Setting Up the Shoptimity Review App: Step-by-Step
Installing the Shoptimity review app is designed to be straightforward. Below are the recommended steps and best practices:
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Install from Shopify App Store: Search for “Shoptimity” in the Shopify App Store and click Add app. The installation requires a single click authorization, similar to other Shopify apps.
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Follow the Installation Guide: Upon first launch, the app presents a simple onboarding guide :
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A popup modal that appears on first installation, guiding you to complete the initial setup.
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Enabling the App Embed in your Shopify theme, which is required to activate Shoptimity on your store.
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Adding a review widget to your storefront so you can instantly preview how customer reviews will appear to your visitors.
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Configure Review Settings: After installation, go to the app’s dashboard in Shopify Admin. Key settings to include:
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Review Moderation: Turn on manual approval if you want to vet each review. This helps avoid spam or inappropriate content.
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Auto-Publish Reviews: For trusting customers, you may allow all reviews to publish immediately. (Strategy tip: New stores often manually approve to ensure quality.)
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Star Rating Colors & Style: Choose how the star icons look (gold stars, etc.) and how review snippets appear. Shoptimity offers full widget styling options to match your theme.
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Place Review Widgets: Use Shopify’s theme editor to add a “Product Reviews” section. In OS 2.0 themes like Shoptimity, this is often done by enabling an app block. Place the reviews block on product pages where you want reviews to show. Additionally, consider adding a “Reviews Widget” section on a homepage or a dedicated Reviews page.
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Test the Integration: Always check on both desktop and mobile:
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Visit a product page, submit a test review, and ensure it appears as expected after approval.
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Confirm that ratings render quickly and match the site’s layout.
Best Practices:
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Encourage Reviews: After setup, invite customers to review. use email campaigns or order follow-ups to ask for feedback. More reviews = more credibility.
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Leverage SEO Fields: In Shopify Admin, fill out product meta titles/descriptions with keywords. While this is general SEO advice, it pairs with reviews: rich content from reviews can boost long-tail rankings.
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Keep Customers Informed: If you switch from another review app, add a note on product pages like “Reviews moved here” to set expectations.
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Use Analytics: Monitor your store’s conversion rate before and after enabling reviews.
