Hi, all. I use Shopify primarily as a place to publish my writing, rather than as an ecommerce site. (I know, probably not the best fit, but this was a legacy decision from a previous business model, and I do not necessarily want to migrate to another platform.) To be honest, the blogging features accessible through the Shopify app are pretty terrible. The interface is clunky, which makes posting really difficult. I publish exclusively from desktop at the moment, due to the amount of playing around that is needed to post via the Shopify app. I really need a better way to post ‘on-the-go,’ ideally via a frictionless blogging app. Something akin to Medium’s ‘type and post’ approach but within Shopify. Is this achievable? Has anyone come up with a better workflow for microblogging on Shopify? Yes, I could move to Medium or embed a Twitter timeline, but those solutions also do not feel quite right as I generally like Shopify apart from this blogging feature oversight. Grateful for all ideas, thanks.
Topic summary
A user seeks a better mobile blogging solution for Shopify, as they use the platform primarily for publishing writing rather than ecommerce. They find Shopify’s native blogging interface clunky and difficult for on-the-go posting, currently relying on desktop publishing instead.
Desired solution:
- Frictionless mobile app with a “type and post” approach similar to Medium
- Ability to stay within Shopify ecosystem
- Improved workflow for microblogging
Community responses:
- One developer suggests reconsidering Shopify entirely, noting the platform is designed for product-focused content rather than pure blogging
- Alternative recommendations include using third-party Shopify blog apps (like Magefan) that offer enhanced features: advanced SEO settings, better customization, and social sharing buttons
- Suggestion to complement Shopify with WordPress for increased brand presence across platforms
Status: The discussion remains open with no definitive mobile app solution identified. The user requested more specific workflow suggestions but hasn’t received a direct answer to their mobile posting challenge.
I know you said this isn’t what you wanted to do, but if your primary goal is to publish writing and not sell anything, I would reconsider using Shopify as your blogging platform. And I’m saying this as an app developer focusing on the blog functionality.
Shopify’s blogs are great for creating content that ultimately leads customers to your products, but as you’ve experienced, the blogging interface itself isn’t meant for the “type and post” usage you described. If you do still want to stick to Shopify, there are definitely apps available – can you explain a bit more what your ideal workflow would be like?
Shopify is best. You can take part in community blogging. But the same time use WordPress blog to increase brand presence on multiple social platforms. Add educational content to make the blogs engaging.
Instead of relying on Shopify’s build-in blog, which fairly has poor features, consider using an progressive Shopify blog app. Third-party solutions offer advanced SEO settings, better customization and features like social sharing buttons, which expand your reach.
For example, apps like Magefan’s Shopify blog give you more control and visibility, making it easier for your content to appear high in search engines.