Profitable Shopify SEO & CRO Agency: $2.7M TTM Revenue, 81% Net Margin
Business Description
Fully systemized, founder-light digital marketing business with 71% CAGR, 11-mon
This Shopify-exclusive SEO and CRO agency serves direct-to-consumer brands across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Founded in 2017 and strategically repositioned to exclusively serve the Shopify ecosystem in 2020, the company has built a defensible market position through deep platform specialization and a value-first marketing approach that generates 600+ qualified leads monthly.
The agency’s phased service model builds trust through quick-win audits and implementations before converting clients to high-margin recurring retainers, resulting in an exceptional 11-month average client lifetime and 81% net profit margins.
With $1.89M 2024 revenue and $1.07M net profit, the agency has demonstrated consistent 71%+ annual growth while maintaining operational excellence through a fully remote team of 21 specialized professionals. The business is completely systemized with the founder removed from daily operations since February 2025, supported by proven marketing funnels, proprietary automation infrastructure, and a committed management team ready to support new ownership.
Revenue Mix
~90–95% SEO (Full Audits, Implementations, Keyword Research, Recurring Retainers)
5–10% CRO (fast-growing; launch of CRO checklist funnel imminent)
60% recurring from 34 active retainer accounts (no client >8.3% of revenue)
40% one-off projects that feed the retainer pipeline
Client Profile
Mid-market Shopify DTC brands ($10K–$1M+ monthly revenue) in Apparel & Fashion, Health & Wellness, Sports, Home & Lifestyle, Tech & Utilities, and Beauty. Decision-makers: Founders, CMOs, Heads of Growth.
Acquisition Highlights
100% remote – no leases, no inventory, no physical assets
Tax jurisdiction in Cyprus via holding company (0% corporate tax on qualified income)
600+ monthly leads at $30.70 CAC; 65–71% close rate on booked calls
Meta ads + email/SMS + referrals – fully documented funnel ready for plug-and-play expansion
11,000+ email list for instant cross-sell of new services
Proprietary automation for technical SEO audits, keyword research, and CRO fulfillment
21-person team (mix of employees & contractors) with clear org chart, tenure, comp, and bonuses
Head of Operations stays post-close; founder offers 12-month transition (extendable) + paid consulting if needed
3–5 year non-compete; open to 5–30% seller financing
Growth Opportunities (plug-and-play)
Expand CRO funnel using proven SEO scaling playbook to capture 25–30% revenue share within 12 months.
Launch email marketing and SMS services leveraging existing client relationships and trust.
Develop proprietary Shopify SEO app for recurring SaaS revenue from DIY segment.
Create online course and community for Shopify store owners seeking education before agency services.
Scale Meta ad spend with proven $30.70 CAC and 65–71% close rate for exponential lead growth.
Implement AI-driven content automation to increase fulfillment capacity without proportional headcount growth.
Build affiliate program rewarding Shopify app partners and influencers for qualified referrals.
Transaction
Structure: 100% equity sale preferred; asset sale possible; open to 5–30% seller financing
Exclusions: None
Ideal Buyer: Strategic acquirer with complementary services (Google Ads, UGC, AI tools) or PE group seeking high-margin, systemized digital asset.
Full CIM, financials, org chart, and customer concentration
The agency’s phased service model builds trust through quick-win audits and implementations before converting clients to high-margin recurring retainers, resulting in an exceptional 11-month average client lifetime and 81% net profit margins.
With $1.89M 2024 revenue and $1.07M net profit, the agency has demonstrated consistent 71%+ annual growth while maintaining operational excellence through a fully remote team of 21 specialized professionals. The business is completely systemized with the founder removed from daily operations since February 2025, supported by proven marketing funnels, proprietary automation infrastructure, and a committed management team ready to support new ownership.
Revenue Mix
~90–95% SEO (Full Audits, Implementations, Keyword Research, Recurring Retainers)
5–10% CRO (fast-growing; launch of CRO checklist funnel imminent)
60% recurring from 34 active retainer accounts (no client >8.3% of revenue)
40% one-off projects that feed the retainer pipeline
Client Profile
Mid-market Shopify DTC brands ($10K–$1M+ monthly revenue) in Apparel & Fashion, Health & Wellness, Sports, Home & Lifestyle, Tech & Utilities, and Beauty. Decision-makers: Founders, CMOs, Heads of Growth.
Acquisition Highlights
100% remote – no leases, no inventory, no physical assets
Tax jurisdiction in Cyprus via holding company (0% corporate tax on qualified income)
600+ monthly leads at $30.70 CAC; 65–71% close rate on booked calls
Meta ads + email/SMS + referrals – fully documented funnel ready for plug-and-play expansion
11,000+ email list for instant cross-sell of new services
Proprietary automation for technical SEO audits, keyword research, and CRO fulfillment
21-person team (mix of employees & contractors) with clear org chart, tenure, comp, and bonuses
Head of Operations stays post-close; founder offers 12-month transition (extendable) + paid consulting if needed
3–5 year non-compete; open to 5–30% seller financing
Growth Opportunities (plug-and-play)
Expand CRO funnel using proven SEO scaling playbook to capture 25–30% revenue share within 12 months.
Launch email marketing and SMS services leveraging existing client relationships and trust.
Develop proprietary Shopify SEO app for recurring SaaS revenue from DIY segment.
Create online course and community for Shopify store owners seeking education before agency services.
Scale Meta ad spend with proven $30.70 CAC and 65–71% close rate for exponential lead growth.
Implement AI-driven content automation to increase fulfillment capacity without proportional headcount growth.
Build affiliate program rewarding Shopify app partners and influencers for qualified referrals.
Transaction
Structure: 100% equity sale preferred; asset sale possible; open to 5–30% seller financing
Exclusions: None
Ideal Buyer: Strategic acquirer with complementary services (Google Ads, UGC, AI tools) or PE group seeking high-margin, systemized digital asset.
Full CIM, financials, org chart, and customer concentration
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 8
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- This is a 100% remote, digital-service business with no physical facilities, no leases, no inventory, and no equipment to maintain or transfer. Operations are conducted entirely online via cloud-based tools (Ahrefs, Looker Studio, Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, Meta Ads Manager, etc.), ensuring zero overhead tied to real estate and seamless global scalability.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Shopify powers 4.8M+ stores with $292B GMV in 2024 (+24% YoY), driving explosive demand for organic growth amid 30%+ paid ad inflation. The $92.7B SEO market (16.7% CAGR) rewards Shopify specialists—yet no rival matches this agency’s 600+ monthly leads at $30.70 CAC, 65-71% call close rate, or battle-tested closers + setters system. Competitors rely on generic freelancers or outbound; you inherit a plug-and-play funnel primed to scale CRO to 25-30% revenue, cross-sell to 11K emails, and launch SaaS—all while Shopify’s ecosystem surges.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Shopify’s 4.8M+ stores (+24% YoY GMV) create endless demand—inherit a proven funnel (600+ leads/mo, $30.70 CAC, 65-71% close) to:
Scale CRO to 25-30% revenue in 12 mo via identical SEO playbook & imminent checklist launch.
Cross-sell email/SMS, Google Ads, UGC to 11K emails & 34 retainers.
Launch SaaS SEO app for recurring DIY revenue.
Build courses/community pre-agency upsell.
Ramp Meta spend for 10x leads.
AI-automate fulfillment to 2x capacity sans headcount.
Affiliate program with Shopify partners. Plug-and-play systems = asymmetric growth.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- He's eager to pivot to new passion: investing.
- Transition Support
- 12-mo transition (extendable): sprints on sales/marketing (1-2), ops (3-4), acct mgmt (5-6), CRO (7-12). 30-day free training + ongoing phone/email. Head of Ops stays; paid consulting option post-12 mo. 3–5 yr non-compete.
- Financing Options
- The owner is highly motivated for a smooth close and offers flexible seller financing
Listing Info
- ID
- 2434662
- Listing Views
- 68
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