Expert Freelance Shopify Developer in Denver, Colorado

Shopify Development Expertise, Based in Denver

I’m Ben Skigen, an expert Shopify developer based in Denver, Colorado, with over 25 years of eCommerce experience and more than a decade working deeply within the Shopify ecosystem. I help brands build, scale, and automate Shopify stores that are reliable, efficient, and designed to grow.

While I’m based in Denver, I work with clients locally and nationwide, partnering with businesses that need more than a theme tweak, they need a Shopify expert who understands data, systems, and long-term scalability.

What I Specialize In

1. Custom Shopify Development
   • Theme customization and advanced Liquid development
   • Custom functionality built specifically for your business needs
2. Catalog & Data Automation
   • Managing large or complex product catalogs
   • Automated workflows for accuracy, consistency, and easy updates
3. Shopify Optimization & Growth
   • Performance improvements and technical clean-up
   • Conversion-focused enhancements that support revenue growth
4. Advanced Integrations
   • Connecting Shopify with external systems, feeds, and tools
   • Building reliable data pipelines instead of manual processes

Why Work With a Shopify Expert (Not Just a Developer)

Shopify is deceptively simple. Under the surface, it requires deep experience to handle complex catalogs, edge cases, automation, and scale without breaking things later. I bring:

• Strategic thinking, not just code
• Battle-tested solutions from decades in eCommerce
• Clean, maintainable implementations built for the long term

Clients work with me when Shopify becomes mission-critical and “good enough” is no longer good enough.

More Than Shopify: Technical Leadership When You Need It

While Shopify is often the core platform, my technical expertise goes well beyond Shopify itself. Many clients work with me as an on-demand or fractional CTO, relying on me to think through architecture, data flows, automation, and long-term technical strategy. I regularly help businesses:

• Evaluate and design scalable systems, not just features
• Connect Shopify with external tools, services, and internal workflows
• Reduce technical debt and replace fragile processes with durable solutions
• Make smart, pragmatic technology decisions that support growth

This broader perspective allows me to solve problems upstream, before they become expensive or limiting. Instead of just asking “Can Shopify do this?”, I help answer “What’s the best way to build this, now and later?”

Serving Denver Businesses — And Brands Nationwide

Whether you’re:

• A Denver-based business looking for a local Shopify expert, or
• A national brand that needs reliable, senior-level Shopify development

I’m open to working with new clients who value clarity, efficiency, and results.

Let’s Talk

If you’re serious about getting more out of Shopify and want to work with an experienced developer who understands both the technical details and the business impact, I’d love to connect.

Based in Denver. Available nationwide.