Shopify FAQs (Beginner to Advanced) — Part 3

Modern Shopify features every small business should know

Shopify has changed a lot in recent years. If you run a small business, scaling store features like B2B pricing, bundles, subscriptions, or checkout customizations no longer requires hacks — you just need to know which new tools to use and when.

At Prateeksha Web Design we help founders and marketers pick the right Shopify path for performance, conversion, and maintainability. Read on for clear, practical answers to common advanced questions and short implementation tips you can act on today.

Tiered pricing and B2B price lists — simple, supported options

Shopify now supports native tiered pricing and customer-specific price lists for merchants on Shopify Plus. That means you can show different prices to different buyers without custom checkout code.

If you’re not on Plus, reliable apps such as Wholesale Club or Bold Custom Pricing let you offer tiered pricing based on customer tags or quantities. Key points to check: - Ensure prices display correctly on the storefront for the right customer groups. - Verify reporting and taxes work for B2B transactions. - Sync price lists with your ERP or accounting system if needed.

We help clients implement either Shopify’s built-in features or vetted apps and configure reporting and shipping settings to match B2B needs.

Shopify Functions — the modern replacement for Scripts

Shopify Functions replace older Script Tags and Shopify Scripts with server-side code that’s faster and more secure. They run within Shopify’s infrastructure and let you customize backend logic without fragile front-end hacks.

Common uses: - Custom discount rules (buy X get Y, tiered discounts) - Shipping rate calculations - Payment method availability logic

If you have legacy scripts, we migrate them to Functions for reliability and performance.

Checkout Extensibility vs. Shopify Plus — what you can change today

Checkout Extensibility (Checkout UI Extensions + Functions) lets many merchants add UI elements, validations, and small custom flows directly in checkout without editing checkout.liquid. This covers banners, extra fields, and basic validation.

However, full layout control, multi-step checkout flows, and the complete B2B suite still require Shopify Plus. We help you evaluate whether Checkout Extensibility is enough or if upgrading makes sense for your business goals.

Adding custom fields at checkout — safe, upgrade-proof steps

Checkout UI Extensions is the supported, upgrade-safe way to add fields like delivery dates or order notes. A simple workflow: 1. Use Shopify CLI to scaffold a Checkout UI Extension. 2. Build the UI (React-based) and add validation logic. 3. Deploy and enable the extension in Shopify admin.

We make sure added fields are accessible, validated, and stored as order attributes or metafields so nothing is lost during order processing.

Capturing personalization and cart attributes without slowing things down

For per-product personalization (engraving, size notes) use line item properties; for order-wide options use cart attributes. Keep front-end code lightweight and validate client-side for UX and server-side for security.

Best practices: - Use minimal JavaScript to prevent cart slowdown. - Store data as order properties or metafields for visibility in admin. - Avoid bulky third-party widgets that hurt performance.

We implement efficient personalization so your store remains fast and conversion-friendly.

Bundles, subscriptions, and build-your-own-box flows

By 2026 Shopify’s native Bundles API is the cleanest way to manage bundles (fixed, mix-and-match, or dynamic) and keep inventory and reporting tidy. For non-eligible plans, trusted apps like Simple Bundles work well.

For subscriptions, evaluate apps against these criteria: - Compatibility with Shopify’s Subscriptions API and your checkout type - Support for your subscription model (prepaid, build-a-box) - Integration with your theme and other apps - Customer portal and reporting features

To make a build-your-own-box with fixed pricing, set up a bundle that captures choices as line item properties while keeping the bundle price constant and ensuring inventory sync.

Gift options and clean theme code

Gift messages and gift wrap are best implemented with simple, accessible form fields and minimal Liquid changes. Use line item properties for product-specific gifts and cart attributes for order-wide options so selections pass through to checkout cleanly.

Keep theme code lean and avoid duplicate product hacks that complicate inventory or analytics.

Quick checklist before you start

• Confirm your Shopify plan supports the features you need.
• Choose native features first; only add apps where necessary.
• Prioritize performance: lightweight UI, minimal scripts.
• Ensure data is captured where your team can use it (orders, exports, ERP).

For practical help, read more or get support from our team at https://prateeksha.com?utm_source=blogger and check our writing and case studies at https://prateeksha.com/blog?utm_source=blogger. This post is part of an ongoing series — see the original deep dive here: https://prateeksha.com/blog/shopify-faqs-beginner-to-advanced-part-3?utm_source=blogger

Conclusion — pick the right tool and keep momentum

You don’t need risky workarounds to get advanced Shopify behavior. Use Functions, Checkout Extensibility, and native bundle/subscription features where possible, and rely on well-reviewed apps when needed. If you want help choosing or implementing the cleanest, fastest solution for your store, contact us for a quick audit and next steps.