IF ANY OF THIS HITS HOME, YOU'RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE
Your store looks like the theme you bought two years ago.
You’re paying for five apps that half-overlap and still don’t do what you need.
Traffic’s fine. Conversion isn’t.
You need one custom feature and no app in the store does it right.
Extend Shopify beyond what the app store offers
When no existing app does quite what you need — or you do not want to pay monthly fees for five apps that overlap — a custom Shopify app is the answer.
I build private apps for a single store and custom apps that add bespoke features, integrations, and automations directly into Shopify.
EVERYTHING YOU GET
Private Apps
Bespoke functionality for your store alone.
Custom Features
Exactly the behavior you need, no bloat.
Admin Extensions
Streamline your back-office inside Shopify admin.
Storefront Features
Custom customer-facing functionality.
Integrations
Connect Shopify to ERPs, CRMs, and APIs.
Automation
Automate orders, inventory, and fulfillment.
FROM IDEA TO LAUNCH
Audit
We review your store or concept and find the biggest wins.
Build
Theme, app, or integration built and tested.
Launch
Go live fast, with support to optimize after.
SENIOR DEVELOPER. REAL CREDENTIALS.
I'm Kody Ahrens. For 15+ years I've built software for everyone from scrappy startups to Fortune 500 companies. When you work with me you don't get an agency and a layer of account managers — you get a senior developer who acts as an extension of your team and is reachable by text whenever you need.
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15+ years in development
Senior, hands-on engineering experience across web, automation, and AI.
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Worked with Fortune 500 companies
Trusted on serious, high-stakes systems — not just small projects.
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Available via text, anytime
Direct line to me. Need something? Text me — no ticket queue, no account manager.
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Not an agency — an extension of your team
You work with the person who actually builds it. No juniors, no handoffs.
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You own everything
Clean, documented code and systems that belong to you, full stop.
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Shipped in weeks, not quarters
Production-ready work in 1-2 weeks while keeping the quality bar high.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is a private Shopify app?+
A private (custom) app is built for your single store to add functionality not available in the public app store.
Why build a custom app instead of buying one?+
When existing apps do not fit, overlap, or pile up monthly fees, a custom app can be cheaper long-term and do exactly what you need.
How long does Shopify app development take?+
Most custom apps are built in 1-2 weeks depending on scope and integrations.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Tell me about your project and I'll come back with a clear plan — fast.