# Announcements **URL:** https://community.shopify.com/c/announcements/10.md [Latest](https://community.shopify.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.shopify.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.shopify.com/tags.md) --- ## [New in shipping: batching, scan to verify, and more](https://community.shopify.com/t/new-in-shipping-batching-scan-to-verify-and-more/690349)
**Author:** [@BjornD](https://community.shopify.com/u/BjornD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/new-in-shipping-batching-scan-to-verify-and-more/690349 "2026-10-19T16:32:01Z")
Fulfilling orders has never been easier We’ve shipped a set of features to cut the clicks and the time out of getting a day’s orders out the door. They’re built for the weeks when your order volume is at its highest, an… --- ## [Introducing Shopify Use Cases Wiki Category](https://community.shopify.com/t/introducing-shopify-use-cases-wiki-category/683903)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/introducing-shopify-use-cases-wiki-category/683903 "2026-10-07T15:45:42Z")
Hi Community! :waving\_hand: We’ve created a dedicated Shopify Use Cases category for product-specific wiki posts housing shared guides that community members can help write, improve, and keep current. If you’re an acti… --- ## [Mock Shop API; A free storefront prototyping tool](https://community.shopify.com/t/mock-shop-api-a-free-storefront-prototyping-tool/207037)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/mock-shop-api-a-free-storefront-prototyping-tool/207037 "2023-04-10T12:39:56Z")
Updated September 2026: This post has been refreshed with the latest mock.shop capabilities and documentation. Mock.shop: prototype a storefront with Shopify sample data mock.shop is a free Shopify Storefront API for pr… --- ## [About the Announcements category](https://community.shopify.com/t/about-the-announcements-category/78)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/about-the-announcements-category/78 "2025-06-13T16:36:49Z")
Stay ahead with the latest Shopify updates, feature releases, and important community news. Please adhere to the Community Guidelines. --- ## [Help us help you!](https://community.shopify.com/t/help-us-help-you/621283)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/help-us-help-you/621283 "2026-05-05T18:26:06Z")
Hey friends! Welcome to the Shopify Community! We’re so glad you’re here. Whether you’re looking for feedback or trying to share your expertise, you’re in the right place. To help you get the most out of this space, h… --- ## [New badges to showcase your milestones!](https://community.shopify.com/t/new-badges-to-showcase-your-milestones/614184)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/new-badges-to-showcase-your-milestones/614184 "2026-04-22T14:45:03Z")
Hi Community, As active members, you deserve shoutouts. Not one, not two, but three! To showcase your participation, we’re introducing 3 new badge series. Posts created: topics and replies combined Likes earned: acros… --- ## [Introducing Community Badges: recognition for your contributions](https://community.shopify.com/t/introducing-community-badges-recognition-for-your-contributions/582057)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/introducing-community-badges-recognition-for-your-contributions/582057 "2026-01-05T21:11:04Z")
Hey Community :waving\_hand: We want to celebrate the members who make the Shopify Community helpful. That’s why we are introducing a new Badge System to showcase your achievements. Starting today, your earned badges ak… --- ## [New categories; new ideas | Shopify and beyond!](https://community.shopify.com/t/new-categories-new-ideas-shopify-and-beyond/556285)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/new-categories-new-ideas-shopify-and-beyond/556285 "2025-08-12T12:35:47Z")
Hey Community! :megaphone: Quick update: you’re officially invited to ask anything about ecommerce in our two brand new categories: Entrepreneurship and Marketing. Whether you’re sketching a business idea, launching y… --- ## [Learn about funding strategies and have all your questions answered with Apothékary!](https://community.shopify.com/t/learn-about-funding-strategies-and-have-all-your-questions-answered-with-apothekary/555792)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/learn-about-funding-strategies-and-have-all-your-questions-answered-with-apothekary/555792 "2025-08-11T14:46:24Z")
Wondering about the best way to find investors? Or how to build solid relationships with them? Get your questions answered directly in a text-based AMA with Shizu Okusa creator of Apothékary! :date: Date: August 12, 202… --- ## [Introducing Our New Community Leaderboard with Cheers!](https://community.shopify.com/t/introducing-our-new-community-leaderboard-with-cheers/554254)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/introducing-our-new-community-leaderboard-with-cheers/554254 "2025-08-06T14:31:20Z")
Hey friends! :waving\_hand: So… we’ve been working on something pretty cool behind the scenes, and I’m honestly excited to share it with you all. We just launched our new Community Leaderboard! What’s this Cheers thing … --- ## [🔧 Community Read-Only for Scheduled Maintenance](https://community.shopify.com/t/community-read-only-for-scheduled-maintenance/552954)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/community-read-only-for-scheduled-maintenance/552954 "2025-08-01T19:11:35Z")
Our Community will undergo scheduled maintenance August 5 starting at 9:00am EST for approximately 1 hour. During maintenance: Browsing posts remains available Creating and commenting temporarily disabled Thank you f… --- ## [Community Read-Only for Maintenance](https://community.shopify.com/t/community-read-only-for-maintenance/552920)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/community-read-only-for-maintenance/552920 "2025-08-01T15:20:38Z")
Our Community will undergo scheduled maintenance August 1 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST. During maintenance: Browsing and reading posts remains available Posting and commenting temporarily disabled Duration: 1 hour Thank yo… --- ## [Shopify Community Read-Only July 7 for Platform Redesign](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-read-only-july-7-for-platform-redesign/421648)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-read-only-july-7-for-platform-redesign/421648 "2025-06-30T15:26:34Z")
The Shopify Merchant Community is live now! With the new design and more discussion features available, we’re excited to bring you this improved experience! Feel free to reply to @shoppy with @shoppy start tutorial to l… --- ## [Step into the New Shopify Merchant Community!](https://community.shopify.com/t/step-into-the-new-shopify-merchant-community/550156)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/step-into-the-new-shopify-merchant-community/550156 "2025-07-24T13:51:01Z")
Your journey to e-commerce success starts here Returning Members: On your very first login, please reset your password when prompted and ensure it’s kept safe. New Members: Sign up to be able to join in the conversat… --- ## [Welcome to the New Shopify Community! 🚀](https://community.shopify.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-shopify-community/550133)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-shopify-community/550133 "2025-07-21T19:54:32Z")
Welcome back members, We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of our newly migrated Shopify Community platform! This space was created with you — our merchants, partners, and ecommerce enthusiasts — in mind. We’… --- ## [Celebrating our Members of May '25](https://community.shopify.com/t/celebrating-our-members-of-may-25/418024)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/celebrating-our-members-of-may-25/418024 "2025-07-01T12:17:27Z")
June brought summer energy to our community. Members jumped in with solutions, clicked those LIKE buttons, and turned challenges into victories. The numbers tell the story: • 851 solutions that solved real problems … --- ## [Highlighting our Members of April '25](https://community.shopify.com/t/highlighting-our-members-of-april-25/412245)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/highlighting-our-members-of-april-25/412245 "2025-06-11T12:32:50Z")
Did You Know? May is named after Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and flourishing! Our community does just that every day by helping members grow their businesses, answer tough questions, and share valuable experien… --- ## [Office Hours: Customizing Your Theme With Moeed](https://community.shopify.com/t/office-hours-customizing-your-theme-with-moeed/418625)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/office-hours-customizing-your-theme-with-moeed/418625 "2025-06-10T21:04:19Z")
Master the art of theme customization! Are you new to Shopify or still unsure how to set up your theme for your business? Are you interested in learning more about customizing your Shopify theme? Join us for an inte… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Ecommerce Fundamentals with 2H Media](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-ecommerce-fundamentals-with-2h-media/414649)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-ecommerce-fundamentals-with-2h-media/414649 "2025-05-16T18:42:22Z")
Learn how to grow your ecommerce business today! Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Matthew and Aron, of 2H Media. Get direct insights and advice tailored for Shopify merchants… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Dropshipping for Summer - What’s Changed & How to Start Smart, With Zopi](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-dropshipping-for-summer-what-s-changed-how-to-start-smart-with-zopi/414648)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-dropshipping-for-summer-what-s-changed-how-to-start-smart-with-zopi/414648 "2025-05-16T18:39:39Z")
Discover what’s new with dropshipping and how to do it! Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the team from Zopi. Get direct insights and advice tailored for budding entrepreneurs… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Google Shopping and Google Ads with Emmanuel Flossie](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-google-shopping-and-google-ads-with-emmanuel-flossie/414647)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-google-shopping-and-google-ads-with-emmanuel-flossie/414647 "2025-05-16T18:37:38Z")
Unlock the Secrets to Digital Marketing Success! Are you a merchant looking to harness the power of Google Shopping and Google Ads? Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Emmanue… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: How to Start and Scale a Private Label Beauty Business with Blanka](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-how-to-start-and-scale-a-private-label-beauty-business-with-blanka/413928)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-how-to-start-and-scale-a-private-label-beauty-business-with-blanka/413928 "2025-05-12T19:24:40Z")
Explore how to start and scale a beauty business! Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Adam Chuntz, Co-Founder & CMO of Blanka. Get direct insights and advice tailored for Shopify… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Your Cost and Data Questions Answered by TrueProfit](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-your-cost-and-data-questions-answered-by-trueprofit/413926)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-your-cost-and-data-questions-answered-by-trueprofit/413926 "2025-05-12T19:22:57Z")
Unlock Profit Potential: Get Real Answers About Your Costs and Data! Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the team from TrueProfit. Get direct insights and advice tailored for Sh… --- ## [Office Hours: Customizing Your Theme With Shopify Partner @tim](https://community.shopify.com/t/office-hours-customizing-your-theme-with-shopify-partner-tim/413924)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/office-hours-customizing-your-theme-with-shopify-partner-tim/413924 "2025-05-12T19:13:16Z")
Master the art of theme customization! Are you new to Shopify or still unsure how to set up your theme for your business? Are you interested in learning more about customizing your Shopify theme? Join us for an inte… --- ## [Highlighting our top users in 2024 and Member of January](https://community.shopify.com/t/highlighting-our-top-users-in-2024-and-member-of-january/391904)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/highlighting-our-top-users-in-2024-and-member-of-january/391904 "2025-05-08T12:06:24Z")
Hey Community, happy February! Looking back to January, we kicked off the year with 8.5K new topics and over 21K replies! This collective effort has created 1.4K solutions! Each one of you has played a crucial role in t… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Shop Performance 101](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-shop-performance-101/412613)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-shop-performance-101/412613 "2025-05-05T13:46:56Z")
Master website performance for a seamless user experience! Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Shopify’s Growth Services Web Performance team. The team offers paid consulting ser… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Crafting Free Gift with Purchase with the BOGOS Team](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-crafting-free-gift-with-purchase-with-the-bogos-team/412606)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-crafting-free-gift-with-purchase-with-the-bogos-team/412606 "2025-05-05T13:30:20Z")
Learn how to create free gifts with purchase to increase orders! Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the team from BOGOS. Get direct insights and advice tailored for Shopify mer… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Google Shopping and Google Ads with Emmanuel Flossie](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-google-shopping-and-google-ads-with-emmanuel-flossie/411400)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-google-shopping-and-google-ads-with-emmanuel-flossie/411400 "2025-04-28T13:52:40Z")
Unlock the Secrets to Digital Marketing Success! Are you a merchant looking to harness the power of Google Shopping and Google Ads? Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Emmanuel… --- ## [Shopify Community AMA: Strategies for Your First Sale with CodeThatConverts](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-strategies-for-your-first-sale-with-codethatconverts/411397)
**Author:** [@Jacqui](https://community.shopify.com/u/Jacqui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/shopify-community-ama-strategies-for-your-first-sale-with-codethatconverts/411397 "2025-04-28T13:49:32Z")
Learn how to make your first sale a reality with actionable tips from CodeThatConverts! Join us for an interactive, text-based Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with @pierrewebdev, of CodeThatConverts. Get direct insight… --- ## [Members of March '25](https://community.shopify.com/t/members-of-march-25/403589)
**Author:** [@jasonh](https://community.shopify.com/u/jasonh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 10:46am UTC](https://community.shopify.com/t/members-of-march-25/403589 "2025-04-22T10:46:20Z")
Hey Community :waving\_hand: Did you know that March 15th is National Everything You Think Is Wrong Day? This quirky day can be a source of inspiration for entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo and think outside the … [Next page](https://community.shopify.com/c/announcements/10.md?page=1)