Our Shopify SEO agency helps UK stores rank collections and products on Google. We fix Shopify’s common SEO problems (duplicate product URLs, indexing delays, thin collection pages and Markets/hreflang errors), then grow traffic with content and links. Plans start at £749 a month, month-to-month.
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Why Is My Shopify Store Not Showing on Google?
A Shopify store usually doesn’t show on Google because the domain redirect isn’t a clean 301 to the primary domain, a geo-redirect app confuses crawlers, the sitemap hasn’t been submitted, or pages are still waiting to be crawled. A Shopify Community owner reported: “Our store won’t index… Not indexed as this page is a redirect.” Check Online Store → Domains first.
What Do Our Clients Say?
“Faisal and the RankAutomate Agency team handled the SEO for Globale Green Consortium from start to finish: our website, our Google Business Profile, and the local search setup for our real estate, metal recycling and agricultural consultancy work. He explained every step in plain language, delivered what he promised, and always replied quickly. We are very happy with the service, and I recommend RankAutomate Agency to any business owner who wants to be found on Google.”
Dr. Yousaf Tahir, Owner, Globale Green Consortium, East Meadow, New York
Client testimonial, shared with permission.
Common Shopify SEO Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate product URLs | /collections/x/products/y paths | Link to canonical /products/ URLs in theme |
| Not indexed | New store, weak internal links | Sitemap, internal links, quality content |
| Thin collections | Product grid only | Intro and FAQ copy on collections |
| Markets/hreflang errors | Several countries on one store | Correct Markets setup and hreflang |
| Slow theme | Too many apps | App audit, image compression |
| Lost rankings after migration | Missing redirects | URL redirect mapping |
Do I Need a Shopify SEO Expert or Just an App?
Apps automate basics like alt text and meta tags. A Shopify SEO expert fixes structure, writes collection content, handles Markets and builds links: work an app can’t do.
Shopify SEO Expert vs Agency vs DIY
| DIY with apps | Freelancer | RankAutomate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | App fees | Varies | From £749/month |
| Technical fixes | Limited | Varies | ✓ |
| Content and links | You | Sometimes | ✓ |
| Contract | – | Varies | Month-to-month |
How Long Does Shopify SEO Take?
Technical fixes are picked up within weeks of Google recrawling. Ranking growth for collections usually takes three to six months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use Shopify Markets for the UK and EU? Yes, if you sell abroad. But it must be set up correctly with hreflang, or Google may show the wrong country version.
Can you fix my store without changing the theme? Usually, yes. Most fixes are settings, content and small theme edits.