Notes

Notes from real builds.

Things that keep repeating across stores, written down so I stop explaining them twice. No theory, no listicles.

Shopify custom theme vs paid theme: when to switch

· Theme development · 4 min read

A paid Shopify theme is the right way to start. A custom theme wins long term. How to tell your paid theme has already gone custom, and what to do next.

Sticky add to cart hidden behind an app widget on mobile

· Theme development · 3 min read

On mobile, chat, loyalty and accessibility widgets can sit on top of the sticky add to cart. How to spot the overlap in two minutes and how to fix it.

Shopify breadcrumbs: why your product pages need them

· Theme development · 2 min read

Shoppers from ads land on one product page with no way back to the collection. Why breadcrumbs matter for navigation and Google, and how to add them in Shopify.