Payments & Checkout

Payment gateway setup, Shop Pay optimization, checkout conversion tactics, and strategies to reduce cart abandonment.

Shopify Functions API for Beginners (2026)
Shopify Development

Shopify Functions API for Beginners (2026)

A beginner-friendly walk-through of Shopify Functions: what they customize, how Rust and JavaScript compile to WebAssembly, a first discount function with Shopify CLI, and when you need a full custom app instead.

Talk Shop16 min read
Handling Your First Chargeback on Shopify (2026)
Payments & Checkout

Handling Your First Chargeback on Shopify (2026)

A calm, step-by-step playbook for responding to your first Shopify chargeback — the timeline, evidence to submit, how Chargeback Insights works, and when to walk away.

Talk Shop14 min read
Shopify 1099-K Threshold 2026: What to Expect
Business Strategy

Shopify 1099-K Threshold 2026: What to Expect

The 1099-K threshold has moved three times in three years. Here's what Shopify merchants actually need to know for 2026 tax filing — who gets one, how to match it to your books, and what to do if the amount is wrong.

Talk Shop17 min read
Shopify Store Terminated: What to Do (2026)
Troubleshooting

Shopify Store Terminated: What to Do (2026)

Shopify just terminated your store. This 2026 emergency playbook covers the first-hour triage, how to preserve data via the Admin API, the exact appeal email template, typical Merchant Trust timelines, customer communications, when to escalate, and a backup platform plan.

Talk Shop15 min read
Shopify Payments vs Stripe (2026): The Honest Comparison for Solo Merchants
Payments & Checkout

Shopify Payments vs Stripe (2026): The Honest Comparison for Solo Merchants

An honest, operator-focused comparison of Shopify Payments vs Stripe for solo merchants and small businesses. Fees, chargebacks, payouts, and when each one actually wins.

Talk Shop15 min read
Shopify Store Credit Program: Setup and Strategy Guide (2026)
Payments & Checkout

Shopify Store Credit Program: Setup and Strategy Guide (2026)

Build a Shopify store credit program that boosts retention and reduces refund revenue loss. Covers setup, strategy, automation, and the best apps for 2026.

Talk Shop16 min read
Shopify Gift Card Strategy: Drive Revenue and Retention in 2026
Payments & Checkout

Shopify Gift Card Strategy: Drive Revenue and Retention in 2026

Learn how to build a Shopify gift card strategy that drives revenue, boosts retention, and turns one-time buyers into repeat customers with proven tactics.

Talk Shop14 min read
How to Sell Supplements Online Legally: FDA Compliance Guide (2026)
Entrepreneurship

How to Sell Supplements Online Legally: FDA Compliance Guide (2026)

A complete compliance guide for selling dietary supplements online — covering FDA regulations, GMP requirements, labeling rules, prohibited claims, third-party testing, payment processor restrictions, and Shopify store setup.

Talk Shop17 min read
Shopify Payments Suspended? Here's Exactly What to Do (2026)
Troubleshooting

Shopify Payments Suspended? Here's Exactly What to Do (2026)

Woke up to a Shopify Payments suspension or hold? This emergency guide covers why suspensions happen, step-by-step recovery actions, what to tell Shopify support, how long holds last, backup payment gateways, and how to prevent future suspensions.

Talk Shop18 min read