Wanna know about how to submit shopify and what are the obstacles

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Topic summary

A developer confident in building Shopify themes from scratch seeks guidance on creating and submitting niche-specific themes to Envato Elements and the Shopify Theme Store.

Key Questions Raised:

  • How to research and identify profitable niches that genuinely help Shopify merchants
  • Essential design and functionality principles to follow during theme development
  • Optimal workflow and time management strategies for the build process
  • Specific submission requirements for both Envato Market and Shopify Theme Store

Current Status:
The discussion remains open with no responses yet. The developer is looking for expert advice to chart a successful path toward their goal of becoming a theme creator in these marketplaces.

Summarized with AI on November 2. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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So i have condifident that i can build a shopify theme from scratch with all the medatory functionality . Now i wanna know from experts what are the keypoints i should follow to target and build on a specific niche theme and successfully submit in envato elements market or shopify theme store. I will be very thankfull to you if you give me a good and successfull path to complete my dream journey.

  1. How to research niche to build a theme so that it will help shopify marchent’s ?
  2. what are the keypoints i should follow when i will build a theme ?
  3. which path i should follow to consume my time while i’m gonna build my project ?
  4. what are the requirements i should follow to submit a theme in shopify theme store & envato market ?

Thank you so much for your answer