Hiring guides for merchants, not developers.
Everything I get asked before a project starts — rates, briefs, contracts, warning signs — written for the person signing the invoice.
How to hire a Shopify developer: a step-by-step guide
Defining the work, where to look, reading a portfolio properly, and agreeing scope so the project doesn't drift.
20 Jan 2026 · 9 min read budgetShopify developer rates: what you should expect to pay
Why quotes vary tenfold, rough market ranges, and why the cheapest quote is usually the most expensive.
3 Feb 2026 · 8 min read comparisonFreelance Shopify developer vs agency: which to choose
Cost, speed, continuity and communication compared honestly — including how to defuse the freelancer risk.
17 Feb 2026 · 8 min read vetting12 questions to ask before you hire a Shopify developer
The questions where a vague answer is obvious even if you can't judge code — and what good answers sound like.
3 Mar 2026 · 8 min read vettingRed flags when hiring a Shopify developer
The warning signs worth walking away from — and the things that look like red flags but aren't.
24 Mar 2026 · 7 min read briefingHow to write a Shopify project brief that gets accurate quotes
Why vague briefs get padded prices, plus a structure you can copy and fill in in an hour.
14 Apr 2026 · 8 min read comparisonShopify Experts, Partners and freelancers: what the labels mean
Which badges are vetted, which are a free signup, and what's actually worth weighting instead.
5 May 2026 · 7 min read logisticsHiring a Shopify developer remotely: contracts, payment and access
Contracts, code ownership, milestone payments and how to give store access without handing over your login.
26 May 2026 · 8 min read supportDo you need a Shopify retainer? Ongoing support explained
What retainers cover, when they're worth it, how to size one, and the middle option nobody mentions.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read budgetWhat a Shopify project costs and how long it takes
Realistic ranges by project type, what pushes you to the top of the band, and where the time really goes.
7 Jul 2026 · 8 min readStill deciding who to hire?
Send me the store URL and a sentence about what you need. If I'm the right fit I'll quote it; if you'd be better served elsewhere, I'll tell you that instead.
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