Shopify Tech Stack by Growth Stage: What 120,017 Stores Install at Every Traffic Tier
We mapped 120,017 Shopify stores to 5 growth stages and tracked which apps, themes, and pixels they adopt at each level. Original data, no recycled stats.
13 guides and insights on agencies for Shopify store research.
![Best Shopify Competitor Research Tools in 2026 [100,922-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbest-shopify-competitor-research-tools.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We tested 12 Shopify competitor research tools against 100,922 stores. Honest ratings, budget tiers, and the signals that predict success.
![How to Sell to Shopify Stores [91,694-Store Study + Pitch Scripts]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-sell-to-shopify-stores.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to sell services to Shopify stores with data-backed strategies. Our 91,694-store study reveals what they buy, who to contact, and scripts that convert cold leads into paying clients.
![Shopify CRO Checklist: How to Increase Conversion Rate [68,903-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-cro-checklist.webp&w=3840&q=75)
A data-backed Shopify conversion rate optimization checklist. We analyzed 68,903 stores to reveal what high-converting stores do differently, with benchmarks by traffic tier and industry.
![How to Build a Shopify Client List for Your Agency [7 Methods + 52K Store Data]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fbuild-shopify-client-list.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 7 proven methods to build a qualified Shopify client list. Original data from 52,000+ stores reveals which methods work, time/cost tradeoffs, and how to find stores that can actually afford your services.
![How to Identify Shopify Plus Stores [44,369-Store Study + 7 Detection Methods]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-identify-shopify-plus-stores.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to detect Shopify Plus stores for B2B prospecting. We analyzed 44,369 stores and found Plus merchants have 2.4x more apps and 2x higher lead scores. Includes 7 detection methods with code snippets.
![How to Audit a Shopify Store [40,928-Store Benchmark Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-audit-a-shopify-store.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn how to audit any Shopify store using the T.A.P.S. framework. Includes benchmark data from 40,928 stores so you know exactly what 'good' looks like at every traffic tier.
![Cold Email Templates for Shopify Stores [10 Scripts + Personalization Guide]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fcold-email-templates-shopify.webp&w=3840&q=75)
10 proven cold email templates for reaching Shopify store owners. Learn the tech-stack personalization framework that achieves 15-25% reply rates vs the 1-5% average.
![How to Find Shopify Clients for Your Agency [8,993-Store Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-find-shopify-clients.webp&w=3840&q=75)
We analyzed 8,993 Shopify stores to find where agencies should look for clients. See which stores need your services, what gaps to target, and how to reach decision-makers.
![How to Analyze Shopify Competitors [2026 Data Study]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fanalyze-shopify-competitors.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn exactly what to look for when analyzing Shopify competitors. Original data from 4,898 stores reveals what separates successful stores from the rest.
![How to Qualify Shopify Leads Before Outreach [Agency Playbook]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fqualify-shopify-leads.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 5 signals that identify qualified Shopify leads. Plus a lead scoring framework and filtering criteria used by agencies closing $1M+ in services.
![How to Find Shopify Stores [9 Free & Paid Methods for 2026]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-find-shopify-stores.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Learn 9 proven ways to find Shopify stores for lead generation and competitor research. Free methods like Google search operators, plus paid databases with verified contacts.
![How to Get Shopify Store Owner Emails [7 Verified Methods]](/_next/image?url=%2Fimages%2Fblog%2Fshopify-store-owner-emails.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Find verified email addresses for Shopify store owners and decision-makers. 7 proven methods from free manual techniques to databases with 70%+ verified contacts.