The Shopify App Development Process in 2026: Idea to App Store
What actually happens between 'we want a Shopify app' and a live App Store listing — the eight phases, where projects stall, and realistic 2026 timelines for each.
May 26, 20266 min read
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Custom vs Public Shopify Apps: Which Should You Build in 2026?
The single decision that sets your Shopify app's cost, timeline, and revenue model. Here's how to choose between a custom app, a public App Store app, and a Theme App Extension in 2026.
May 24, 20265 min read
Inside FirstBridge Analytics: The Shopify Profit Dashboard We Built
We shipped FirstBridge Analytics on the Shopify App Store — a profit dashboard for merchants who want gross profit, margin and returns in one view. Here's what's inside and what we learned building it.
May 19, 20268 min read
Shopify App Development Cost 2026: Public, Custom, and Private Apps
Real 2026 budgets for Shopify public apps, custom apps and private/dev-store apps — broken down by phase, with the hidden costs (review, infra, marketing) most quotes miss.
May 1, 202610 min read