Latest Articles by Akash
AI Agents vs Chatbots vs Automation: Key Differences for Shopify Merchants
Learn the key differences between AI agents, chatbots, and automation. Discover which technology fits your Shopify store’s needs and budget.
Shopify SEO Checklist for New Stores (Step-by-Step Guide)
Shopify SEO Checklist for New Stores (Step-by-Step Guide) Starting a Shopify store is easy. Getting traffic from Google is not. A lot of new Shopify store owners focus on design, ads, and product uploads. SEO completely slips their minds. The result is a store that looks great but depends wholly on paid traffic just to […]
How to Request Collaborator Access in Shopify (Complete 2026 Guide)
Learn how to request and manage collaborator access in Shopify. Step-by-step instructions for Partners and merchants with security best practices.
Google AI Mode for E-commerce: What Merchants Need to Know
Google AI Mode lets customers buy products without visiting your website. A customer types a question into Google Search. Instead of receiving a list of links, they receive an AI-generated answer. If the question involves shopping (e.g., “best running shoes under $150”), the AI can now recommend products and complete the purchase right there in […]
Shopify Agentic Storefronts: Complete Guide for 2026
Imagine opening your Shopify admin on a Monday morning and noticing something unusual. An order came through. But the referral source shows: “ChatGPT via Agentic Storefront.” The customer never visited your website. They asked ChatGPT to “find a retinol serum under $50 with good reviews for sensitive skin.” The AI found your product, compared it […]
AI Agents in E-commerce: How They Work
It’s Black Friday, something unusual happens on Amazon. 38% of all shopping sessions involve Rufus, Amazon’s AI agent. Not a chatbot. Not a search bar. An AI that shoppers talked to like a knowledgable friend. “Find me running shoes under $150 with good arch support that will arrive by Friday.” Rufus doesn’t just list results. […]
Agentic Commerce vs Automation
Most Shopify stores run on automation. An order comes in, an email goes out, inventory updates, and the customer gets a tracking number. It works, and it works well for what it does. But automation isn’t agentic. The difference between these two approaches is becoming increasingly important as AI reshapes how e-commerce operates, and understanding […]
What is UCP? Shopify and Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Explained
On January 11, 2026, Google and Shopify announced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This open standard changes how AI assistants interact with online stores. If you run a Shopify store, this affects you directly. UCP means customers can now discover and buy your products through AI interfaces like Google’s AI Mode, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Microsoft […]
What is Agentic Commerce? A Complete Guide for Shopify Merchants
Agentic commerce is an approach to online shopping where AI agents autonomously perform tasks on behalf of customers, including product discovery, price comparison, and purchase completion, with minimal human intervention. This represents a fundamental shift from traditional e-commerce. Instead of customers browsing websites and making decisions themselves, AI systems handle these responsibilities. If you run […]
