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eCommerce Shopify Plus Certified Partner

Top rated eCommerce development firm: From vanilla implementations to complete custom build outs, we support startups, small and medium sized organizations by providing strategy, discovery, complete build out, migration, retheme, app development, support and all services in-between.

Specialization in fashion, food & beverage (+alcohol DTC compliance), retail & catalog, hobby, home & garden, beauty & cosmetics, B2C & B2B.

United States

9811 Ashburton La, Bethesda, Maryland 20817

888.344.3836

Service Focus

Focus of E-commerce Development

Magento - 5%
Shopify - 80%
Bigcommerce - 10%
WooCommerce - 5%

Industry Focus

E-commerce - 60%
Food & Beverages - 20%
Consumer Products - 10%
Retail - 10%

Client Focus

60% Small Business

40% Medium Business

Review Analytics of Whirlwind eCommerce

4
Total Reviews

5.0/5
Overall Rating

4
Recent Reviews

What Users Say

Whirlwind eCommerce made setting up our Shopify store seamless, delivering a user-friendly.

Jeff Perry , President at All Industrial Tool Supply

Professional, resourceful & quick.

Alphonse Wiebelt

Mark is a complete package—design, development, SEO, and seamless user experience expert.

Yog Ross , Manager at Belgian-Style Ales

Experienced, Knowledgelable, Flexible & Accessible

will keller

What Users Like The Most

Working directly with the owner Mark- he takes the time to understand your needs and
Professional, resourceful & quick.
Mark's flexibility and approachability. He takes the time to truly understand your ideas and collaborates closely to enhance them, ensuring the final product not only meets but exceeds expectations. His willingness to adapt and his proactive communication made the entire process seamless and highly productive.

What Users Like The Least

Nothing so far
N/A
The overwhelming number of tasks in the project management software. While it's great to have a detailed breakdown of tasks, it sometimes felt a bit too cluttered, which could make it challenging to focus on the key priorities at times. However, this is a minor issue compared to the overall quality of the work.

Detailed Reviews of Whirlwind eCommerce

5.0 4 Reviews

Jeff Perry, President at All Industrial Tool Supply

Posted 1 week ago

Whirlwind eCommerce made setting up our Shopify store seamless, delivering a user-friendly.

Whirlwind eCommerce made setting up our Shopify store easy and stress-free. They guided us through every step, from designing the site and uploading products to integrating payment options and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Their team was professional, responsive, and quick to address any questions. The final website is user-friendly, visually appealing, and perfectly tailored to our business needs. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Whirlwind eCommerce for anyone looking to create or improve their online store!

What was the project name that you have worked with Whirlwind eCommerce?

Shopify Website Development

What service was provided as part of the project?

E-commerce Development

Describe your project in brief

We worked with Whirlwind eCommerce to set up our Shopify store, and the experience was fantastic. They helped us build a fully functional e-commerce platform tailored to our needs, complete with custom product pages, seamless navigation, and integrated payment solutions. The project included setting up inventory management, optimizing the site for mobile users, and ensuring fast load times. Whirlwind eCommerce handled everything from design to deployment, providing expert guidance every step of the way. Thanks to their hard work, we now have a professional, user-friendly store ready to serve our customers online.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Working directly with the owner Mark- he takes the time to understand your needs and

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

Nothing so far

Rating Breakdown

Quality
Schedule & Timing
Communication
Overall Rating

Project Detail

$0 to $10000
Completed
E-commerce

Alphonse Wiebelt

Posted 3 weeks ago

Professional, resourceful & quick.

Working with Mark at Whirlwind has been a great resource. His experience & knowledge is very helpful with keeping our e-commerce website running smoothly & performing at optimum level.

What was the project name that you have worked with Whirlwind eCommerce?

Monthly Web Development Projects & Maintenance

What service was provided as part of the project?

E-commerce Development

Describe your project in brief

Quick, timely & resourceful. We work with Whirlwind to help us monitor or web performance & function edits. Mark always has a solution or finds one to keep our site performing at its best. I highly recommend him and his company for a reliable & professional source.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Professional, resourceful & quick.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

N/A

Rating Breakdown

Quality
Schedule & Timing
Communication
Overall Rating

Project Detail

$50001 to $200000
In Progress
E-commerce

Yog Ross, Manager at Belgian-Style Ales

Posted 1 month ago

Mark is a complete package—design, development, SEO, and seamless user experience expert.

Mark has been an exceptional partner from the very beginning. He responded to my initial inquiry while on vacation, offering valuable guidance even before we signed the contract. Mark is a creative powerhouse, always full of ideas, and he’s eager to listen to our input, elevating our ideas to the next level. His deep expertise in all facets of project development—design, development, SEO, Google Analytics, and user experience—has been instrumental in the success of our project. Mark’s positive attitude, ability to handle challenges with grace, and professionalism make him a pleasure to work with. I will undoubtedly continue to rely on his expertise for future project

What was the project name that you have worked with Whirlwind eCommerce?

Migration and Optimization of Legacy Website to Shopify

What service was provided as part of the project?

E-commerce Development

Describe your project in brief

Project Overview: Migration and Optimization of Legacy Website to Shopify

The project involved migrating a legacy website and its associated inventory management system to the Shopify platform, ensuring seamless integration of both systems. Key elements of the project included optimizing the site for modern eCommerce standards, improving user experience, and ensuring a smooth transition of historical data for customer accessibility.
Key Objectives:

Migration to Shopify: Successfully transitioned the website and integrated the legacy inventory management system with Shopify's advanced features to streamline operations and ensure real-time inventory tracking.

SEO & Google Optimization: Implemented SEO best practices to maintain and enhance the site's search engine rankings, ensuring minimal disruption in organic traffic and improving overall search visibility post-migration.

User Experience Overhaul: Redesigned the website to create a contemporary, mobile-responsive desig

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Mark's flexibility and approachability. He takes the time to truly understand your ideas and collaborates closely to enhance them, ensuring the final product not only meets but exceeds expectations. His willingness to adapt and his proactive communication made the entire process seamless and highly productive.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

The overwhelming number of tasks in the project management software. While it's great to have a detailed breakdown of tasks, it sometimes felt a bit too cluttered, which could make it challenging to focus on the key priorities at times. However, this is a minor issue compared to the overall quality of the work.

Rating Breakdown

Quality
Schedule & Timing
Communication
Overall Rating

Project Detail

$0 to $10000
Completed
Food & Beverages

will keller

Posted 1 month ago

Experienced, Knowledgelable, Flexible & Accessible

Working with Mark has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. His deep understanding of our legacy ecommerce system, including the complexities of our inventory management, was instrumental in ensuring a smooth and successful transition to Shopify. Mark consistently delivered thoughtful, functional solutions that perfectly aligned with our business needs.

His professionalism, expertise, and commitment to delivering results have made him a trusted partner for us. We’re excited to continue collaborating with Mark on future projects and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and reliable consultant.

What was the project name that you have worked with Whirlwind eCommerce?

Transition to Shopify

What service was provided as part of the project?

E-commerce Development

Describe your project in brief

We are incredibly pleased with the work Mark has done for us in transitioning our legacy ecommerce website to Shopify. Mark has been a remarkable consultant throughout the entire process. His in-depth understanding of our legacy system, including our complex inventory management setup, allowed him to provide tailored, effective solutions that seamlessly integrated with Shopify's platform.

His expertise and attention to detail have been invaluable, ensuring that our new Shopify website not only meets but exceeds our expectations. Mark's ability to tackle even the most challenging aspects of our migration with such proficiency gave us great confidence in his abilities.

We are excited to continue working with Mark on future projects and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled consultant. His contributions have truly made a significant impact on our business.

What is it about the company that you appreciate the most?

Mark was always highly accessible whenever we needed to connect. He took the time to truly understand our challenges and consistently provided thoughtful, well-suited solutions. What stood out most was his flexible and collaborative approach—he never imposed rigid views or pushed any particular direction. Instead, he always made an effort to listen to our needs and tailor his solutions to fit our unique requirements.

What was it about the company that you didn't like which they should do better?

While we were able to resolve every challenge that came our way, there is always room for further optimization. Moving forward, we see potential for even more seamless integration across our systems, which could further enhance the efficiency and user experience of our solution.

Rating Breakdown

Quality
Schedule & Timing
Communication
Overall Rating

Project Detail

$0 to $10000
Completed
E-commerce

Client Portfolio of Whirlwind eCommerce

Project Industry

Healthcare & Medical - 11.1%
Consumer Products - 22.2%
Business Services - 11.1%
Food & Beverages - 44.4%
Other Industries - 11.1%

Major Industry Focus

Food & Beverages

Project Cost

$10001 to $50000 - 55.6%
$0 to $10000 - 22.2%
$100001 to $500000 - 11.1%
$50001 to $100000 - 11.1%

Common Project Cost

$10001 to $50000

Project Timeline

Not Disclosed - 44.4%
1 to 25 Weeks - 11.1%
26 to 50 Weeks - 11.1%
51 to 100 Weeks - 33.3%

Project Timeline

Not Disclosed

Clients: 41

Martha Stewart
Ben Sherman
BCBG
Marquee Brands
Journelle
OfficeScapes Direct
Petals
Downeast Cider
Virtue Cider
Franzese Wine
Denago eBikes
Model Cars
Drink Haus
Neuragan
Sipwell
Just Enough Wines
Family Wineries Direct
Quintessential Wines
Gifts Direct
ESUM Cosmetics
Kett Cosmetics
Must Beauty
The Irish Store
Vinoshipper
Manifest
Faux Brushes
Alileo Wines
Harbor Sweets
Lake Champlain Chocolates
Garrett Wade
Dead Soxy
Hilliards Candy
Ferry Morse
Trail Magic
Minneapolis Cider Co
Ehrit Winery
Coup Champagne
JK Adams
Breyer Horses
The Palm
Cobex Construction Group

Portfolios: 9

Neurogan.com

The Challenge

Client required a migration from BigCommerce to Shopify including transition and setup of product catalog, B2B functionality and multiple custom requirements.

The Outcome

Successful migration and launch on the Shopify platform. B2B and B2C customers addressed through a single consolidated online store.

"Whirlwind eCommerce has provided high-quality work that exceeds expectations. The team ensures a transparent workflow by providing regular progress updates and utilizing various tools to manage the project. The client is impressed with the team's professionalism and organized process."
- Klaudia Witowska, eCommerce Manager

Web App

Bike USA Inc

The Challenge

Complex, extensive PDP content presentation and manageability. Unique checkout/fulfillment options. Multi-storefront management.

The Outcome

Easy management of low-friction, content heavy PDP. Custom checkout including local professional assembly option. Shared repo for multi-storefront custom theme.

"I've found Whirlwind to be a valuable partner and sounding board that complements my own knowledge and expertise"
- ★★★★★ Justin Christopher, Director of E-Commerce

Web App

Marquee Brands

The Challenge

Provide digital marketing and guidance and solution implementation to a multi-brand corporation.

The Outcome

Significantly improved management insight and opportunity identification. UI/UX improvements, CRO improvements.

"Immersed themselves into the client’s website and challenges, providing excellent feedback and recommendations as a result. The team delivers high-quality work quickly and within budget, exceeding expectations."
- Marjorie Verschueren, Dir of Digital

Web App

Virtue Cider

The Challenge

Refresh online design/branding approach, implement alcohol compliant ecommerce and improve the customer UI experience.

The Outcome

Fresh, relevant and engaging design. Ability to sell alcohol online direct-to-consumer to any non-dry state.

"Very experienced in e-commerce and led the process efficiently. The team was very organized and professional, and their work met the client's expectations. The team integrated the client's feedback and was communicative via email and virtual meetings."
- Sean Curtis, DTC Manager, Virtue Cider

Web App

Drink.Haus

The Challenge

Client required quick turnaround for DTC alcohol compliant Shopify store, third party checkout integration and simplification of customer experience considering multiple checkout, purchase and subscription options.

The Outcome

Online DTC alcohol sales to all non-dry US states. Consolidates, simple checkout process for alcohol, non-alcohol, subscription and one-time-purchase products.

"It was a pleasure to work together. They communicated regularly and responded promptly, ensuring an effective workflow. Their capabilities and quick implementation were hallmarks of their work."
- Emmet K. The Naked Market Ops Manager

Web App

Petals.com

The Challenge

Move to proven, community supported platform. Support unique product types and gifting / fulfillment options. Rebrand + CRO.

The Outcome

Automated migration of over 3000 skus. Fresh custom theme. Streamlined complex product configuration and checkout. 80% conversion rate improvement.

"For over 10 years Whirlwind has managed both our B2C and B2B on-line properties. They have managed all levels of our internet presence from idea conception to design, development and support helping us gain and maintain a competitive edge in our industry. They have continually exceeded our expectations"
- ★★★★★ Chris C, Owner

Web App

Franzese Wine LLC

The Challenge

Increase conversions, implement alcohol compliant ecommerce and improve the customer UI experience.

The Outcome

Ability to sell alcohol online direct-to-consumer to any non-dry state. Considerable improvements in terms of incoming orders and conversions.

"Whirlwind eCommerce LLC managed every aspect of the project efficiently, ensuring a smooth and delay-free engagement. The team also stayed within budget."
- Sam Hakobyan, Founder & CEO

Web App

Cobex Construction Group

The Challenge

Provide recommendations to increase conversions based on experience, industry best practices, research and proven methodologies.

The Outcome

Improved conversion rate by 29%. Created a more seamless website. Improved website speed and overall design.

"They exceeded our expectations. The team has been truly focused and efficient, enabling them to manage the engagement expertly. Moreover, their resources are organized, communicative, and skilled."
- Vazgen Dallakyan, President & CEO

Web App

FamilyWineriesDirect.com

The Challenge

Inability to offer compliant alcohol DTC sales online. Customers were seeing all products available regardless of specific state DTC regulations. Clunky UI experience.

The Outcome

Compliant nationwide DTC online alcohol sales. Only products relevant to customers are presented as available. Low friction, simple UI experience.

"The integration successfully allowed customers to see the products available and pick their state to ship. Whirlwind delivered everything on time and was incredibly detail-oriented and organized."
- Lisa Rhorer, Director of Digital Marketing

Web App