Fix the problems that sit between your till and your web shop.

Stock that will not sync, pickup orders that vanish, books that will not close. Plain answers for single-store retailers on Shopify, written by Peter Benes.

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Check the math on your own numbers

Four calculators for the decisions that cost real money: ad returns, new-customer payback, free shipping and local inventory ads.

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  1. Shopify merchant changelog

    Shopify Tax free discount will no longer reset annually (opens in a new tab)

    Starting January 1, 2027, the Shopify Tax free discount will be based on each store’s lifetime global sales. The free discount will no longer reset each calendar year. Shopify Tax...

  2. Shopify merchant changelog

    Updated eligibility requirements for Shop (opens in a new tab)

    Shop is now open to stores not using Shopify Payments, but they aren't eligible for Shop Campaigns.

  3. Google Search status

    UPDATE: November 2026 core update (opens in a new tab)

    Google released the November 2026 core update, which may affect search rankings and is expected to take up to two weeks to complete.