Hey everyone, I just wanted to share my personal experience here in case it helps someone who's trying to get an online store built or improved. I was using a regular platform like Shopify for a while, but I started to feel like I was stuck. There were too many limits, and every time I needed something different, I had to pay for another app or workaround. That’s when I came across Stefan Pilz, a freelance E-Commerce Developer who works mainly with Shopware. He’s based in Cyprus and has a really honest and helpful presence on DEV. I decided to give it a try and honestly, I’m so glad I did.

From the very first conversation, Stefan was super professional and clear. He didn’t just ask me what I wanted—he took the time to understand my business and made suggestions that actually made sense. I wasn’t just hiring someone to build pages; I was working with someone who wanted my store to run better, faster, and smarter. He didn’t use any confusing language or over-promise. What he delivered was a clean, fast, and fully custom store that finally felt like it was built for me, not just something copied from a template.

One of the reasons I stopped relying on Shopify is because of how quickly things start piling up—apps, add-ons, extra charges, all slowing the site down. It’s great at first, but not so great when your business grows and you need more control. With a skilled E-Commerce Developer, like Stefan, I didn’t have to worry about those limits. Everything worked smoothly, it loaded fast, and I wasn’t stuck adjusting things over and over just to keep it running. It felt like freedom compared to what I was used to.

What also stood out was how organized and knowledgeable he is. He’s written blogs about his work with Shopware and plugin development that show how much he really knows this stuff. That gave me even more confidence when I hired him. He doesn’t just do what’s asked—he thinks ahead and builds solutions that last. You can hire this person by clicking on the anchor you will see in this post, and honestly, if you’re looking for someone reliable and skilled, I’d say go for it. It’s hard to find people who really care about the work they do, and Stefan does.

So yeah, I just wanted to share this here because I know how frustrating it can be when your store isn’t performing the way you need it to. If you're tired of hitting walls with platforms like Shopify, and you're ready to build something better, then working with the right developer can really make all the difference. It changed the way I run my store, and I think more people should consider taking that step.