Prospecting Articles

27 guides and insights on prospecting for Shopify store research.

How to Find New Shopify Stores [7,707-Store Study]

How to Find New Shopify Stores [7,707-Store Study]

We analyzed 7,707 recently founded Shopify stores to show which new stores are worth prospecting, and how to find them before lists get noisy.

Best Time to Pitch Shopify Stores [2026 Calendar]

Best Time to Pitch Shopify Stores [2026 Calendar]

Month-by-month outreach calendar for Shopify agencies. When to pitch, what to sell, and when to wait based on BFCM, budget cycles, and Editions.

How to Research a Shopify Store in 5 Minutes

How to Research a Shopify Store in 5 Minutes

The 5-minute pre-call research system for Shopify agencies. Check theme, apps, pixels, traffic, and contacts to build pitches that convert.

Shopify Retention Gap [358,686-Store Study]

Shopify Retention Gap [358,686-Store Study]

40% of Shopify stores run ads but have zero retention apps. We analyzed 358,686 stores to map the gap by traffic tier, category, and where to prospect.

How to Start a Shopify Agency in 2026 [347K Study]

How to Start a Shopify Agency in 2026 [347K Study]

We analyzed 347,101 Shopify stores to find where agency opportunities actually are. Service gaps, ideal clients, pricing, and how to land your first 10.

Shopify Plus Upgrade Signals [340K-Store Study]

Shopify Plus Upgrade Signals [340K-Store Study]

We analyzed 340,416 stores to find which signals predict a Shopify Plus upgrade. 13,518 high-traffic stores haven't upgraded yet.

Which Niche Should Your Shopify Agency Target? [332K Study]

Which Niche Should Your Shopify Agency Target? [332K Study]

We ranked 15 Shopify verticals by tech gaps, contact accessibility, and budget signals. Data-backed guide to picking your agency's niche.

Shopify B2B Opportunity Map [331K-Store Study]

Shopify B2B Opportunity Map [331K-Store Study]

We analyzed 331,692 Shopify stores to map where the B2B opportunity is. 73,510 Plus stores, massive tech gaps, and how to prospect them.

Shopify Sales Stack: Store Data to Booked Meetings

Shopify Sales Stack: Store Data to Booked Meetings

Build a 4-layer outbound sales stack for Shopify prospecting. StoreInspect + Clay + Apollo + Instantly wired together step by step.

LinkedIn Prospecting for Shopify Agencies [406K Study]

LinkedIn Prospecting for Shopify Agencies [406K Study]

67,375 Shopify store owners have LinkedIn profiles. We analyzed 406K contacts to build the agency playbook for LinkedIn prospecting.

Shopify Agency Pricing: What to Charge [297K Data]

Shopify Agency Pricing: What to Charge [297K Data]

We analyzed 297,072 stores to build a data-backed pricing guide for Shopify agencies and freelancers. Complexity tiers, service rates, and market gaps.

Who Runs Shopify Stores? [297K-Store Study]

Who Runs Shopify Stores? [297K-Store Study]

We analyzed 297,336 stores to profile Shopify merchants by country, industry, tech maturity, and contact role. Original data replacing recycled stats.

Build a Shopify ABM List in 30 Minutes [295K-Store Data]

Build a Shopify ABM List in 30 Minutes [295K-Store Data]

Step-by-step ABM playbook for Shopify prospecting. 8 ready-made filter combos with real store counts from 295K stores.

7 Shopify Buying Signals From Tech Stack Data [295K Study]

7 Shopify Buying Signals From Tech Stack Data [295K Study]

We analyzed 295,831 Shopify stores and found 7 tech stack patterns that predict purchase intent. 97K stores leak email subscribers.

Best Shopify Prospecting Tools in 2026 [Honest Comparison]

Best Shopify Prospecting Tools in 2026 [Honest Comparison]

We compared 10 Shopify prospecting tools on pricing, contacts, and Shopify filters. Plus the real cost to build a list of 1,000 qualified leads.

7 Signs a Shopify Store Needs a New Agency [240K Study]

7 Signs a Shopify Store Needs a New Agency [240K Study]

We analyzed 240,121 Shopify stores and found 7 signals that a store needs a new agency. 57,594 run deprecated themes. Here's how to find them.

Find Shopify Stores That Need a Redesign [Data]

Find Shopify Stores That Need a Redesign [Data]

57,594 Shopify stores still run deprecated themes. Here's how to find them and pitch your redesign services.

Shopify Store ICP Framework [240K-Store Study]

Shopify Store ICP Framework [240K-Store Study]

Data-backed framework for building Shopify store ICPs. 5 ready-to-use templates sized against 240K real stores.

How to Find Shopify Stores Running Paid Ads [120,017-Store Study]

How to Find Shopify Stores Running Paid Ads [120,017-Store Study]

We analyzed pixel data across 120,017 Shopify stores. 46.8% run Meta Pixel, 37.2% run Google Ads. Here's how agencies use ad signals to find their best prospects.

What Services Do Shopify Stores Actually Need? [120,017-Store Gap Analysis]

What Services Do Shopify Stores Actually Need? [120,017-Store Gap Analysis]

We analyzed 120,017 Shopify stores to find the biggest tech stack gaps. 62% have no email app. 79% have no reviews. Here's where agencies should focus.

Best Shopify Affiliate & Referral Apps in 2026 [193,717-Store Study]

Best Shopify Affiliate & Referral Apps in 2026 [193,717-Store Study]

We analyzed 193,717 Shopify stores to find who runs affiliate programs and which networks they use. 97% don't. Here's the data and the best apps to change that.

How to Sell to Shopify Stores [91,694-Store Study + Pitch Scripts]

How to Sell to Shopify Stores [91,694-Store Study + Pitch Scripts]

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.

How to Build a Shopify Client List for Your Agency [7 Methods + 52K Store Data]

How to Build a Shopify Client List for Your Agency [7 Methods + 52K Store Data]

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]

How to Identify Shopify Plus Stores [44,369-Store Study + 7 Detection Methods]

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 Find Shopify Clients for Your Agency [8,993-Store Study]

How to Find Shopify Clients for Your Agency [8,993-Store Study]

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 Qualify Shopify Leads Before Outreach [Agency Playbook]

How to Qualify Shopify Leads Before Outreach [Agency Playbook]

Learn 5 signals that identify qualified Shopify leads. Plus a lead scoring framework and filtering criteria used by agencies closing $1M+ in services.