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Ads on the Shopify App Store are a great way to get your app in front of merchants, but it's important to optimize them carefully. Today, we're making it easier to track the success of your campaigns with improved reporting. Start by optimizing your app name, including your keyword in the title tag if possible, and creating a compelling app des...

When an app has a high uninstall rate, it can be disheartening. But it’s important to look beyond the initial user interface and see what is causing churn in your merchants. Read on to learn 5 ways to fix the pitfalls of an app that is losing its value. Then, get the customer data you need to grow your business. The App Doesn’t Work It’s never ...

Whether you are looking for a way to increase conversions, boost customer satisfaction or simply save time, there are a number of no-code automation tools that can help. The key is to make sure you pick one that will fit your business needs. This will save you both time and money in the long run. Easy to use Shopify is one of the world’s most p...

  When it comes to running an eCommerce store, you need to have a good mindset and marketing chops. This means ensuring you have the right tools to help drive organic traffic, reduce acquisition costs, and improve conversion rates. As a result, you may want to consider investing in a Shopify app. But before you do, there are a few things you sho...

The app store has a wide variety of applications that you can install on your Shopify store. These apps can make your life easier by letting you do things like personalize your storefront search, edit meta fields, and connect with fulfillment companies. You can also ask a Shopify partner to create a custom app for your business needs. These app...

Apps are self-contained software packages that allow users to perform specific tasks on a mobile or desktop device. To make your app a success, you must market it correctly. Here are a few tips to get you started: Create a website Creating a website is a great way to promote an app. Studies have shown that more than 70% of customers research a ...

What are Shopify section groups? Shopify section groups are a new feature that level-up theme architecture and provides merchants with more design flexibility. It allows merchants to add sections and app blocks in areas that were previously not possible. Before section groups, merchants and apps had to add code into the header and footer areas ...

Secure Shopify apps by encoding and sanitizing input, avoiding unsafe DOM insertion, and enforcing CSP. Automate key rotation, CI-based security tests, and least-privilege permissions. Throttle authentication with rate limits, MFA, and anomaly detection. Encrypt data, log and monitor events, and continuously update threat models to protect store...

Low-code and no-code tools let store owners quickly update themes, run campaigns, and automate workflows without heavy engineering, boosting speed, control, and conversions. Platforms like Shopify Flow and Matrixify streamline automation and data migration. Pair visual editors with governance, testing, and analytics to collaborate effectively wi...

Shopify’s evolving Theme Editor and four free industry themes enable fast, no-code storefront customization. Sections on every page, app blocks, and metafields power flexible storytelling, SEO-friendly layouts, and personalization at scale—reducing developer dependence while improving UX, operations, and conversions. Choose a theme, map content,...

The net operating income (NOI) of your eCommerce business is the total revenue minus the total operating expenses. It's a key number to understand, as it helps you evaluate your business's profitability and growth potential. It's also an important metric to include when selling your eCommerce business. Investors and lenders will want to see thi...

Shopify Shop, powered by Shop Pay, accelerates checkout, reduces cart abandonment, and boosts conversions while enabling personalized recommendations, push-notification remarketing, local pickup, and transparent Shop Facts. It consolidates order tracking across carriers, prompts reviews to grow UGC, and requires minimal setup—helping merchants d...