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Ecommerce SEO Agency for Shopify and WooCommerce Stores

Dr. Salman Sabir, PTWritten by . Updated September 2026.

Ecommerce SEO is the work that gets your category and product pages ranking for the searches shoppers use, and turns that traffic into orders. 2Marketing is an ecommerce SEO agency for Shopify, WooCommerce and BigCommerce stores in Canada and the US, from $2,500 a month. We helped Epic Cycles reach $100k in monthly sales.

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OVERVIEW

Most online stores get stuck in the same place. Product pages use the manufacturer's description, category pages have a heading and nothing else, filters create thousands of near-duplicate URLs, and paid ads carry the whole business. Each order costs more every year. Ecommerce SEO shifts part of that demand to organic search, where you don't pay per click.

STRATEGY

What ecommerce SEO is

Ecommerce SEO is optimizing an online store's structure, category pages, product pages and technical setup so it ranks for shopping searches and turns visitors into buyers. For most stores, category pages carry the biggest opportunity, because they match broader searches like "electric mountain bikes" or "women's running shoes".

RANKING PROGRESSIllustrative example
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1competitor-one.comCompetitor One
2directory-site.caTop 10 list in your city
3competitor-two.caCompetitor Two
4yourbusiness.comYour online store
CATEGORY PAGEIllustrative example
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Product schemaUnique descriptionsFaceted URLs handledFast images
PRODUCT PAGES

Category and product page SEO

We write useful category introductions and buying guidance, organize categories around how people search, and rewrite product titles and descriptions so they're unique and answer shoppers' questions. We add Product structured data so prices, availability and reviews can show in results.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Technical ecommerce SEO

01

Faceted navigation

Filters for size, colour and price can create thousands of URLs. We decide which combinations deserve to be indexed and keep the rest out of the index.

02

Duplicate content

Variants, collections and tags often create duplicate pages. Canonicals and a clean structure fix that.

03

Speed and Core Web Vitals

Large images and heavy apps slow stores down. We find what is slowing yours and fix it or recommend lighter alternatives.

04

Google Merchant Center

A clean product feed powers free listings and Shopping ads. We fix feed errors and improve titles.

PLATFORMS

Which ecommerce platform is best for SEO

Shopify, WooCommerce and BigCommerce can all rank well. Shopify is simplest to run but has fixed URL structures. WooCommerce gives the most control but needs more maintenance. BigCommerce sits in between. The platform matters less than how the store is set up, and we work with all three.

PLATFORM CHECKIllustrative example
ShopifyWooCommerceBigCommerceCustom build
Clean URLs
Page speed
Structured data
Control over templates
PROOF

Case study: Epic Cycles

CASE STUDY

Epic Cycles, Canadian e-bike store

We built their online store, then ran content, SEO and advertising together. Helpful guides and video reviews built a following in a niche market. Epic Cycles reached $100k in monthly sales, took the top spot for key industry searches and now sells B2B through a distributor portal we developed. Read the Epic Cycles case study

GROWTH TRENDIllustrative, see case study
Map packOrganicLeads
PRIORITY ORDERPlanning
Fix technical blockers first
Category pages with the most demand
Best-selling product pages
Content and links that support them
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PRIORITIES

How we prioritize an ecommerce SEO plan

We start with category pages that already get impressions but sit on page two, because moving them up brings the fastest revenue. Next come technical fixes that affect the whole store, such as faceted navigation and duplicates. Then product page improvements for best sellers, and finally content that brings in shoppers earlier in their research. Shopify SEO and WooCommerce projects follow the same order.

PRICING

Ecommerce SEO pricing

Ecommerce SEO in Toronto typically costs $2,500 to $7,500 a month. Our plans start at $2,500 a month for stores up to 500 products. Larger catalogues usually cost between $4,500 and $7,500 a month. Pair SEO with Google Ads management for Shopping campaigns.

2Marketing ecommerce SEO plans in CAD before tax
2Marketing ecommerce SEO plans in CAD before tax
PlanBest forWhat's includedMonthly price
01StarterOne store in a less competitive marketGoogle Business Profile, reviews, citations, 1 to 2 new pages a month, monthly report$2,500
02GrowthOne or two stores in a competitive marketEverything in Starter, plus 3 to 4 pages a month, local link building and AI search visibility$4,500
03CompetitiveSeveral stores or the most competitive citiesA full content and link program for each store, with reporting by storeFrom $7,500

You get a fixed quote after a free audit, and there's no long-term contract.

AT A GLANCE

How shoppers search

Shoppers search at different stages, and each stage lands on a different page type.

Ecommerce searches and what wins them
Ecommerce searches and what wins them
SituationTypical searchesWhat wins the click
01Browsing a category"electric mountain bikes", "women's trail runners"Category pages with filters and buying guidance
02Comparing products"best commuter e-bike under $3000"Buying guides and comparison content
03Ready to buy"[brand] [model] price Canada"Product pages with price, stock and shipping
04Checking a store"[store name] reviews", "[store] return policy"Clear policies, reviews and brand pages
OUR PROCESS

Our ecommerce SEO process

  1. 01Audit, weeks 1 to 2. Rankings across your area, your Google Business Profile, reviews, category and product pages, site speed and the competitors outranking you.
  2. 02Plan, week 3. A written plan ranking category pages and product page improvements by value and competition, with the work scheduled for the first six months.
  3. 03Foundation, months 1 to 2. Profile optimization, citation cleanup, a review system, technical fixes and the first category pages and product page improvements.
  4. 04Growth, months 3 to 6. More category pages and product page improvements, local links, and content that answers the questions shoppers ask before they get in touch.
  5. 05Compounding, months 6 to 12. Competitive searches, new areas or stores, and visibility in AI answers such as ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.

Every month you get one report showing rankings across your area, orders and revenue from search and Google Maps, and what we did.

TIMELINE

How long it takes to see results

Google Business Profile and listing fixes can move map rankings within a few weeks, especially for less competitive searches. Category pages that already get impressions often improve within two to three months. New categories and competitive terms usually take six to twelve months. Google itself says no one can guarantee a first-place ranking, so be cautious of anyone who promises one.

TYPICAL TIMELINEVaries by market
WeeksProfile and review work moves map rankings
3 to 6 monthsCore pages start ranking
6 to 12 monthsCompetitive terms reach the top
QUESTIONS TO ASK AN AGENCYChecking
Results for a current client
A sample monthly report
A written plan for the first 90 days
No guaranteed rankings or long lock-ins
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CHOOSING A PARTNER

How to choose an ecommerce SEO agency

A good agency should be able to answer these questions plainly before you sign anything:

  • Can you show results for a current online store client?
  • What exactly will you do in the first 90 days, in writing?
  • How will you track orders and revenue as well as rankings?
  • Where will links come from, and will any be bought?
  • How will you handle faceted navigation and duplicate product URLs on our platform?
  • Can I leave without a penalty if results don't come?

Be wary of guaranteed rankings, long lock-in contracts and reports that show traffic without showing leads.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Common mistakes we fix for online stores

When an online store tells us SEO hasn't worked, the cause is usually one of these.

01

Manufacturer descriptions

Hundreds of stores share the same text, so none of them rank.

02

Unmanaged filters

Filter combinations create thousands of thin pages that dilute category rankings.

03

Ignoring category pages

Category pages usually carry the biggest opportunity, yet many stores leave them empty.

WEB DESIGN

Need a new website too?

If your current site is slow, dated or hard to book from, SEO has less to work with. See our ecommerce website design service, with WordPress sites from $999.

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FAQ

Ecommerce SEO FAQ

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What is ecommerce SEO?

Ecommerce SEO is optimizing an online store so its category and product pages rank for shopping searches. It covers site structure, content on category and product pages, structured data, technical issues like faceted navigation and duplicates, and speed.

Which ecommerce platform is best for SEO?

Shopify, WooCommerce and BigCommerce can all rank well when set up properly. Shopify is easiest to run, WooCommerce gives the most control, and BigCommerce sits between them. Structure and content matter more than the platform.

How do you optimize product pages?

Unique titles and descriptions written around what shoppers search and ask, clear specifications, real photos, reviews, and Product structured data so price and availability can appear in search results.

Do ecommerce sites need both SEO and PPC?

Most do. Shopping ads bring sales immediately, while SEO lowers your cost per order over time. The data from ads also shows which products and searches are worth building organic pages for.

How much does ecommerce SEO cost?

Ecommerce SEO in Toronto typically costs $2,500 to $7,500 a month. With 2Marketing, plans start at $2,500 for stores up to 500 products. You get a fixed quote after a free audit.

How long does ecommerce SEO take?

Category pages already getting impressions can improve within a few months. New categories and competitive terms usually take six to twelve months.

Does product schema help?

Yes. Product structured data helps prices, availability and reviews appear in search results, which can raise click-through rates.

Dr. Salman Sabir, PT
ABOUT THE AUTHOR

. He works with 2Marketing’s in-house strategists, designers and developers, who have planned, built and ranked websites for businesses across Canada, the USA, the UAE and Europe since 2011. The advice on this page comes straight from that client work.

2Marketing has worked on SEO for Canadian and US businesses since 2011, with an in-house team in Toronto.

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