Shopify is an amazing platform for solopreneurs to build and scale an e-commerce business. But Shopify can also burn hours of a solopreneurs most precious asset...time.

The good news is that there is a service that can give Shopify store owners their very own developer on a project or hourly basis. Storetasker connects Shopify experts with store owners to get any size project completed so that owners can focus on building their business instead of learning to code.

I've used Storetasker to complete small tasks as well as large projects for my Shopify store. Here are my three tips for working with Storetasker.

Define what success looks like for the project.

Clear communication is key when working with contractors.

It's important to take the time to write down exactly what the end result should look like for your site before posting to Storetasker. It's easy to imagine what you want your site to look like but it is significantly harder to put that vision into words.

Take the time to write down exactly what you want the end result to be.

Break larger projects down into smaller tasks.

Larger Shopify development projects are comprised of multiple small changes that lead to your desired outcome.

Break each element out into it's own smaller task. This serves you well in two ways:
1. Your Storetasker expert can clearly see all of the tasks you are looking to complete before taking on the job.
2. You have the ability to run a trial project with an expert based on one task instead of starting with the whole project.

Create a video that shows exactly what you need.

Video is the best way to show a Storetasker expert exactly what you're looking for. You can use free tools like Vidyard or Loom to record your screen while providing voice over.

If there are features or functionalities that exist on another Shopify store, record your screen as you move through that store and explain what you want for your store. If your site isn't functioning properly, record your screen to show exactly where the issue is and how you'd like it to be fixed.

Storetasker should be a part of every Shopify solopreneurs tech stack.