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Shopify apps
23 articles about Shopify apps from the Tacey Blog.
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Apps & ToolsBuild vs. Buy in 2026: When to Code a Feature vs. Install a Shopify AppA decision framework for Shopify merchants on when to use a pre-built app versus investing in custom development for new features.23 October 202613 min read
Shopify OperationsHow Tacey's Order Merge Works: A Step-by-Step Guide for MerchantsLearn how to combine two separate Shopify orders from the same customer into a single shipment using the Tacey order merge feature.23 October 202612 min read
Apps & ToolsReturn Prime vs. Loop: Which Shopify Returns App is Better in 2026?A side-by-side analysis of Return Prime and Loop's 2026 features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right returns solution.23 October 202612 min read
Marketing & GrowthWhy Your Shopify Store's Core Web Vitals Are Quietly Killing ConversionsGoogle's Core Web Vitals are more than just a technical score; they directly influence your store's user experience, search ranking, and sales.20 October 202612 min read
Apps & ToolsThe 'Messy Integrations' Problem: How to Audit Your Shopify App Stack in 2026A bloated Shopify app stack costs you money and slows down your site; here is the process for auditing your tools, removing redundancies, and creating a more efficient store.11 October 202612 min read
Apps & ToolsThe 2026 Shopify Tech Stack for a $1M/Year BrandBuilding a Shopify tech stack for a million-dollar brand requires a balanced set of tools for email, reviews, support, and post-purchase operations.10 October 202612 min read
News & UpdatesHow Agentic Commerce Changes Shopify Analytics and ReportingAs AI agents begin to handle online shopping, the standard Shopify analytics dashboard is becoming obsolete; merchants must now track new metrics to understand this growing sales channel.10 October 202612 min read
News & UpdatesThe Merchant's Guide to Shopify's New SubscriptionContractCalculation APIShopify's new SubscriptionContractCalculation API changes how subscription edits work, using the main checkout engine for more reliable calculations.8 October 202612 min read
Apps & ToolsRecharge vs. Stay.ai vs. Skio: A 2026 Subscription App ShowdownChoosing a Shopify subscription app is a foundational decision for any recurring revenue business. This article compares the top three platforms, Recharge, Stay.ai, and Skio, on pricing, features, and analytics to help you decide.2 October 202613 min read
Marketing & GrowthBeyond Klaviyo: 5 Shopify Email & SMS Marketing Alternatives for 2026Klaviyo is powerful, but its price and complexity aren't for everyone. Here are the 5 best Klaviyo alternatives for Shopify stores in 2026, compared on features, pricing, and who they're built for.29 September 202613 min read
News & UpdatesThe 2026 Agentic Commerce Stack: 5 Tools to Prepare Your Shopify StorePrepare your Shopify store for AI-driven shopping with the five essential tools and data optimizations that get you recommended by AI agents in 2026.26 September 202612 min read
Apps & ToolsThe Best Tools for Agent-Commerce Readiness on Shopify in 2026Discover the essential validators, auditors, and monitors your Shopify store needs to prepare for the new era of AI-driven shopping.19 September 202615 min read