Application Development
Shopify on its own has a lot of features, but it doesn't do everything. An extensive API and SDK system allows developers to extend the platform with custom applications. Our apps do just that. We build private and public applications through the admin, online store, POS, mobile and pretty much every platform Shopify operates on. Scroll down to find out more about our apps, what makes us different, and pricing examples.
Types of Applications
We offer three different types of app builds to solve different problems. Each have different limitations and costs associated with them.
Microservices & Private Apps
Small systems that typically automate tasks, our microservices and private apps do a lot of to help save you time. Examples include setting tags on orders, updating inventory, and notifying other applications and APIs.
Non Published Public Apps
With a bit more flexibility, non-published public apps allow us to do more and integrate further with specific situations. They often include admin panels, can be installed on multiple stores easily, and allow us to adjust theme interfaces. Many of the apps and sites we have built use this type of application.
Public Listed Apps
Built in the same fashion as the unlisted public apps, listed apps go through a review process with Shopify and are include din their public app store. This results in a one click install and ability to charge clients directly. We have built our own public apps and public apps for others.
Building Apps
Whether it is a private app, microservice, or public app, we use the process defined below to determine the best way forward to solve your unique business case. This process is tried and true and has been used to build and supply the very best apps to solve the true problems facing the businesses we partner with.
Step 1 - Discovery
We start with a full discovery of your needs, requirements, and scope of the project. We take the time to understand the problem at hand, mock up a solution, and detail the technical challenges and solutions needed.
Step 2 - Quote
After discovery, we will know exactly what we need to do and how to do it. We will provide a full and firm quote with milestone and timeline breakdowns that we stick to. What we agree on is what you will pay. Period.
Step 3 - Development
Once we have a firm discovery and quote, we get started on developing the application. We build all our apps on industry leading AWS infrastructure while keeping all user interfaces nicely tied into Shopify's admin, POS, and Mobile applications.
Examples Of Our Work
We have built multiple applications that do a lot of different things. Below are a few examples of the private and public apps we have built for customers, as well as for ourselves.
Draft Orders For POS
Our first Public app, Draft Orders for POS, solves a major issue for many merchants using the Shopify POS platform. Draft orders were never supported, and now they are. Other apps can make drafts, and merchants can then view, save, and apply those draft orders directly to the POS cart.
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A custom application was developed to help Theorie Toppers offer online courses for purchase on their site, while also offering a simple direct access area for signed in users. The admin interface allows the control of licenses and course materials.
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Tax Submission Application
Taxwerx wanted to have a seamless system for their custom app, their purchase system, and the rest of their site. Using an application proxy, we integrated a custom application to run directly inside Shopify, allowing users to make purchases seamlessly as well as providing a simple admin interface directly in the Shopify admin.
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We want to hear about it if you do. We are happy to discuss your options and find out what makes sense based on your business size, scale, and budget. We work to build solutions that fit your business so drop us a line.