Shopify Merchant Support Falls Short of Advertised Promises
Merchants report that Shopify support quality does not match marketing promises, leaving sellers without effective help when problems arise. The gap between expected and received support creates friction for new merchants. This reflects a broader issue of support scalability as platforms grow.
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