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Shopify x Lovable: What the Integration Actually Does – The Good and the Bad

Bogdan Rancea Feb 18, 2026

Lovable's Shopify integration lets you build an entire online store by having a chat with an AI – products, collections, the whole shebang, including cart and checkout setup – while Shopify handles the commerce side of things: taking payments, keeping track of stock levels and shipping.

Sounds like a great way to cut through all the theme customization hassle, especially for solo founders and small teams. But there are some trade-offs lurking beneath the surface that you should know about before taking the plunge.

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Best Shopify Apps in Germany: My Essential Picks for Selling Smarter in 2026

Bogdan Rancea Jan 21, 2026

Articles Shopify

Running a Shopify store in Germany isn’t just about making sales. You’re operating in one of the most regulated ecommerce environments in Europe, where compliance with financial rules, strict privacy laws, and customer expectations can make or break your success.

Over the past year, I’ve tested dozens of Shopify apps tailored for the German market. Some worked great. Others didn’t fit the local expectations or failed to meet legal requirements.

The apps I’m recommending below are the ones I trust the most: tools that make my life easier as a store owner and actually deliver what they promise.

Each app solves a specific problem: from creating DATEV-compliant exports for your accountant, to showing trust badges that German buyers look for before making a purchase. I’ve gone deep into pricing, features, and use cases so you can decide exactly what fits your store.

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Shopify Editions Winter 2026: Key Updates, Features, and What They Mean for Your Business

Bogdan Rancea Jan 6, 2026

Ecommerce News Shopify

Shopify Editions Winter 2026, known as the “Renaissance Edition”, marks a major strategic shift for the platform. It’s no longer just a place to build a store, it’s now a network for selling products across AI chats, social channels, marketplaces, and personalized apps. The features rolled out in this release push the boundaries of what’s possible in ecommerce automation, personalization, and scale.

If you're running an ecommerce business, here’s what you need to know about the biggest updates, what’s new in AI, and how this release can give you a serious edge.

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Best AI Shopify Store Builders: Our Top 5 Picks

Bogdan Rancea Nov 22, 2025

Articles Shopify

We took a good hard look at the top AI-driven Shopify store builders to help you figure out which ones are actually worth your while – and which ones are just hopping on the AI bandwagon.

Whether you're kicking off your first store or scaling up a dropshipping business, AI builders can handle everything from layout and content to product listings and marketing.

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Product Research for Shopify: A Proven Process After 10+ Years in Ecommerce

Bogdan Rancea Nov 4, 2025

Articles Ecommerce Shopify

After working in ecommerce for more than a decade, I’ve reviewed hundreds of Shopify stores, consulted on thousands of product selections, and helped brands scale from zero to seven figures.

One thing is always true: poor product research is the biggest reason Shopify stores fail.

It’s not traffic. It’s not ad fatigue. It’s not design.

If the product doesn’t have demand, profit potential, or a clear edge in the market, the rest of the funnel doesn’t matter. That’s why product research should be treated as strategy — not guesswork.

This guide covers the exact process I use with clients, how I vet product ideas, and the specific tools and criteria I rely on to reduce risk before a product ever hits a store.

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Shopify WordPress Plugin Review: My Verdict for 2025

Rebekah Carter Oct 6, 2025

Articles Shopify

Quick Verdict: Is the New Shopify WordPress Plugin Worth Using?

Shopify has relaunched its official WordPress plugin — and this version finally gets it right.

The original Buy Button was limited and clunky. This new plugin offers a proper integration that brings Shopify’s powerful checkout and product system directly into WordPress.

If you want to keep WordPress for content, SEO, and design flexibility — but rely on Shopify’s ecommerce infrastructure — this plugin gives you the best of both worlds.

It’s easy to set up, works well with the WordPress block editor, and keeps your checkout fast, secure, and optimised for conversions.
You’ll still need a Shopify subscription, and managing content and ecommerce in two dashboards won’t suit everyone.

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How Does Hosting Work With Shopify?

Bogdan Rancea Sep 30, 2025

Articles Shopify

When I first got into ecommerce, one of the most confusing topics was web hosting.

If you've ever tried building a site with WordPress or WooCommerce, you probably know how frustrating it can be to figure out hosting, performance, and security.

But with Shopify, things work a little differently.

If you’re wondering how hosting works with Shopify, the good news is: you don’t have to worry about it. Hosting is built into the platform, so you don’t need to deal with server setups, performance tuning, or security patches. Shopify handles it all.

In this article, I’ll break down exactly how Shopify handles hosting, what’s included in your monthly plan, and how it compares to other ecommerce platforms.

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How to Reset Your Shopify Store (Step-by-Step Guide)

Bogdan Rancea Aug 29, 2025

Articles Shopify Shopify Tutorials

If you’ve experimented with Shopify, made mistakes, or just want to start fresh, you might be asking: “How do I reset my Shopify store to factory settings?”

The short answer: there is no one-click factory reset button. But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. There’s a manual way to clean out your store so it feels brand new — without opening a completely new account.

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