Are you ready to scale your crochet business and step into your CEO era? In this episode of Simply Hooked, I’m sharing the exact Shopify apps and automation tools that power my multi-six-figure handmade business.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by manual tasks, stuck on Etsy, or dreaming of turning your crochet patterns and kits into real passive income, this episode is your complete Shopify tech stack masterclass.

I walk you through the 12 must-have Shopify apps for crochet designers, digital product sellers, and handmade business owners who want to automate their store, increase conversions, and grow revenue without working more hours.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How I automate digital crochet pattern delivery so I can make sales while I sleep

• My strategy for “magazine-style” crochet blog posts that rank on Google and convert readers into buyers

• Why customer photos and crochet project reviews are the most powerful sales tool for handmade brands

• How I built trust and credibility when transitioning from Etsy to Shopify

• The Shopify tools I use to increase average order value with bundles, upsells, and pre-orders

• My exact tech stack for scaling a handmade business into a real ecommerce brand

My Simply Hooked Must-Have Shopify App Stack (Crochet Business Edition)

• Filemonk – Secure digital download delivery for crochet patterns and PDFs

• Avada SEO Suite – Automated SEO, image optimization, and Google ranking support

• Avada Boost Sales – Trust badges, urgency notifications, and social proof popups

• Bloggle – Drag-and-drop blog builder for SEO-friendly crochet tutorials and content marketing

• EA Sticky Cart – Keeps the “Add to Cart” button visible to reduce friction and boost conversions

• Kaching Upsell – “Buy More, Save More” bundles to increase average order value

• PageFly – High-converting landing pages for launches, courses, and funnels

• Loox Reviews – Visual reviews with customer photos of finished crochet projects

• Stoq – Pre-order management for physical crochet kits and limited releases

• Lably – Visual badges for best-sellers, new patterns, and trending products

• Shopify Search & Discovery – Smart filters to help customers navigate large pattern vaults

• Etsy Reviews – Import Etsy reviews to instantly build credibility on Shopify

LINKS & RESOURCES

🔆Get Hank the Hippo's Kit + Storybook

🔆⁠⁠⁠Join Our Skool Community⁠

🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn to Crochet Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop My Crochet Patterns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🔆⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab The Crochet Snuggle Buddies Pattern Book⁠⁠

🧶⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab Crochet Merch⁠