WISMO: how to cut "where is my order" tickets with order tracking
WISMO means "where is my order?": the questions customers send when they can't see where a package is. Here's what causes them on Shopify, the free fixes to…
Mission Control
What we've learned helping 100,000+ Shopify merchants since 2012, turned into practical guides from the team behind the ShopPad constellation.
Mission Log: October 2026
Infinite Options adds flat-rate, percentage and per-character add-on pricing and drops to $9.99 a month. Tracktor now supports 2,003 carriers.
17track alternatives for Shopify merchants
Looking for a 17track alternative for your Shopify store? Compare the 17TRACK app with Tracktor, AfterShip, CWILL and TrackingMore on price and features.
AfterShip alternatives for Shopify stores
AfterShip alternatives for Shopify compared by free plan, price at 200 shipments, notifications and tracking page, from App Store listings checked October 2026.
How to add an order tracking page to your Shopify store
How to add a Shopify order tracking page with order lookup, with or without an app, and link it from your menu, footer and shipping emails.
How to build a Shopify product customizer with a live preview
Build a Shopify product customizer with a live preview using Infinite Options, layered PNG images and an SVG text layer, step by step from our jersey demo.
How to change your Shopify theme without breaking your apps
How to change your Shopify theme without breaking apps: turn on app embeds, re-add app blocks and code edits, test, then publish.
How to charge for add-ons in Shopify: engraving, gift wrap, rush
How to charge for Shopify product add-ons like engraving, gift wrap and rush fees: three no-app methods, an options app, and the trade-offs.
How to let customers upload a logo or artwork on Shopify
How to let customers upload a logo on Shopify for print or embroidery: which files to ask for, upload rules that catch bad files, and proofs.
How to let customers upload files on Shopify product pages
Shopify upload files from customers: the no-app Liquid method and its limits, app options, Uploadery setup, and what to decide first.
Product configurator or product options app for Shopify?
Shopify product configurator or product options app? What each does, a decision table, real product examples, costs, and apps to compare.
Shopify line item properties, explained with examples
Shopify line item properties explained: Liquid and AJAX examples, private properties, where they show from cart to packing slip, and their limits.
Shopify order tracking apps compared by job and store size
Choosing a Shopify order tracking app? Compare which plan each job needs and the monthly cost at 100, 500 and 2,000 orders.
Shopify product options apps compared (2026)
Shopify product options app comparison: prices, add-on pricing, conditional logic and file upload for 7 apps, from App Store listings in October 2026.
Shopify product personalization: engraving, monograms and custom text
A practical guide to Shopify product personalization: what to collect for engraving, monograms and custom text, field design, and production.
Shopify variants vs product options: which to use
Shopify variants are for what you stock; product options are for what customers tell you. A decision table and worked examples.
Shopify's variant limit in 2026: 2,048 variants and what still breaks
Shopify's variant limit is 2,048 per product on every plan. Here is what still breaks above 100 and 250 variants, and what shouldn't be a variant.
What you can change on the Shopify order status page, by plan
What each Shopify plan can change on the order status page after the script deadlines, what customers see about shipping, and where the page falls short.
Why app options or upload fields don't show on your Shopify theme
App options or upload fields missing? Turn on the Shopify app embed in the theme you're viewing, then work through these checks.