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FAQs

Straight answers about AI automation, Shopify, AI search and working with typeTheta. If your question is not here, we are happy to talk.

General

What does typeTheta do?

typeTheta is a London digital agency that builds Shopify and web experiences and the AI automation behind them. We help UK small and mid-sized businesses sell more, save time and cut cost, and we also cover AI search, SEO, branding and growth marketing.

Which businesses do you work with?

We work with ambitious UK small and mid-sized businesses, particularly in retail, fashion and e-commerce, and professional services such as accountancies, law firms, recruiters and consultancies. We also support London start-ups and scale-ups.

Where are you based?

We are in London, at 7 Bell Yard, WC2A 2JR, and we work with UK businesses wherever they are. Meetings can be in person or online.

Working with us

How do I get started?

Book a free 30 minute call or email hello@typetheta.co.uk. We will talk through your goals, tell you honestly whether we are the right fit, and recommend a clear next step, often an AI Automation Audit.

How long do projects take?

It depends on the scope. An AI Automation Audit runs over two to three weeks. Shopify builds, automations and apps are scoped individually, and we agree a timeline with you before we start.

Do you work to a fixed scope?

Yes. We agree the scope, the timeline and what success looks like up front, then report against it, so there are no surprises.

Will we have a named contact?

Yes. Every project has a named lead, so you always know who to talk to.

Do you provide support after launch?

Yes. Every project can move into a care plan covering updates, security, small changes and monthly reporting, with optional growth and automation partnership plans for ongoing optimisation.

AI and automation

What is an AI Automation Audit?

An AI Automation Audit is a short, structured engagement where we map your workflows, quantify the cost of manual work and deliver a prioritised automation roadmap with projected hours saved and payback periods. It is the easiest first step into practical AI.

How long does an AI Automation Audit take?

An audit typically runs over two to three weeks: process discovery in week one, opportunity scoring and solution design in week two, and a roadmap presentation with a business case in week three.

Do all automations need AI?

No. Many processes are best served by rules-based automation, which is cheaper, more reliable and easier to audit. We recommend AI only where it adds clear value.

Can AI use our own company documents safely?

Yes. We build private knowledge systems so assistants answer from your approved documents, with access controls and data privacy reviews.

Shopify and web

Do you build Shopify stores?

Yes. We build and rebuild Shopify and Shopify Plus stores, including migrations, headless and B2B builds, and integrations with ERP, fulfilment and CRM systems. Every build includes conversion-focused design, technical SEO and baseline automation.

Can you migrate my store without losing search rankings?

Yes. We plan redirects, preserve URLs and metadata where possible, and run technical SEO checks before and after launch so visibility is protected.

Do you only build on Shopify?

No. Shopify is our specialism for commerce, but we also build WordPress and bespoke websites, customer portals and mobile apps, and we choose the platform that fits the business.

AI search and SEO

What is GEO (generative engine optimisation)?

GEO is the practice of making your brand visible in AI answer engines such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. It combines technical SEO, structured data, entity optimisation and authoritative, citable content, with monthly measurement of AI visibility.

How do you measure AI visibility?

We track whether and how your brand is cited across AI platforms for a set of buyer questions, alongside traditional rankings, and report changes monthly.

Security and privacy

How do you keep AI accurate and compliant?

We define clear scope, test against real examples, add human review for sensitive actions, and monitor performance after launch, in line with UK GDPR.

Will my information stay private?

Yes. We use your details only to reply to your enquiry. You can read how we handle personal data in our Privacy Policy.

Still have a question?

Book a free 30-minute call or send us a message. We will give you an honest answer.

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