There are many reasons to hire a Shopify developer. Some of the most common reasons include: - You need someone with expertise in Shopify's platform and how to best use it for your business. - You want someone who can help you set up and customize your shop, including adding products, setting up shipping and payment options, and more. - You need someone to maintain and update your shop on an ongoing basis, ensuring that it remains compliant with Shopify's terms of service and that all your plugins and themes are up to date.