Hi there team! I have a question about sections in Shopify.
We are trying to move away from Shogun and other page builders and instead build out pages inside the Shopify theme editor.
We have some sections that have come with the theme we bought (Impact) but we need more in order to deliver on the content needs we have.
We have looked at 2 apps that are Section builders (Design Packs & Section Store) but I wanted to ask your opinion on whether this is the best way to go as we’re finding code bloat on those pages from the apps / code. Is that normal?
OR is it better to hire a developer to build out some custom sections instead?
OR is there another version we’re not thinking about?
Appreciate any insight here.
Topic summary
A merchant using the Impact theme wants to move away from third-party page builders like Shogun and Replo to build pages directly in Shopify’s theme editor.
Core Questions:
- Should they hire a developer to build custom sections instead of using apps?
- Are section builder apps (Design Packs & Section Store mentioned) causing code bloat?
- What’s the best practice approach?
Current Situation:
- The existing theme sections are insufficient for their content needs
- They’re concerned about code bloat from page builder apps
- Looking for guidance on the cleanest implementation method
Responses:
- One app vendor promoted their page builder solution, but the merchant clarified they’re specifically trying to avoid more apps
- Another commenter suggested custom sections might be simpler than expected, offering to discuss “remixing” existing theme components and blocks
Status: The discussion remains open, with the merchant seeking strategic advice rather than app recommendations.
Hello @NAOMIH 
You can consider trying our app to build custom page sections, to insert in your theme pages. The free plan of the app comes with 5 free sections.
If you have any questions, feel free to let me know!
Hello. Thanks for your response. So how is that different to page builders like Shogun & Replo (that we’re trying to move away from)?
It is considered simpler to use and more affordable than the other solutions. You can read a detailed comparision here.
Thanks and all but as mentioned my questions are about Sections & code bloat, not needing a new app.
Building the sections you need might be easier than you realize as they can often be done using other components and blocks and “remixing” things. I would he happy to have a chat about the different approaches. If you could send me an email with a little more detail around the kinds of sections you’re looking to build, I’d be happy to tee up a time to chat and see if I can help point you in the right direction.