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The Shopify App Store is a graveyard of apps that didn’t make it. Over 9,000 apps have launched since Littledata. Many generate zero dollars. Here are 3 strategies we’re leaning on to grow profitably in this ruthless environment: #1 - BE PRICE COMPETITIVE While many of the brands we work with have huge budgets, they are still incredibly cost-efficient. Brands don’t want to spend money on software that’s not being fully utilized. We need to make sure we are the best value product we can be while continuing to have money to invest in product development. #2 - DO ONE THING REALLY WELL I see lots of apps in our space trying to expand across many product categories. I don’t believe that’s the way to win in a world where everyone wants the best-of-breed tools for what they do. Littledata is hyper-focused on providing accurate data into marketing channels. #3 - BRAND INVESTMENT Many apps in our category offer what, on the surface, looks like similar functionality. Littledata can win out as a trusted partner, who is well known in the Shopify ecosystem. Bigger brands do not want to use an unknown company for something as core as their marketing data integrations. Littledata, with over eight years of experience in the market, can win out on being a trusted long-term partner. ___________________ If you’re an operator in the Shopify space (app or agency) what strategy is working for you in the current environment?

Since 2016, I’ve generated over $21,000,000 in revenue from the Shopify App Store, with zero funding, and a sales & marketing spend of under 3%. Here’s a summary of the 3 step SaaS playbook I built for the Shopify App Store: CONTEXT: - This playbook works for SMB only. The 99.9% of Shopify stores doing < $1M p/y. - This got us to our first $800K ARR for Rivo, before I fully committed to moving upmarket a year ago. - Yes, this still works today, but not like 2016 - 2023.. Supply and demand have flipped hard. THREE STEP FLYWHEEL: ↳ 1) Fill the funnel with free, high-quality, lead magnet apps I’ve had over 25 apps approved in the Shopify app store. 80% of them were completely free, but they have generated millions of installs. At one stage in 2020, we were seeing between 2,500 and 5,000 Shopify stores installing per day. The goal is to identify high-demand, commoditized apps that are priced around $15 - $50. Then, spend 2-3 weeks creating an app 90% as good, but charge $0 - forever... Being an experienced engineer, who loved building MVPs in a weekend was a superpower for me in getting started here. The job of these lead magnets is to massively fill the top of the funnel.. ↳ 2) Build a world-class live chat team to generate reviews and cross-sells. This is the most important cog in this machine by far. You’ll need a 24/7 live chat support team that can achieve < 10-second response times while keeping the quality of these conversations at a world-class level. The only goal is to MASSIVELY overdeliver on the chat. We’ll proactively reach out to merchants at the exact moment they are inside our apps, help them onboard, and then offer any other support we can on their store. We spent thousands of hours working on this and in return have generated > 33,000 reviews over the years along with creating an amazing team that are highly effective. The barriers to entry are 1) building the live chat playbook, 2) the cost of building a team to run this ($10K p/m even offshore), and 3) the operations to manage these 20-40 team members. FWIW - I think the review system in the ecosystem is still badly in need of an overhaul in 2024 to reflect the true state of an app's position in the rankings. Shout out to Jonathan Kennedy for pushing this forward. ↳3) Cross-sell into your freemium paid apps From your lead magnet installs, segment stores, then cross-sell those that would be a good fit for your paid apps. Doing this for years and years sucks, but eventually this flywheel compounds over time and should start paying off after 24 months or so. DOES THIS STILL WORK? Yes. It’s just not as sexy as raising VC and closing $20K deals with big DTC brands. It also takes years to gain enough momentum to not want to quit. For my first 9 months, I barely had 200 installs and next to no revenue. If you’re focused on SMB - the juice is still well worth the squeeze, but the window is closing ever so slightly every day.

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I was 16 when I started my shopify store. And now we build shopify apps. What a disaster Thinking of me a few years back… Diving into the most crowded niche for 16-year-olds—clothing brands. I want to tell you about my smooth transition to the SaaS world. The journey taught me 3 lessons. When I started, I had no idea what Shopify apps could truly achieve. From a simple online store to sophisticated platforms, integrations, and APIs. Today, the landscape has evolved dramatically. The rise of PaaS (Platform as a Service) is changing the game, offering even more potential for innovation. **Why does this matter to you?** Because the tools and possibilities we have today are unseen before! Here’s what you need to know: → PaaS is your new best friend. It’s not just about software anymore. Platforms enable you to build, scale, and customize in ways we couldn’t dream of a few years ago. → Shopify apps are game-changers. They aren’t just add-ons; they’re power-ups. These apps give your store the leverage it needs to compete and thrive in a crowded market. → The right tech stack is crucial. With thousands of free tools available, finding your ideal tech-stack is a continuous journey. But trust me, it’s a journey worth it Why is it important to me? On LiveSession board we’ve worked hard for the past couple of months to contribute to the shopify app marketplace.  Session replays on shopify stores? Better data baby 🚀 If you liked the post, leave a comment I'll share with you the app to try out

Ola Linkedin.. and Shopify App Founders, I want to share a cool tweak I made that slashed Xena's same-day uninstalls from 37.62% (precisely) to 21.54%. If you're dealing with sky-high initial drop-offs, you might want to check your onboarding process ASAP. Here's what we did to turn things around: BACKGROUND: When your primary install channel isn't the Shopify App Store, your users usually have some idea of what they're signing up for – maybe through your content, referrals, or your killer LinkedIn/Twitter posts. But if users are finding you via the Shopify App Store search, they probably don't have the patience to figure out how to setup. When we first started getting installs for Xena (our AI Agent for Shopify Stores) through Shopify ads, we had a staggering 37.62% same day uninstall rate. (date from around 500 installs) I did a deep dive with Hotjar and saw a ton of random clicks as merchants tried to figure things out. It hit me hard – our onboarding was a mess. I asked a bunch of questions that were meaningless to me at the time, forced them to enable the chat widget no matter what, gave them no option to disable it, and there was absolutely no way they could figure out that the customization options were in the settings... lol THE TURNAROUND: Here's what we changed to cut down those immediate uninstalls: Optional Widget Activation: Allow users to move forward to their dashboard without being forced to enable the chat widget. Reassuring Snippet: Add a brief snippet on the last page of onboarding, letting users know they can enable/disable the widget anytime from the dashboard. Dashboard Controls: Provide a clear option in the dashboard to enable/disable the widget. Customization Visibility: Make it crystal clear where users can customize the widget, right next to the enable/disable option. RESULTS: It took about a month and over 300 installs to test this, but the results were worth it. We slashed our same-day uninstall rate from 37.62% to 20%. 🥳 TAKEAWAY: If you're seeing unfathomable same-day uninstalls, question your onboarding process and dig into your data. Sometimes, small changes can make a huge difference. Keep iterating, keep improving! Tag anyone you think might find this helpful! Thanks, Geetansh Saini :)

Here are some takeaways from our Shopify Meetup in Greece. And you can use them for your own business. So... I visited Greece this week and I learned a lot about it. But I also learned about Shopify Apps 👀 When you put a few Shopify App Founders together at the same table, magic happens. We discuss problems, tips, and jokes. And we hear some golden tips! I listed a few things from our conversation and I just sent that list to all my subscribers! If you're not subscribed you can read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/evYYmwz9 And let me know if you find them valuable! (To see if I should do it more)

🚀 Boost Your Shopify Store in 2025 with These Must-Have Apps! 🛍️ Are you a Shopify store owner looking to save time ⏰ and increase sales 💰? I've compiled a list of the 10 Best Shopify Apps for 2025 to help you streamline your store operations and grow your business. From email marketing ✉️ (Klaviyo) to product imports 📦 (Apport) and live chat 🤖 (Tidio), these tools are game-changers! Here’s a sneak peek: ✨ Apport: Smarter product management made simple. ✨ Yotpo: Showcase reviews to build trust. ✨ Bold Subscriptions: Set up recurring revenue streams. 📌 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dN8zHFRS 💡 What are YOUR favorite Shopify apps? Drop them in the comments! 🗨️ #Shopify #Ecommerce #ShopifyTips #ProductivityTools

Ease of Use:🤩 Shopify provides an intuitive interface, making it easy to set up and manage an online store without needing extensive technical knowledge. Customizability:🤑 With a variety of themes and apps, Shopify allows for significant customization to tailor your store to your brand and business needs. Scalability:🤓 Shopify can grow with your business, offering features and plans that support small startups to large enterprises. Integrated Payment Options: 💯 Shopify supports multiple payment gateways, including its own Shopify Payments, simplifying transactions for customers. Robust Support and Community:💹 Access to 24/7 customer support and a large community of developers and users provides ample resources and assistance. if you want to grow your business with us then follow Syed Mahdi 🤓 __________________________________ #shopifystore #fbads #digitalmarketing #shopifybusiness #linkedin #growth #management #viral

For all the Shopify brands still on Zendesk. Why? It’s… - More expensive to maintain = Dev + $$$ - Cost Prohibitive for your team to access - Cost more money to support Socials channels - Weak on in-house AI capabilities - Weak on integrations with crucial Shopify Apps (Klaviyo, Yotpo, Attentive, ReCharge) And probably what’s most painful of all. Their customer support sucks. Unacceptable for a CUSTOMER SUPPORT biz. But the nail in the coffin comes down to data: Support teams are 30% more efficient on Gorgias, which has: - All customer info in 1 dashboard. Don’t chase customer data across 7 Tabs. - eCom-focused AI to automate 25-50% of tickets - 24/7 Support (+CSMs for accounts on Adv+ plans). - Unlimited Seats to add your whole company for free. - Onboarding Support to go live in <2 weeks. + their Shopify + Shopify App integrations are so strong Shopify invested in them. 13,453 Shopify brands like Princess Polly, Brumate and Beardbrand trust their support with Gorgias. Make the switch today to migrate before BFCM. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e-6a3vJz 2025 you will thank you for actually enjoying the holidays vs. Spending Nov & Dec scrambling to answer thousands of tickets. #shopify #gorgiaspartner