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Store Apps 101
The first loadout: which apps a new store actually needs, which jobs the platform already covers, and how to keep the stack lean enough that every subscription earns its line item.
Where to start
Key terms
Glossary terms
- App Stack
- The set of apps a store runs on top of its ecommerce platform.
- Page Builder
- A drag-and-drop app for building store pages beyond the stock theme.
- CRO
- Conversion Rate Optimization — improving the percentage of visitors who buy.
- Headless Commerce
- Running a custom front end on top of a platform’s commerce back end.
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The short list — full rankings live on the best-tools page.
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Klaviyo
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Zendrop
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Omnisend
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