Hey folks, just wanted to share something useful for anyone thinking of building an online store or upgrading one they already have. I was in the same place not too long ago, using Shopify and trying to make it work with themes and apps. At first, it seemed easy, but soon I noticed it was slowing things down and I couldn’t make the changes I really wanted. That’s when I started looking for someone with real knowledge, and I ended up hiring Stefan Pilz, a skilled E-Commerce Developer who works with Shopware. He’s based in Cyprus and shares his knowledge openly on DEV, which gave me a lot of confidence.

One of the best things about working with Stefan was how clearly he explained things. I’m not a tech expert, but he never made me feel lost. He asked the right questions, made suggestions based on his past experience, and helped me figure out what actually made sense for my business. I wasn’t just getting a website—I was getting a complete solution designed around what I really needed. The best part? It was faster, cleaner, and easier to manage than anything I ever had with Shopify.

Let’s be real—Shopify is good for getting started, but once your store grows, you start running into problems. It becomes harder to customize, things slow down, and you need to buy multiple plugins just to do basic tasks. That’s where hiring a proper E-Commerce Developer makes a big difference. You get custom work without the hassle, and you’re not stuck with features you don’t want or limits you can’t break. It actually saves time and money in the long run.

Stefan also has a lot of experience with plugin development and performance tuning, which came in handy for my project. He’s not just building what you ask for—he’s also making sure it works well, loads fast, and fits the way your store operates. He even has blog posts explaining his process, and I found those super helpful before reaching out. You can hire this person by clicking on the anchor you will see in this post, and I really think it’s worth it if you’re serious about your online business.

I know some of you might be unsure about hiring a developer, and I get that—it was new for me too. But after seeing the results and how smooth the process was, I’d honestly recommend it. Just wanted to put this out there in case anyone is trying to decide between struggling with platform limits or going custom with the right help. It made a big difference for me, and it might do the same for you.