Crucials

When I started building Crucials, my goal was to create something truly valuable for BigCommerce merchants—a toolkit that simplifies store management and helps businesses grow.

To make it easier for more people to try and benefit from the app, and to gather more user feedbacks, I’ve decided to keep Crucials completely free until January 2026. No strings attached, just a chance to use all the apps and see how they can help your store.

By the way, wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season!

The next day after the launch was a wonderful day. Crucials got its first 10 users, all thanks to being featured as a new app on the BigCommerce App Marketplace.

Seeing those first signups roll in felt incredible. After weeks of building and waiting for approval, it’s so rewarding to know that people are willing to give the app a try.

It’s a small milestone, but it means a lot. Here’s to learning from these early users and improving the app every step of the way!

After nearly two weeks of reviews, a bit of nail-biting, Crucials has officially been approved on the BigCommerce App Marketplace!

This has been a rewarding journey—transforming an idea into a product that’s now available to merchants worldwide. I couldn’t be more excited to see how Crucials will help store owners simplify management and boost performance.

When I started working on Crucials, I knew I didn’t need a perfect product—I needed something functional that solved a real problem. So, I set myself a 30-day challenge to build an MVP. Here’s how I did it:

1️⃣ Identify the Core Problem: I focused on a specific pain point—BigCommerce merchants juggling multiple apps, which slowed down their stores and increased costs.

2️⃣ Strip It Down: I picked the most essential features, and left the “nice-to-haves” for later.

3️⃣ Fast Development: I used tools I was already familiar with (React.js, Node.js) and avoided overengineering. Simplicity was key.

4️⃣ Launch and Learn: Instead of waiting for perfection, I launched it to BigCommerce App Marketplace and gathered feedback. Their input shaped what Crucials became next.

The result? A functional MVP that I could improve over time, with real user input guiding the process.

If you’re stuck on your project, remember: done is better than perfect. What’s your MVP-building strategy? 🚀

Hi, I’m Daniel, the founder of Crucials. I want to take a moment to acknowledge Vitals—a truly excellent app for Shopify that has done an amazing job of bringing many commonly used apps together into one convenient platform. It’s a great solution for Shopify users, and I admire what they’ve built.

With Crucials, I’ve aimed to create something similar but specifically tailored for BigCommerce. Crucials brings together a collection of tools designed to enhance store performance, boost sales, and improve the shopping experience for BigCommerce merchants. While the platforms may differ, the goal remains the same: to make store management easier and more effective for business owners.

Sometimes, great ideas come from seeing what’s missing and filling the gap. What’s yours? 🚀