How to Add a Chatbot to Shopify

Add AI-powered customer support to your Shopify store in minutes.

Why Add a Chatbot?

• Answer product questions instantly
• Reduce support tickets
• Available 24/7
• Increase conversions

Prerequisites

• Shopify store (any plan)
• Product content ready
• Assisters account

Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Create Your Assisters Account

Sign up at assisters.io (free to start).

Step 2: Create New Assistant

• Click "Create Assister"
• Name it (e.g., "Store Assistant")
• Add description

Step 3: Train on Your Products

**Export from Shopify**:

• Products > Export > CSV
• Upload to Assisters

**Or add manually**:

• Product descriptions
• FAQs
• Policies (shipping, returns)

Step 4: Get Embed Code

• Go to assistant settings
• Click "Embed"
• Copy the code snippet

Step 5: Add to Shopify

**Option A: Theme Code**

1. Online Store > Themes > Edit code

2. Find theme.liquid

3. Paste code before </body>

4. Save

**Option B: Shopify App (Coming Soon)**

Direct integration without code editing.

Step 6: Test

• Visit your store
• Click the chat widget
• Ask product questions

Customization

**Position**: Bottom-right, bottom-left, custom

**Colors**: Match your brand

**Welcome message**: Set first greeting

Best Practices

1. **Include all products** - More data = better answers

2. **Add policies** - Shipping, returns, payment

3. **Test thoroughly** - Ask what customers ask

4. **Monitor and improve** - Check conversations

Your Shopify store, with 24/7 AI support.

[Create Your Shopify Assistant →](/signup)