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Getting Started with eCommerce Search

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Overview

ExpertRec provides AI-powered search for eCommerce stores across all major platforms. This guide helps you choose the right integration path and get up and running quickly.

Supported Platforms

Platform Integration Method Sync Method Difficulty
Shopify App install from Shopify App Store Automatic (webhooks) Easy
WooCommerce WordPress plugin Automatic (webhooks) Easy
BigCommerce API credentials + Script Manager API + Webhooks Medium
Magento 2 Magento module + API token API Medium
Custom / Headless Search API + embed script Feed upload or API Advanced

Quick Start Steps

  1. Sign up at expertrec.com and create your account
  2. Choose your platform from the onboarding wizard
  3. Install the integration — app, plugin, module, or embed script depending on your platform
  4. Wait for initial product sync — typically 5–30 minutes depending on catalog size
  5. Customize search appearance in the ExpertRec dashboard (colors, layout, filters)
  6. Go live! — your customers now have AI-powered search

What You Get Out of the Box

  • AI-powered autocomplete — smart suggestions as customers type
  • Faceted search and filtering — filter by category, brand, price, color, size, and more
  • Semantic search — understands meaning, not just keywords
  • Product recommendations — related and frequently bought together products
  • Search analytics — see what customers search for, what they click, and what converts
  • Visual merchandising — pin products, create campaigns, boost/bury items
  • NLP and synonym support — handles misspellings and term variations automatically
  • Mobile-optimized — fully responsive search experience

Platform-Specific Guides

Common First-Time Questions

How long does the initial sync take?

It depends on your catalog size. Small stores (under 1,000 products) typically sync in under 5 minutes. Large stores (100,000+ products) may take 30–60 minutes. You can monitor progress in the ExpertRec dashboard.

Will ExpertRec affect my site speed?

No. The ExpertRec search widget loads asynchronously and does not block your page from rendering. The script is served from a global CDN for fast load times worldwide.

Can I customize the look and feel?

Yes, fully. Use the Design Editor for point-and-click customization, the Custom CSS editor for precise control, or Custom Templates for complete HTML control over the search result layout.

What about mobile?

ExpertRec is fully responsive and mobile-optimized. You can create separate mobile and desktop templates for maximum control over the mobile experience.

Do I need technical skills?

For Shopify and WooCommerce, no technical skills are needed — it’s a simple app/plugin install. For BigCommerce, Magento, and custom sites, some technical knowledge is helpful for the initial setup.

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