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Kurt was one of the first Shopify Experts I got to know when my own Shopify journey started back in 2012. Since then we've had the pleasure (I hope he feels the same) of collaborating on a few projects including a Skillshare course, book chapters, presentations and a full-day workshop which took place in New York as part of the 2018 Shopify Partner's Pursuit series.During our conversation, we discuss a wide range of topics including:His first ever podcast episodeHow Kurt's business started in the last downturnWhy is Kurt shorter on Skype than in personPersonal branding and his expanding camo collectionThe move from WordPress to ShopifyWhy you don't need hundreds of clients to succeed as an agencyThe importance of trust and authority in businessHow every podcast turns into multiple content streamsEducation is marketingHow content creation allows you to learn and network in publicShow LinksEthercycleKurt's Personal SiteKurt on TwitterThe Unofficial Shopify PodcastEtherCycle on YouTubeYour HostsThe Default Podcast is hosted by Keir Whitaker and Kieran Masterton. Having met over the single shared plug socket in their local Starbucks they have collaborated on multiple projects over the last decade including their never award-winning podcast The Back to Front Show.Somehow, in 2017, they ended up working at the same company. That company was Shopify and having both moved on from the mothership in 2019 they decided to start a new venture based on their love of the Shopify platform called Default.Be a Guest on The Default PodcastIf you work in the Shopify ecosystem and have something to say we'd love to hear from you.Please get in touch via email and start the conversation.Who's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.Follow DefaultDefault HQDefault YouTube ChannelDefault on TwitterDefault on Instagram

Björn has four very popular apps in the Shopify App Store and has built a very successful "company of one" focused on solving common pain points for Shopify merchants.During our conversation, we discuss a wide range of topics including:Headless commerceLiquid renderingThe new translation APIHow Björn got started in building Shopify appsOutsourcing his original app idea to third-party developersGraphQLCustomer supportHis approach to developing featuresThe Shopify Partner ecosystemShow LinksFORSBERG+twoFORSBERG+two on the Shopify App StoreOrder Printer ProOrder Printer TemplatesOrderly EmailsOrderly PrintIntercomHelp ShelfFORSBERG+two Partner ProgramPartner MetricsSmiirl CountersInspectletBjörn on TwitterYour HostsThe Default Podcast is hosted by Keir Whitaker and Kieran Masterton. Having met over the single shared plug socket in their local Starbucks they have collaborated on multiple projects over the last decade including their never award-winning podcast The Back to Front Show.Somehow, in 2017, they ended up working at the same company. That company was Shopify and having both moved on from the mothership in 2019 they decided to start a new venture based on their love of the Shopify platform called Default.Who's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.Be a Guest on The Default PodcastIf you work in the Shopify ecosystem and have something to say we'd love to hear from you.Please get in touch via email and start the conversation.Follow DefaultDefault HQDefault YouTube ChannelDefault on TwitterDefault on Instagram

In this developer-centric episode of the Default podcast we discuss recent announcements covering themes, API sunset dates, order duties and the new Shopify App Challenge.As always thanks for listening and we'll keep the news and interviews coming over the next few weeks.Show LinksSunsetting of 2019-04 pushed back to 2020-07 due to COVID-19Updates to the Online Store Design Experience in dev previewOrder duties released in developer previewCOVID-19 response from ShopifyApp Dev ChallengeShopify Townhall hosted by JML April 23rdShopify Email LaunchedBe a Guest on The Default PodcastIf you work in the Shopify ecosystem and have something to say we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via email and start the conversation.Who's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.Follow DefaultDefault HQDefault YouTube ChannelDefault on TwitterDefault on Instagram

In this episode, we discuss some new API changes, highlight a new video on the Default YouTube channel, and round out with a great chat with Zapiet founder Andy Cargill.NB: This episode was recorded prior to Shopify's decision to postpone the removal of API version 2019-04 to July 1. More info is available on this change on the Shopify Partner Blog_. _Show LinksNew Storefront API objects exposed, Order and OrderLineItemShopify Plus Headless Commerce GuidePartner Agreement UpdatesNew API Health ReportNEW VIDEO: Shopify API Health Explained: Monitoring the Health of your AppJML's Pagination TweetAndy Cargill on TwitterZapiet OnlineZapiet on TwitterZapiet on InstagramStore Pickup + Delivery by ZapietBe a Guest on The Default PodcastIf you work in the Shopify ecosystem and have something to say we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via email and start the conversation.Who's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.Follow DefaultDefault HQDefault YouTube ChannelDefault on TwitterDefault on Instagram

We were going to preface this edition with "if you're going to other Pursuit events you may want to come back to this episode later" but given the sad, but understandable, news that all future Pursuit events have been cancelled this is a great opportunity to learn more about the big platform announcements made by Shopify CTO JML during his Amsterdam keynote. We cover a lot of ground from performance wins right through to app store stats.Let us know what you think are the most exciting announcements on Twitter.Show LinksShopify PursuitRestaurant Maz Mez in AmsterdamShare your Performance Wins!Performance Dashboard — Tweet by @jmwindScriptTagGraphQL Admin API referenceBulkOperation APIIntroducing Shopify EmailContent SchemaApp SectionsBuilding Multilingual Apps (Shopify Unite Track Session 2019)Ideal PaymentsBe a Guest on The Default PodcastIf you work in the Shopify ecosystem and have something to say we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via email and start the conversation.Who's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.

In our first interview-based episode Keir talks to Michael Shannon of Pixelcabin. Michael has been working with Shopify for many years and has been pushing the boundaries of the platform for clients across the world. In the interview, we discuss app development, headless commerce, frontend testing, versioning, and much more.If you haven't seen it we recommend Michael's Unite 2019 session "Integration Testing for Themes".Show LinksEnd of life for SlateNew Shopify Developer DocsGeolocation app by ShopifyStore specific statusMichael Shannon on LinkedinPixelcabinIntegration Testing for Themes (Shopify Unite Track Session 2019)Be a Guest on The Default PodcastIf you work in the Shopify ecosystem and have something to say we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via email and start the conversation.Who's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.

This episode delves into the "meaty and beefy" topic of Launch Engineering. We discuss what it is, ask who is it for, and explain how both merchants and Partners can benefit from it.We also highlight two key dates that developers need to be aware of, share the topics of Kieran's latest technically focused video and finally look back at the genesis of De:brief.Show LinksDefault on YouTubeVIDEO: Introducing Shopify Product Media APIs (2020-01 Part 1)VIDEO: Shopify AJAX API Update: Add Multiple Items to the Cart & more! (Bonus Video released after we recorded this episode)Working with the SameSite cookie attributeShopify Plus Checkout UpgradeDe:brief — The essential post-Unite event for Partners working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystemDefault on TwitterDefault on InstagramBe a Guest on The Default PodcastIf you work in the Shopify ecosystem and have something to say we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch via email and start the conversation.Who's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.

Thank you to everyone who downloaded and subscribed to our introductory episode.In our first "episode proper" Kieran talks about the new Default YouTube channel and shares what to expect in his first video. We then turn our attention to all things Liquid and Shopify Theme performance.Show LinksAn Introduction to The Default PodcastThe Default YouTube ChannelLiquid Goes MultilineCarson Shold's TweetTheme Tags in the Shopify DocsThe Shopify Theme Inspector Chrome ExtensionWhat's a Flame Graph?Web Performance: 11 Must-Read Tips to Give Your Site a Speed BoostDisco LabsCrush Pics Image Compression AppPerformance Budgets, PragmaticallyWeb Page TestPursuit — AmsterdamWho's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.

We're back podcasting like it's 2013 all over again.After miraculously remembering how to plug in their USB microphones Keir and Kieran attempt to get back into their podcasting stride and share what Shopify Partners can expect from the Default Podcast and their new company Default.Show LinksThe Back to Front ShowKieran's ConsultancyKeir's ConsultancyPursuitDe:briefDefaultDefault on TwitterDefault on InstagramDefault NewsletterWho's This Podcast For?The Default Podcast is for professionals working at the forefront of the Shopify ecosystem. Each episode will delve into the latest Shopify news and developments and will bring insights from agency owners, app developers and Shopify team members.