Commerce Models — Build vs. Buy
25 capability decisions in Commerce Models, each scored across the 12-dimension TCC framework for a mid-market Shopify reference scenario.
Should You Build or Buy Digital Products & Downloads on Shopify?
WAITDigital products and downloads on Shopify is a WAIT: the free first-party Shopify Digital Products app covers files, links and download limits for most stores.
Commerce Models
Should You Build or Buy Live Shopping on Shopify?
WAITLive shopping on Shopify is a WAIT for most mid-market stores: audience size, not software, decides whether a show sells.
Commerce Models
Should You Build or Buy Rentals & Equipment Hire on Shopify?
BUYRentals and equipment hire on Shopify is a BUY: two rental engines cover date-range availability and deposits from free tiers to $89.95/month (verified Sep 2026).
Commerce Models
Should You Rely on Plus's Uptime SLA for a Big Drop?
CUSTOMIZEPlus's 99.99% SLA is a contract clause about Shopify's platform, not your theme, apps or bots. Spend drop-day money there; buy a waiting room only for huge drops.
Commerce Models
Sky Pilot vs. Shopify Digital Products: Do You Need the App?
WAITFree first-party Shopify Digital Products covers files and links with download limits; buy Sky Pilot for streaming, PDF stamping or subscription-delivered content.
Commerce Models