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Shopify Scripts Are Being Deprecated: What Store Owners Need to Do Before August 2025

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

If you’ve been using Shopify Scripts to handle custom discounts, shipping logic, or payment rules in your store, there’s a deadline you need to know about. Shopify is officially retiring Scripts and replacing them with a newer system called Shopify Functions.

How Much Does a Custom Shopify Store Cost in 2026? A Transparent Breakdown

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

“How much does a Shopify store cost?” is the most common question we get from prospective clients. It’s also the hardest to answer with a single number, because the range is wide. A basic theme setup and a fully custom headless build are both “Shopify stores,” but they’re completely different projects.

WooCommerce to Shopify Migration: The Complete Guide

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Moving from WooCommerce to Shopify is one of the most common platform migrations we handle. The reasons vary. Some merchants are tired of managing hosting and security patches, others have outgrown WooCommerce’s performance ceiling, and some just want a platform that doesn’t need a developer on call every time WordPress pushes an update.

How to Choose a Shopify Agency: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Hiring a Shopify agency is a big decision. You’re trusting someone with your online business. This is your revenue, your brand, your customer experience. The wrong choice can cost you months of delays, thousands of dollars in rework, and a store that doesn’t actually serve your business.