Prerequisites
- A Shopify store (any plan)
- Your NeuralTalk AI assistant created and configured
- Access to your Shopify admin panel
Step 1: Get Your Chatbot Code
- Log in to your NeuralTalk Dashboard
- Navigate to your AI assistant
- Go to the Website Integration section
- Copy the provided embed code
Step 2: Add to Shopify Theme
Method 1: Using Theme Editor (Recommended)
- In your Shopify admin, go to Online Store > Themes
- Click Actions > Edit code on your active theme
- Open the
theme.liquid
file - Find the
</body>
tag - Paste your chatbot code just before the closing
</body>
tag - Save the file
Method 2: Using Shopify Script Tag API
For advanced users, you can use the Shopify Script Tag API to add the chatbot programmatically.Step 3: Customize Appearance
- Return to your NeuralTalk dashboard
- Go to Styling settings
- Customize colors, position, and behavior to match your store
- Preview changes in real-time
Step 4: Test Your Integration
- Visit your Shopify store
- Look for the chatbot widget (usually bottom-right corner)
- Test the conversation flow
- Verify that responses match your training
Best Practices for Shopify
Product Recommendations
Train your chatbot to recommend products based on customer queries
Order Status
Enable order tracking and status updates through chat
Return Policy
Automatically handle return and refund inquiries
Shipping Info
Provide shipping rates and delivery estimates
Troubleshooting
Chatbot Not Appearing
- Check if the code was added correctly in
theme.liquid
- Clear your browser cache
- Verify the code is placed before
</body>
tag
Styling Issues
- Use the NeuralTalk dashboard to adjust positioning
- Check for CSS conflicts with your theme
- Test on different devices and browsers
Performance Impact
- The chatbot loads asynchronously to avoid slowing your store
- Monitor your storeโs loading speed after integration
Advanced Configuration
Custom Triggers
Set up specific triggers for your Shopify store:- Product page visits
- Cart abandonment
- Checkout process
Analytics Integration
Connect with Shopify Analytics to track:- Chatbot engagement rates
- Conversion improvements
- Customer satisfaction scores
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