How do I apply to become a Shopify Expert?

[faiqrashid]

My name is Faiq Rashid, and I am a passionate Shopify store designer with 05 years of experience in creating visually appealing and high-performing e-commerce websites on the Shopify platform.

I am interested in joining the Shopify Experts program and offering my expertise to assist Shopify merchants in enhancing their online stores. However, I couldn't find an option to apply for the program on the website.

Could you please provide me with guidance on how to apply to become a Shopify Expert? I am eager to showcase my skills, collaborate with Shopify merchants, and contribute to their success.

Thanks!

[darioaladuz · Accepted solution]

Apparently, the Experts Marketplace and Shopify Plus Partner Directory are being replaced by a "unified Shopify Partner Directory" starting this month (September 2023).
Source 

They're not accepting applications currently, but they'll start to send invitations to Partners who are eligible to join. 

The details for eligibility aren't available yet.

What's changing for Shopify Experts 

[darioaladuz · Accepted solution]

Apparently, the Experts Marketplace and Shopify Plus Partner Directory are being replaced by a "unified Shopify Partner Directory" starting this month (September 2023).
Source 

They're not accepting applications currently, but they'll start to send invitations to Partners who are eligible to join. 

The details for eligibility aren't available yet.

What's changing for Shopify Experts 

[waqarahmad09]

My name is Waqar Ahmad, and I am a professional Shopify store designer and developer with 06 years of experience in creating visually appealing and high-performing e-commerce websites, Theme development, App development, custom Shopify store development, PSD Figma to Shopify is my expertise in the Shopify platform.

I am interested in joining the Shopify Experts program and offering my expertise to assist Shopify merchants in enhancing their online stores. However, I couldn't find an option to apply for the program on the website.

Could you please provide me with guidance on how to apply to become a Shopify Expert? I want to showcase my skills, collaborate with Shopify merchants, and contribute to their success.

Thanks!

[Greta · Accepted solution]

Hi, @faiqrashid!

Great question. As @darioaladuz mentioned, the Shopify Partner Directory will replace the Shopify Experts Marketplace and Shopify Plus Partner Directory. I don't have specific dates to share quite yet, but you can check out this help document for more information. 

If you haven't already, I recommend creating a Shopify Partner account, that way you'll be prepared for when the Partner Directory launches. The Shopify Partner Program is a diverse group of designers, developers, marketers, and affiliates who use the Shopify platform to build ecommerce websites, themes, and apps. As a Shopify Partner, you have access to free training courses, in-depth documentation, and other resources that will help you learn about Shopify and grow your own business. You also have access to insider information about Shopify's product roadmap, previews of upcoming features, and Partner support to quickly resolve questions that you or your clients might have. You can read more about the program and create a free Partner account here!

Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'd be happy to help. 

[Latindam]

Hi Greta, 

Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a way to build by Shopify partner account. Could you help with that?