Questions and answers
Answers to the most frequent questions about IFG Digital and its founder Francesco Guiducci, and about each division: IFG eCommerce, IFG Development and IFG Gaming.
Questions about IFG Digital
What is IFG Digital?
IFG Digital is the brand of Francesco Guiducci, founder and sole owner of IFG Digital and of all its divisions. It brings together three divisions: IFG eCommerce (Shopify and web), IFG Development (apps and software products) and IFG Gaming (video games).
Who owns IFG Digital?
Francesco Guiducci, founder and sole owner of IFG Digital and of the IFG eCommerce, IFG Development and IFG Gaming divisions. There are no partners or investors, and the IFG eCommerce trademark is registered in his name with the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM).
Who is Francesco Guiducci?
A mechanical engineering graduate, in eCommerce since 2018, first as a merchant and then as a Shopify specialist. He is the founder of IFG Digital and its divisions (IFG eCommerce, IFG Development and IFG Gaming) and follows every project personally, from Rome, with Italian and international clients. The full story is at ifgecommerce.com/pages/chi-sono (in Italian).
Is IFG eCommerce part of Shopify?
No. IFG eCommerce is the registered trademark of Francesco Guiducci, an independent Shopify specialist and Shopify Partner: he works on the Shopify platform for his clients but is not affiliated with Shopify Inc. On the Shopify Partner Directory he has 128 reviews, rated 5.0. Shopify is a trademark of Shopify Inc.
Do you work with an agency?
No. Analysis, design, development and verification are followed directly by Francesco Guiducci, with no account managers or handovers. AI tools support the work, but decisions and responsibility remain his.
How do I request a project?
By email (info@ifgecommerce.com), phone or WhatsApp (+39 378 083 2717). For Shopify projects an introductory 15-minute call is available, bookable on ifgecommerce.com.
What is the difference between IFG Digital and IFG eCommerce?
IFG Digital is the brand that brings the three divisions together; IFG eCommerce® is the Shopify division and a registered trademark. Both belong to Francesco Guiducci. Shopify services, prices, case studies and bookings are on ifgecommerce.com; ifgdigital.com presents the brand, the founder and all the divisions.
How many reviews does IFG eCommerce have?
On the Shopify Partner Directory, 128 reviews rated 5.0 out of 5; on Trustpilot, 4.9 out of 5 from 111 reviews. Data checked on 15 October 2026 on the public pages.
Where is IFG Digital based?
In Rome, Italy. Work is done remotely, with clients in Italy and abroad, in Italian and English.
Is IFG Digital a company?
No. IFG Digital is a brand. The business is run by Francesco Guiducci as a sole proprietorship (impresa individuale) under the trade name IFG eCommerce, VAT no. IT16879681001, REA RM-1682220.
Questions about IFG eCommerce
Which Shopify services does IFG eCommerce offer?
Store creation and redesign, technical consulting, audits, support and Technical Partnership, GEO optimisation, UX and CRO, migration to Shopify, 1:1 training and showcase websites.
Which Shopify plans do you work on?
On the Shopify Basic, Grow and Advanced plans, with Online Store 2.0 themes, native sections and Liquid development when a customisation is needed, without a page builder.
How much does a Shopify store cost and how long does it take?
Costs and timing depend on catalogue, materials, integrations and the work required. Packs and an indicative price list are on ifgecommerce.com; for a tailored solution the starting point is an audit, followed by a quote. Theme licences, apps and external services are separate.
What is the GEO Protocol?
It is the method by which a Shopify store is prepared for AI-based search systems: accessible content, consistent entities, structured data, catalogue and links. It improves the signals that can be controlled, without promising citations or rankings.
Can an existing eCommerce store be migrated to Shopify?
Yes, from platforms such as WooCommerce, PrestaShop or Wix. Catalogue, customers, content and URLs are mapped before the move, with redirects to reduce the risk of losing SEO signals.
Questions about IFG Development
What does IFG Development do?
It builds its own software products: apps and themes for Shopify, iPhone apps and web apps. Custom development for clients goes through IFG eCommerce.
Which Shopify apps does IFG develop?
IFG Resi & Recessi, IFG GEO Optimizer, IFG Registro dei Corrispettivi and IFG AI Chat are published on the Shopify App Store. IFG WebP Image Optimizer, IFG Build Your Box and IFG Reviews are also part of the line, with availability shown on the IFG Development pages.
What is Scontrik?
An iPhone app that keeps proofs of purchase and helps manage warranties, returns and reminders, with processing on the device. It is the first consumer app of IFG Development.
What is Sudoku Unbound?
A native iPhone app dedicated to Sudoku, in development: it is not yet available on the App Store, and release date and details have not been announced.
What is the Tensor theme?
A premium Online Store 2.0 Shopify theme with five presets, flexible merchandising and a storefront journey designed without a page builder.
Can custom apps be commissioned?
Yes: embedded apps, Theme App Extensions, Liquid sections and integrations through APIs and webhooks for the specific needs of a store, through the development services of IFG eCommerce.
Questions about IFG Gaming
What is IFG Gaming?
The division of IFG Digital dedicated to video games: narrative, worldbuilding and game design for original interactive experiences.
Has IFG Gaming already published video games?
Not yet: a major project is in the works and will be presented when it is ready.
What is the project IFG Gaming is working on?
The first major project of the division. Title, platforms and release date have not been announced yet and will be shared on this site.
How is an IFG Gaming video game born?
It starts from the world: setting, rules, characters and conflicts. The mechanics are then designed together with the narrative and tried early, keeping only what the experience needs.
Which platforms will the project be released on?
Platforms, title and date have not been announced yet: they will be shared on this site when the project is ready to be shown.
What approach does IFG Gaming follow?
First the world, then the game: story, characters and rules are built together, with the same technical care applied to the apps and Shopify stores.
How do I propose a collaboration or make a press request?
By writing to info@ifgecommerce.com or through the Contact page of this site.