by Stefan Chiriacescu | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Shopify
The GPeC 2026 Winter School brought together a panel of professionals whose perspectives reflect different layers of the Romanian and regional e-commerce ecosystem. The discussion, moderated by Andrei Radu, founder of GPeC, included Stefan Chiriacescu of eCommerce...
by Katy Chiriacescu | Feb 12, 2026 | Shopify
The “Responsive” Lie: Why You Are Losing Money Let’s look at the hard data. Open your Shopify Analytics. Filter by “Device.” If you are like most brands in 2026, your dashboard looks something like this: Desktop Conversion Rate: 3.5% Mobile...
by Katy Chiriacescu | Feb 12, 2026 | Apps, Marketing Tools & Services, Shopify
Ready to move beyond basic dropshipping? We help growing merchants transition from simple store setups to fully customized, high-performing brand experiences on Shopify. Learn More → The Reality Check: Dropshipping is a Logistics Method, Not a Business Model Let’s cut...
by Stefan Chiriacescu | Feb 11, 2026 | Operational Tips & Tricks, Shopify
I’m writing this because I’m preparing my sessions for several major stages, webinars, and podcasts this year, all over Europe. I’ll be talking to thousands of founders and marketers about the convergence of AI and commerce, but stage time is always limited. I wanted...
by Stefan Chiriacescu | Feb 10, 2026 | Shopify
1. The Elephant in the Room: The $2,300+ Monthly Cost We talk to clients weekly, if not daily, who ask the same question: “Stefan, is it actually worth upgrading to Shopify Plus?” And honestly, I get it. When you first see the price tag, it’s a shock. In...
by Maria Zaharia | Feb 10, 2026 | Apps, Shopify
The Hidden Conversion Killer Most Shopify Stores Ignore In the Shopify ecosystem, one of the most common growth mistakes is over-installing apps in the pursuit of more features, more automation, and faster scaling. While apps are essential to extend Shopify...