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Deep dives into eCommerce strategy, Liquid development, and merchant stories from the Talk Shop ecosystem. Whether you're scaling your first store or optimizing a Shopify Plus build, we've got the insights to keep you ahead.

Can Claude Code Build Shopify Apps? (2026)
Shopify Development

Can Claude Code Build Shopify Apps? (2026)

Yes, Claude Code can scaffold Remix-based Shopify apps in hours, but the App Store submission, Billing API, and compliance work still demand human judgment. Here's the honest breakdown.

Talk Shop14 min read
Private LLM for Shopify Customer Data (2026)
AI & Emerging Tech

Private LLM for Shopify Customer Data (2026)

A merchant-honest guide to using LLMs with Shopify customer data without violating GDPR, CCPA, or PIPEDA. Covers compliant vendors, DPAs, self-hosting trade-offs, and an audit checklist.

Talk Shop17 min read
How to Add a Digital Product Passport to Shopify (2026)
International & Markets

How to Add a Digital Product Passport to Shopify (2026)

A hands-on Shopify implementation guide for the EU Digital Product Passport: pick the right app, configure ESPR data fields, generate QR codes, and ship DPP-ready product pages before the 2027 deadline.

Talk Shop16 min read
Claude Code + Shopify CLI Integration Guide (2026)
Shopify Development

Claude Code + Shopify CLI Integration Guide (2026)

The missing manual for pairing Claude Code with Shopify CLI. Theme dev, theme push safety, app scaffolding, MCP server setup, theme check, and common errors — with fixes.

Talk Shop15 min read
How to Train an LLM on Your Shopify Products (2026)
AI & Emerging Tech

How to Train an LLM on Your Shopify Products (2026)

A plain-English walkthrough for Shopify merchants: RAG vs fine-tuning, exporting your catalog, choosing embeddings and vector databases, and shipping a product-aware chatbot without a data-science team.

Talk Shop14 min read
Shopify DPP Compliance Guide (2026)
International & Markets

Shopify DPP Compliance Guide (2026)

A plain-English regulatory primer on EU Digital Product Passport compliance for Shopify merchants — ESPR framework, deadlines by category, mandatory data fields, penalties, and audit-ready record-keeping.

Talk Shop16 min read
How to Get Feedback on My Shopify Store (2026 Guide)
Conversion Optimization

How to Get Feedback on My Shopify Store (2026 Guide)

Reddit removes most 'review my store' posts and friends lie to be nice — so where do Shopify merchants actually go for honest feedback? This guide covers the best free communities, DIY UX tools, and paid options that deliver real insights in days, not weeks.

Talk Shop15 min read
How to Use Claude Code for Shopify Liquid Themes (2026)
Theme Design

How to Use Claude Code for Shopify Liquid Themes (2026)

A tactical guide to using Claude Code on real Shopify Liquid themes — CLAUDE.md setup, Dawn-to-custom refactors, metafield-driven sections, theme check automation, a Liquid lint subagent, and prompts that actually work.

Talk Shop14 min read
Shopify Dropshipping After De Minimis Removal (2026)
Dropshipping

Shopify Dropshipping After De Minimis Removal (2026)

A merchant survival playbook for Shopify dropshipping after de minimis removal and the 2026 Section 122 surcharge — new landed-cost math, models that still work, and where to source now.

Talk Shop15 min read

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