₹1 Lakh Store
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GETTING STARTED
FIND — Get an Idea
VALIDATE — Hit PMF (Phase 3)
UNIT ECONOMICS — First (Phase 4)
SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
    • Shopify Theme Selection
    • Homepage Conversion SOP
    • Product Page Blueprint
    • Mobile-First Checklist
    • Payment Gateway Setup
    • COD Optimization Tips
    • Trust Signal Library
    • Speed Optimization Guide
    • Essential App Stack
    • Checkout Abandonment Fix
    • A/B Testing Framework
AI & AUTOMATION
ANALYTICS & DATA
FINANCE
TOOLS & CALCULATORS
RESOURCES
  1. SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
  3. Essential App Stack

06 — Store

Essential App Stack

Don't install 50 apps. Start with these 5-7 essential apps and add more only when you have data to justify them.
5-7 Apps<10 Max₹1-3K/Month

5-7

Apps at Launch

Only what you need

<10

Max Active Apps

Every app slows your store

₹1-3K

Monthly App Cost

At launch stage

₹0

Free Alternatives

Start free, upgrade later

Essential App Stack

AppPurposeMonthly CostPriority
RazorpayPayment gateway (UPI, cards, COD)₹0 + transaction feesLaunch Day
ShiprocketShipping aggregator, multi-carrier₹0 + shipping feesLaunch Day
Judge.meProduct reviews with photos₹0 (free plan)Launch Day
LooxPhoto review collection & display₹700-1,400Week 1
WhatsApp ChatCustomer support via WhatsApp₹0-300Week 1
MailchimpEmail marketing & abandoned cart₹0 (free first 500 contacts)Month 1
SEO ManagerSEO optimization & meta editing₹600-1,200Month 2
App Bloat Warning: Every app you install adds JavaScript that slows your store. More than 10 active apps can increase load time by 3-5 seconds. Start with 5-7 essentials. Delete any app you're not actively using within 30 days.
App Stack — Must Install Before Launch