The4 Premium Partner program
Build client stores on The4 Premium. Grow with us.
For agencies and freelancers who launch stores on The4 Premium themes. Every client store moves you up a tier, with faster help, better rates for your clients and a bigger spotlight on our channels.
- to join
- Free
- partner tiers
- 3
- places we feature you
- 7
Founding partners
Agencies already building with The4
Before the program had a name, these agencies were launching client stores on our themes. In their own words, from our Facebook community.
Hover or tap a card to read what they said
How it works
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Apply
Tell us about your agency and the stores you build. We reply within 2 business days.
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Build on Premium
Launch client stores on any The4 Premium theme from the Shopify Theme Store.
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Level up
Send us each client store URL. We confirm the theme and your tier rises with every launch.
Tiers
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Pick how many client stores you launch on The4 Premium in a year. Your card and perks update as you go.
5 stores a year
Your tier
Count = live client stores on a The4 Premium theme in the last 12 months. Each tier includes everything in the one before.
Partner
From 1 client store- Priority support queue for your client stores
- White-label handover docs for your clients
- "The4 Premium Partner" badge for your site
- Private The4 Partner Facebook group
- Listed in the partner directory, "Built by" credit on Expo
Pro
From 5 client stores- 15% off Theme Installation and Support Package for your clients
- Early access to new Premium themes and presets
- 1 co-written case study a year on our Projects blog
- Client referrals from our services and Hire experts pages
- Featured in "Built by our partners" on theme blog posts
Elite
From 15 client stores- 25% off Theme Installation and Support Package for your clients
- Direct line to the theme team and a say in the roadmap
- A custom preset built for the niche you serve
- 2 case studies a year and pinned at the top of the directory
- "Partner spotlight" in our email newsletter, first pick on referrals
Exposure
Where your agency shows up
Merchants already come to The4 for themes, help and services. Partners get placed right where they decide who builds their store.
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Partner+
Partner directory
Logo, niche, region and a link to your agency.
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Partner+
Expo and Showcases
"Built by" credit on the stores you launched.
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Pro+
Projects blog
Case studies written with you, about your work.
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Pro+
Shopify Themes blog
"Built by our partners" next to Premium theme reviews and updates.
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Pro+
Hire experts and services
Projects we don't take are routed to you.
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Elite+
Email newsletter
A monthly partner spotlight to The4 subscribers.
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Partner+
Help Center
"Need it done for you? Hire a Premium Partner" on advanced guides.
Community
The4 Partner group on Facebook
Talk shop with the theme team and other agencies. Get release previews, Shopify changes that affect themes and tips for selling Premium to clients. You get the invite when your application is approved.
- Release previews and live Q&A
- Partner-only newsletter
- Peer help from agencies like yours
Apply
Join the program
Free to join. Tell us a little about your agency and we'll get back within 2 business days.
Browse Premium themesApplication received.
Thanks! We'll review your stores and reply within 2 business days with your tier and the group invite.
Questions
Does it cost anything?
No. The program is free. You keep buying themes for your clients as usual.
Which themes count?
Any The4 Premium theme bought from the Shopify Theme Store, on a live client store.
How do you count my stores?
Send us the client store URLs in the form or later by email. We check the theme in use and update your tier.
Do partner discounts apply to the theme price?
No. Premium themes are sold on the Shopify Theme Store. Partner discounts cover The4 services such as Theme Installation and the Support Package.
Can freelancers join?
Yes. Freelancers and agencies of any size are welcome.