
How to Soft Launch an Online Store: The 30/60/90 Plan for Shopify Founders
A soft launch playbook for Shopify founders: how to test your store with a small audience before the public reveal, including pre-launch lists and a 30/60/90 plan.
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A soft launch playbook for Shopify founders: how to test your store with a small audience before the public reveal, including pre-launch lists and a 30/60/90 plan.

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