Launch Shopify Stores On Time Without Last-Minute Panic
Theme is ready, but payment gateway isn't approved yet. Products need descriptions, but client hasn't sent copy. Tax configuration wasn't tested until launch day. Shipping zones are wrong for half the regions.
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Why Shopify Launches Go Off Track
Cross-Workstream Dependencies
Theme can't be finalized until products are imported. Products can't be priced until tax rules are set. Tax rules depend on shipping zones. Everything blocks everything else. No visibility into what's actually blocking launch.
Client Content Bottleneck
Products imported but missing descriptions, images, SEO titles. Client said they'd provide. That was weeks ago. Launch is in days. No systematic way to track what's received vs what's missing.
Third-Party App Chaos
Klaviyo integration works in dev. Reviews app needs API key from client. Loyalty app has configuration questions nobody can answer. Each app has its own requirements and timeline. Nothing is centralized.
Go-Live Checklist Gaps
Launch happens. Checkout is broken because someone forgot to switch from test mode. Google Analytics wasn't connected. Facebook pixel is on dev domain. Things fall through cracks because checklist lives in someone's head.
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Structured Store Launch Management
Launch Workstream Boards
Separate boards for Theme, Products, Apps, Configuration. Each tracks its own progress. Dependencies are linked: 'Products board blocked until Client provides images' automatically shows on timeline.
Client Content Requests
Request portal for client deliverables. They see exactly what's needed: product images, descriptions, legal pages, payment credentials. You see what's been delivered vs outstanding. Track bottlenecks with data.
App Integration Tracking
Each app gets a task with requirements checklist: credentials needed, configuration steps, testing criteria. Nothing goes live until checklist complete. Central view of all app statuses.
Go-Live Checklist Wiki
Documented launch checklist in wiki: test checkout, verify payments, check analytics, confirm redirects, verify SSL. Reusable template for every launch. Nothing forgotten because it's written down.
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Team size GitScrum is built for
For teams up to 2 users
Per user, per month
"We stopped losing hours to status meetings. Now everyone sees progress in real-time."
Sarah Chen
Operations Lead, 15-person team
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Contact us at customer.service@gitscrum.com
Do you have Shopify-specific templates?
GitScrum provides the project structure. You create your Shopify launch template with the right tasks, checklists, and dependencies. Once built, clone it for every new store launch. Customize for headless, B2B, or international stores.
How do we handle stores that need to launch in phases?
Create milestones for each phase: Phase 1 (core products, domestic shipping), Phase 2 (full catalog, international). Each phase has its own board and go-live checklist. Track progress independently while seeing overall timeline.
Can clients approve the store before launch?
Share preview link through client portal. Create approval tasks for key sections: homepage, checkout flow, product pages. Client marks each approved or requests changes. Launch only proceeds when all approvals are in.
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