Guides for running a sharper Shopify store.
Plain-English answers to the questions store owners actually ask about apps, and how to pick ones that won’t let you down.
Keeping your store working ·
When Shopify retires an API version
Shopify ships a new Admin API version every quarter and retires old ones on a schedule. What breaks, how to check your app's version, and what to do about it.
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App, theme app, or custom app: how to decide
Most Shopify problems should be solved with an existing app. How to tell an app from a theme app from something custom — and when each is genuinely right.
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How to tell if a Shopify app is still maintained
An app does not announce when it stops being maintained — it just gets quieter. Seven things you can check in about ten minutes, and what each one tells you.
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