In this article, we're going to explore how to build a Shopify app using Node.js. Shopify has an extensive ecosystem of third-party apps that add new features and capabilities to Shopify stores. If you're a Node.js developer, you can contribute to this ecosystem and even generate income from your apps. mkdir my-shopify-app && cd my-shopify-app To follow...
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De-Identification of Information in HIPAA-Compliant Ecommerce – A Quick List for Developers.
As digital platforms and technologies continue to evolve, the health sector has begun to embrace these changes to improve their service delivery. One of the areas experiencing rapid growth is e-commerce in healthcare, including online pharmacies, telemedicine, and the sale of medical devices online. In this context, it is crucial to understand the importance of data...
Terrible ecommerce practices.
Here are some of the worst trends in ecommerce we see repeated over and over again. Overreliance on aggressive marketing tactics: Many ecommerce companies rely heavily on tactics such as pop-up ads, email spamming, and upselling to increase sales. While these tactics may work in the short term, they can be annoying and off-putting to customers, leading to a negative...
What are the advantages to using Shopify Plus for development?
Our agency does a lot of Shopify Plus design & development. Shopify Plus offers a great deal of more flexibility and extensibility than their standard offerings. What is Shopify Plus? Shopify Plus is a cloud-based e-commerce platform designed for high-volume businesses. It offers a wide range of features, including a customizable storefront, powerful analytics,...
How Shopify web hooks work. A quick overview.
We work with Shopify web hooks day in and out. There's a lot of misunderstanding about what they really are and what they can do for your Shopify store and web applications. What is a Shopify Web Hook? Shopify webhooks are a way for Shopify to send notifications to an external server or application when certain events occur on a Shopify store. To set up a webhook, a...
How to upgrade your theme to Shopify 2.0 format and standards.
We have been doing a lot of theme conversions for clients from the older Shopify standards to the newest Shopify 2.0 standard that was announced mid-2021, with actual adoption and mature support out in 2022. Upgrading your Shopify theme to Shopify 2.0 standards involves making some changes to your theme's code to take advantage of the new features and enhancements...
How to migrate from NopCommerce to Shopify – a step by step guide to success.
Migrating from NopCommerce to Shopify requires technical expertise and a thorough understanding of both platforms. Here are the technical steps you need to take to migrate your store: Step 1: Export your data from NOPCommerce The first step in the migration process is to export your data from your NopCommerce store. This includes your product catalog, customer data,...
How to connect Lightspeed POS inventory to WooCommerce.
We've recently completed another Lightspeed POS to WooCommerce integration project and wanted to take the time to outline the steps, at a high level, to integrate your Lightspeed inventory into WooCommerce. Lightspeed POS system is a popular point-of-sale (POS) software that many businesses use to manage their inventory, sales, and customer data. On the other hand,...
How to migrate your Wix website or shopping cart to Shopify
If you're reading this, you're probably considering migrating your website from Wix to Shopify. As someone who has gone through this process with clients many times myself, I can tell you that it can be a bit daunting at first. However, with a little bit of preparation and some patience, it's definitely doable. In this article, I'll walk you through the steps we...
How to migrate OSCommerce to Shopify: A migration and conversion overview.
We work with a lot of shopping cart conversions. Maybe you've outgrown your current system. Maybe you no longer want to deal with an installable cart (meaning you host it on your server) and want to make the move to a hosted option like Shopify. If you're running an online store on the OsCommerce platform and you're considering a switch to Shopify, you're not alone....