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.
- Getting started·Jun 24, 2026
How do I start a Shopify store on a tight budget?
I don't have much to spend. What's the leanest way to launch something real?
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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?
Read the answer - Pricing & hiring·Jun 24, 2026
What are the risks of hiring a really cheap Shopify developer?
I found someone who'll do my store for a few hundred dollars. Too good to be true?
Read the answer - Pricing & hiring·Jun 24, 2026
Do I own my Shopify theme/app code after the project ends?
If I pay someone to build my theme, is the code mine or theirs? Can they hold it hostage?
Read the answer - Pricing & hiring·Jun 24, 2026
What should be in a contract with a Shopify developer?
First time hiring out dev work. What needs to be written down so I'm protected?
Read the answer - Pricing & hiring·Jun 24, 2026
Fixed price or hourly for a Shopify project — which protects me?
Some devs quote a flat price, others bill hourly. Which is safer for me as the client?
Read the answer - Pricing & hiring·Jun 24, 2026
How do I vet a Shopify developer before hiring?
I've been burned before. What should I check to avoid hiring the wrong person?
Read the answer - Pricing & hiring·Jun 24, 2026
Freelancer vs agency for my Shopify project — which is better?
Agencies feel safer but cost more. Freelancers are cheaper but riskier. How do I decide?
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