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Preisser Tech
Custom Software for Retail & E-commerce in Kansas

Custom Software, Automation, and AI for Retail & E-commerce

Built for independent retailers and e-commerce brands tired of templated Shopify stores and generic chatbots. Custom-coded in Hays, Kansas by Tyler Preisser.

Preisser Tech is a Hays, Kansas custom software firm founded by Tyler Preisser that builds technology for retail and e-commerce operations — custom Shopify themes, custom Next.js commerce, AI customer service, custom dashboards, and integrations with Shopify, Lightspeed, NetSuite, and BigCommerce. The Wife Supply Co AI gifting platform is a direct case study in custom AI-driven commerce.

What we build for retail

Software for retailers who want to stop using the same Shopify theme as everyone else

Most independent retailers run Shopify with a paid theme that thousands of other stores use. The result is generic positioning, slow page loads, and conversion rates capped by template constraints. Custom Shopify themes or full custom Next.js commerce solves all three.

Why retailers call us

The real pain points in a retail business

Across Kansas retailers:

  • Stores using the same Shopify theme as 5,000 other brands
  • Page load speeds capped by template bloat
  • Generic chatbots that customers hate
  • Email lists sitting in Klaviyo without sophisticated automation
  • Inventory split across POS, Shopify, and warehouse — never reconciling
  • Marketing outsourced to agencies that don't understand the brand
  • No live view of LTV by acquisition channel, repurchase rate, or category margin
Five services applied to retail

How each Preisser Tech service shows up in a retailer

Most retailers start with a custom theme or full custom commerce build and expand from there.

  • Custom Shopify themes or full custom Next.js commerce
  • Custom web apps for inventory reconciliation, customer profiles, and gift card management
  • Business automation for AI cart recovery, review requests, and post-purchase nurture
  • AI agents for product recommendations, returns handling, and after-hours customer service
  • Owner dashboards showing LTV by channel, repurchase rate, category margin, and inventory health
Tools we integrate with

Retail software stack we already work with

Preisser Tech integrates with whatever you're already running:

  • Commerce platforms: Shopify, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, Lightspeed, NetSuite
  • POS: Lightspeed Retail, Square, Shopify POS, Clover
  • Marketing: Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Postmark, Twilio for SMS
  • Reviews: Yotpo, Loox, Stamped, Junip
  • Subscriptions: Recharge, Skio
  • Shipping: ShipStation, Shippo, EasyPost
Featured case study

Wife Supply Co — AI Gifting Platform

Preisser Tech built Wife Supply Co from concept to launch — an AI-powered gifting platform that matches gift recipients to curated products through AI-driven discovery. Full e-commerce build with custom AI integration, custom Shopify backend, and conversion-optimized funnels. Direct evidence that the firm builds working AI commerce, not just websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you replace Shopify?

Sometimes. For most stores, custom Shopify themes deliver 80% of the benefit at 20% of the cost. For larger stores or stores with unusual requirements (bundles, configurators, custom flows), full custom Next.js commerce with Shopify as the backend makes sense.

Can you build AI product recommendations?

Yes. The Wife Supply Co AI gifting platform is the closest analog — AI-driven product matching for any retail category.

Can AI handle returns and customer service?

Yes. AI is excellent at handling returns, qualifying customer issues, and routing complex cases to humans.

How much does a custom Shopify theme cost?

Custom Shopify themes typically run in the low-to-mid five figures depending on scope. Full custom Next.js commerce scopes from there. We provide a fixed-price proposal after a free discovery call.

Will custom commerce really beat my current Shopify theme?

On page load speed and conversion rate, yes — almost always. Custom code ships only what's needed; templates ship megabytes of unused JavaScript. The difference is measurable in Google Core Web Vitals and conversion rate.

What if I'm a small e-commerce brand — under $1M?

We work with brands that size all the time. Sub-$1M brands often have the biggest conversion rate upside from custom theme work.

Do you serve retailers outside Kansas?

Yes. Headquartered in Hays, Kansas, the firm regularly takes on remote engagements across the United States.

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Stop using the same Shopify theme as 5,000 other brands

Free 30-minute call with Tyler. We'll map your stack, identify the highest-ROI build, and send a fixed-price proposal.

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