This episode provides a comprehensive guide for Shopify merchants on selecting high-quality apps using the "Built for Shopify" (BFS) program. It details how BFS certifies apps for performance, design, and integration, ensuring a reliable and efficient tech stack. Merchants will learn to leverage BFS to confidently choose apps that enhance store speed, streamline operations, and support scalability, avoiding common pitfalls like performance degradation and integration issues.
Key takeaways
Prioritize apps with the 'Built for Shopify' badge to ensure adherence to Shopify's quality standards for performance, design, and integration.
Utilize the updated App Store review system, focusing on recurring themes about performance, support, and data portability to make informed decisions.
Implement a strategic app selection process by filtering for BFS, thoroughly reading reviews, matching apps to current business needs rather than anticipated future complexity, and verifying robust support and clear roadmaps.
Ensure chosen apps store data directly within Shopify to reduce vendor lock-in, simplify future app migrations, and maintain data integrity across your tech stack.
Regularly review app performance and consider uninstalling those that negatively impact storefront or admin speed, even if they were previously BFS certified, as continuous compliance is key.
What does Built For Shopify (BFS) really mean - and why is everyone talking about it? In this episode, we are joined by Shopify themselves and Seguno as we pull back the curtain on Shopify’s coveted BFS badge to reveal what it takes to earn it, why it matters, and how it helps merchants win big!Join us as we dive into:- What it means to win the BFS award and how merchants are thriving with BFS-approved apps- What the Built For Shopify criteria actually are- What’s next for Built For Shopify and how you can get involved- The exciting future of Shopify’s Sidekick- Where to start if you’re on the hunt for powerful new Shopify appsIf you're a merchant looking for tools that truly make a difference, this episode will help you navigate the Shopify ecosystem with confidence, and win with Shopify!Check out more about BFS here: www.shopify.com/built-for-shopifyWinning With Shopify listeners get 20% off the first three months of Seguno Email Marketing with code WWS20: https://seguno.com/winningwithshopifyKey takeaways:0:00 In today’s episode…4:45 What does Built For Shopify really mean?10:30 Do Apps Need To Be Exclusive To Shopify for Built For Shopify?12:35 Helping you know which apps to use15:20 The criteria for BFS16:52 What it means to win the BFS award18:55 Merchants who have won using BFS apps25:51 What’s next for Built For Shopify & how you can win27:49 The Future of Shopify’s Sidekick?30:28 Where to start if you’re looking for new Shopify appsEXCLUSIVE WWS OFFERS:Join the bootcamp and elevate your inventory game: https://info.brightpearl.com/winning-with-sho
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Prioritize apps with the 'Built for Shopify' badge to ensure adherence to Shopify's quality standards for performance, design, and integration.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Utilize the updated App Store review system, focusing on recurring themes about performance, support, and data portability to make informed decisions.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Implement a strategic app selection process by filtering for BFS, thoroughly reading reviews, matching apps to current business needs rather than anticipated future complexity, and verifying robust support and clear roadmaps.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Ensure chosen apps store data directly within Shopify to reduce vendor lock-in, simplify future app migrations, and maintain data integrity across your tech stack.
What does this episode say about shopify & ecommerce platforms?
Regularly review app performance and consider uninstalling those that negatively impact storefront or admin speed, even if they were previously BFS certified, as continuous compliance is key.
