The automated personalized recommendations plan provides a streamlined, wizard-guided setup process that gets your Shopify store running with AI-driven product recommendations quickly and efficiently.
This plan focuses specifically on automated product recommendations and includes pre-built templates and configurations optimized for immediate deployment.

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Getting Started with the Setup Wizard

When you select the automated recommender plan, PureClarity launches a guided wizard to walk you through the entire setup process.
  1. Click Next to begin the wizard
  2. Choose your recommendation style from pre-built templates
  3. Enable PureClarity on your chosen theme
  4. Add recommendation blocks to your pages

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Step 1: Selecting Recommendation Templates

PureClarity provides multiple pre-built recommendation styles designed for different use cases and aesthetic preferences. Template categories:
  • Minimal designs: Clean, simple layouts that integrate seamlessly
  • Rich media: Visual-focused templates with enhanced product imagery
  • Compact displays: Space-efficient designs for sidebar placement
  • Full-width banners: Prominent recommendations for high-impact areas
Choose templates that match your store’s design aesthetic. You can customize templates further on the personalization suite plan.
Select your preferred template and proceed to the next step. Complete each step before advancing to ensure proper configuration.

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Step 2: Theme Installation

Installation methods vary based on your Shopify theme type. PureClarity automatically detects your theme version and provides appropriate instructions.

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Online Store 2.0 Theme Installation

2.0 themes offer streamlined app integration with automatic block management and easier setup.
Setup process:
  1. Click Enable PureClarity next to your 2.0 theme
  2. Enable the PureClarity Script - this activates customer tracking and personalization
  3. In the wizard, click Next to proceed
  4. Watch the setup video provided in the wizard
  5. Add 1 or more PureClarity blocks in Shopify
Recommended block placement:
Page TypeRecommendationBenefits
Homepage1-2 blocksShow trending products to new visitors, personalized selections for returning customers
Product Page1-2 blocksDisplay related and alternative products for faster discovery and upselling
Cart Page1 blockIncrease average order value with relevant basket-based recommendations

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Vintage Theme Installation

For vintage themes, PureClarity automatically adds zone snippets to key template files: Auto-installed locations:
  • templates/product.liquid
  • templates/collection.liquid
  • templates/list-collections.liquid
  • templates/cart.liquid
  • templates/search.liquid
Zone snippet placement: Added to the bottom of each file for immediate functionality.

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Customizing Zone Placement

Always duplicate your theme before making manual changes to ensure you can safely test modifications.
To modify zone placement:
  1. Go to Online Store > Themes
  2. Click Actions > Duplicate on your current theme
  3. Make changes on the duplicated theme
  4. Test thoroughly before publishing
Adding additional zones: Insert this snippet where you want recommendations to appear: 
{% include 'pureclarity-zone' %}
Publishing changes:
  1. Go to Online Store > Themes
  2. On your modified theme, click Actions > Publish

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Step 3: Completing Setup and Activation

Once blocks are added, PureClarity begins displaying recommendations immediately:
Initial data sync may take time. Recommendations significantly improve over the first 24 hours as the AI learns from customer behavior.
Completing the wizard:
  1. Verify blocks are displaying content
  2. Complete the wizard to access the dashboard
  3. Review real-time performance statistics

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Dashboard Overview and Management

The PureClarity dashboard provides real-time insights and management tools:

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Performance Analytics

Key metrics displayed:
  • Recommendation performance: Click-through rates and conversion data
  • Revenue attribution: Direct revenue impact from recommendations
  • Customer engagement: Interaction patterns and behavior insights
  • Time period controls: Adjustable reporting periods for analysis

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Management Features

Access these settings through the main menu: Auto Recommenders
  • Template selection: Change recommendation display styles
  • Layout options: Adjust appearance and positioning
  • Content filtering: Control which products appear in recommendations
Shopify Themes
  • Theme management: Control which themes have PureClarity enabled
  • Installation status: Monitor theme integration status
  • Multi-theme support: Manage multiple theme installations
Configuration
  • Currency settings: Ensure proper pricing display
  • Timezone configuration: Align analytics with business hours
  • Regional settings: Optimize for local markets
Recommenders
  • Title customization: Modify recommendation section headers
  • Language support: Adapt titles for non-English sites
  • Content categories: Configure different recommendation types
Billing
  • Payment schedule: View upcoming billing dates via Shopify
  • Plan management: Upgrade or modify subscription plans
  • Usage monitoring: Track plan limits and usage metrics
Profile
  • Account details: Update name and email address
  • User preferences: Customize dashboard experience
  • Notification settings: Control alert preferences
Help & Support
  • Customer support: Direct access to assistance
  • Documentation: Links to guides and resources
  • Feature requests: Submit suggestions for improvements

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Uninstallation Process

Uninstallation steps depend on your theme type:

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Online Store 2.0 Themes

2.0 themes automatically handle PureClarity removal, requiring no manual cleanup.
Uninstall steps:
  1. Go to Settings > Apps and sales channels in Shopify Admin
  2. Find PureClarity app
  3. Click remove button (far right)

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Vintage Themes

Manual cleanup is required for vintage themes to prevent site errors after uninstallation.
Pre-uninstall cleanup:
  1. Use Shopify Theme Manager to remove automatically installed assets
  2. Manually remove any custom zones you added
  3. Check for edited files (marked with purple circles)
  4. Remove PureClarity snippets from modified files
  5. Save each file after editing
Final uninstall:
  1. Go to Settings > Apps and sales channels
  2. Find PureClarity app
  3. Click remove button
All customer and store data is permanently deleted upon uninstall. PureClarity maintains full GDPR compliance.

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Optimization Tips

Maximizing recommendation performance: For new stores:
  • Allow 24-48 hours for initial learning
  • Encourage early customer interaction
  • Monitor dashboard metrics for optimization opportunities
For established stores:
  • Review recommendation performance weekly
  • Adjust template styles based on engagement data
  • Experiment with different block placements
Testing strategies:
  • Use A/B testing for block placement
  • Compare performance across different page types
  • Monitor customer journey improvements

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Next Steps

Immediate actions:
  • Browse your storefront: Experience recommendations from a customer perspective
  • Monitor dashboard: Track real-time performance improvements
  • Collect feedback: Gather initial customer responses
Ongoing optimization:
  • Weekly reviews: Analyze performance trends and adjust accordingly
  • Template testing: Experiment with different styles for optimal engagement
  • Support consultation: Contact support for advanced optimization strategies
Future enhancements:
  • Plan upgrades: Consider personalization suite for advanced features
  • Integration expansion: Explore additional PureClarity capabilities
  • Performance scaling: Optimize for growing traffic and sales
The automated recommendations plan provides immediate value while learning from your customers’ behavior to continuously improve performance and drive higher conversion rates.