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20 Sept 2026

Shopify's Built-In Analytics AI vs Claude Connected to Your Store Data: What You Can Actually Learn About Your Business

This is the second of two articles. The first covered development - themes, sections, and custom components. This one covers the question many store owners…

19 Sept 2026

Shopify's Built-In AI vs Claude Connected to Your Store: What Actually Builds a Custom Theme in 2026

This space moves fast - see the note on dating at the end. If you run a Shopify store, you have been handed a lot of AI in the last eighteen months. Some of it…

21 Feb 2026

How to Find a Good Shopify Developer (And Why “Knowing Shopify” Is Not Enough)

The common misconception: “Shopify developer” = “knows Shopify” Many business owners assume a Shopify developer mainly needs to know Shopify’s admin and…

11 Jan 2026

Google’s “Universal Commerce Protocol” (UCP): Why AI Agents Will Change Shopping (NRF 2026)

On January 11, 2026, Google made a pretty direct prediction: AI agents will be a big part of how we shop soon — not just recommending products, but helping…

10 Jan 2026

Disputifier Shopify App Hack: Lessons in E-Commerce Security

In a startling incident that has sent ripples through the e-commerce community, the Disputifier Shopify app—a popular tool for automated chargeback…

6 Jan 2026

Top 10 Shopify Developers and Designers for Medium-Sized Businesses (2026)

Medium-sized businesses usually sit in the “serious growth” zone: you’re past DIY themes and random apps, you care about conversion rate, performance, and…

6 Jan 2026

Top 10 Shopify Theme Developers in 2026 (Custom Builds + Theme Studios)

In 2026, “Shopify theme developer” can mean two slightly different things: Custom theme developers - people/teams who build or heavily customize a theme for…

5 Jan 2026

In Which Countries Is Shopify Most Popular In? (2026 Snapshot)

Shopify is used globally, but its “center of gravity” is easy to spot: it’s strongest in large, ecommerce-mature markets, and especially in English-speaking…

19 Dec 2025

Top Big Brands That Use Shopify (And Why They Switched)

When people think of Shopify, they often picture small startups or boutique dropshippers. But that perception is years out of date. Today, some of the world’s…

19 Dec 2025

Top Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Strategies for Your Shopify Store

A Shopify store can have great products and still leak revenue at the most critical points: product pages, cart, and checkout. Conversion Rate Optimization…

18 Dec 2025

Why Small and Large Businesses Choose Shopify for Ecommerce

Shopify sits in a rare spot: it’s simple enough for a small business to launch quickly, but powerful enough to run serious volume at scale. That “starts easy…

10 Dec 2025

What’s New in Shopify Winter 2026 Edition: A Store Owner’s Guide

Quick Summary: The Highlights of Shopify Winter ’26 Shopify has released its Winter 2026 “Renaissance” Edition, featuring over 150 updates designed to help you…

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