Insights
Why Small and Medium-Sized Agencies Are (Almost Always) Better Than Big Ones
Torn between a big agency and a smaller team for your ecommerce project? Here's a brutally honest breakdown of why small agencies like Playceholdr often deliver better results, better value,...
How "OP" Is Shopify in 2025? Why Merchant Autonomy Is Rising and What That Means for Your Store
Why Merchant Autonomy Is Rising and What That Means for Your Store Shopify used to be the “starter” platform. Fast, flexible, and perfect for getting an ecommerce brand off the...
B2B Wholesale Integration: Custom Shopify Solutions for Dual-Channel Brands
When 7-8 figure brands scale beyond direct-to-consumer sales, they face a critical decision: how to efficiently manage both B2C and B2B operations without sacrificing the customer experience that built their...
7 Revenue-Killing Mistakes Your Million-Dollar Shopify Store Is Making (And How to Fix Them)
Once your Shopify store is pulling in seven or eight figures, it's easy to assume you’ve nailed the basics. But after reviewing hundreds of high-growth ecommerce sites, we’ve seen time...
Kathmandu’s Move to Shopify Plus: A Turning Point for Enterprise Ecommerce?
Kathmandu’s Move to Shopify Plus: A Turning Point for Enterprise Ecommerce? When New Zealand’s biggest clothing retailer quietly replatforms to Shopify Plus, it’s worth paying attention. Kathmandu, doing close to...
The Tariff Reality Check: How to Actually Survive the China Shipping Crisis
The Tariff Reality Check: How to Actually Survive the China Shipping Crisis Let me be honest with you - the tariff situation is hard, and we need to stop pretending...
How Much Does Custom Design Really Matter for Your Ecommerce Store?
I recently had a client tell me their business has grown over 220% in one year after we built their new website, and they're on track to do 8 figures...