Episode 106 - Navigating the Shopify App Ecosystem in 2020 with Chase Clymer of Honest eCommerce

Shopify apps are great.  Someone else spends hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars, developing functionality that you can use for just $30 per month.   Apps on Shopify are so easy to install and so seemingly harmless that many store owners install dozens and dozens of apps - many of which they uninstall or never use.  This approach can have serious unintended consequences. In this episode we dive into a smarter approach to apps that can help any Shopify store owner.  Here’s a look at what we cover: How to determine if it’s better to use an app or hire a developer to hard code a desired functionality.  What category of apps are best to consider now for Shopify What apps are almost always a bad idea How to tell if you have app conflict When should you consider apps vs. just switching to Shopify Plus Plus more!