Hiring GuideUpdated 2026-10-20 • By Ritesh

15 Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Shopify Developer or Agency

Essential interview questions before hiring a Shopify agency or freelancer. Protect your store from bloated code, poor mobile speed, and unexpected costs.

DIRECT ANSWER (TL;DR)

Before hiring a Shopify developer, ask: Will you build custom Liquid sections or use a pre-made template? What mobile Core Web Vitals score do you guarantee? Do you transfer 100% code ownership? How do you handle 301 redirects and SEO protection? And what post-launch bug warranty is included?

Key Takeaways & Facts

  • Ask about custom Liquid vs pre-made theme bloat
  • Verify mobile speed optimization methodologies
  • Clarify revision rounds and post-launch bug fixes
  • Confirm milestone billing and NDA availability

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