Build a Shopify store with AI

1. 1

   Start a new project or remix an existing one in Lovable.

   This is the foundation for your e-commerce store.

2. 2

   Tell Lovable you want to build an e-commerce store with Shopify, for example: "Build an e-commerce store with Shopify for selling handmade scented candles."

   This initiates the Shopify integration process.

3. 3

   When prompted, click 'Allow' to enable the Shopify connection.

   This grants Lovable permission to interact with Shopify.

4. 4

   Choose to 'Create store' for a new Shopify development store or 'Choose store' to connect an existing one.

   This sets up your Shopify backend, either fresh or by linking to your current business.

5. 5

   Add products to your store by prompting Lovable with details like name, description, and price, for example: "Add a product named Lavender Breeze Candle, description: ‘A calming handmade soy candle infused with lavender essential oils,’ price: $25."

   This populates your store with items for sale.

6. 6

   Enhance your product listings by adding images, either AI-generated, uploaded, or from a URL.

   Visuals are crucial for attracting customers and showcasing products.

7. 7

   Manage your store by prompting Lovable to update product details, remove items, add discount codes, or create features like wishlists.

   This allows you to refine your store's offerings and functionality.

8. 8

   If you created a new store, claim it within 30 days by typing 'Claim the store' and following the Shopify prompts.

   Claiming your store prevents Shopify from deleting it and starts your free trial, preparing it for real sales.

9. 9

   Complete your store setup in Shopify Admin to activate payments and finalize your business details.

   This is necessary to process real customer payments and fully launch your store.

10. 10

    Publish your Lovable project to make your store live and accessible to customers.

    This makes your e-commerce store available to the public.

Build an e-commerce store with Shopify for selling handmade scented candles. I want to add a product named Lavender Breeze Candle, description: ‘A calming handmade soy candle infused with lavender essential oils,’ price: $25. Please add an AI-generated image to this product. Then, create a 15% discount code for the Lavender Breeze Candle, named LAVENDER15, valid until the end of November 2025. Finally, allow me to add products to a wishlist and share it.

Sandbox (development) store

A free, temporary version of a Shopify store where you can build and test your site without any costs or processing real payments. It's like a practice environment.

Claiming your store

The process of converting a temporary development store into a permanent one under your Shopify account, which then starts a free trial for a paid Shopify subscription.

KYC (Know Your Customer)

A standard process where businesses verify the identity of their customers (in this case, you as the store owner) to comply with financial regulations, often required before you can accept payments.

Batch tools

A feature that lets Lovable make multiple changes (like adding several products) to Shopify in one go, requiring only a single approval from you, rather than approving each change individually.

Remix

To create a new project based on an existing project or template, allowing you to quickly start with pre-built elements.

• Forgetting to claim a newly created Shopify development store within 30 days, which will cause Shopify to delete it.
• Not understanding that a new store's 30-day 'unclaimed' window is separate from the 120-day 'post-claim free trial' for billing.
• Attempting to remix a project that still has an active Shopify connection, as this is not allowed.
• Not having the correct Shopify permissions to create or update products if you've connected an existing store or are a collaborator.
• Ignoring Shopify's Review Policy when adding product reviews.