If you are a Shopify merchant, you know how important it is to have reliable apps that make your store run efficiently. One way to tell if an app is truly trustworthy is by looking for the Built For Shopify (BFS) badge. But what exactly does this badge mean, and how can an app earn it? Let us break it down.
What is the BFS badge?
The BFS badge is a symbol that Shopify gives to apps that meet its high standards. It means the app works well with Shopify stores, is secure, and provides a great user experience. Apps with this badge have passed Shopify’s tests to ensure they are ready to help merchants succeed. Additionally, these tests are not one-time evaluations. Shopify regularly re-tests apps to ensure they maintain the highest quality and performance standards.
For Shopify merchants, seeing the BFS badge is a sign that the app is reliable, safe, and designed to work perfectly with their store.
Why does the BFS badge matter?
Here is why having the BFS badge is important:
1. Trustworthy Apps
The BFS badge shows that an app is reliable and safe. Shopify merchants can trust it to work without issues.
2. Better Visibility
Apps with the BFS badge often get more visibility in the Shopify App Store. This makes it easier for merchants to find these trusted tools.
3. App Quality
Shopify only gives the BFS badge to apps that meet specific quality standards. That means the app is designed to work well, load quickly, and be secure.
4. Support and Guidance
Shopify gives priority support to apps with the BFS badge. So if merchants run into issues, they get help faster.
5. Increased Credibility
For app developers, having the BFS badge is a sign of credibility. It tells merchants that the app is built to the highest standards, making it a more appealing choice.
How to get the BFS badge
If you are developing an app and want to get the BFS badge, here is what you need to do:
1. Develop a High-Quality App
Your app should be designed to work well with Shopify stores. It should load quickly, be secure, and provide a consistent experience for merchants.
2. Pass Shopify’s Review
Shopify will review your app whenever required to ensure it works properly. They will check things like performance, security, and integration with Shopify. If the app passes the review, it gets the BFS badge.
3. Offer Great Customer Support
Shopify wants to ensure that apps with the BFS badge provide excellent customer support. This means answering questions quickly and helping merchants solve problems efficiently.
4. Keep the App Updated
Once your app has the BFS badge, you need to keep it up to date. This means fixing bugs, adding new features, and making sure the app stays compatible with Shopify’s latest updates.
5. Follow Shopify’s Guidelines
Your app must comply with Shopify’s rules, including handling data responsibly, offering clear pricing, and providing a simple user experience.
6. Resubmit When Needed
If you make significant updates to your app, you may need to resubmit it for another review. This ensures that your app continues to meet Shopify’s standards.
Code Black Belt’s apps with the BFS badge
All seven apps from Code Black Belt have earned the BFS badge. These apps have been tested and approved by Shopify to ensure they meet the platform's high standards. Here's a quick look at them:
1. Frequently Bought Together
This app helps merchants increase sales by suggesting products that customers are likely to buy together.
2. Also Bought
Similar to Frequently Bought Together, this app recommends related products based on what other customers have purchased.
3. Currency Converter Plus
Merchants can increase international sales by automatically converting product prices to the customer’s local currency with this app.
4. Add to Cart Anywhere
With this app, merchants can place an "Add to Cart" button anywhere on their website, improving convenience and increasing conversion rates.
5. Shipping Rates Calculator Plus
By displaying shipping rates before checkout, this app helps reduce cart abandonment by providing transparency about shipping costs.
6. Video Background
Merchants can enhance engagement by adding video backgrounds to their stores, embedding TikTok, YouTube, or Vimeo videos with this app.
7. Keep & Share Your Cart
This app lets customers share their shopping cart on social media, helping merchants grow brand awareness through social proof.
These apps all carry the BFS badge, meaning they have passed Shopify’s thorough testing process and are ready to help merchants grow their stores with confidence.
Need Help with Apps?
Not sure where to start with choosing the right apps for your store? Apps that carry the BFS badge have been tested and approved by Shopify to meet high standards for performance and reliability. Shopify Partners can help you get started with installing and configuring these apps to improve your store's performance.
If you're a visual learner, check out Shopify’s YouTube channel for helpful video tutorials on setting up and using apps effectively.
Every great store starts with the right tools - apps with the BFS badge are a great place to begin.
