In aflevering 6 van onze Shopify-serie leggen we uit wat Peppol betekent voor je Shopify-webshop. Sinds 1 januari 2026 moet elke Belgische onderneming een gestructureerde e-factuur sturen aan zakelijke klanten, en Shopify doet dat niet voor jou.

In deze aflevering:

• Wat Peppol precies is, en waarom het geen software is maar een netwerk
• Wat verplicht is in België: B2B, B2G en B2C, de boetes tot EUR 5.000 en de e-rapportering vanaf 2028
• Wanneer een bestelling in je webshop een Peppol-factuur nodig heeft, en wanneer niet
• De drie manieren om Peppol aan Shopify te koppelen: via je boekhoudpakket, via een app of via je ERP
• Wat je in je checkout goed moet zetten: btw-nummer, creditnota’s en een test met je boekhouder

Lees het volledige artikel op https://www.6thman.digital/shopify/integrations/peppol-shopify

6th Man is een Shopify-team in Gent. We bouwen custom stores, migreren ze van WooCommerce, PrestaShop of Tilroy, en doen de SEO en CRO op diezelfde store. Vragen? Neem contact op via https://6thman.digital

Welcome to ’Off the Bench’, the podcast by 6th Man.

6th Man is a Shopify team in Ghent. They build custom stores, migrate them from WooCommerce, PrestaShop or Tilroy, and run the SEO and CRO on the same store. Today is episode 5 of our Shopify-series, and we’ll be tackling part two of Shopify Functions.

In our previous episode, we broke down the technical race between Rust and JavaScript. Today, we move beyond the "how" and dive deep into the "what." We explore how high-performing merchants use Shopify Functions to rebuild the backend logic of their checkout experience to meet specific, complex business needs.

In this episode, we cover:

• • The Four Pillars of Customization: We break down the four key areas where Functions can transform your store:
  • The Solution Workflow: We walk through the professional's framework for solving business problems: identifying the need, ruling out native features, evaluating complexity, and selecting the right API (Application Programming Interface).
  • Bridging the Data Gap with Metafields: Learn how to use Metafields—specialized data buckets attached to products or customers—to power your Functions when the information doesn't exist in standard Shopify fields.
  • WASM and the Sandbox: A reminder of the strict boundaries of the WebAssembly (WASM) environment, where your logic must execute in under five milliseconds to keep checkout lightning-fast.

A note on 6th Man: We aren't just talking about these technologies; we live them. 6th Man is a Shopify team in Ghent. We build custom stores, migrate them from platforms like WooCommerce, PrestaShop, or Tilroy, and run the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization) on those same stores to ensure they don't just work—they perform.

Whether you are a Solution Designer looking for the right workflow or a merchant aiming for "infinite" checkout flexibility, this episode provides the blueprint for your next big build.

We want to thank you so much for sticking with us throughout this podcast. If you like it, please subscribe. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact 6th Man.

In this fourth episode of our Shopify series on "Off the Bench," the team at 6th Man dives deep into the high-stakes world of Shopify Functions.

When a customer hits the "checkout" button, a race begins. To keep the shopping experience instant, Shopify mandates that all customizations—known as Shopify Functions—must execute in five milliseconds or less. This episode explores how developers and high-performing merchants navigate this strict "sandbox" to build powerful, server-side logic that remains invisible to the shopper.

In this episode, we discuss:

• • What are Shopify Functions? Understanding these lightweight, precision instruments that live within the checkout and cart workflows.
  • Rust vs. JavaScript: A comprehensive breakdown of the two primary languages used for Functions. We explain why Rust is the "gold standard" for heavy computation and large carts (50+ items), while JavaScript offers a faster development cycle for simpler, straightforward logic.
  • The Decision Framework: How to determine if you even need a Function, or if your requirements are better served by Shopify Flow, custom apps, or webhooks.
  • The WASM Sandbox: A look at the technical boundaries, including the 256KB size limit and the "no external network access" rule that ensures checkout security and reliability.
  • Design Principles for Success: How to organize data effectively and plan for exceptions to ensure your customizations never block a sale.

Throughout the episode, we also share more about what we do at 6th Man. Based in Ghent, our specialist Shopify team builds custom stores, handles complex migrations from platforms like WooCommerce and PrestaShop, and optimizes existing stores through dedicated SEO and CRO strategies.

Whether you are a merchant looking to scale or a developer weighing implementation strategies, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to choose the right path for your Shopify store.

Don't forget to subscribe! If you have questions about implementing these strategies on your own site, do not hesitate to contact 6th Man.