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Modernizing Shopify Variants: Using productVariantsBulkUpdate

Shopify has recently done one of it's trademark non backward-compatible deprecations. It's literally caused quite a few of our integrations to have a few hiccups!. productVariantUpdate ..... kaput!

We use this frequently to update/input barcode, SKU, RRP price and sale price... it's a necessary function for our majority fashion-related clients.

The update now needs to use productVariantsBulkUpdate instead... but this needs a few changes to the input payload.

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Modernizing Shopify Variants: Using productVariantsBulkUpdate

The Top Shopify Mistakes We See in Kent Stores (And How to Fix Them)

We see the same Shopify mistakes again and again in Kent stores. Learn the quick, practical fixes that improve speed, conversions, and customer trust.

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The Top Shopify Mistakes We See in Kent Stores (And How to Fix Them)

Weekly Newsletter Friday 16th Jan 2026 - The Cost of Half-Decisions

Half-decisions feel flexible, but they are usually the reason projects stall. When nobody signs off clearly, work drifts into limbo and time disappears into endless revisits and second guessing.

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The Kent Business Advantage: How Local Agencies Deliver Faster and Better

Working with a Kent-based agency means clearer communication, faster turnarounds, and fewer surprises. Local teams deliver results more efficiently.

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The Kent Business Advantage: How Local Agencies Deliver Faster and Better

Weekly Newsletter Friday 19th Dec 2025 - The Great API Translation Game

APIs are meant to be a calm, structured conversation between systems. In reality, it is often two slightly drunk people trying to communicate at a noisy party, which is why integrations fail in such creative ways.

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Why Kent Is Becoming a Hotspot for Shopify Brands

Kent is fast becoming a hotspot for Shopify brands. From food producers to fashion labels, local businesses are using Shopify to scale quickly and compete nationally.

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Why Kent Is Becoming a Hotspot for Shopify Brands

Weekly Newsletter Friday 12th Dec 2025 - Why Your Code Breaks Only When Someone Is Watching

A light-hearted look at the universal law of software demos: code works perfectly right up until someone is watching, then environments, configs, and caches decide to join the chaos.

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Why Kent Is Becoming the UK’s Quiet Tech Powerhouse

Kent has become one of the UK’s most promising tech regions. Fuelled by talent staying local, better infrastructure, and a rising founder community. Here’s why businesses in Kent are levelling up fast.

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Why Kent Is Becoming the UK’s Quiet Tech Powerhouse

Weekly Newsletter Friday 5th Dec 2025 - The Developer’s Natural Predator: The Unexpected Slack Message

A lighthearted look at the true enemy of developer productivity: the surprise “quick question mate” message that destroys deep focus and derails an entire afternoon.

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Weekly Newsletter Friday 28th Nov 2025 - When WordPress Is Perfect (and When It Isn’t)

Choosing between WordPress, Shopify, or a custom build does not have to be guesswork. Each platform shines in different situations, and knowing when to use which one can save you time, money, and a lot of future headaches.

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