Guides
Step-by-step playbooks for operators who actually ship.
Each guide = a concrete play we ran on our own stores. Copy-pasteable commands, screenshots, real numbers — no fluff.
- 2026-06-05·tracking
How to set up an AfterShip branded tracking page on Shopify (2026)
Step-by-step: create and embed a branded order-tracking page with AfterShip on Shopify, connect carriers, and cut WISMO tickets. Plus the honest read on tier pricing. Verified June 2026.
Read - 2026-06-05·email
Klaviyo for Shopify: how to set it up and when it's worth it (2026)
A step-by-step guide to connecting Klaviyo to Shopify in 2026 — installation, data sync, the first flows to build, and an honest read on the active-profiles billing and when Klaviyo actually pays off. Verified June 2026.
Read - 2026-06-05·subscriptions
Loop Subscriptions on Shopify: features and integration guide (2026)
What Loop Subscriptions does on Shopify — native checkout integration, cancel flows, smart dunning, bundles, and the retention features that set it apart. Plus honest pricing notes. Verified June 2026.
Read - 2026-06-05·reviews
Yotpo integrations for Shopify: what connects and why it matters (2026)
A practical guide to Yotpo's integrations on Shopify — native Shopify sync, Klaviyo, review syndication to Google/Meta/TikTok, and the cross-product data that ties reviews and loyalty together. Verified June 2026.
Read - 2026-06-05·loyalty
Yotpo Loyalty for Shopify: how it works and how to set it up (2026)
A practical guide to Yotpo Loyalty & Referrals on Shopify — points, VIP tiers, referrals, the free tier, and the honest caveats after Yotpo's 2025 product changes. Verified June 2026.
Read - 2026-05-20·subscriptions
How to migrate from Skio to Loop Subscriptions in 2026
Step-by-step migration from Skio to Loop after Recharge's 2026 acquisition. Subscriber export, payment-token transfer, and what breaks during cutover.
Read - 2026-05-14·email
How to set up Shopify email automation in 2026 (a real-store playbook)
The 6-flow email automation setup we'd ship on any new Shopify store. Real send timings, exit conditions, and Klaviyo-specific configuration that actually converts.
Read - 2026-05-14·sms
Picking the right SMS tool for Shopify: Postscript vs Klaviyo SMS vs Omnisend bundled
A pragmatic decision tree for picking your Shopify SMS platform. Real cost math, list-growth comparisons, and the volume thresholds where each tool wins.
Read - 2026-05-14·support
Support automation for Shopify stores: when AI saves you 30 hours a week (and when it doesn't)
A pragmatic playbook for automating Shopify support — macros, AI agents, and the math on when each technique pays back. Real numbers from 100-2000 ticket/month stores.
Read - 2026-05-12·content
How to use AI for Shopify product descriptions (without sounding like ChatGPT)
A 5-step playbook for AI-generated product descriptions that actually convert. Real prompts, real examples, and the trade-offs between Claude, GPT-4o, and Hypotenuse for ecom.
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