1. Shopify Compass (Free Courses)
Shopify Compass offers free video tutorials on everything from SEO to Facebook Ads. It’s like Shopify school—without the tuition.
2. Canva for Shopify Graphics
Design all your banners, social posts, and product mockups with Canva. It’s beginner-friendly, and you can even find Shopify-specific templates.
3. Printful (Print-on-Demand Integration)
Want to sell merch without managing inventory? Printful connects directly with Shopify so you can sell art, shirts, posters, and more—on demand.
4. TinyIMG (Image Optimization)
Speed matters. TinyIMG automatically compresses and optimizes your product images to keep your store fast and SEO-friendly.
5. Loox (Photo Reviews)
Loox helps you collect and display customer photo reviews, which boost trust and conversions. Bonus: it looks great on every theme.
6. Shopify Themes Marketplace
Explore free and paid templates on the Shopify Theme Store. Look for mobile-friendly, fast-loading themes like Dawn, Impulse, or Refresh.
7. Klaviyo (Email Marketing)
Shopify Email is solid, but if you’re serious about email automation and segmentation, Klaviyo is a game-changer.
8. Figma or Adobe XD (For Planning Your Design)
Use Figma or Adobe XD to wireframe and preview your layout before building it in Shopify—especially if you’re working with custom pages.
9. Judge.me (Free Review App Alternative)
Looking for a great free alternative to Loox? Judge.me collects reviews, lets customers ask questions, and builds social proof fast.
10. Shopify App Store (Your One-Stop Toolbox)
The Shopify App Store is where you’ll find tools for upsells, subscriptions, shipping, analytics, and more. Just don’t install everything—pick what solves your store’s needs.
💡 Pro Tip:
Don’t let the number of tools overwhelm you. Start simple, and build as your store grows. The right combo of design, apps, and strategy will help you create a store that not only looks great—but sells.