Backend Site creation and support

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

Seeking recommendations for a Shopify expert to handle backend setup for a not-yet-live store. Scope includes payments, subscriptions, automated shipping notifications to customers, and integration with a 3PL (third-party logistics provider).

Requirements and preferences:

  • Set up payment processing and a subscription solution.
  • Configure automated shipping communications.
  • Connect store to an external 3PL.
  • Prefer US-based expert; open to individual or small firm.

Latest update:

  • It was suggested to use Recharge for subscriptions while using Shopify for one-off purchases. (Recharge is a subscription tool for Shopify.)

Status and outcomes:

  • No specific experts or firms have been recommended in the thread yet.
  • Store is not operational; hiring and tooling decisions remain open with no confirmed selection.

Open questions:

  • Which expert/agency will be engaged.
  • Final choice of subscription and integration approach after evaluating options.
Summarized with AI on December 21. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hi,

I have a designer creating my site but need a Shopify expert I can hire to set up payment, subscription, automated shipping responses to customers, connect to my 3PL, etc. Can someone recommend a person who does this? I would prefer someone based in the US if possible. Can be an individual or a small firm.

Thank you!

Best,

ian

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It was suggested I use Recharge for subscription but use Shopify for one-off purchases. Store is not operational yet.