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Chris Hobbick’s Blog

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Shopify Development Agency vs. Freelancer: What Matters

Compares a shopify development agency vs freelancer on access, pricing, account ownership, and handoff, so you know what to ask…

May 22, 2026 · 13 min read

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How to Fix Shopify Theme Errors Without Breaking Your Site

A plain guide to fixing shopify theme errors on a duplicate theme, reading Liquid and JSON error messages, and catching app…

May 20, 2026 · 12 min read

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When Custom Shopify Development Is Worth the Money

A plain guide to when custom shopify development pays off, when a cleanup fixes it instead, and what to ask before you sign a…

May 18, 2026 · 12 min read

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Shopify Mobile Responsiveness Problems Owners Should Fix

Find the real cause of shopify mobile responsiveness problems, theme settings, leftover content, or app code, and what it takes to…

May 14, 2026 · 13 min read

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How to Hire a Shopify Developer You Can Trust

What to ask before you hire a Shopify developer: who gets access, how fixes get priced, and whose name lands on the store, domain,…

May 11, 2026 · 12 min read

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How to Fix a Shopify Store Saying Sold Out

Five places to check when you're trying to fix a Shopify store saying sold out, from inventory tracking to app syncs, in the order…

May 7, 2026 · 11 min read

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