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What was Work With Shop?

After leaving Shopify, I had the idea of launching a Shopify-specific job board. Here's what happened.

Work
14 January 2024
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Publishing Prices Online

It's an age-old question. Should we publish our prices and rates online?

Work
18 December 2023
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9 Questions For...Marc Thiele

In this edition of 9 Questions For… we hear from event organiser and community builder Marc Thiele

Interviews
13 December 2023
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9 Questions For...Elliot Jay Stocks

In this edition of 9 Questions For… we hear from designer and type guru Elliot Jay Stocks

Interviews
28 November 2023
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9 Questions For...Rob Mills

Founder of Fourth Wall Content Rob gives us his answers to my 9 questions.

Interviews
21 November 2023
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The Power of Pause

Next time you feel the urge to 'dive in', consider taking a few seconds to pause and see what happens.

Work
25 July 2023
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Are You a Founder?

You might not think you're a founder, but maybe it’s time to think again!

Work
01 July 2023
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Jody Edgar

For this interview we're heading over the Atlantic to chat with Jody Edgar, CEO of Sunbowl Systems in beautiful Vancouver.

Interviews
02 June 2023
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Luca Cartechini

For this interview we're back heading to London to chat with Luca Cartechini, AC Milan fanatic and Co-founder and CEO of Shop Circle.

Interviews
15 March 2023
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Tom Locke

For this interview we're sticking in your editor's geographical region to speak with Tom Locke — founder of Bristol-based agency Noughts & Ones.

Interviews
21 February 2023
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Andy Cargill

In this interview I catch up with digital nomad Andy Cargill — Founder & CEO of Shopify app development company Zapiet.

Interviews
13 February 2023
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Jenny McMillen

This week we chat with our second Lancastrian Jenny McMillen — Product Manager at Shopify themes and apps-focused company Eight.

Interviews
25 January 2023
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Deb Mecca

This week we meet Deb Mecca — Long time Shopify Partner, Miami resident and Director of Marketing of LTV SaaS Growth Fund.

Interviews
18 January 2023
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Craig Cooper

In this interview I speak to Craig Cooper — Amateur Fencer and Chief Dogsbody at Archer Cooper. Just don't call him a CEO!

Interviews
06 January 2023
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Björn Forsberg

In this interview, we meet Björn Forsberg — a Denmark-based self-taught Shopify developer who left the world of Business Analysis behind to build award-winning apps.

Interviews
21 December 2022
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Client Relations

However great a relationship begins, I believe it's fair to say that both sides of the client/agency relationship can occasionally become frustrating.

Work
16 December 2022
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Caitlin Teed

In this interview I chat with Caitlin Teed — a cat-loving Ontarian and Partner Manager at Ryder Ecommerce by Whiplash.

Interviews
12 December 2022
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Kieran Masterton

In this interview I chat with Kieran Masterton — a UK-based Shopify app developer, technical consultant, retro-tech aficionado and fellow Shopify alum.

Interviews
01 December 2022
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Bowie on Selfish Work

Can being selfish with our vision produce better work?

Work
22 November 2022
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Event Marketing 101

It's 2002, and events are slowly returning. As we get back to thinking about attending and sponsoring conferences, here are my top 8 tips for IRL marketing.

Events
22 February 2022
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The Before and After Positioning Trick

A simple and effective approach to showcasing how your product or service can help potential customers

Marketing
21 February 2022
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Robert Craven's Elevator Pitch

Having a clear pitch is essential yet stupidly hard. Robert Craven, Founder of Grow Your Digital Agency Initiative, has an approach I like a lot

Marketing
28 January 2022
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Your Basket is Empty Podcast

I recently joined Tim Richardson for a chat on his podcast Your Basket is Empty.

Work
11 March 2021
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Keynote Countdown Timer

With a little time on my hands I set out to create a simple but easy to implement countdown timer for event organisers.

Work
10 May 2018
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Keir Whitaker

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21.01.2025