Shopify Plus Upgrade Checklist for Beauty Brands
Shopify Plus Upgrade Checklist for Beauty Brands
Upgrading to Shopify Plus is one of the best moves a growing beauty brand can make. But the upgrade itself is where things get messy if you don't plan.
This checklist walks through every step, from pre-upgrade audit to post-launch validation. It's built specifically for beauty and skincare brands, because your tech stack, your checkout needs, and your customer experience are different from a t-shirt company's.
Print this out. Share it with your agency. Check off each item before you flip the switch.
Phase 1: Pre-Upgrade Audit
Before you touch anything, you need a clear picture of what you're working with.
Store and Theme Assessment
- [ ] Document your current theme (name, version, customizations)
- [ ] List every custom code snippet in your theme (Liquid, JavaScript, CSS)
- [ ] Identify any theme modifications that affect product pages, cart, or checkout
- [ ] Screenshot your current checkout flow for reference
- [ ] Catalog all metafields you're using for product data (ingredients, usage instructions, shade descriptions)