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Installing Marqo Search and Collections for Shopify

Quick Setup Guide

Follow these simple steps to add AI-powered search to your Shopify store:

Step 1: Install the App

  1. Go to the Shopify App Store
  2. Search for "Marqo Search"
  3. Click "Add app" and approve the permissions

Step 2: Choose Your Search Model

  1. Select your search optimization:
    • Generalized Ecommerce - Best for most stores
    • Fashion - Optimized for clothing and accessories
  2. We'll automatically spin up and configure your search index with optimized settings
  3. Wait for setup to complete (usually 2-3 minutes)

Step 3: Connect Your Marqo Account

  1. Enter your Marqo API key when prompted
  2. Click "Validate & Connect"

Step 4: Sync Your Products

  1. Click "Sync All Products" to import your catalog
  2. Large catalogs may take a few hours to complete
  3. New products will sync automatically going forward

Step 5: Configure Collections (Optional)

  1. Choose Which Collections to Enhance:
    • Select specific collections to replace with AI-powered search
    • Leave others using Shopify's default search if preferred
  2. Collection-Specific Settings:
    • Configure how products are filtered within each collection
    • Set collection-specific search behavior and sorting

Step 6: Customize Your Search Results (Optional)

  1. Choose a Product Card Style:
    • Modern Grid Theme - Clean card-based layout with hover effects
    • Classic List Theme - Traditional row-based product listings
    • Custom Templates - Edit HTML templates and add your own styling
  2. Customize Product Cards:
    • Edit what information appears on each product card
    • Adjust card layout, colors, and fonts
    • Configure grid columns and spacing for different screen sizes
    • Add custom CSS for complete visual control
  3. Layout & Sorting Options:
    • Set default sort options (relevance, price, newest, custom)
    • Configure responsive breakpoints for mobile/tablet/desktop
    • Choose which collections to enhance with AI search
  4. Preview all changes before going live

Step 7: You're Done!

Your customers can now enjoy faster, smarter search results. The app automatically replaces your store's search functionality with AI-powered recommendations.

Need Help?

Contact our support team if you encounter any issues during setup.