Our Process

The UK Commerce Index is an independent, criteria-based recognition initiative. Our process is designed to be transparent and consistent across categories.

Selection criteria
  • Technical capability (platform expertise, integrations, implementation quality)

  • Client outcomes (case studies, measurable results where available)

  • Market reputation (reviews, referrals, industry presence)

  • Specialisation (depth in category focus)

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Close-up of hands filling out a formal nomination form on a sleek desk.
Process
  1. Nomination or research identification

  2. Company profile verification

  3. Criteria assessment by our research team

  4. Final category selection and Index publication

  • Nominations Open: January 2026

  • Evaluation: January–February 2026

  • Index Publication: March 2026

Timeline
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Panel of experts reviewing evaluation results in a modern conference room.
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Elegant award trophy with gold accents against a deep navy backdrop.

We do not accept payment for ranking placement or selection. Optional media and PR packages may be purchased after selection.

About UK Commerce Index

We rigorously evaluate UK ecommerce agencies through a transparent, criteria-based process to spotlight true excellence.

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A sleek, modern office space with a team analyzing data on large screens in deep navy and gold tones.
A definitive benchmark for ecommerce.

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