// THE FIX
The Protocol: From Rental Dependency to Asset Ownership.
The Forensic Code Audit
Where we start. I go through your theme line-by-line to find ghost code, script bottlenecks, and redundant apps. This isn't a generic SEO scan, it's a manual code review.
Scope of Work
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Ghost Code Analysis
I manually check theme.liquid and /assets for leftover scripts from deleted apps.
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Waterfall Latency Mapping
Detailed identification of specific scripts (e.g., tracking pixels, review widgets) blocking the Main Thread and delaying First Contentful Paint (FCP).
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The "Bloat Report" Deliverable
A comprehensive PDF deliverable categorizing every app as "Keep," "Remove," or "Re-Architect" based on performance impact and redundancy.
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"Clean Mirror" Simulation
Creation of a password-protected Lab Store link that demonstrates one key feature, rebuilt natively—proving the speed difference before contract signature.
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Redundancy Matrix
Strategic mapping of overlapping app functionalities to calculate immediate SaaS savings.
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ROI Projection
A calculated financial model contrasting current App OpEx against projected post-migration savings.
Native Architecture Migration
The execution phase. I surgically remove bloated apps and replace them with native code you control, native assets using Shopify Functions, Metaobjects, and OS 2.0 JSON templates.
Scope of Work
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Surgical Extraction
The complete removal of identified "bloated" apps and the scrubbing of their residual code (DOM elements, Metafields, and API webhooks).
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Universal Migration
Moving your content (size charts, store locations, etc.) to Metaobjects so you can edit them in the Shopify admin without touching code.
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Native Re-Architecture
Implementation of Shopify Functions (WASM) for backend logic (Bundles/Discounts) and Metaobjects for structured content, replacing client-side JavaScript.
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Page Builder Elimination
Refactoring heavy page builder layouts (e.g., Shogun/PageFly) into modular, lightweight JSON Templates and 2.0 Sections editable via the Shopify Admin.
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Cross-Device QA
Rigorous testing of native features across mobile, desktop, and tablet viewports to ensure 100% functional parity with the removed apps.
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Zero-Downtime Deployment (you stay live throughout migration)
Execution of "The Switch" via a staging theme environment, ensuring live traffic is unaffected during the transition.
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30-Day Post-Launch Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of error logs and 404s to catch and resolve any post-migration issues.
Category A
Content Architecture (Universal)
Works on Standard, Advanced, or Plus.
| Feature | The Bloated Way (Rental) | The Native Way (Ownership) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landing Pages | Visual Page Builders (Heavy DOM) | JSON Templates + Metaobjects | Universal |
| Reviews | Widget-Based Review Apps (Script Block) | Judge.me Core + Metafields | Universal |
| Wishlists | External Database Wishlists (Data Silo) | LocalStorage + Cust. Metafields | Universal |
| Size Charts | Script-Injected Size Charts (CLS Impact) | Product Metafields + Modal | Universal |
| Store Locator | Iframe-Based Map Widgets (Heavy Load) | Metaobjects + Map API | Universal |
Category B
Commerce Logic (Exclusive)
Plus-only (requires Functions runtime)
| Feature | The Bloated Way (Rental) | The Native Way (Ownership) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundling | Legacy Subscription/Script Apps (Slow) | Cart Transform Function (WASM) | Plus Exclusive |
| Tiered Pricing | Discount Apps (Flickering) | Product Discount Function (Rust) | Plus Exclusive |
| Checkout UI | Legacy Subscription Portals (Redirects) | Checkout UI Extensions | Plus Exclusive |
Infrastructure Requirement: Features marked with execute via Shopify Functions (WASM). These require the Shopify Plus runtime environment. I handle the Plus upgrade coordination as part of the migration protocol.
Performance Governance
Ongoing protection against 're-bloating.' I act as the technical gatekeeper, vetting new app requests and ensuring your marketing team doesn't re-infect the codebase.
Scope of Work
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10 Hours Feature Development
Monthly capacity for building new custom sections (e.g., landing pages) to prevent app installs.
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The "Gatekeeper" Protocol
Vetting and approval authority for all new app installation requests from marketing or operational teams to prevent re-infection.
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Quarterly Code Audits
Periodic forensic scans of the codebase to detect and purge any unauthorized script injections or accumulated technical debt.
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A/B Optimization
Split-testing native features against previous benchmarks to continually refine User Experience and conversion efficacy.
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API Lifecycle Management
Proactive monitoring and updating of custom Shopify Functions to align with Shopify's quarterly API versioning and deprecation schedules.
// THE ROI
What Ownership Saves You
See how much you save by replacing app subscriptions with native code you own.
$
Includes page builders, bundles, upsells, and analytics apps.
FosterUI Maintenance Est.
$0/mo*
Native code requires zero monthly subscription fees.
*Refers to third-party app subscription fees only. One-time architecture fee and optional governance retainer are separate.
3-Year Projected Waste (OpEx)
$90,000
Annual Capital Recovered
$30,000
Available for reinvestment in ads or inventory.
Estimated Payback Period
2-4 months
Estimated based on $15k project fee
vs. your app savings. Actual payback varies by project scope.