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Practical write-ups on connecting physical counters to Shopify, fixing common setup issues, and getting your numbers right.
Official Shopify Counter jumping between wrong numbers? Here's why that happens and what you can do about it.
Read article →September 25, 2026Thinking about uninstalling your Shopify counter app? Here's exactly what happens to your counter, your data, and how to reinstall later.
Read article →September 18, 2026The counter is a one-time purchase, but connecting it to Shopify is a separate ongoing cost. Here's what you're actually paying for.
Read article →September 11, 2026Wondering what access a Smiirl-Shopify connection actually needs? Here's what read-only order access means and how to check before installing.
Read article →September 4, 2026Your Smiirl counter keeps climbing even after refunds? Here's why that happens and how to make it show accurate, refund-aware numbers.
Read article →August 28, 2026Order count or revenue — which should your Smiirl counter display? Here's how to decide, and how switching between the two actually works.
Read article →August 21, 2026Just got your Smiirl counter and not sure how to connect it to Shopify? Here's exactly what needs to happen, no coding required.
Read article →August 14, 2026Your Smiirl counter dropped back to zero unexpectedly? Here's why that happens, and why the timing is almost always a timezone issue.
Read article →August 7, 2026A plain-English guide to connecting a Smiirl counter to your Shopify store using a JSON feed — no coding experience required.
Read article →August 7, 2026Troubleshoot a Smiirl counter that stopped updating or never connected to your Shopify JSON feed — the common causes and how to fix each one.
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