Yes, and in more formats than most sites accept. We publish guest posts, product and service reviews, listicles, company spotlights, press releases, and contextual link insertions.

We serve founders and marketers across the Shopify ecosystem, including apps, marketing platforms, and agency partners that help direct-to-consumer brands grow. If your work reaches those people, there is usually a format here that fits.

The bar is the same across every format: the piece has to teach a Shopify merchant something they can act on. We are looking for original writing of at least 1,000 words, grounded in real examples, numbers, or firsthand experience rather than general best practices. If it reads like a product brochure, we will send it back with notes.

Our full requirements, including topics we cover, formatting, and how to submit, live on two pages: Content and Editorial Guidelines and Write for Us. Start there, since between them they answer most questions before you need to ask.

Ready to talk specifics, or want to discuss a link insertion? Use the form above and tell us what you have in mind.

I am Steve Hutt, and I host eCommerce Fastlane. Since 2018, the show has published more than 480 episodes for Shopify founders, operators, and the people building tools for them.

Most of my guests are app founders, marketing platform builders, agency partners, and merchants with a story worth telling. What they have in common is a real view across many Shopify stores and something specific to say about what is working right now.

You are probably a fit if:

• You are building a tool or service that solves a real problem for DTC brands
• You can talk about outcomes and numbers, not just features
• You are comfortable being direct about what your product does not do

To pitch yourself, fill out the form above. Tell us who you are, what you are building, and the specific angle you would want to cover on the show. Every pitch is reviewed and passed along to me, and the more concrete the angle, the faster I can say yes.

Not sure what the show sounds like? Listen to a few recent episodes first. The best pitches usually come from people who have.

We offer podcast sponsorships, newsletter placements, and content partnerships.

Our audience is Shopify founders, marketing leads, and growth teams at scaling DTC brands, which is to say, people with budget and the authority to spend it. 50k+ subscribers read the newsletter every Thursday, and the podcast reaches 50,000+ streams a month.

Where to start:

• Sponsor the podcast, host-read placements in single episodes or multi-episode runs
• Sponsor the newsletter, in front of the Thursday list
• 2026 Media Kit, full audience data, formats, and rates

Want the details first? Every sponsorship option is documented here. For a custom package or something that does not fit the standard formats, use the form above, and we will work it out together.

If your question does not fit above, just ask. We read every message and reply within one business day.

A few things you can sort out faster on your own:

• Looking for something specific? The search at the top of the site splits results into articles and podcast episodes.
• Want the newsletter? Subscribe here, it's free every Thursday.
• Catching up on the show? Every episode has full show notes with a transcript and takeaways.
• Need to unsubscribe? There is a link at the bottom of every email we send, and it works immediately.

Yes, I am available for interviews, expert commentary, and speaking.

I spent six years at Shopify as a Senior Merchant Success Manager, co-founded and exited a DTC brand, and have interviewed 480+ people building in the Shopify ecosystem since 2018. That gives me useful ground to speak on the Shopify platform and its roadmap, DTC growth and customer acquisition, AI commerce and how it is changing the way customers find brands, and the app and platform landscape merchants navigate.

Everything you need for a story, including high-resolution photos, bio, and audience data, is in the 2026 Media Kit.

On deadline? Use the form above with "Media Inquiry" in your message and tell me your outlet, angle, and when you need it. I reply to press within one business day and can usually accommodate same-day requests for breaking news.