Shopify Q&A
Real Shopify questions, answered honestly
Practical answers to the things merchants actually ask — migrations, speed, themes, apps, and hiring — from a Shopify Select Partner.
- Apps·May 25, 2026
Do Shopify apps slow down my store? How many is too many?
I've heard apps hurt speed but I rely on a few. How do I know which ones are actually a problem?
Read the answer - Speed·May 20, 2026
My Shopify store scores 30 on mobile PageSpeed — what actually moves the needle?
I've installed three 'speed booster' apps and my score barely changed. What actually matters for Shopify speed?
Read the answer - Migration·May 15, 2026
Does migrating to Shopify mean my customers have to create new accounts?
I have thousands of customers with saved addresses and order history. Will they lose all that when I move?
Read the answer - Migration·May 12, 2026
Will I lose my Google rankings if I migrate from WooCommerce to Shopify?
I get most of my sales from organic search and I'm terrified that moving to Shopify will tank my traffic. Is that a real risk, and how do I avoid it?
Read the answer - Pricing & hiring·May 8, 2026
How much should a custom Shopify store actually cost?
I've had quotes from $500 to $40,000 for what sounds like the same thing. How do I tell what's fair?
Read the answer - Apps·May 2, 2026
Should I build a custom Shopify app or find one on the App Store?
There's an app for almost everything, but none does exactly what I need. When is a custom app the right call?
Read the answer - Themes·Apr 28, 2026
Custom theme vs a premium theme from the Shopify Theme Store — which should I pick?
A premium theme is $300, a custom one is thousands. When is the custom build actually worth it?
Read the answer - Getting started·Apr 22, 2026
I'm launching my first Shopify store — what order should I do things in?
There's so much to set up and I keep jumping around. What's the right sequence so I don't redo work?
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