Which Shopify apps does a new D2C store actually need?
Short answer
Start lean: reviews, a checkout or COD solution suited to India, shipping and tracking, WhatsApp or email marketing, and analytics. Add apps only when they solve a measured problem, because every app adds cost and can slow the store.
A sensible starter stack for Indian D2C:
- Product reviews with photo reviews.
- A one-click checkout and COD verification tool, such as GoKwik.
- Shipping and tracking, such as Shiprocket.
- WhatsApp marketing and order updates, such as AiSensy.
- Email flows for abandoned carts and post-purchase.
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Answered by ScaleInbox · Reviewed by Shubham Vishwakarma, founder