Shopify Starter Package
Shopify Starter brings AI chatbot and authority content to Shopify merchants — operating within Shopify's architectural constraints with a clear upgrade path to headless Gold.
Setup
$8,500
Monthly
$2,000/mo
What's Included
Integration Slots
2 T1 / 0 T2 / 0 T3
Chatbot Channels
Web only
Content Production
1 blog post/mo · 1 press release/mo
Protocol Stack
UCP (limited)
- ✓2 Tier-1 integrations
- ✓Chatbot (Web channel)
- ✓1 blog post/month via subdomain
- ✓1 press release/month
- ✓UCP layer (limited)
- ✓Email support
Shopify Starter vs Shopify Growth
| Feature | Shopify Starter | Shopify Growth (upgrade) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Price | $8,500 | $16,000 |
| Monthly | $2,000/mo | $4,000/mo |
| Integration Slots | 2 T1 / 0 T2 / 0 T3 | 4 T1 / 1 T2 / 0 T3 |
| Chatbot Channels | Web only | Web + SMS |
| Protocol Stack | UCP (limited) | UCP (limited) |
| Blog Posts/Month | 1 | 2 |
Legacy Platform Detected
This package is designed for legacy platforms with architectural limitations. Full protocol compliance requires migration to a headless stack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Shopify limited in protocol compliance?
Shopify's closed architecture prevents root-level file placement (blocking UCP discovery), uses proprietary checkout (blocking ACP), and doesn't allow custom security headers (blocking AP2). These are platform-level constraints, not service limitations.
What is the 'subdomain blog' for Shopify?
Since Shopify's native blog lacks the structured data and performance characteristics needed for AI discovery, we deploy your authority content on a headless subdomain (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com) that achieves full SEO and AI indexing standards.
Can I migrate from Shopify Starter to Gold?
Yes — and we recommend it. Migration from Shopify to a headless architecture unlocks full Gold Standard compliance. We handle the migration planning, content transfer, and DNS cutover as part of the upgrade process.