Notes on Shopify growth
Practical, no-fluff writing on building, migrating and growing Shopify stores in Australia, from the team doing the work.
Choosing Between Two Shopify Apps That Do the Same Thing
Two Shopify apps, same feature set, similar reviews. Here's the decision framework for choosing between them properly, beyond star ratings.
Niraj Raut · October 19, 2026
Shopify App Blocks vs Theme App Extensions: What Developers Need to Know
Confused by Shopify theme app extensions vs app blocks? Here's how they actually differ, when to use each, and what breaks if…
Niraj Raut · October 19, 2026
Free vs Paid Shopify Apps: When the Free Plan Actually Costs You More
Free Shopify apps aren't always free. Here's how branding, feature caps and revenue-share models on free tiers can quietly cost more than…
Niraj Raut · October 19, 2026
Agency-Led vs DIY Shopify Migration: When Doing It Yourself Actually Costs More
Weighing a DIY Shopify migration against hiring an agency? Here's where DIY migrations actually cost more, redirects, data mapping, and lost SEO.
Niraj Raut · October 18, 2026
Shopify vs Volusion: A Legacy Platform Comparison for 2026
Shopify vs Volusion compared for 2026: ecosystem size, growth headroom, vendor risk and what to check before you migrate off Volusion.
Niraj Raut · October 18, 2026
Shopify Basic vs Shopify vs Advanced vs Plus: Which Plan Actually Fits Your Revenue Stage
Shopify plans compared: what changes between Basic, Shopify, Advanced and Plus, and the revenue signals that tell you it's time to upgrade.
Niraj Raut · October 18, 2026
Shopify Plus Wholesale Channel vs B2B on Shopify: What’s the Difference Now?
Still running the old Shopify Plus Wholesale Channel? Here's how it differs from Shopify's native B2B features, and how to decide if…
Niraj Raut · October 18, 2026
Shopify vs Headless Commerce: When Do You Actually Need to Go Headless?
Shopify or headless? Learn what Shopify headless commerce actually means, when a standard theme is enough, and when headless is worth it.
Niraj Raut · October 18, 2026
Upsell and Cross-Sell Apps for Shopify: Native Functions vs Third-Party
Weighing a Shopify upsell app against Shopify's native Functions? Here's the real technical difference, and when each one is worth it.
Niraj Raut · October 17, 2026
Shopify vs a Custom-Built Ecommerce Site: Total Cost of Ownership Over 5 Years
Compare Shopify's 5-year total cost of ownership against a custom-built site, hosting, dev retainers, patching, apps and hidden costs explained.
Niraj Raut · October 17, 2026
Shopify vs Big Cartel: Which Fits a Small or Handmade Brand?
Comparing Shopify and Big Cartel for small and handmade Australian brands, cost, features, and which one you'll outgrow first.
Niraj Raut · October 17, 2026
Afterpay vs Zip vs Humm on Shopify: Which BNPL Provider Should Australian Stores Actually Choose?
Comparing Afterpay, Zip and Humm on Shopify, fees, checkout integration and conversion impact, to help you pick the right BNPL mix.
Niraj Raut · October 17, 2026
