The Refinery

Problem-solving in an ever-changing digital environment.

With over 12 years of experience, The Refinery specialises in delivering exceptional e-commerce solutions, sophisticated content management integration and custom web applications.

Work directly with a talented and trusted Auckland-based digital agency

What we offer

Enterprise-grade e-commerce

Engaging, performance-focussed e-commerce solutions. Combining Shopify with a sophisticated content management system, we complete e-commerce projects that are built for merchants working across international markets.

Custom CMS websites

For projects needing advanced content management structures and workflows, we provide Craft CMS development services to create responsive websites featuring content-rich sections, extensive user interactivity and seamless integration with third-party services.

Web application development

Using a modern Javascript framework, we can realise your idea for a B2B web application. From initial architecture and prototyping through to deployment, we can create an engaging, usable platform for you to streamline workflows and improve the engagement you have with your customers.

Case studies

Tailored digital experiences that drive business growth

We place particular focus on creating engaging, brand-consistent user experiences that drive conversions and deliver results.

Expertise

Technical excellence and tailored solutions

We combine deep technical knowledge with strategic insight to deliver sophisticated digital solutions tailored to your specific business requirements. From responsive design to international commerce capabilities, our expertise ensures your digital presence is both powerful and scalable.

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Design

    Responsive, mobile-first design

    Brand guardianship

    UX and UI Design

International commerce

    Content and pricing specific to different markets

    Focus on performance for international users

    Shopify Plus with extensive use of Shopify Markets

Development

    Headless commerce using Shopify Hydrogen and Craft CMS

    Craft CMS website development, including custom modules

    Modern developent approach that focusses on SEO performance and accessibility

Performance-focussed system design

    Experience with custom Cloudflare configuration, page rules, workers

    Caching strategies to ensure the best performance possible for end users

    Best practices for frontend development. Mobile usability, page speed, structured data and usability

Business workflows

    Support for setting up advanced system workflows. Order fulfilment, transactional emails, custom dashboards

    Handover documentation website to help with the ongoing management of websites

Recent work

We are proud to have worked with a diverse range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises. Our portfolio showcases our ability to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

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Ready to begin?

We're excited to hear about your project and help you get started.

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