Shopify Tips & Tricks

Welcome to Shopify Tips & Tricks — your practical edge in the ever-evolving world of e-commerce. Here we share actionable Shopify strategies, technical optimizations, growth insights, and real-world lessons from the front lines of online business. Alongside platform updates and industry news, you’ll also find honest editorial takes on what’s working (and what’s not) in modern e-commerce. Whether you’re building, scaling, or fine-tuning your store, this is where smart store owners stay ahead.
When Shopify Comes Up Short
When Shopify Comes Up Short
Let me start by saying — I'm a fan of Shopify. I build and manage Shopify stores for a living, and I recommend the platform to nearly every client I... Read more...
Shopify as a Website Platform: More Than Just E-Commerce
Shopify as a Website Platform: More Than Just E-Commerce
Why Shopify Deserves a Spot on Your Shortlist — Even If You're Not Selling Anything When most people hear "Shopify," they think online stores, product listings, and shopping carts. And... Read more...
Google Doesn't Understand: The Shopify SKU Mistake That's Killing Your Free Advertising
Google Doesn't Understand: The Shopify SKU Mistake That's Killing Your Free Advertising
The $10,000 Mistake Hidden in Three Letters Google processes over 8.5 billion searches per day. It can translate 133 languages, recognize faces, and drive cars. But it can't tell the... Read more...
Come In Out of the Code
Come In Out of the Code
Why Shopify’s Custom Liquid Section Changes Everything For years, customizing a Shopify store meant one thing: diving headfirst into the theme’s core code. Before Shopify 2.0, if you wanted to... Read more...
Fix Render Blocking Resources in Shopify
Fix Render Blocking Resources in Shopify
Render blocking resources have been an issue with Shopify websites. When testing a site’s speed using the Chrome feature called Lighthouse you can pinpoint what resources are causing you issues. Go... Read more...
E-commerce Jekyll Driven Website
E-commerce Jekyll Driven Website
Recently I built an e-commerce website using the static site builder Jekyll. This is a quick over-view of what I did. This being my first attempt at a Jekyll driven e-commerce website there were some... Read more...
Developers: Stop Holding Clients Hostage
Developers: Stop Holding Clients Hostage
There’s something I’ve never understood. As a developer, I believe it is morally — and yes, legally — wrong to withhold access to a client’s website, hosting, or digital services.... Read more...