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Do You Need Source Code Escrow for Custom Software?

What source code escrow for custom software actually covers, when you need it, and why owning the repo outright is usually the…

Oct 21, 2026 · 11 min read

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Who Owns the Code When You Pay a Developer to Build It?

This explains who owns the code when you pay a developer to build software, and shows which accounts to check before you sign with…

Oct 12, 2026 · 13 min read

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Shopify Store Unavailable? Do This First

A Shopify store unavailable page usually means one of four things: password, billing, domain, or outage.

May 26, 2026 · 13 min read

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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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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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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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