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Shopify in 2026 — An Analysis for Those Who Really Want to Know
Shopify is a great platform — but not for everyone. This article analyzes when Shopify really makes sense, what it actually costs, and what you can build with it as a developer or client.

How I Built a Provider-Neutral Integration Hub for a Marketplace on Medusa.js (Starting with Shopify)
Craft sellers don't migrate their stores on demand. Artovnia had to find another way — instead of asking sellers to move, it simply syncs with what they already have. Here's what a provider-neutral integration hub on Medusa.js looks like with zero changes to the core.

Your Online Store May Be Breaking the Law. A Real Case Study
You hired an agency to build your store and think everything's covered? I audited an externally built e-commerce site and found serious GDPR violations, missing terms of service, and broken cookie consent. Here's what every store must have.

Platform-funded discounts in Medusa.js — loyalty points and newsletter signup without charging the seller
In a marketplace, every discount has an owner. I describe how I implemented loyalty points and newsletter signup in Medusa.js so the platform funds promotions from its own commission — without charging sellers.

WooCommerce vs Medusa.js v2 — What to Choose and Why
WooCommerce and Medusa.js v2 are fundamentally different tools. One is a WordPress plugin, the other is an API-first Node.js commerce framework. Here's an honest breakdown of costs, architecture, and who should pick which.

Sanity Visual Editing with Next.js – What You Actually Need to Do to Make It Work
Learn how to implement Sanity Visual Editing with Next.js — from stega source maps to middleware that fixes iframe cookie issues. Covers draft mode, data-sanity attributes, and practical troubleshooting for every common failure.
