and performance-driven.”
“Dan and Ben helped with our small OSH consultants business here in New Zealand and the sales just keep coming! Well done and I will recommend them to other businesses looking to grow.”
“Partnering with Kia Ora Digital has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our business.”
“Only 3 months in and they have already exceeded our expectations. Dan knows his stuff. We only wish we had chosen Kia Ora earlier instead of some of the other cowboys in the industry.”
As certified Shopify partners we get earlier sight of platform changes and direct support lines.
Partner status also means quicker resolution when the blocker is the platform rather than your theme.
We are certified Shopify partners working with merchants across New Zealand and Australia, from single-brand labels to large catalogues.
SEO, content and build sit in one team. Because most Shopify gains are theme-level, splitting those roles is why so many recommendations never get implemented.
Kia Ora Digital specialises in running successful SEO programs for Shopify websites. Our SEO programs have consistently delivered:
These wins show the power of well-executed SEO programs for Shopify websites. That said, every business is unique and results can vary. We tailor our strategies to your specific needs and goals to deliver the best possible outcomes.
Our team has a deep understanding of Shopify’s unique structure and the challenges it brings. Shopify uses its own coding language, Liquid, which can differ from traditional CMS platforms and create certain hurdles.
Here’s how we handle these areas:
We’ll run an in-depth analysis of your Shopify website’s technical SEO elements. These include:
Based on this thorough audit, we’ll give you a detailed report laying out our findings and recommendations for optimising each element. The goal is a Shopify website that’s technically sound and fully optimised for search performance.
Our approach to on-page SEO optimisation for Shopify websites is thorough and built to maximise both visibility and user engagement. Here’s how we do it:
In short, our approach to on-page SEO optimisation for Shopify websites blends technical and creative strategies, all aimed at boosting your site’s search performance while engaging your audience.
Absolutely. A strong SEO program has to include a solid content strategy. Our team will work with you to create engaging, SEO-friendly content that fits your brand and connects with your target audience.
We’ll get to know your brand, audience, and objectives, then build a tailored content strategy that spans blog posts, product descriptions, social media content, and more. This content won’t just be SEO-friendly; it will engage your audience, build trust, and drive conversions.
In short, content strategy and creation sit at the core of our SEO program so you get the best possible results.
While an exact forecast for traffic and sales or inquiries is tough given how dynamic SEO is, at Kia Ora Digital we can absolutely give you an educated estimate. That estimate draws on a number of factors, including:
Keep in mind these are estimates and actual results can vary. Still, they give you a useful benchmark for setting expectations and tracking progress once the SEO program begins.
If you’re looking to launch an online ecommerce store, you may be wondering about the difference between Shopify and Shopify Plus, and which fits your business better. Both integrate with POS systems, but there are some clear differences.
Shopify is ideal for small to medium businesses and solo operators, while Shopify Plus is a step up, built for larger organisations that handle millions of dollars in sales. The platform takes the best of Shopify and adds greater flexibility and customisation. It includes all the same features as Shopify, plus extra capabilities, integrations, and more.
With Shopify Plus, you can:
If you’re still not sure which platform is best for your business, have a chat with our Shopify Plus experts here at Kia Ora today. Our Shopify speed optimisation experts will help set your business up for greater success.
Hiring a Shopify Plus Partner like Kia Ora Digital brings real advantages that can sharpen your ecommerce operations. Here’s how:
In short, hiring a Shopify Plus Partner like Kia Ora Digital helps you get the most from your ecommerce platform, from technical optimisation and advanced features to strategic guidance and priority support.
Kia Ora Digital is your trusted choice for Shopify SEO services thanks to our expertise, experience, and commitment to client success. As a certified Shopify partner, we have the latest tools and knowledge to optimise your Shopify store effectively.
Our team brings together SEO specialists, content creators, web developers, and strategists who work as one to deliver complete SEO solutions.
We use a complete strategy to improve the performance of Shopify Plus stores:
Note that specific strategies and services may vary based on your business’s needs and objectives. For the most accurate picture, it’s best to contact our team directly.
Our Shopify speed optimisation services focus on several key areas:
Remember, every second counts when it comes to site speed. At Kia Ora Digital, we make those seconds count in your favour.
As a Shopify partner, we have direct access to the latest resources, tools, and updates from Shopify. That keeps us ahead of the curve and lets us apply the most current practices when optimising your Shopify store.
Yes. At Kia Ora Digital, we aim to deliver a positive ROI on your investment in our Shopify SEO services. By improving your site’s visibility in search, driving more organic traffic, and enhancing the user experience, we work to grow your sales and revenue.
That said, it’s worth remembering that SEO is a long-term strategy, and results may not be immediate.
Almost always. The domestic market will not sustain most stores, and Australian terms are reachable from a New Zealand site provided shipping, delivery time and duty are answered clearly on the page.
Leaving collection pages as bare product grids. Collections carry the commercial search volume, and a grid with no indexable text gives Google and AI assistants nothing to rank or cite.
Frequently, through speed. Each app injects scripts, and a store running fifteen of them usually fails Core Web Vitals on mobile. Removing unused apps is often the fastest technical win available.
Help shoppers find your label on Google and in AI answers, and turn those searches into orders.
Free Growth Plan
See exactly how to get your Shopify store found on Google and recommended by ChatGPT, with a prioritized roadmap to more traffic, more orders, and more sales.
Tell us where to send it. No lock-in contracts, no obligation.
Your FREE Growth Plan is underway. Keep an eye on your inbox.
Book a Free Strategy Call
