Shopify REST API Deprecation: What It Means in (Relatively) Simple Terms
Change is inevitable in eCommerce technology, and Shopify is no exception. In a major strategic move, Shopify decided to deprecate its REST Admin API in favor of the more powerful and flexible Grap...
Why Shopify Migrations Fail: A Deep Dive into Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Migrating your eCommerce store to Shopify is an exciting step towards a more scalable and user-friendly platform. However, migrations are not always smooth sailing. Many businesses start the proces...
Custom Themes vs. Shopify’s Framework: The Smarter Choice for Your Store
At Total Commerce Partners, we’ve worked with countless merchants who come to us frustrated by the limitations of their custom Shopify themes. They’ve invested in a beautifully designed storefront,...
Small Screens, Big Sales: The Power of Mobile Shopping
In the not-so-distant past, online shopping meant sitting at a desktop, browsing eCommerce websites, and painstakingly entering credit card details. Fast forward to today, and that experience feels...
Trust Sells: How to Make Your Shopify eCommerce Store Irresistible
Trust is the foundation of your successful online business. Without confidence in your brand, customers are less likely to complete their purchases, leading to increased cart abandonment rates and ...
7 Reasons Why Your Brand Needs an App (No. It’s Not Just a Trend)
“There’s an app for that” has become a mantra, and there’s a reason for it. Did you know that over 80% of your eCommerce traffic comes from mobile devices? Yet, here’s the catch: the conversion rat...
Important Update: Shopify Pixel Management Changes
Shopify has announced an important update to how Google Analytics tags and Meta Pixels are managed. To ensure compliance with the latest Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), the...
Shopify Winter Editions: What Does It Mean for Q1 2025 eCommerce?
Twice a year, Shopify sets the tone for eCommerce innovation with its Editions announcements. Winter’s release is no exception, focusing on foundational improvements and cutting-edge features desig...
The Rise of Social Shopping: Transforming the eCommerce Landscape
Digital retail is only getting more fast-paced and the lines between social interaction and shopping are becoming increasingly blurred. Social shopping has emerged as a dominant force in the eComme...
The Current State of Checkout UX: A Comprehensive Look at the Key Insights and Best Practices
The checkout experience can make or break a sale. A seamless, user-friendly checkout process is crucial for ensuring that shoppers complete their purchases, while a complex, confusing process can l...
State of eCommerce: Where We Are and Where We're Heading in 2025
As 2024 winds down, eCommerce is doing what it does best- shifting, adapting, and evolving in response to changing consumer habits, economic pressures, and rapid tech advancements. Brands and merch...
Top 5 Shopify Returns Apps to Simplify Your eCommerce Operations
If you have an eCommerce store, you’ll know that returns are inevitable, but they don’t have to be a pain for you or your customers. The right Shopify returns app can turn this process into a seaml...