// PLUS UPGRADE

Assess Plus Upgrade

Access Shopify Functions and native commerce architecture. I facilitate the Plus upgrade and bundle it with your architectural migration for maximum ROI.

Backend Logic Execution (Functions)

Access the Shopify Functions API to build custom Bundles and Tiered Pricing logic in Rust. This moves logic from the browser (slow/brittle) to Shopify's servers (instant/stable), enabling the removal of Script Editor and heavy discount apps.

Architectural Alignment

This is not a standard sales upgrade. I coordinate the technical migration directly with Shopify’s engineering and account teams to ensure your new environment is pre-configured for the "App Deconsolidation Protocol" immediately upon activation.

OpEx Reallocation

We fund the platform upgrade by eliminating monthly app rental fees. By moving from "Rental" (Apps) to "Ownership" (Native), we reallocate your budget from inefficient software subscriptions to enterprise-grade infrastructure.

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*This assessment determines technical eligibility for Native Architecture. If you qualify, I facilitate the transition as a Shopify Partner. Upgrade fees are paid directly to Shopify; I retain the architecture fee.

The "Sticker Shock" Refutation

Query: Why migrate from Advanced ($299/mo) to Plus ($2,500/mo)?

Architect's Note: You are already paying the enterprise rate. It is currently hidden across fragmented invoices and lost revenue.

The "Invisible" Tax: On Advanced, you pay significantly higher credit card rates (2.6% vs 2.15%). For a store doing $5M GMV, the transaction fee savings on Plus often cover 40-60% of the platform cost immediately.
The "Rental" Tax: You are actively spending $1,000+/mo on third-party apps to emulate primitives that are native to the Plus runtime (Functions, Checkout Extensibility).

The Arbitrage Model (Rental vs. Owned)

I do not create new costs; I consolidate existing ones. The goal is OpEx Neutrality via Performance Gains.

Cost Center	Current State (Bloated)	Future State (Native Plus)
Platform Fee	~$300/mo	~$2,500/mo
App Rentals	~$1,200/mo (Bundles, Scripts, Checkout)	$0/mo (Replaced by Functions)
Transaction Fees	High (Standard Rates)	Lowest (Plus Rates)
Latency Tax	Conversion Impact (Variable by bloat severity)	+0% (Native Speed)
NET RESULT	Rental Dependency	Asset Ownership

The Performance Dividend

Metric: Latency_Revenue_Correlation

Your current "Frankenstein" architecture forces the browser to load heavy scripts for logic (e.g., discounting/bundling).

The Shift: By moving to Plus, we move that logic to Shopify Functions (Server-Side).
The Payoff: Zero browser lag. Research shows 1s latency reduction can improve conversion 7-15%. For a $5M store, that's potentially $350k-$750k/year in recovered revenue.

My Position

Status: Neutral_Facilitator

I do not mark up the Shopify Plus license. You pay Shopify directly. My role is solely to architect the specific Functions and Metaobjects that make the upgrade profitable from Day 1.