How Desiderate Jewellery Found Inspiration and Tools Through AppStoreResearch
For Shopify store owners, discovering tools that improve workflow while making an impact can feel rare. For Janine Leghissa, founder of Desiderate Jewellery, joining AppStoreResearch has been a rewarding way to share her expertise, explore new apps, and see her feedback shape tools that benefit other merchants.
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Overview:
Janine Leghissa is the founder of Desiderate Jewellery, a Shopify store she’s been running since 2017. Focused on handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone pieces, her jewellery is designed to carry personal meaning, energy, and story. As a hands-on founder, Janine manages everything from designing and writing to connecting with customers and ensuring that every piece leaving her store is crafted with care and intention.
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Janine Leghissa, Owner at Desiderate
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"It’s nice to feel like your experience matters and even nicer when what you share helps make the platform better for everyone."
Why I joined as a participant
“I joined AppStoreResearch to share real feedback and be part of something bigger. The extra income is always nice, but what really drew me in was the opportunity to help shape the tools that Shopify store owners rely on every day.”
Janine appreciated that her insights could directly influence app developers, making her experience both meaningful and impactful.
The experience so far
“What surprised me most was discovering some apps and tools I didn’t even know existed and realizing how much they could actually help. I’ve implemented a few of them now, and they’ve made a real difference in how smoothly things run.”
She finds the process easy to integrate into her schedule, with appointments planned in advance. “It’s more like a quick, interesting chat that often leaves me with new ideas or things to try,” Janine explains.
“What surprised me most was discovering some apps and tools I didn’t even know existed and realizing how much they could actually help.”
Other reasons to join
Beyond the financial benefit, Janine emphasizes the personal and professional rewards. “The sessions are relaxed and well organized, and you actually get to share real feedback that can help shape the tools we all use every day. Plus, you pick up new ideas and insights along the way – getting paid for your time is a lovely bonus.”
She encourages other Shopify store owners to participate, highlighting how rewarding it feels to have your experience matter and make a difference for the wider community.
"The sessions are relaxed and well organized, and you actually get to share real feedback that can help shape the tools we all use every day."
Closing thoughts
For Janine, AppStoreResearch is more than extra income – it’s an opportunity to stay informed, help others, and contribute to the growth of tools that improve the Shopify ecosystem.
