Searchspring recognises the crucial role of ecommerce partners in driving value by aligning with its “Customer First”, outcome-focused approach.

SYDNEY, Australia – December 6th, 2023 – Searchspring has awarded Moustache Republic, Convert Digital, Overdose & Web Force 5 top honours in its 2023 APAC Ecommerce Partner Awards.

Searchspring, the global leader in site search, product merchandising, and ecommerce personalisation, recognises partners based on their demonstrated commitment to achieving customer outcomes throughout the year.

Searchspring Head of APAC Kate Massey explains, “Each year, we take a moment to reflect on the highlights and achievements that we’ve collectively achieved with our valued partner community.”

“This year, we are proud to recognise partners across 9 categories who have played an instrumental role in the continued fast-paced growth of Searchspring in the APAC region during 2023. Our team is fortunate to work closely with the most talented ecommerce partners who are truly passionate about our shared clients’ success, helping deliver on our promise to drive the ultimate shopper experiences.”

These partnerships ultimately share a common goal – driving customer success. 2XU, for example, has seen a 100% increase in search revenue since working with Shopify Plus Development Agency Convert Digital and Searchspring. This data highlights the importance of customers aligning with a partner network aligned to delivering impressive results.

Partners are instrumental to Searchspring’s go-to-market strategy, supporting successful new project go-lives and continued customer growth. Top honours this year go to:

• APAC Partner of the Year – Moustache Republic has accelerated the adoption of Searchspring by showcasing the tangible ROI through improved search, automated merchandising, and personalisation. Utilising technology to do the heavy lifting on improving conversions and growing AOV’s for lean ecommerce teams.
• Customer Growth Partner of the Year – Convert Digital is a long-time trusted ecommerce agency partner that has been achieving outstanding growth for customers by delivering high-performing websites centered around ensuring shoppers find what they need faster.
• Stand out Growth Partner of the Year – Overdose. has continued to go from strength-to-strength by doubling down on its commitment to deliver complete commerce solutions that drive accelerated results for retailers.
• Rising Star Partner of the Year – Mal Chia, one of Australia’s top ecommerce and digital marketing consultants, has been achieving impressive growth for fast-growing brands looking to scale through the implementation of Searchspring to automate, optimise and personalise experiences with AI and Machine learning. 
• New Partner of the Year – Web Force 5 brought innovation to the forefront by delivering a best-in-class BigCommerce, Marketplacer and Searchspring integrated tech stack for several high-growth retailers looking to accelerate their performance.

Moustache Republic Founder and CEO Tony Hou adds, “We are delighted to take out Searchspring’s Partner of the Year. Our partnership with Searchspring is a beacon of innovation and commitment to excellence, profoundly enhancing online shopping experiences with state-of-the-art search and merchandising tools. The bond between Searchspring and Moustache Republic is unique and robust. Our teams collaborate intimately, constantly innovating to leverage Searchspring’s capabilities on our clients’ sites. This results in online platforms that not only boast advanced search and merchandising features but are also fast in page speed and SEO-optimised.”

Searchspring’s 2023 APAC Excellence Honourees Awards showcase the key contributions made by partners. This year’s Honourees are:

• Implementation Partner of the Year – Convert Digital.
• New Business Deal of the Year – Healthpost, Nourished Life and Flora & Fauna  – Moustache Republic.
• Project Excellence – The DOM & MedCart – Web Force 5.

Searchspring has also named two Searchspring Champions that have been instrumental in its success in the region throughout the year:

• Shane Newman – Commercial Director, Overdose.
• Andy Homan – Founder & Creative Director, Process Creative.

Searchspring Global Partner Announcements included:

• Tapcart – Global Tech Partner of the Year – Tapcart drives success for Shopify’s fastest-growing brands. Our Tapcart integration launched this year to drive mobile shopping experiences for product discovery.

Convert Digital Founder and Managing Director Andrew Waite comments, “Our team is thrilled to receive two important accolades in Searchspring’s APAC Partner Awards that underpin our commitment to delivering high-performing and quality work that sets our Aagency apart for our shared customers. Our close partnership with Searchspring allows us to deliver best-in-class shopping experiences and we look forward to launching even more high-converting projects that move the needle in 2024 and beyond.”

Review Searchspring’s Partner Program here. 

Searchspring was recently awarded two prestigious awards of its own in the 2023 NORA Solution Partner Awards for “Best Ecommerce Platform” and “Best Merchandising Solutions” celebrating the continued fast-paced growth in the APAC region.

About Searchspring

Searchspring delivers the ultimate shopping experience. As the #1 search, merchandising, and personalisation platform built exclusively for ecommerce, Searchspring enables brands to get the right product, to the right person, at the right time. With Searchspring, customers such as Rip Curl, Kathmandu, Global Retail Brands, Early Settler, St Frock, 2XU and Beer Cartel are increasing cart size, conversion, and repeat customers. Learn how Searchspring is helping ecommerce businesses thrive at searchspring.com.

Media Contact

Kate Massey

Head of APAC, Searchspring

kate.massey@searchspring.com