Agency Migration Playbook: Standardizing Thank-You Tracking Fixes

Updated Jan 27, 2026 · 2 min read

How agencies use TY Bridge to migrate clients cleanly, reduce support load, and standardize post-purchase tracking under Shopify’s new checkout model.

Shopify’s checkout changes didn’t just affect individual merchants. They created a repeated migration problem for agencies managing many stores.

This page outlines how agencies use TY Bridge as a standard migration layer — not as a custom solution per client, but as a repeatable operating model.

The agency problem

Agencies migrating Thank-You and Order-Status pages typically face the same issues over and over:

  • Every client had different Additional Scripts
  • Tracking breaks during checkout upgrades
  • Each fix becomes a one-off project
  • Billing, access, and support multiply quickly

Over time, this turns a platform change into ongoing operational drag.

The TY Bridge approach

Agencies use TY Bridge to replace bespoke fixes with a shared pattern.

Instead of rebuilding tracking logic for each store, agencies define a migration template once and reuse it.

How the template model works

  • The agency creates a pre-configured migration template
  • The template encodes destinations and defaults
  • A unique install link is generated from the template
  • Merchants install and pay directly

This keeps billing, authentication, and setup cleanly separated from the agency’s delivery work.

The agency console lives at agency.ty-bridge.com and centralizes install links, credential intake, and status.

What the agency does in the console

  1. Create a client draft and select the plan
  2. Choose destinations and save credentials (or request merchant access)
  3. Generate the install link once validation is complete

The link is one-time, auditable, and tied to the exact destination setup you approved.

What happens after install

  • The draft flips to Installed once Shopify confirms
  • Credentials sync into the live relay
  • Status reflects delivery readiness, not just saved inputs

Why agencies prefer this model

  • No manual invoicing or license tracking
  • No custom deployments per client
  • Fewer post-migration support issues
  • Clear boundaries between agency and vendor

Agencies remain the trusted advisor. TY Bridge becomes the standardized infrastructure beneath the migration.

What the merchant experiences

From the merchant’s perspective:

  • They receive a direct install link
  • They review pricing transparently
  • They install via Shopify’s normal flow
  • Tracking is restored without custom code

This preserves trust and avoids the feeling of being “resold” tools.

What agencies do not have to manage

  • Access to merchant ad accounts
  • Handling sensitive credentials
  • Ongoing billing disputes
  • Debugging low-level delivery issues

Those responsibilities stay where they belong.

When this model works best

Agencies see the most benefit when:

  • They migrate multiple stores per quarter
  • Clients rely on paid media attribution
  • Shopify upgrades are part of ongoing retainers

The takeaway

TY Bridge gives agencies a way to turn a disruptive platform change into a calm, repeatable process.

Less custom work. Fewer surprises. Clear responsibility boundaries.