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Welcome to the Commerce Apps platform hub for Shopify. Find all our Shopify apps, integration guides, and platform-specific resources in one place.

Our Shopify Apps

Rulebase - B2B Visibility & Payment Control

Control who sees what in your Shopify store with powerful, flexible rules.

What it does:

• Show/hide products based on customer tags, location, or login status
• Filter payment options by customer type or region
• Test rules before deploying with built-in simulator
• Manage both product and payment visibility in one place

Perfect for:

• B2B stores with wholesale and retail customers
• VIP programs with exclusive products
• International stores with region-specific offerings
• Stores needing payment method control

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Pricing: Free validation plan, $29/month for full enforcement

Getting Started with Shopify

Prerequisites

Before installing Commerce Apps:

1. Shopify Store Required

   • Any Shopify plan works (Basic, Shopify, Advanced, Plus)
   • Shopify Partners development stores supported
   • No specific Shopify plan required for most features

2. Admin Access

   • Full admin permissions to install and configure apps
   • Ability to manage themes (for app embeds)
   • Access to Shopify settings

3. Theme Compatibility

   • Online Store 2.0 themes (recommended)
   • Vintage themes supported with some limitations
   • Custom themes compatible

View Detailed Requirements →

Installation Process

All Commerce Apps follow the same Shopify installation flow:

1. Find the app in the Shopify App Store
2. Click “Add app” and review permissions
3. Install to your Shopify admin
4. Enable app embeds in your theme (if required)
5. Configure the app for your needs

View Integration Guide →

Platform-Specific Features

Shopify App Bridge

All our apps use Shopify App Bridge for seamless integration:

• Native-feeling admin experience
• Secure authentication
• Consistent UI with Shopify Polaris

App Proxy

Apps like Rulebase use Shopify App Proxy for storefront functionality:

• Secure customer context
• No theme code modification required
• Fast, cached responses

Theme App Extensions

Modern integration using Shopify’s extension system:

• No liquid code editing
• Easy enable/disable in theme editor
• Compatible with all Online Store 2.0 themes

Shopify Resources

Official Documentation

• Shopify Help Center - Merchant documentation
• Shopify Admin - Your store dashboard
• Shopify Partners - For developers and agencies

Shopify Features Used

Our apps integrate with:

• Customer Tags - Segment customers for targeting
• Customer Metafields - Advanced customer data
• Collections - Product organization
• Payment Customizations - Control payment methods
• Theme App Extensions - Modern storefront integration

Shopify Plans

Note: Some Shopify features may have plan-specific limitations. Check individual app documentation for details.

Common Use Cases

B2B Commerce

• Separate wholesale and retail catalogs
• Custom pricing for different customer groups
• Payment terms and invoicing
• Minimum order quantities

Recommended Apps:

• Rulebase - Visibility and payment control

International Selling

• Region-specific product visibility
• Currency-based rules
• Localized payment options
• Country restrictions

Recommended Apps:

• Rulebase - Regional payment filtering

VIP Programs

• Exclusive products for members
• Early access to new releases
• Premium payment options
• Tiered customer experiences

Recommended Apps:

• Rulebase - VIP visibility control

Support & Resources

Getting Help

• App-Specific Support: See individual product documentation
• Shopify Issues: Contact Shopify Support
• Technical Issues: Check our Support Resources

Developer Resources

Building custom integrations or extending our apps?

• Review app-specific API documentation
• Check Shopify Partner documentation
• Consider hiring a Shopify Expert

Migration from Other Platforms

Moving to Shopify from another platform?

• Export customer tags from your previous system
• Map product collections and tags
• Test rules thoroughly before going live
• Keep both systems running during transition period

Best Practices

Customer Tagging

Use clear, consistent tag names:

• Wholesale - Business customers
• VIP - Premium members
• Retail - Standard customers
• Regional tags: US, EU, APAC

Collection Organization

Structure collections for easy rule targeting:

• Wholesale collections separate from retail
• VIP-exclusive collections clearly named
• Regional or seasonal collections tagged appropriately

Testing Strategy

1. Use development stores for initial testing
2. Test in simulator before publishing rules
3. Verify on actual devices (mobile and desktop)
4. Check incognito mode for logged-out experience
5. Test with different customer accounts (each tag combination)

Platform Limitations

Shopify Constraints

Be aware of:

• API rate limits (affects app performance under high load)
• Theme customization restrictions on locked themes
• Payment gateway availability by country
• Shopify checkout limitations (cannot modify checkout page structure)

App-Specific Limitations

Each app may have:

• Rule quantity limits by plan
• Feature availability based on Shopify plan
• Performance considerations for large catalogs

Check individual app documentation for details.

Updates & Changelog

Platform Compatibility

We maintain compatibility with:

• Latest Shopify admin updates
• New theme architecture (Online Store 2.0)
• Shopify’s modern tech stack

Staying Informed

• App updates happen automatically
• Major changes announced via email
• Feature releases documented in app changelogs

Explore Our Products

Current Apps

• Rulebase - Visibility & payment control for B2B stores

Coming Soon

• Additional B2B commerce tools
• Multi-channel visibility management
• Enhanced analytics and reporting

Ready to get started? Choose an app above or view all products.

Need help? Visit our Support Resources or contact our team.