AskMario
About AskMario
At AskMario, we're a passionate team of ecommerce consultants based in Pretoria, South Africa. For over 12 years, we've been dedicated to helping Shopify merchants reach their true potential with their Shopify stores.
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- Product and collection setup
- Store build or redesign
- Theme customization
- Site performance and speed
- Business strategy guidance
- Custom domain setup
- Analytics and tracking
- Sales channel setup
- Systems integration
- Website audit and optimization strategy
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- Custom apps and integrations
- Search engine advertising
- Social media marketing
- Conversion rate optimization
- Checkout upgrade
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Our Projects & Clients
GALXBOY
We scaled streetwear brand GALXBOY by launching Shopify Online Store & POS, uniting their digital and retail footprints. To drive retention, we built 'Members Only'—a custom rewards app—and deployed a robust ERP integration for seamless operations. Finally, we optimised the site for peak page speed and conversions to maximise revenue.
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Apparel & Accessories
GALXBOY
Apparel & Accessories
Lelive
We partnered with cosmetics brand Lelive to completely retheme and modernize their Shopify store, creating a stunning visual experience aligned with their clean beauty ethos. By pairing class-leading strategic advice with deep performance and conversion optimization, we built a high-speed, high-growth storefront designed to turn casual shoppers into loyal customers.
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Health & Beauty
lelive africa
Health & Beauty
Continental Linen
We transformed Continental Linen’s digital footprint by implementing a conversion-optimized theme and developing a custom app for advanced discounting. To fuel profitable growth, we overhauled their digital marketing strategy to drive significantly higher actual ROAS. The result is a high-performing storefront built to capture traffic and maximize revenue efficiency.
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Home & Garden
Whitehouse & Continental Linen
Home & Garden
Timberland South Africa
We successfully migrated Timberland South Africa from Magento to Shopify, launching a high-speed, conversion-optimized theme. To deliver a true omnichannel experience, we rolled out Shopify POS across their 20+ brick-and-mortar retail stores nationwide. The result is a unified retail ecosystem that streamlines inventory management and elevates customer shopping experiences.
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Freedom of Movement
We migrated Freedom of Movement from WordPress/WooCommerce to a high-converting Shopify theme featuring custom-developed sections. To unite their channels, we rolled out Shopify POS across their 20 retail stores. By designing and implementing an advanced fulfillment strategy, we helped them streamline operations and achieve a massive 25%+ increase in total revenue.
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Apparel & Accessories
FOM SA
Apparel & Accessories
Bathu
We migrated Bathu Sneakers from WooCommerce to a high-performance Shopify ecosystem, unifying their online store with Shopify POS across all 36 retail locations. By implementing an advanced, automated fulfillment and inventory strategy, we eliminated operational bottlenecks, streamlining logistics to successfully scale their business into an 9-figure revenue powerhouse.
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Apparel & Accessories
Bathu
Apparel & Accessories
Shopify Online Store Build & Optimization for Vital Baby
We successfully built and optimized the Shopify online store for Vital Baby UK, ensuring a functional and engaging shopping experience tailored to their brand.
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Baby & Toddler
Vital Baby UK
Baby & Toddler
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The Almond Girl
10/5/2026
I recently had my website audited by Mario and I was surprised how little tweaks can make a difference. The audit gave me a fresh perspective and helped me understand what was working and where I was potentially losing customers. Thank you!
Bonsai Tree (Pty) Ltd.
10/2/2026
I have know Mario for many years, in fact he was there when I started with Shopify. He has always impressed me with his honest and very constructive input. He and his team collectively have a wealth of experience and I look forward to a long and profitable future working relationship with them
My Phoods
2/12/2026
What a brilliant guy. Really love working with him.
Africology Skincare & Spa
1/23/2026
It was an absolute pleasure working with Mario & the team. There was no fluff or empty promises. A clear directive and action plan with a clear understanding of our needs.
The Outpost Supply
1/22/2026
A great agency with an amazing team. We highly recommend them!
Brand Athena A
9/4/2025
If there was a 10 STAR review - that is what I would be giving the Ask Mario Team! As the Founder and CEO of an Award Winning Jewellery brand, I was referred to Mario when I was looking at starting a website for my brand - Athena A (www.brandathenaa.co.za). Known as the "Shopify Expert" in South Africa - I can confidently say that this title more than qualifies the service and expertise Mario and his team offer their clients. No problem or "issue" is too big or too small and the team is always on hand to help you problem solve. Mario is very knowledgeable about all the updates and latest FAB innovations happening with Shopify. If you are looking for a Shopify Partner - look no further than the Ask Mario Team.