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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 60 - Brendan Quigley of Three AcresIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page talk with Shopify partner Brendan Quigley (founder of Three Acres) about building a sustainable solo business. Brendan shares his path into Shopify development, lessons from freelancing, and practical financial strategies—including YNAB and Profit First—to create more control and stability.They also discuss moving from one-off projects to retainer/membership models for predictable income, strengthening long-term client relationships, setting clear expectations, scaling thoughtfully, and managing time well. The episode wraps with Brendan’s perspective on selling expertise, improving productivity, and protec...
2026-02-191h 07Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 59 - NYC Editions Meetup RecapIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page recap Taylor's trip to New York City for the exclusive Shopify Winter Editions meetup. They break down the "Agentic Commerce" hype, the realities of the new Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), and why the best way to optimize for AI is actually just using Standard Category Metafields.The episode features on-the-ground interviews with key Shopify staff members, including Liam Griffin, Darius (Senior Product Lead, Dev Platform), and Eitan (Shopify Flow team), offering deep dives into the new developer tools, Shop Minis, and the future...
2026-02-051h 36Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 58 - Simon Barnes with MantleIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Simon Barnes, the Head of Developer Relations at Mantle. The conversation kicks off with Simon's journey into Shopify development. He shares his early experiences with web development, the evolution of his career, and how he transitioned from agency work to his current role at Mantle. The discussion highlights the importance of community and collaboration in the developer ecosystem, particularly in the context of building Shopify apps and the unique features of Mantle's platform.The...
2026-01-221h 05Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 57 - Farid Mosumov and Shop MinisIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page sit down with Farid Mosumov, a Shopify app developer and one of the first to release a Shop Mini, to explore the new frontier of the Shop app ecosystem.Farid shares his journey from building Shopify competitors in PHP to becoming a full-time Shopify app developer in the Netherlands. He pulls back the curtain on the "Shop Minis" early access program, explaining how developers can leverage this new surface to improve discoverability for merchants. He discusses the technical stack (Cloudflare...
2026-01-081h 03Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 56 - The RenAIssance EditionIn this reaction episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast:Hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page take a deep dive into the Shopify Winter Editions '26 "Renaissance" release. They explore the stunning (and Easter egg-filled) visuals of the new landing page, including hidden interactive elements like the "Party in Slack like it's 1499" emoji and a Da Vinci-priced beanie.The duo breaks down the most impactful announcements for developers and merchants, including: The evolution of Sidekick into an agent that can generate apps and modify themes. The new SimGym tool for simulating shopper behavior. The introduction...
2025-12-1856 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentSpecial Episode - Shopify Editions Winter '26 with Eytan SeidmanIn this special edition of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Eytan Seidman, VP of Product at Shopify, to discuss the major announcements from Winter Editions '26. Eytan reveals how Shopify is rewiring the platform to be fully AI-native, democratizing access to the Catalog MCP for building agentic shopping experiences, and introducing App Intents for Sidekick, allowing apps to register capabilities that Sidekick can invoke directly from merchant queries.The group also dives deep into the "boring but powerful" platform updates, including massive improvements to Bulk Operations...
2025-12-1054 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 54 - The Changelog EpisodeIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page explore recent Shopify updates and features, including the new unlisted product status, collection management, and the integration of meta fields for blog posts. They also touch on the new theme editor, the implications of meta objects, and the importance of effective error reporting and app management. They share insights on coding practices, the challenges of launching new apps, and the tech choices developers face, especially in preparation for high-traffic events like Black Friday.HookdeckFor more information about the...
2025-12-041h 09Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 053 - Roberto Senabre with OrbeIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Roberto Senabre, co-founder of the Shopify app Orbe, to discuss the complexities of Shopify Markets and internationalization.Roberto shares his journey from starting a plant-based leather brand on WooCommerce to becoming a "Shopify Markets fanboy" after realizing the struggles of managing localized experiences. He explains how Orbe solves the critical issue of directing international shoppers to the correct localized storefront without negatively impacting SEO or UX.HookdeckFor more information about the...
2025-11-201h 13Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 052 - Karl and Taylor and 2k VariantsIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page explore a wide range of topics—from home improvement mishaps and 3D printing experiments to the evolving challenges of Shopify app development and pricing models in an AI-driven world.They dive deep into product design, beta testing, user experience, and the importance of theme compatibility in Shopify apps. The conversation wraps up with insights on value-based pricing for freelancers, Shopify’s latest developer updates (including 2K+ product variants).HookdeckFor more information about the...
2025-11-061h 09Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 051 - Dylan Pierce with VerdictIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Dylan Pierce, founder of Verdict Software and a fraud expert, who helps determine if the hosts are "imposters." Dylan details his journey to creating the Shopify app Real ID, which uses deeper verification to combat false positives, deter "friendly fraud," and help merchants win chargebacks, emphasizing how Shopify Flow is essential for building custom fraud rules, such as ID verification for specific items in certain regions.The conversation also covers Dylan's technical preference for Node in a...
2025-10-231h 15Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 50 - Alex Abbott Creator of DeziIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, host Karl Meisterheim and co-host Taylor Page welcome Alex Abbott, the creator of Dezi, an AI-powered visual builder for Shopify. The conversation explores Alex's journey into software development, the challenges of self-learning, and the impact of open source tools. They discuss balancing family life with a demanding career, time management strategies, and the integration of AI into development processes. Alex shares insights on building Dezi, its tech stack, and the vision for its future, emphasizing the importance of creating impactful tools for the community.*Takeaways*
2025-10-091h 19Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 049 - Dave Warrington, Senior Demo Engineer at ShopifyIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Dave Warrington, a senior demo engineer at Shopify. The conversation explores various aspects of development within the Shopify ecosystem, particularly focusing on Liquid, demo engineering, and the evolution of theme development. Dave shares his journey into the development world, his experiences at Shopify, and insights into performance considerations when working with Liquid. The trio also discuss the importance of community engagement, public speaking, and the latest updates in the Shopify changelog, including new developer tools and features.
2025-09-251h 08Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 048 - Karl and Taylor on Product Feeds, AI War Stories and Theme Store UpdatesIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast Karl and Taylor delve into the evolving landscape of AI tools, particularly focusing on Cursor and Claude Code, and their implications for development workflows. They discuss the recent updates to the Shopify theme store, the transition to a new online editor based on VS Code, and the importance of community engagement through in-person events. The conversation also highlights new features in Shopify's change log, including updates to the order editing API and font library, and concludes with personal recommendations for tools and events....
2025-09-111h 12Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 047 - Theme Blocks, AI Tools, and Barcelona AdventuresIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor reconnect after Taylor's anniversary trip to Barcelona, diving into their latest Shopify development work including theme blocks, app development challenges, and the evolving AI tooling landscape.Episode Highlights:Taylor's experience transitioning from sections/blocks to theme blocks and the mental shift requiredKarl's EtherCycle app development progress and webhook filtering solutionsDiscussion of AI coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro, and GPT-5 comparisonsTaylor's Barcelona travel stories and balancing client work while on vacationThe challenges merchants face adapting to theme blocks in themes like HorizonKarl's clever solution for filtering Shopify...
2025-08-281h 01Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 046 - Karl and Taylor on AI, App Dev and Gutter Aprons!In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page share personal and work updates. The conversation covers insights into Shopify app development focusing on order management, the use of AI tools like Gadget, Sidekick, and Grok, and the implications of vendor lock-in. They explore the benefits of using AI for SEO and product management, share insights on client work, and provide updates on the latest changes in the Shopify ecosystem.*Timestamps*00:00 Personal Updates and Hair Cutting Techniques02:09 Battling Home Maintenance...
2025-07-311h 12Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 045 - Patrick PierreHosts Karl and Taylor are joined by Patrick Pierre, who shares his transformative journey from being a pharmacy major to becoming a successful Shopify developer and YouTuber.Patrick touches on the challenges and insights he gained while transitioning into the tech world, the importance of leveraging AI in content creation, and his current focus on app development. He emphasizes the value of community and consistency in both his YouTube channel and his development projects, providing listeners with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for their own journeys.TakeawaysLiving on...
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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 44 - Mohammad Hashemi with GadgetIn this episode Karl and Taylor sit down with Mohammad Hashemi to discuss the evolution of software development with a focus on AI and its impact on backend solutions. The conversation explores the concept of 'Citizen Developers' and how non-traditional developers are leveraging AI tools to create custom software. They share insights on the use of Gadget for building applications quickly and efficiently, while also addressing the common pitfalls developers face.Episode Highlights- AI is transforming software development, especially in frontend code.- Gadget focuses on backend solutions for enterprise-level applications.- The term 'Citizen Developers' describes non-traditional developers...
2025-07-031h 11Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 043 - The Editions 2025 MegasodeKarl and Taylor share their experiences from Editions.dev conference, diving into app development insights, Shopify transitions, and the power of community networking. They discuss APIs, GraphQL, memorable conference food, and reflect on the ever-evolving tech industry. This episode covers the entire Editions.dev WEEK experience.Timestamps00:00 - Personal Anecdotes and Parenting Fails02:27 - Conference Experiences and Networking07:24 - Food Adventures and Family Life07:31 - Personal Life Adjustments10:14...
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The Unofficial Shopify PodcastInside Shopify Editions.dev 2025Watch on YouTubeShopify unveiled a sweeping AI-first vision at Editions.dev 2025, and it's got their partners buzzing. In this episode, we go beyond the keynote to bring you on-the-ground reactions from developers, partners, and skeptics alike.Featuring interviews with:Anne Thomas (Design Packs)Ezra Firestone (Zipify)Jamil Bhuya (Otherhalf Studio)Karl Meisterheim (Liquid Weekly)We dig into:Horizon's AI-generated blocksShopify’s global product catalog pushThe looming idea of a multi-store global cartSome call it the future of commerce. We call it required listening.SponsorsZipify – Build high...
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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 42 - Karl and Taylor At It AgainIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page catch up on personal updates. They also delve into the world of Shopify development, discussing app creation and the intricacies of managed pricing. They discuss the challenges and considerations in app development, particularly within the Shopify ecosystem. and explore the importance of pricing strategies, the complexities of launching apps, and the role of AI in coding.*Episode Highlights** Managing a public app can be a complex but fulfilling task.* Chores are essential for...
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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentSpecial Episode: Eytan Seidman and Next Gen Dev PlatformIn this special episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor sit down with Eytan Seidman, Product Director at Shopify, to unveil the exciting new Next Gen Dev Platform and its transformative features for developers.This comprehensive update aims to dramatically improve the developer experience with faster tooling, simplified data management, and a unified component system that works across all Shopify surfaces.Episode Highlights:Re-engineered Shopify app dev command with hot reloading capabilitiesLocalhost development that eliminates need for tunnelsUnified dev stores that align with all...
2025-05-2950 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentSpecial Episode: Bret Little and Storefront Web ComponentsIn this special episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor sit down with Brett, Staff Engineer at Shopify, to unveil an exciting new project: Storefront Web Components.This groundbreaking initiative aims to make Shopify integration accessible to anyone with basic HTML knowledge, allowing merchants to embed commerce functionality anywhere on the web.Episode Highlights:Introduction to Storefront Components and their visionDeep dive into component architecture and implementationHow to handle variants, cart functionality, and market-specific featuresDiscussion of development process at Shopify
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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 41 - Karl and Taylor Talk ShopIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page discuss a variety of personal and professional topics. They discuss rebranding efforts for Liquid Weekly and the importance of community engagement in their work. Eventually they get around to discussing various aspects of app development, including building a resource hub, the importance of internationalization, and the role of AI in enhancing productivity.*Episode Highlights** Taylor recently underwent eye surgery, improving his vision significantly.* Shopify development tools are evolving based on user feedback.* Monetization strategies...
2025-05-081h 19Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 40 - Ole Thorup on How to Scale Shopify Apps with CloudflareIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor sit down with Ole Thorup, seasoned Shopify developer and creator of Accentuate Custom Fields and now Shopify Apps Espresso Editor and Espresso Live Metafields, to explore the power and possibilities of CloudFlare in Shopify app development.*Episode Highlights:** Ole's journey from COBOL developer to Shopify merchant to app developer* Deep dive into CloudFlare's features including Workers, Queues, and Durable Objects* How to handle app scaling and performance optimization* Tips for managing large-scale Shopify stores with 100,000+ products* Insights into building Espresso apps and live metafields* The evolution from traditional hosting to...
2025-04-2456 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 39 - Prakhar Shrivastava With FoxSellIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Prakhar, co-founder of FoxSell, to discuss his journey into software development, the intricacies of Shopify's cart transformations, and the challenges of running a Shopify app. They explore the benefits and use cases of cart transformations, the importance of understanding customer segments, and the complexities of app pricing and acquisition strategies. The conversation also touches on the non-technical aspects of app development and concludes with personal picks of the week.*Takeaways*- Prakhar's...
2025-04-101h 13Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 038 - Jan Frey on How to Become a Shopify Developer in 2025In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome back Jan Frey, one of the greatest Shopify development teachers on the web with the incredibly helpful and popular YouTube channel Coding with Jan.The conversation covers a range of topics including the current landscape of Shopify development, strategies for finding clients, the importance of professionalism, and the evolving role of AI in web development. Jan shares insights on his new JavaScript training program aimed at helping developers enhance their skills, while also discussing the significance of soft skills in client interactions. Takeaways...
2025-03-271h 02Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 037 - Ruben Bristian with Krown ThemesIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Ruben Bristian, co-founder of Krown Themes, to discuss the intricacies of Shopify theme development. Ruben shares his journey from WordPress to Shopify, the challenges of adapting to Liquid, and the importance of understanding merchant needs. The conversation delves into the theme development process, including design collaboration, quality assurance, and the impact of new Shopify features. Ruben emphasizes the balance between creating user-friendly themes for merchants while also considering the developer experience. The episode concludes with insights...
2025-03-131h 02Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 036 - Paolo Vidali with Hidden GearsIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly podcast, host Karl Meisterheim and co-host Taylor Page welcome Paolo Vidale, founder and CEO of Hidden Gears, to discuss the intricacies of technical debt, quality assurance, and the evolution of Shopify development.Paolo shares his journey into development, emphasizing the importance of understanding technical debt both in-house and inherited from previous projects.The conversation delves into the philosophy of quality assurance, the challenges of JavaScript, and innovative approaches like inside-out re-theming to manage technical debt effectively. The episode concludes with insights on...
2025-02-271h 10Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 035 - Developer Community with Brian GonzalesIn this episode, Karl and Taylor engage in a lively conversation with Brian Gonzales, a graphic designer, web developer and founder of Solver Collective.
Brian shares his origin story, detailing his transition from Drupal to Shopify and his passion for building a Shopify developer community in Portland. He discusses the pivotal moments in his career, including his passion for retail and the importance of in-person connections.
The conversation explores the challenges and successes of fostering local meetups, navigating Shopify's support and sponsorship, and the importance of creating a technically focused community
Takeaways
- Brian is a graphic designer and...
2025-02-131h 01Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 034 - Guest Matthew Smith of Sections Pro on Shopify Theme BlocksIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Matthew Smith, a Shopify developer and creator of the app Sections Pro. The conversation delves into Matt's journey into Shopify development, the challenges of balancing a full-time job with app development, and the exciting new features of Shopify's theme blocks.
In this conversation, Taylor Page and Matt Smith discuss various aspects of app development within the Shopify ecosystem, including the importance of usability, theme customization, pricing strategies, and the role of ROI in app success.
They also delve into support strategies for app developers...
2025-01-231h 07Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 033 - Karl and Taylor Discuss Theme and Rails App DevelopmentIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page reconnect to discuss their recent experiences in Shopify development, including custom bundling solutions, site redesigns using meta objects, and the challenges of attribution in e-commerce.
They also share insights on personal projects, deployment strategies, and the upcoming Shopify Editions event. The conversation wraps up with their picks of the week, highlighting resources and recommendations for
developers.
*Takeaways*
- It's important to have a balance between client needs and project
scope.
- Using meta objects can streamline the development process
significantly.
- Quick shop features can...
2025-01-1658 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 032 - Matt Sodomsky of Mechanic | Automation with ShopifyIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Matt Sodomsky, VP of Product and Strategy at Lightward.
The conversation delves into Matt's journey in tech, his experiences with Shopify, and the development of Mechanic, an automation platform designed for Shopify users. They discuss the importance of community support, the unique pricing model of Mechanic, and the architecture behind the platform.
*Takeaways*
- Matt Sodomsky shares his journey from tech support to VP of Product and Strategy
- Mechanic...
2025-01-021h 11Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 031 - Andrea Morone of Nextools on Shopify FunctionsIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Andrea Morone, co-founder of Nextools, to discuss the evolution of Shopify functions and the impact of script migration.
Andrea shares his journey in the Shopify ecosystem, detailing how he transitioned from a consultant to a developer and the creation of various apps, including HidePay and SupaEasy.
The conversation delves into the technical aspects of Shopify functions, their benefits, and the challenges developers face. Andrea also introduces SupaStudio, a tool designed to enhance the development...
2024-12-191h 14Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentSpecial Episode: Ben Sehl on Shopify Winter Editions '25In this conversation, Ben, a Director of Product at Shopify, shares his journey to the company, discusses the latest updates in Shopify Editions Winter '25, and highlights improvements in the CLI and GraphQL API.
Ben emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the potential for future developments in the Shopify ecosystem. Ongoing improvements and future vision for Liquid and its integration with developer tools like VS Code are highlighted. Ben also emphasizes the importance of enhancing the developer experience, streamlining workflows, and leveraging community feedback.
The discussion also touches...
2024-12-111h 20Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 030 - Scott Vinkle from Shopify on AccessibilityIn this episode, Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page engage with Scott
Vinkle, an accessibility specialist at Shopify, to explore the
importance of accessibility in web development.
They discuss Scott's journey into the field, the challenges developers
face when implementing accessibility, and the continuous nature of
accessibility efforts.
The conversation also covers legal aspects, practical tips for
developers, and strategies for educating clients about the benefits of
accessibility. Scott emphasizes that accessibility is not just a
checkbox but an integral part of creating quality products that cater to
all users.
Takeaways
Accessibility is an ongoing journey for developers.
Understanding user...
2024-12-051h 09Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 029 - Kirill Platonov on Developing Shopify Apps with Ruby on RailsIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Kirill Platonov, a Shopify developer specializing in Ruby on Rails.
The conversation explores Kirill's journey into development, his experiences building Shopify apps, and the evolution of the Rails ecosystem. They discuss the challenges and advantages of using Rails with Shopify, the impact of open-source contributions, and the transition to GraphQL.
Kirill shares insights on the future of Rails development and the importance of community support in the tech space.
Timestamps
00:00 Guest Introduction and Background
02:17 Transitioning to Ruby and Rails
05:12 Building Shopify Apps and Early...
2024-11-211h 05Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 028 - Patrick Millegan On New Customer AccountsIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, host Karl Meisterheim and co-host Taylor Page welcome Patrick Millegan from Shopify to discuss the new customer accounts feature.
They explore Patrick's journey to Shopify, the evolution of customer accounts, and the importance of user experience and branding. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the new system, including the balance between functionality and design, and the launch partner program aimed at enhancing the Shopify ecosystem.
In this conversation, Patrick Millegan discusses the evolving landscape of e-commerce, particularly focusing on Shopify's new customer accounts and the technical challenges...
2024-11-071h 12Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 027 - Guest Kurt Elster on Better Collaboration Building for MerchantsIn this conversation, Karl Meisterheim, Taylor Page, and Kurt Elster discuss the challenges and strategies of collaboration in the Shopify development space, particularly focusing on working with clients and other developers.
Kurt shares his entrepreneurial journey, the origins of EtherCycle, and the importance of effective communication and documentation in development teams. The discussion also touches on the significance of partnerships, risk-taking in entrepreneurship, and the necessity of adhering to best practices in Shopify development.
Kurt also discusses the importance of streamlined communication in client relationships, the challenges of managing multiple points of contact, and the difficult but sometimes necessary...
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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 026 - Guest Thomas Kelly, CEO of Archetype ThemesIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Thomas Kelly, CEO of Archetype Themes, to discuss the intricacies of Shopify theme development and the introduction of DevKit. Thomas shares his journey from working at Shopify to leading a successful theme business. The episode concludes with insights on the future of app development and community engagement.
*Find Thomas Online*
Twitter: https://x.com/thommaskelly
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thommaskelly/
Archetype themes: https://archetypethemes.co/
*Additional Resources*
Archetype Themes on Theme Store: https://themes.shopify.com/designers...
2024-10-101h 15Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 025 - Guest Tobi Lutke on Creating LiquidJoin us for an in-depth conversation with *Tobi Lutke*, Co-Founder and CEO of Shopify and the creator of Liquid, as he shares his insights on the future of e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in shaping the industry all while talking about the origins of creating Liquid.
*Find Tobi Lutke online*
Website: https://tobi.lutke.com/
Twitter: https://x.com/tobi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaslutke/
*Additional Resources:*
Real Genius (movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/
Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools - https://bookshop.org/p/books/compilers-principles-techniques-and-tools-ravi-sethi/7170660?ean=9780321486813
Shopify Vision -
first wayback...
2024-09-261h 48Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 024 - Season 1 FinaleIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor sit down to reflect on their experiences and share their thoughts on various topics, including their podcast, Liquid Weekly, and their plans for the future.
The conversation covers their journey so far, including the challenges and successes they've encountered. They also discuss some technical updates, such as changes to the Shopify API and new features, as well as their personal preferences and "picks of the week."
From their experiences with Shopify development to their thoughts on Linux and other technical topics, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in...
2024-07-181h 13Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentSpecial Episode: After Editions.dev from Taylor and Harshdeep Singh HuraIn this special release episode, Karl and Taylor sit down to chat about Editions.dev, an in-person developer event hosted by Shopify for first time in years. In the first part of this episode, Karl talks to Taylor about what the experience was like and additional takeaway after the event.
In the second part of this episode (starting at 57:13), Karl and Taylor interview Harshdeep Singh Hura, the award winning Shopify developer from Shopify's very first Shopify Build Awards announced and awarded at the Editions.dev event. Harshdeep is the award winner for the Developer...
2024-07-041h 43Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 023 - Guest David Lindahl, Ecommerce Founder and Freelance Shopify DeveloperIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Taylor and Karl sit down with David to explore his experience as a Shopify developer and entrepreneur.
David shares his story, from running his own Shopify development studio to creating custom solutions for clients. The conversation covers key takeaways from his experience, including the importance of understanding client needs, the benefits of using Shopify's checkout extensibility, and tips for aspiring Shopify developers.
From the challenges of working with client codebases to the benefits of documenting code, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to succeed as a Shopify developer.
*Guest Info*
2024-06-2054 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 022 - Guest Adam with Wrapped on Built for Shopify StatusIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Taylor and Karl sit down with Adam, co-founder of Wrapped, to explore his experience building a successful Shopify app and his journey to achieving "Built for Shopify" status.
Adam shares his story, from launching Wrapped to overcoming challenges and ultimately achieving the coveted "Built for Shopify" badge. The conversation covers key takeaways from his experience, including the importance of following Polaris guidelines, the benefits of investing in quality app development, and tips for aspiring Shopify app developers.
From the benefits of using Polaris components to the value of perseverance...
2024-06-0658 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 021 - Guest Coralie Delpha from Freelance to Working at ShopifyIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor dive into a conversation with Coralie, a Shopify expert, discussing her experiences and insights on various Shopify-related topics as well as different parts of the Shopify services sphere. Coralie shares her experience freelancing with Shopify, to working with Theme provider Clean Canvas, and finally a look at her new role at Shopify on the Professional Services team. She shares her thoughts on theme development, the importance of community, and the role of metafields in Shopify.
The conversation covers Coralie's approach to learning theme development, her experience with Dawn, and her...
2024-05-231h 15Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 020 - Building a Better Slideshow and the Branding APIIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor get into Karl's experience building out features for a Flickity slideshow in a Shopify theme and leveraging checkout branding API and its implications for customizing the checkout experience. Karl shares his recent hands-on experience and insights on using GraphQL queries, color schemes, and checkout UI extensions to tailor the checkout header, logo, and links for a more personalized customer journey.
Discover the challenges faced, workarounds implemented, and the potential of leveraging the checkout branding API for unique branding opportunities. Gain valuable tips and learn about the limitations and possibilities of...
2024-05-091h 20Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 019 - Guest Marianne Ferguson on Using React in Shopify ThemesIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor welcome Marianne Ferguson, a talented Shopify designer and developer founder at Ultrafine, to explore the intricacies of using React in Shopify theme development.
Marianne discusses her personal and professional journey, delving into how her experiences shaped her expertise in creating sophisticated and dynamic user interfaces. The conversation highlights key aspects of client-side frameworks, offering insights into how React enhances the functionality and user experience of Shopify themes.
From technical considerations to implementing JavaScript libraries to actionable advice for developers looking to elevate their skills in the Shopify ecosystem, this episode...
2024-04-251h 05Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 018 - Guest Leigh Barnes on Experiences in Different Shopify Partner RolesKarl and Taylor sit down with Leigh Barnes, former CTO of We Are Eight, on the latest episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast. From scaling markets with e-commerce platforms to spearheading innovative Shopify solutions, Leigh's journey is filled with valuable lessons and pioneering strategies in the Shopify ecosystem.
Leigh's experience ranges from being nearly every type of Shopify Partner possible including working in roles from Agency, Plus Agency, Tech Partner Apps ( Purpose built and public ) and most recently themes. Leigh shares his journey through the evolution of Shopify, offering invaluable insights into leveraging Shopify's...
2024-04-251h 04Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 017 - Shopify Checkout Extensibility: Checkout Extensions and Shopify FunctionsTaylor and Karl dive into the fascinating and confusing world of Shopify Checkout Extensions in this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast.
From weather updates to work experiences, they traipse through the nuances of Shopify's checkout extensibility, discussing everything from Pixels integration to the migration from Shopify Scripts.
Learn the distinctions within Checkout Extensibility, such as Checkout Extensions and Shopify Functions. Also discussed are the implications for developers and merchants.
// Resources //
Shopify Checkout: https://www.shopify.com/checkout
Customizing Shopify Checkout: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/checkout
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2024-03-2852 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 016 - Guest Henry Johnson on using Shopify Flow in App DevelopmentIn this episode, hosts Taylor and Karl are joined by special guest Henry Johnson from iziGift. The hosts provide personal updates and delve into Henry's remarkable journey from being a non-Shopify developer to becoming a proficient expert in the field.
Henry candidly shares his experiences of purchasing and developing Shopify apps, overcoming challenges, and mastering coding skills while juggling a full-time job. He also discusses his strategies for success, including leveraging Shopify Flow and actively engaging with the Shopify community.
// Guest Information //
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/TalktoHenryJ
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2024-03-141h 06Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentPerformance on Shopify: A New Web Performance Dashboard Using Real User DataIn this special release episode, Karl and Taylor have the unique opportunity to sit down with Michael Gooding and Kimberly Oleiro from Shopify to uncover the secrets behind the creation of the new and improved Web Performance Dashboard in the Shopify admin.
Announced during Shopify Winter Editions '24, the new web performance dashboard is an enhancement from the previous Lighthouse score in the dashboard. The team talks about the history of the performance score, the reasons behind this new implementation, and what it means for future performance planning on shops.
Discover how Shopify is combatting bad actors gaming performance...
2024-02-2957 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 015 - Guest Griffin Caprio on Building Custom versus Public Shopify AppsIn the Liquid Weekly Podcast episode, Karl and Taylor meet with guest Griffin Caprio, a seasoned developer and founder of No Fixed Plans. Griffin shares his journey from software engineering to Shopify app development as well as his insights on transitioning from building custom apps on Shopify for clients to working with public Shopify apps.
Griffin emphasizes the importance of long-term maintainability in tech choices and recommends a straightforward tech stack, particularly Heroku. He discusses the shift from custom app development to building unlisted public apps for Shopify, highlighting the benefits of aligning with Shopify's policies.The...
2024-02-151h 08Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 014 - Guest Brenda Storer and Building Shopify Themes Using DawnIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by Brenda Storer, a solo theme developer who launched her own Shopify theme, Whisk. Brenda shares her journey from a non-technical background to becoming a theme developer. She discusses the challenges she faced in creating her theme, including financial risks and client work, to make her dream a reality.
Brenda also talks about her decision to start with Shopify's Dawn theme as a foundation for her project and how she adapted it to create her own theme. She emphasizes the importance of using tools and libraries...
2024-02-011h 16Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 013 - Guest Sammy Isseyegh and Shopify FunctionsIn this Liquid Weekly Podcast episode, hosts Karl and Taylor are joined by Sam Isseyegh, co-founder of Discount Kit, a leading Shopify app. They explore Sam's journey from gaming and web development to full-stack Shopify expertise. The team goes way back on Sam's experience in web development experiences, all the way from playing Age of Empires to creating Geocities websites.
Sam shares his Shopify journey, from working on Pizza Hut's ecommerce platform to app development, reflecting on the challenges of launching Stackable Discounts just before Black Friday. The conversation shifts to Shopify's Checkout Extensions, emphasizing their significance...
2024-01-181h 14Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 012 - Guest Mohammad Hashemi with GadgetIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Taylor and Karl are joined by the innovative Mohammad Hashemi from Gadget. Mohammad shares his remarkable journey, from starting school in Biochemistry to becoming a key figure at Shopify, where he played a pivotal role in building Shopify Payments and other critical financial services.
Find out the origins of Gadget, a platform co-founded by Mohammad and Harry, with a mission to scale any software built by developers to infinity. Mohammad delves into the unique aspects of Gadget, its focus on making low-level tools purpose-specific, and its target audience, including Shopify...
2024-01-041h 08Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 011 - Guest Daniel Beck on Effectively Managing Product Data in ShopifyIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Taylor and Karl are joined by the dynamic Daniel Beck, CEO of Ablestar, a Shopify app development company known for its popular app, Bulk Product Editor. Daniel shares insights into his journey, experiences during the holiday season, and the tech stack at Ablestar.
The hosts delve into Daniel's entry into the Shopify ecosystem, driven by curiosity about app development and a desire to explore the Shopify app marketplace. He shares his experience creating the first app, a migration tool from WooCommerce to Shopify, and how Ablestar has since developed five apps...
2023-12-211h 10Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 010 - Guest Thomas Kimura on Building an Agency and Launching a Shopify ThemeIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by Thomas Kimura, a Shopify developer, founder of Brickspace Lab, and the creator of Paper theme.
Thomas shares insights into his path into web development, starting with building Tumblr themes and eventually transitioning to Shopify.
The episode also delves into Thomas's experience with building the Paper theme, including his decision to use the Alpine.js framework and the open-sourcing of a toolkit for developers interested in customizing the theme. Thomas provides valuable insights into handling customer...
2023-12-071h 27Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 009 - Guest Jan Frey and Importance of Building a Personal BrandIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl and Taylor
welcome Jan Frey, creator of Coding with Jan YouTube channel and
co-founder of Freemote. Jan shares his valuable experiences
transitioning from agency work to establishing himself as an independent
service provider on Shopify.
The group talks about Jan's journey in building a strong personal brand,
a pivotal factor in his success. He offers advice on how freelancers
can land their first clients and the importance of visibility in
platforms like Shopify. Drawing from his own experiences, Jan provides
practical tips for those starting their freelance journey, emphasizing
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2023-11-271h 08Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 008 - Guest Trudy MacNabb and MetaobjectsIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by the innovative Trudy MacNabb, who not only heads the Shopify dev agency Up at Five but also co-created the Shopify app Design Packs and pens the insightful Code Shopify blog.
The trio wades into the intricacies of one of Shopify's newest features, metaobjects, with Trudy sharing her firsthand experience and excitement. They discuss the transformative effect metaobjects can have on creating more dynamic and customizable Shopify stores, and the simplification of complex theme design tasks.
They also talk AI's growing role in design, especially with...
2023-11-091h 25Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 007 - From BigCommerce to Shopify: Overcoming Migration ErrorsIn this insightful episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor delve into the intricate process of migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify, spotlighting Karl's recent endeavor in transitioning a client with over 250,000 orders. The narrative unfolds as Karl recounts the hurdles and triumphs experienced during this migration, with a keen focus on the instrumental role of Ruby scripts and tools like Matrixify in facilitating a smooth transition.
The discourse deepens as they navigate through the technical intricacies involved, shedding light on the meticulous planning and execution required to ensure data integrity and seamless functionality post-migration. Karl, drawing from...
2023-10-261h 01Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 006 - Guest Harshdeep Hura on Going from Coding on Paper to Building AppsKarl and Taylor chat with Harshdeep Singh Hura, Lead App Developer at Theory Digital, open-source author of several Shopify app starter templates and helpful Shopify-specific tools, and now a course creator with his new course How to Create Shopify Apps.
Harshdeep talks about how he got his start coding, from writing code on paper to creating an app out of high school that skyrocketed to 4.5+ million users to finally landing in the Shopify space.The devs talk about what's happening in the Shopify community, including themes partnering with app developers to promote apps directly in th...
2023-10-121h 13Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 005 - Shopify Editions Summer 2023 Part 2Karl and Taylor talk music and video games, everything from Taylor's limited cultural upbringing and getting to experience classic rock for the first time to the ins and outs of the Nintendo Switch.
Taylor speaks to building a custom bundler into a Shopify theme and new issues related to applying a discount, including problems with a method that used to work well in the past with URL parameters. In addition to this, another gift with purchase issue when applying a discount doesn't work perfectly and other ways to approach this with customers.
Karl...
2023-09-2859 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 004 - Guest Anne Thomas and Liquid HacksIn this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor sit down to chat with Anne Thomas, the cofounder of the Shopify app Design Packs. Anne is an experienced web developer in the Shopify space, having worked on large projects with famous brands like helping build Flex theme with Out of the Sandbox.
Anne shares some of her best insights and hacks with creating unique experiences and controls within themes using Shopify Liquid. In addition to teaching Karl and Taylor about lesser-known Liquid filters, Anne sheds some light on what it is like moving from just working on...
2023-09-141h 09Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 003 - Shopify Editions Summer 2023 Part 1In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl kicks things off with a chat about his undeniable love for cheese balls and snacking. But, things quickly take a technical turn as he and Taylor delve into the much-discussed topic of Shopify Editions.
Karl gives an insider's perspective on a significant project he undertook, discussing the complexities involved in migrating a client from BigCommerce to Shopify.
Then Taylor shares insights from one of his recent projects. Ever wondered how to automate adding a free product to a customer's order following a...
2023-08-3153 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 002 - Free Gift w/ Purchase + Getting Paid as a Consultant + SidekickIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly podcast, Karl and Taylor dive deep into the world of Shopify development. They kick things off by addressing some of the most pressing freelancing dilemmas. Ever wondered how to ensure you have the full scope from a client? Learn about the pitfalls of making assumptions and emphasize that every project brings its own unique challenges.
Karl and Taylor then transition into the intriguing domain of "Free gift with purchase" promotions and their own experiences - from techniques to master client-side JavaScript to leveraging Scripts. If you've ever been curious about how various...
2023-08-1749 minLiquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentEpisode 001 - Introducing the Liquid Weekly PodcastWelcome to the first ever episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast! A podcast all about Shopify Development.
In this episode, Karl and Taylor introduce themselves and talk about how they got started in coding and eventually Shopify. Karl also shares more about the vision for Liquid Weekly and the purpose of the podcast.
Taylor explains how he went from being a social worker to a self-taught full-time freelancer and Shopify Expert customizing Shopify themes. Talking about a failed dropshipping store and freelancing "diaper money" to full-time work and building up a business.
Karl talks about how he started with...
2023-08-1742 min
The Unofficial Shopify PodcastMigrating to ShopifyIn this episode, we talk through migrating to Shopify: things to watch out for, and experienced advice on how to make the most of migrating to Shopify.Our expert guest contributors are:Stewart Knapman who joins us from New Zealand where he is a Merchant Solutions Engineer at Shopify. Before moving to Shopify he spent the last decade working as a Shopify partner and Plus Expert helping merchants get the most out of the platform.Karl Meisterheim, author of the Liquid Weekly newsletter, and an Ethercycle team member currently working on a migration from Magento to...
2022-03-0849 min
Engaging MissionsDoes Missionary Fundraising Have to be Hard? with Karl Meisterheim – EM213Today, Karl Meisterheim joins us to put the “fun” back in fundraising. He created a program called “Support Goal,” which helps missionaries keep up with fundraising. This program is great at keeping information organized and encouraging missionaries to stay connected.During the podcast, Karl talks about why he started the program. He also explains how SupportGoal works and who it works best for. His greatest goal is to see missionaries get the support they need to keep doing what God has called them to do. With this program, less time has to be spent organizing. This gives missiona...
2017-10-1141 min
The Mary Valloni ShowEpisode 28 | An Interview With Karl Meisterheim, Owner of SupportGoalHow would it feel to know at a glance the status of your fundraising and whether you or your charity will be getting paid this month? This episode is a behind the scenes interview with the owner and founder of SupportGoal, a support raising tool created by former fundraiser and missionary, Karl Meisterheim. After raising personal support for a decade, Karl created SupportGoal in hopes of seeing more missionaries and nonprofit leaders thrive in the area of fundraising. Check out SupportGoal at http://supportgoal.com. Visit the SupportGoal Forum at http://fo...
2017-07-2430 min