8works Internet Agency

Based in Essen, 8works is an internet agency that has specialized in e-commerce since 2003, originally working with xt:Commerce before shifting its focus to Shopware 6. The team, which operates with a small staff of 1-10 people, works with online retailers across Germany ("deutschlandweit"), positioning itself as a full-service partner for Shopware projects from initial strategy through ongoing plugin development. A stated priority is direct contact between clients and the developers actually working on their projects, rather than routing communication through account managers. The agency's service range covers Shopware theme development, individual plugin programming, storefront customization, performance optimization, hosting, and maintenance and updates. One concrete product mentioned is Cookie Consent Plus, a Shopware 6 cookie-consent plugin developed in-house and offered without third-party costs, available for a 30-day trial. Beyond Shopware-specific work, 8works lists search engine optimization, monitoring and SEO audits, and consulting on concepts and strategy, alongside development work in TYPO3 and OctoberCMS. Their described process follows three stages: consulting and strategy development tailored to the client's goals, technical conception and development carried out by their own developers, and post-launch support including optimization and further feature extensions. The agency also emphasizes transparent, itemized pricing without flat agency fees or added overhead.