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July 16, 202510 minutes read
Store design

Shopify custom product fields: add text boxes and more

Transform your Shopify store with custom product fields that enable personalization, collect customer input, and boost conversions by up to 70% through tailored shopping experiences.

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July 15, 20259 minutes read
Store design

How to use Shopify metafields to add custom data

Metafields store custom data on products, variants, collections and customers, and surface it on your storefront. Types, setup and troubleshooting.

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July 14, 20258 minutes read
Operations

How to use Shopify Flow to automate manual work

Brands using Shopify Flow report a 40-60% cut in manual tasks. How the trigger-condition-action model works, and the automations worth building first.

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July 12, 202510 minutes read
Operations

Returns on Shopify: how to handle refunds and exchanges

Transform your Shopify return process from a costly headache into a revenue-generating opportunity that builds customer loyalty and drives repeat purchases.

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July 11, 20259 minutes read
Store design

The Search and Discovery app: how Shopify merchants use it to sell more

Learn how to reduce cart abandonment and boost conversions by optimizing your Shopify store's search functionality, filters, and product recommendations with the free Search & Discovery app.

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June 29, 20257 minutes read
Marketing

How to measure chatbot ROI for an ecommerce store

Chatbot ROI comes from three drivers, not just deflected support tickets. How to forecast the return before you buy, and measure it once the bot is live.

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June 27, 20258 minutes read
Strategy

Shopify Advanced vs Plus: compare features, pricing, support

Compare two of Shopify's most popular plans to determine what's right for your brand.

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June 25, 20257 minutes read
Conversion

Shop Pay options: installments, one-tap checkout, and more

Unlock faster checkouts, higher conversions, and flexible payment options with Shopify's Shop Pay for your ecommerce business.

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June 21, 20258 minutes read
Strategy

Shopify vs Magento: which should you build on?

Shopify and Magento differ most in what they demand from your team. How the two compare on running cost, scalability and margin, and which fits yours.

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