5 Shopify Apps Every Developer Should Have in Their Toolkit

If you work with Shopify merchants (whether as a freelancer, agency partner or in-house dev) the fastest way to increase perceived value is by recommending smarter tools, not just by writing more code.

We compiled some revenue levers you can pull quickly, without heavy implementation overhead. Copy, paste, and deploy when needed.

Best for: Stores that frequently sell out, launch in drops, or deal with manufacturing delays

Why it’s a no-brainer:

Most merchants accept inventory as a hard limitation. Timesact removes that ceiling. Instead of tagging products “Sold Out”, you turn them into “Preorder Now” or “Notify Me”. Revenue keeps flowing even when supply doesn’t.

Developer Advantages:

✔ No custom logic needed – plug-and-play workflows

✔ Native integration with Shopify checkout (no hacky workarounds)

✔ Supports partial payments & custom inventory thresholds

Client Script:

“Right now, you’re losing revenue every time something goes out of stock. If we flip that into preorders or waitlists, customers can still commit, and you collect demand data in advance.”

Use Cases to Propose:

• “We don’t know how much to order.” → Use preorders to gauge demand before production
• “We’re launching limited drops.” → Open pre-sales to hype the release
• “We’re constantly restocking.” → Offer priority waitlist access

Link: https://timesact.com/partner-program/

Best for: Stores that acquire customers but struggle with repeat purchases

Why it matters:

Most merchants focus 90% of their budget on getting the first sale, then wonder why retention is weak. Omnisend automates the follow-up so customers don’t forget about the store after checkout.

Developer Advantages:

✔ Pre-built automation workflows (welcome series, cart recovery, post-purchase)

✔ Native Shopify integration with zero custom API work

✔ Combines email + SMS in one platform (easier to manage)

Client Script:

“You’re spending to acquire customers. Let’s make sure they come back. This puts abandoned carts, winback campaigns, and product recommendations on autopilot.”

Power Move: Set up a 3-email welcome series + post-purchase flow in under an hour. Instant retention lift.

Best for: Merchants who want custom landing pages without hiring a designer every time

Why devs love it:

You can’t (and shouldn’t) custom-code every promo page. PageFly gives merchants creative control while keeping the theme clean. You build the foundation, they tweak the campaigns.

Developer Advantages:

✔ No theme file modifications needed

✔ Mobile-responsive by default

✔ Reusable sections for faster deployment

Client Script:

“Instead of waiting on me for every new campaign page, you can build and test layouts yourself. I’ll set up the structure, you handle the content updates.”

Pro Tip: Use it for seasonal landing pages, product launches, or A/B testing new layouts without touching production code.

Best for: Stores with decent traffic but low customer lifetime value

Why it works:

One-time buyers are expensive. Loyal customers are profitable. BON turns casual shoppers into repeat buyers by rewarding points, referrals, and VIP tiers.

Developer Advantages:

✔ Lightweight integration with existing checkout flow

✔ Customizable UI to match store branding

✔ Works with email apps for automated point notifications

Client Script:

“Right now, customers have no reason to come back. A loyalty program gives them one. Points for purchases, bonuses for referrals, rewards that keep them engaged.”

Best for: Stores with messy image uploads or inconsistent metadata

Why it’s underrated:

Site speed and SEO hygiene are invisible until they break something. TinyIMG lets you be proactive instead of reactive.

Developer Advantages:

✔ Continuous image compression & metadata updates

✔ Runs in the background – no manual babysitting

✔ Improves Lighthouse scores and SERP visibility

Client Script:

“This keeps your store lean and search-friendly without me having to constantly optimize things manually. It’s a tiny install that prevents big headaches.”

Instead of saying:

“Let me know if you need help with anything…”

You get to say:

“Here’s the next lever we should pull to boost conversion/revenue. Want me to activate it?”

That shift alone is what turns implementers into strategic advisors.

You don’t have to, but if you are already influencing revenue, you might as well get acknowledged for it.

Start with Timesact (they built their partner program specifically for Shopify devs):

Join here → https://timesact.com/partner-program/