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Code23 Recognised as one of the Top 10 eCommerce Agencies in the UK

In 2018, DesignRush named Code23 one of the Top 10 eCommerce Agencies in the UK, recognising our shift toward custom multi-vendor marketplace builds.

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In 2018, DesignRush named Code23 in its Top 10 eCommerce Agencies in the UK list.

In 2018, DesignRush named Code23 one of the Top 10 eCommerce Agencies in the UK. It followed a deliberate shift in focus: after spotting a gap in the UK market for specialist custom multi-vendor marketplace builders, we built our practice around eCommerce and marketplace work rather than treating it as one service among many. Eight years on, that's still the work we're best known for: marketplace development and eCommerce builds remain a core part of what Code23 does.

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“It’s a real honour for Code23 to be recognised for our work in the eCommerce space. It being particularly satisfying since we are working in such a competitive market.” said James Ansell, Director at Code23.

DesignRush is a B2B marketplace that connects brands with digital agencies, eCommerce experts and top technology companies.

At the time, DesignRush's digital platform listed over 10,000 agencies from over 50 different countries and was used by thousands of decision-makers looking to start their next project.

[ 2018 recognition ] 10,000+ agencies on DesignRush. In 2018, Code23 made the Top 10.
In 2018, DesignRush included Code23 in its UK eCommerce Top 10.

Looking for an experienced eCommerce agency?

Whether you need a unique multi vendor marketplace specifically for you and your business or want help shaping the user journey we’ve got the experience, passion, and know-how to deliver. 

If you’re not sure if an eCommerce or multi vendor marketplace is the best option for you, this article will help. We’ve also written a helpful guide to how to market and grow your eCommerce site.

Williamson Tea online shop page with tea bag, elephant caddy and loose tea filters, a price range slider and a product grid of elephant caddy tins priced at £13.10 each
Williamson Tea's WooCommerce store, one of Code23's eCommerce builds, which grew sales by 40% and doubled the site's conversion rate after launch.

Frequently asked questions

What does DesignRush’s Top 10 recognition mean?

DesignRush is a B2B platform that lists digital agencies for businesses comparing who to hire. Being named in its Top 10 UK eCommerce agencies list in 2018 was third-party recognition of our marketplace and eCommerce work at the time, not an ongoing ranking. Judge us on our current case studies and Google reviews instead.

Is eCommerce and marketplace development still a core part of what Code23 does?

Yes. We’ve built 50+ marketplaces over 15+ years, across sectors including cosmetics, wine and sponsorship, and marketplace and eCommerce work remains one of the things Code23 is best known for. If you’re weighing up a build, that specialism is exactly what we’d bring to it.

How do I know if I need an eCommerce site or a marketplace?

An eCommerce site sells your own products or services. A marketplace connects multiple sellers or providers with buyers, with the platform managing listings, messaging and payments between them. If you’re not sure which fits, get in touch and we’ll help you work out the right shape for what you’re building.

How do I start a marketplace or eCommerce project with Code23?

Get in touch through our contact form with a bit about what you’re building. We’ll ask enough questions to understand whether it’s a straightforward eCommerce build or a full marketplace, then talk you through what a project like yours would actually involve.

Next step

Being named in DesignRush’s Top 10 was a nice moment back in 2018, but it’s not why people still come to us for eCommerce and marketplace builds. That’s down to the work itself: we’ve built 50+ marketplaces over 15+ years, and we still specialise in the same custom multi-vendor builds that earned the recognition in the first place.

If you’re planning an eCommerce site or a marketplace, get in touch and tell us what you’re building. We’ll ask the right questions and give you a straight steer on what it would take.

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James Ansell

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James Ansell

Founder & Director

James founded Code23 in 2005 and leads its AI, product and engineering work across marketplaces, SaaS platforms and websites.

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