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Shopify vs custom builds: how we decide for clients

Should you use Shopify or build a custom e-commerce stack? Here is our framework for making the million-dollar decision.

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ArtX Studio
Lead Engineer · ArtX Studio

The e-commerce dilemma

Every week, a client asks us: "Should we just use Shopify, or do we need a custom build?" The answer depends on operational complexity, desired customer experience, and scale. We frequently implement Headless Shopify to unite Shopify's rock-solid checkout with a custom high-speed React frontend.

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Written by ArtX Studio

Lead Engineer at ArtX

ArtX is an independent studio founded in 2016 in Bangladesh, engineering high-craft digital products, custom e-commerce stores, and high-ranking SEO strategies for brands worldwide.

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